1
09:00· 20 min · Drive
Riga departure
Leave Riga with offline maps, fuel, and one planned rest stop before the main sightseeing block.
Keep snacks, water, chargers, and light layers accessible in the car.
Day 1 - Riga to Vilnius
Riga to Vilnius
Riga to Vilnius gives the trip a manageable first day with Old Town, Cathedral Square, and optional Trakai if leaving early.
Vilnius4 places this day295 km3.5-4.5 hr plus stops
Use Trakai only if you leave Riga early; otherwise keep Vilnius as the only anchor.
Drive · 3.5-4.5 hr plus stops · 295 km
2
11:30· 90-180 min · Sight
Vilnius Old Town
Walk Cathedral Square, the Old Town lanes, and Uzupis as the first culture anchor.
Treat this as the main stop and skip extras if the day slows down.
3
14:30· 45-75 min · Food
Vilnius Old Town lunch or cafe pause
Build in a proper food or coffee break near Vilnius Old Town before the next drive or walk.
4
16:30· 45-120 min · Stop
Trakai Castle
If the group leaves Riga early and weather is good, add Trakai before or after Vilnius.
Day 1 · Vilnius
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