Lithuania. Incentive travel

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Republic of Lithuania is located at the Eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It covers 65,3 thousand square kilometres and has population of 3.435 million, of which 83,5 percent are Lithuanians, 6,7 percent Poles, 6,3 percent Russians, and 1 percent other ethnic minorities.Vilnius is Lithuania’s capital with the population totalling over 550 thousand. Other large cities are Kaunas, seaport Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys. Thereare over 100 cities in Lithuania, 30 of which are older than 750 years.

Lithuania restored its independence in 1990 and in 2004 joined the European Union and NATO Alliance. Lithuanians are the most Euro-minded among all the new EU Member States.

Lithuania is a new member of the European Union. History of its nation started as early as about thousand years ago. Within 15 years afterrestoration of its Independence (since the year 1990), Lithuania turned

into rapidly progressing country, the rate of its economic development is one of the highest in EU and the whole Europe. Long ago, businessmen from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, USA and other states “found” Lithuania to be particularly favourable for economic development and investments.

Cultural life of Lithuania is very intensive and versatile. Creation of its masters of fine arts is original and full of fantasy. The serviceinfrastructure of the country, represented by abundant public

catering and entertaining centers, many new hotels, original well-equipped conference centers and other conference sites, is almost the best and most attractive in Baltic States.

Lithuania is especially interesting country for respite after conferencesand seminars or just for inimitable entertainment: mounds and ancient castles, hundred-year-old estates and parks and other objects of the

cultural heritage spread all over the country; the unique variety of nature, ranging from ancient woods and marshes to sand plains almost untrodden by a human being, - all this is a unique prospect for entertainment, enriching you not only with new experience but also with knowledge.

The operators of conference, convention and incentive tourism, as well as organizers of entertainment, can offer far more variedentertainment than what the following pages present. Almost each

company engaged in the business has entertainment packages tailored according to its own special “recipe”, such as extreme games and trips, tasting of national dishes and drinks, reenacted feasts from the Middle Ages and from the Soviet period.

2 Vilnius magic

LEGENDS OF VILNIUSThe Vilnius Old Town palace, churches, abbeys are surroundedby many legends. You will have an opportunity to reveal the secrets of the Old Town and hear the romantic and incredible stories. This is an unusual city tour with stylised maps and entertainment.The excursion is very reckless, since participants will have tovisit various sightseeing places in the capital and recognise specified sites with the help of a map.A unified, inventive group that demonstrates its erudition,historical knowledge and originality will reach the goal of the trip without any difficulties, after having some adventures,feeling the charm of Vilnius and falling in love with its unique and cosy atmosphere.

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ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF VILNIUS...The Old Town of Vilnius is surrounded by hills from whichwonderful panoramas open up to the eye. A walk in the historic hills is an excellent and fun test of grit.Will everyone manage to climb a hill by a rope, and then go down the same way when there is an impetuous rivulet running at the bottom? And what is that? Is that a battle between archers on the opposite bank, or are robbers hiding there? To the next hill, and quick! The sun is setting already Where are we? Is thisa pagan ritual that used to take place a thousand years ago!?Do not forget your camera and camcorder because you are going to see views that few tourists get the chance to see.

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THE REPUBLIC OF UŽUPIS Užupis is certainly the most romantic part in Vilnius. The placeof artists, the Republic of Užupis, is famous for its events and special atmosphere. Bohemian Užupis is often compared toMonmartre of Paris or Christiania of Copenhagen. Here you will feel the free and creative spirit, will become a part of its friendly community and will see the works of craftsmen andartists. Here you will see the process of crafts making and willbe able to try one of the crafts by yourselves.Tasting of traditional Lithuanian drinks, such as mead and “krupnikas” in the cellar of Tores cafe will be the best way to relax after the creative challenge.

