Vilnius Christmas Markets, Lithuania 

Vilnius airport to Ibis City Centre hotel takes 20 – 30 mins depending on traffic

The dress code for during the day is casual. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended

There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below.

The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately £20. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.

To enter Lithuania your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:

• less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.

A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Lithuania Foreign Advice

If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.

Compulsory vaccinations: None.

All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Lithuania

Each day there is some walking involved, such as walking city tour where we will be on our feet for a few hours, so a level of fitness is required. In the old towns of the cities, expect uneven ground dur to cobbled str

The city centre transforms into a winter wonderland, with the Christmas Market in Cathedral Square open until 28th December. With around 30-40 stalls, it offers everything you need to soak up the festive spirit. You’ll be able to indulge in traditional local food & drink, like mulled wine and fresh, hot doughnuts to keep you warm. It’s the perfect spot for some Christmas shopping, with lots of cozy handmade gifts available, such as locally made wool socks and mittens.

The Cathedral Square Christmas tree is the city’s showstopper. Standing around 27 metres tall and lit by more than five kilometres of lights, it’s reimagined with a brand-new design each year and never fails to impress. Vilnius is now recognised for its creative festive flair, officially crowned the European Capital of Christmas 2025.

If you’re after something a little more active, glide over to the ice rink in Town Hall Square, set in the heart of the Old Town and the perfect way to soak up the festive atmosphere.