1
08:30· 20 min · Drive
Klaipeda departure
Leave Base B after breakfast and aim for Plateliai before late morning.
Pack the car once and keep a separate bag for lake or museum stops.
Day 4 - Klaipeda to Vilnius via Plateliai and Hill of Crosses
Plateliai, Hill of Crosses, and Vilnius
A long but varied return day through Zemaitija National Park and Siauliai, built with one museum-or-lake choice and a simple final drive to Vilnius.
Vilnius5 places this day380 km5-6.5 hr plus stops
This is the longest driving day; choose either the Cold War Museum or extra lake time if the morning starts late.
Drive · 5-6.5 hr plus stops · 380 km
2
10:30· 90-120 min · Sight
Cold War Missile Base
Visit the former Plokstine missile base if opening hours work; otherwise keep the stop outside and shift time to the lake.
3
13:00· 90 min · Rest
Lake Plateliai and Zemaitija National Park
Use Plateliai for lunch, a lakeside walk, and a quieter nature stop before the cultural return leg.
4
16:00· 45-75 min · Sight
Hill of Crosses
Stop near Siauliai for the Hill of Crosses, keeping the visit reflective and compact before the final drive.
5
19:30· 2.5-3 hr from Siauliai area · Drive
Return to Vilnius
Finish the loop in Vilnius, leaving dinner flexible in case the museum or lake stop ran long.
Day 4 · Vilnius
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