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A NIGHT WITH THE GHOSTS OF VILNIUSLet us take a late-night walk around the Old Town of Vilnius. Let us start from the sites of the foundation of the city, the Cathedral and the Rulers Palace. Oh! Where has this medieval magician appeared from? And who has surrounded us: heathen sorcerers or visiting monks? Where are they taking us? To the catacombs, where Lithuanian rulers rest in sarcophagi, or to the palace courtyards where the spirits of their powerful rulers keep coming back?Walking in the streets of the Old Town, entering courtyards and houses, often without knowing we walk through the remains of the Defensive Wall. Armoured nobleknights and watchful armed guards, impressive knight battles and traditional Medieval feast will let you feel the unique Medieval atmosphere. You can try your strength by shooting with a bow and arbalest or throwing an axe in the yard of the Bastion.A multitude of Vilnius legends dictate different scenarios for the routes. Wandering in the catacombsof the capital’s palaces, churches and monasteries leaves strong impressions, especially after you hearabout adventures that have taken place there…

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THE NORTHERN JERUSALEMJews settled in Vilnius, the city of tolerance in medieval Europe, more than 600 years ago. Vilnius is called the second Jerusalem, too. A tour of places with memories for the Jews is rather sorrowful: of all Jewish temples in Vilnius, only one has survived. The area of the capital that they inhabited was turned into aghetto during World War 2; while the memorial at Žemieji Paneriai perpetuates the memory of the tens of thousands of Jews that were killed here. Jewish culture and life in Lithuania are reflected in the exhibitions of the State Jewish Museum.

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VISIT CRAFTSMEN IN THEIR STUDIOSWould you like to look at the work process of a blacksmith or a potter? We invite you to their studios. Here you can see not only the work process but also try out your own skills.It’s a perfect chance to learn more about traditions, history and culture of Lithuanian people and to bring a small item, which you will make by yourself.

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Reviving past

4 Reviving past

TOGETHER WITH OUR ANCESTORSThe Lithuanian Museum of Folk Life, which recreates the oldeveryday life of all four ethnic regions of Lithuania, organises merry calendar festivals: Shrovetide, an egg rolling competition at Easter, Midsummer and others. But a visit to a farmstead, and particularly to a Dūminė Gryčia of our ancestors can be fun on any day. For several hours you will be the host of the farmstead. Housework, chopping wood, lighting the stove and frying eggs, boiling unpeeled potatoes and other chores turn into a great sequence of adventures which in the evening ends with a merry get-together with dancing and games to music performed by a folk group.

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WHERE TIME HAS STOPPED(DZŪKIJA NATIONAL PARK)The old ethnographic villages are still alive in the forests ofDzūkija. Some of them appeared here as early as the 16th century. The gate to the park is the old town of Merkine thatis located on the confluence of the Merkys and the Nemunasrivers. The Čepkeliai Bog Reserve is nature yet untouchedby humans, where rare birds and animals live in untouched surroundings. They can be watched from special hides.Dzūkai, the residents of Dzūkija, are hospitable people and very fond of singing. The old songs, lamentations and unique sutartines, polyphonic folk songs, are still alivehere, so an encounter with the dzūkai is bound to be joyous. And maybe luck will smile on you and you will see a production by the Margionys Barn Theatre...

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PHOTO SAFARI ON THE WOODEN KERNAVETTE Have you ever had a ride on a wooden bus? Probably not. It looks as if the only wooden bus in the world runs in old Kernavė. Weddings and other occasions are celebrated on it, and a cocktail bar can be fitted in it.Photo Safari is a joyful ride to Baltasis (White) Mountain along the narrow lanes of the woods, with the River Neris flowingdown below. And since the environs of Kernavė are exceptionally picturesque, the possible routes here are numerous.

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KERNAVĖ: THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF LITHUANIAA trip to Kernavė, the ancient capital of Lithuania situated close to Vilnius, the five mounds of which are included in theUNESCO list of objects of world culture. This historic site is the venue for the Days of Living Architecture,the Feast of St John, and international folklore festivals. Rumours have spread, however, that on other days, too, reborn pagan sorcerers show people around the former powerful fortresses and the town, and sometimes even an image of the pagan vigil of the sacred fire can be seen. Similar visions of ancient pagan rituals can be also seen in thehuge oak wood near Kernavė, the road to which is lined with wooden sculptures.

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ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF ‘LITHUANIAN TROY’Large-scale archeological research is conducted in the Kernavė Historical-Archeological Reserve. It reveals ever new findingsfrom various periods. Scientists assert that our ancestors lived here several thousand years before the formation of the ancient capital of Lithuania. Due to its significance to the history ofhumanity, and the large scale of the archeological discoveries and archeological research, Kernavė is called the Lithuanian Troy.Taking part in archeological excavations in the most picturesque landscape, contact with the layers of history, could be a meaningful pastime or a pithy adventure.

