KAUNAS AND BIRŠTONAS FAM TOUR 9 – 12 February 2017
Welcome to Kaunas, Lithuania‘s second largest city, retaining the authentic spirit of the country‘s national character. The city is home to a variety of festivals and events, from operettas and modern dance shows, to jazz and classical music performances. Discover Kaunas as a great place for meetings, experience the city’s unique ambience, and familiarise yourself with a number of modern conference facilities and quality services, along with a range of exciting activities. Birštonas is one of the country’s oldest resort towns and is known for its natural mineral water, unique natural environment and peaceful atmosphere. Birštonas captivates its guests with high quality health and wellness services, modern health resorts, spas, and offers a great variety of activities, cultural events and incentives.
Thursday, 9 February
15:40 Departure from Vilnius to Kaunas by bus (100 km) 17:00 Arrival to the host hotel, Park Inn by Radisson Kaunas 19:00 Welcome dinner at the host hotel
Friday, 10 February
9:00 Site inspection at Park Inn by Radisson Kaunas 10:00 Visit to M.K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum and Kaunas National Drama Theatre 12:15 Site inspection and lunch at hospitality complex Monte Pacis 14:00 Guided tour to the ensemble of Pažaislis buildings and Camaldolli Abbey 15:00 Visit to Kaunas Žalgiris Arena – the largest arena and entertainment venue among Baltic countries 16:10 Town Hall Square and the Town Hall site tour 17:00 Visit to the museum of the old local liquor factory Stumbras and local spirits degustation 18:30 Arrival to the hotel, free time 19:30 Dinner at restaurant Uoksas
Saturday, 11 February
08:30 Departure from Kaunas to Birstonas resort city by bus (46 km) 09:30 Site visit at the Royal SPA Residence Hotel 10:30 Visit to the wellness and relaxation complex Vytautas Mineral SPA 11:30 Presentation at Birstonas Kurhaus 12:00 Lunch at restaurant Kurhauzas 13:30 Guided tour of the most popular sites in Birštonas: the mineral water pavilion Birutės Villa, Kneipp garden, and the mineral water graduation tower/pavilion Druskupis 14:30 Arriving at the host hotel Medical SPA Eglė 15:00 Site inspection at the Medical SPA Eglė 15:30 Individual health and wellness treatments 18:00 Dinner and cultural programme at Medical SPA Eglė 20:00 - 22:00 Swimming pool & sauna activities* (Optional)
Sunday, 12 February
Breakfast, free time, transfers to Vilnius International Airport
* Don‘t forget your swim suite!