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LITHUANIAN COSMOSEthnocosmology... What the relation of the Lithuanians with the cosmos from the earliest times was you will find out duringa visit to a pagan observatory of the celestial bodies. Thediscussion will continue in a country house or farmstead. Thetreat will be tastier against the background of music performed by a folk ensemble.After sunset, when it is dark, a look at the night sky throughan observatory telescope. This trip is no less interesting in thewinter a get-together with folk dancing by a bonfire, a merry-go-round on a lake. Maybe your luckystar is shining in the dark sky above snow-covered woods.

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6 Reflections of the Soviet period

SOVIET VILNIUSReflections of the Soviet period Stalin Avenue, Lenin Square,the palaces of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Soviet Lithuania and the Supreme Council of Soviet Lithuania; sculptures symbolising the unity of workers and farmers on the aliasis (Green) Bridge.And now we will rehearse the demonstrations for May 1, the holiday of solidarity of the working people, and of November 7, the day of the great socialist October Revolution. We will learn the slogans to be chanted while passing the stand from which the leaders of the beloved Communist Party and the heroes of socialist labour will be watching us. Who is against it? The ears of the KGB are vigilant! Straight to the prison (museum)!

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GRŪTAS SCULPTURE PARK:AN EXHIBITION OF SOVIET CULTUREAt the gate to Grūtas Park you will be met by Soviet militiamen and soldiers: you will see them every-where in the park. While looking at the Soviet monuments in the open air, you will feel as if you are in a Siberian concentration camp the territory is surrounded by a moat and a barbed wire fence with watch-towers.The atmosphere of a Soviet canteen permeates the park cafe:the food is served in metal bowls, while the aluminium cutlery has for some time been an unusual souvenir.

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MISSILE RANGE – THE MUSEUM OF MILITARISMGetting to the missile range will be complicated: it is hidden deep under the ground, so you will have to go down a special shaft. Then you will have to crawl through several partitionsbetween separate sections, almost like in a missile submarine. This is the unique space where the Militarism Exhibitionis displayed. Of course you will see the shafts from which,following the order, missiles were to strike their targets… The later get-together in the centre of the Žemaitija NationalPark, close to Lake Plateliai with its seven islands and numerous legends, will look extremely peaceful and romantic.

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DINNER IN A SOVIET STYLE CANTEENYou are personally invited to a routine congress of the Communist Party in Vilnius, the capital of Soviet Lithuania. The guests of the congress will be the geniuses of the SovietUnion, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and Comrade Stalin. You will be offered delicious food and traditional Soviet drinks. Thestars of Soviet popular music will perform for you. Singing the majestic anthem of Soviet Lithuania is compulsory those who do not know it will be evicted from the congress and expelled from the Communist Party.

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A SPECIAL CONCERT OR PERFORMANCELithuania boasts a great number of outstanding performers of music, soloists and groups that have earned the title of virtuoso in other countries. That is why an pera or ballet performance,a coordinated programme by one of the three symphony orchestras, the several chamber ensembles or choirs winners of European competitions and a banquet in suitable premises (the National Opera and Ballet Theatre, the National PhilharmonicHall or the Congress Hall) could be an opening or closing musical flourish for a conference or a meeting. Smaller ensembles or individual performers can giveprivate concerts in smaller spaces.

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THEMATIC GALA DINNERSThe choice is wide: a folk evening (there are over 800 ethnicand folk groups in Lithuania) with songs, dances and games in a rustic atmosphere; a jolly and playful variety show; classical music performed by accomplished players and singers; a performance by an early music ensemble; shows by magicians and circus artists.

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HONEY FEAST. SPICY ORANGE. THE SECRETS OF CORSICA. THE SUMMER OF PROVENCEThese are thematic get-togethers in a rural farmstead: scentsand recipes for the recreation of the body, arm massages and savoury food. It is a feast of enchanting fragrances, colours and tastes and resembles an extraordinary ritual, offering the blissof relaxation and the recovery of energy.

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Music fiestas and exotic evening-parties

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THE FOLK EVENING-PARTYIf you wish to ensure real entertainment, good mood and colourful impressions for you, do not miss a chance to take part in a Lithuanian evening-party held in the Old Town of Vilnius. The most interesting custom and folk traditions, traditionalLithuanian food and drinks, the scenes from medieval Lithuanian life will create a special evening atmosphere.In unique song, dance and fire feast you will be able to see thetemperament and cheerfulness of Lithuanians. You will have a good opportunity to try well-known Lithuanian beer, find out the secrets of folk crafts.

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MEDIEVAL FEAST IN TRAKAI CASTLEAfter a successful military expedition, a hunt or just forentertainment, the nobles have lavish feasts or cultural soirees. Plenty of yet unseen food and drink is laid out on the tables. Attentive servants rush about, jesters and fakirs show their tricks, while the sounds of a tournament of knights come from the courtyard. Another alternative is for transparent melodies to be performed by medieval musicians in a luxurious hall, with flamboyant dancers weaving a dance. The air is pregnantwith the spirit of court intrigue. What will happen tonight?There many places in Lithuania where a feast like this can be organised, but in the unique Trakai castleit is the most impressive.

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EVENTS ON ESTATESThere is quite a number of impressive estates where receptionsor soirees of a high artistic level, staged with historical performances or special music performed by folk, medieval, chamber or jazz ensembles, are organised for companies or groups of people. Or, would you prefer Latin American or Gypsy raving?The estate at Burbiškis is just the right place for this, especiallyin the spring, when plantations of tulips come into bloom. The estate at emaitkiemis is very suitable for large events.The country s business and artistic elite very often choose the estate at Šešuolėliai, pobably the mostornate in Lithuania and surrounded by a vast romantic park.

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NOBLEMEN FEAST AT TIŠKEVIČIUS PALACENoblemen feast is a wonderful scene, which will show the luxury life of Lithuanian noblemen. You will be able to feel the pleasure of the noblemen feast in magnificent NeoclassicismTiškevičius family palace and the surrounding park of Trakų Vokė. This will be a good opportunity to get acquainted withthe authentic traditions and spend the evening in the company of the descendants of Lithuania‘s noblemen, as well as try roast pig and traditional drinks.

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THE AMBER ROUTEA coastal route. The Samogitian alka, an ancient sacred site witha paleoastronomical observatory, has been revived not far from Palanga. A palace with gardens designed by Edouard Andre houses the Amber Museum, with the largest collection in the world of amber inclusions. In amber workshops you will see how this semi-precious stone acquires the value of jewellery.Through Klaipeda, the road takes you to the unique CuronianSpit. There was once an amber mine in Juodkrante wherea 5,000-year-old treasure of amber amulets was found. Copies of these can be found in the Amber Gallery-Museum in Nida.

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LITHUANIAN VENICEThe road takes us further along the valley of the biggestLithuanian river, the Nemunas, on the high banks of which there are several castles. Later, the settlement of Bitėnai. In the period of the ban of the Lithuanian press, Lithuanian books would reach the country through this village. Here is Rambynas Hill, famous for the large numbers of white storks in its environs. The route takes you from ilute to the island of Rusne, the centreof the Nemunas Delta Regional Park. Tastings of smoked fishawait you in Kintai on the Curonian Lagoon. From here you can take a boat to the Lithuanian Venice, the village of Mingė, the main street of which is the River Minija. Then, Ventės Ragas, with its bird ringing station and its old lighthouse. There are other routes to theNemunas delta: one of the most beautiful is by boat from Nida across the Curonian Lagoon.

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By waterways

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ROUND THE LAKES OF TRAKAI ON A KURENASHaving visited the castle of Trakai, the largest castle on an island in Eastern Europe, we board a fisherman’s ancient boat,a Kurenas. The boat meanders among the islands, behind whichever new picturesque views and an ever different outline ofthe castle open up to the eye. In the dusk this trip is especially romantic: the first stars are appearing in the sky, while aLithuanian folk war song or a lamentation, sung by an invited singer, resounds over the receding lake, just as it did many hundreds of years ago. A different scenario for this trip is also possible.

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RACING BY SAILING YACHTSDo you sometimes envy persons that cut the blue water under the white sails of yacht? However, you may do some more – to race in a regatta! Not anywhere, but in the picturesque Trakai Lakes, with the image of the Island Castle along the whole distance. Distribution to teams for each yacht will be settled by lot. Don’t be afraid – the head of your team will be an experienced captain who will explain you the principles of yacht sailing and ensure safety. Even the start will be fun, because a successful start is the art requiring some experience. And then you’ll need the maximum possible “pulling” wind only. Most probably, winners and prizepersons will be decorated with medals and all other participants will be awarded with diplomas.Then an evening-party will be arranged for yachtsmen, where “shellbacks” will tell you stories abouttheir incredible and gay adventures.

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THE GREAT FLOODThis is an impressive sight that can be observed for one ortwo weeks in the spring (rarely longer or in the autumn) in the Nemunas delta. The river floods vast areas, while lonelyfarmsteads and trees stick out of the water. In some places large flocks of migrating birds gather. Special transport will take youalong the flooded roads to one of the farmsteads near Rusne.For local residents these floods are a part of their lives.After the trip, hot fish soup cooked in an outdoor kitchen andtasting of teas made from herbs grown in Lithuania will help you to recover and to warm up.

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A NIGHT WITH WOLVESVarious hardships can befall you when you are on the move. Fallen trees block the way on a kayaking trip. On a walking trip, you might have to cross a bog. Will everybody manage to get through? Will anybody s foot slip off the path laid under thewater hundreds of years ago?It will be bliss to finally see the bonfire, to be welcomed witha Samogitian song sung by a folk group, and to taste steaming local dishes. And when calm sets in and the eyes start closing for the night under the Samogitian sky, an uncannily longing melody will reach you: the howling of wolves... Maybe you will see them too?

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BIRDWATCHINGLithuania is one of the best birdwatching countries in Europe, because a great bird migration route crosses it. The countryboasts of over 330 species of bird. In spaces untouched by people, it is possible to watch birds not only during the spring and autumn migrations, but also at the time of their weddings and hatching (April-June).Do you want to listen to the cranes trumpeting, the heath-cock’s gobbling, or hear a chorus of singing birds? Or maybe you want to admire the majestic sweep of the eagle’s wings, the flight of a falcon or the gorgeous plumage of themysterious black stork? Would you like to take a look at a habitation of bats? Then go on a short touror a longer tour or camp lasting several days. Or maybe you would be interested in taking part in the annual international birdwatchers car race?

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VARIETY OF RELICT NATUREIt seems that the whole variety of Lithuanian flora and fauna isconcentrated in the Kurtuvenai Regional Park. Almost 1,000 species of plants have been found here; wolves and white hare live in the woods, there are colonies of badgers, while the shores of the ponds provide shelter for otters, sea eagles and grey herons. Bats hide from the daylight in hollows in trees.The Svile springs spurt out in almost 100 places across the park;there are numerous impressive trees and stones in its mosaic-like relief, as well as objects of the cultural heritage. You will make many discoveries while walking the route along the shores of Lake Ilga: there are information stops, birdwatching towers, a wooden path across a bog and viewing grounds.Kurtuvenai is an excellent riding centre, so you can visit the park on horseback.

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Ecological travels • Team building

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IMPROVISATION BUSINESS CAMPThis is a popular way for the staff of a company and its branchesto get to know each other better, to improve cooperation within a team, and to discover, through special games, the subtleties of rhetoric, negotiation and unfettered communication.

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ROBINSONADEA team building (consolidation) programme and team games with ropes and specially designed constructions fixed in treesas high as 15 metres or stretched over a body of water or an impetuous river in a picturesque location. The participantscompete in teams. They will need considerable courage,ingenuity, agility and, what is the most important, the ability to work as a team. Even the losers will rejoice at having overcome the obstacles.

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CANOE POLOA complete palette of games and tests intended for team building, consolidation and leader selection. Some games require not only an immediate response and ingenuity but also physical fitnessand boldness; in other games the essence is hidden in extremely comic entertainment; others require good strategic thinking. (Floorball -indoors; outdoors - canoe polo; a race of tied canoes or round rafts with no cars; a team trial in extreme situations,for example, a fire, armed assault and similar.)

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ORIENTEERING ADVENTURESSeveral points have to be located in a specially laid out three-kilometre route. At each point you will find descriptions ofamusing tasks that have to be completed.However, the teams hurrying to these points will have to overcome many obstacles, to cross fields of surprises andmushrooms and to complete other funny tasks on the way. Thewinners will be awarded prizes (the losers, too).

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HARDCORE SHOOTING ACTIONDo you want to try out genuine Soviet machine guns and other weapons Makarov, Kalashnikov, Winchester, and others in a shooting range? Or a on military training ground, a leftoverfrom Soviet times? Then you will have to change into a militaryuniform, board a Soviet jeep and go forward. The winners willbe awarded prizes. But anything may happen on the return journey: you have probably heard of the anarchy in the Soviet army, and interpersonal relations in it… Do you want an even stronger impression? Then you are in for a Soviet military ball, and this is quite a test of endurance.

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PAINTBALL FIGHT ON A SOVIET MILITARY GROUNDA fight with laser weapons, as well as paintball in suitable fieldconditions, can whip up quite strong emotions. Divided into two teams, the players tune into the game as soon as they change into the protective clothing and take up their weapons. Various versions of the respite after the battle are possible: a Soviet-stylemilitary dinner, a victor s feast, or a pub crawl.

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THE COORDINATION OF HAND AND EYEArmed with bows or crossbows, you will find yourself in anotherera: the ruins of a palace loom in the grounds of a neglected estate with a drive lined with hundred-year-old lime trees, moss- covered trees in an old garden and the sparkling eyes of overgrown ponds. In a safely equipped shooting range in a picturesque location, targets are set up to test the accuracy of the hand and the eye. Two and a half hours of guaranteed entertainment in mystical surroundings. Or maybe you would like to shoot at clay pigeons or, like ancient warriors, try hitting a target with an axe or a knife?

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THE 19th CENTURY BY JEEPFrom the Klimkyne Farmstead, jeeps will take you along a specially prepared route, crossing the River Merkys and a deep gravel pit, visiting ethnographic villages. An excursion packed with surprises awaits you in the ruins of the derelict historic Pavlov estate-republic. A similar route can be covered by ATVs. Lovers of extremes on wheels are offered other noless impressive routes.

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Extreme

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HOLD THE REINS!Through the woods and along the lakes on horse-drawncarriages; in winter, on fast sledges across frozen lakes or through bogs on an aerosledge; a slalom by Land Rover-drawn skis on the frozen Curonian Lagoon, or simply a merry-go-round on a lake. What about ice-fishing? Or mountain skiing,the fans of which go to Liepkalnis: here, a wonderful panorama of Vilnius opens out before their eyes. Do not be surprised if Santa Claus himself is the referee of the competition. He promises presents after midnight, but those presents might prove hard to get…

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SHOW WHAT YOU CAN DO!(CATCH YOUR BREATH!)A two-day adventure marathon can be very intense and boost the adrenalin. For instance, a carting race in a cartodrome (what if on ice at night?), or maybe on Land Rovers or on ATVs in gravel pits or in bogs at night?A test of accuracy, shooting with a variety of ancient and modern weapons; a test of fitness, doing various tricks in a plane withan experienced pilot; or, possibly, a walk through bogs when one careless step will draw you into a mire of turbid water. However, you can overcome the bogs on an aeroboat. Do you want to get rid of your fear of heights? Try bungee jumping from the TV Tower (the highest jump in Europe, at 186 metres). After that, a relaxing pub crawl willbe just the thing.

www.avanturas.lt; www.activeholidays.lt; www.invia.lt; www.deltatours.lt; www.liturimex.lt;www.kaimoturas.com; www.baltic-clipper.lt

FROM THE HEIGHT OF A BIRDFew countries can boast such a high level of civil aviation as Lithuania. Our stunt pilots are among the world s elite in the field, while according to the number of hot-air balloonsper resident Lithuania is among the first ten countries in theworld.Thus, a bird s-eye-view of the most beautiful places in Lithuaniais quite a simple thing: all you have to do is to choose the means of transport: a hot-air balloon, a light or acrobatic aeroplane, a helicopter or a Soviet AN-2.Or maybe you would prefer parachuting, paragliding or a power kite?

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THE SECRETS OF THE DEPTHSProbably only in the depths of the lakes of Trakai can you finda sculpture park: a divers s wedding and a welcome for the New Year have already taken place there. Lake Plateliai hides the secrets of olden times: here, the remains of a village on stakes that used to be here thousands of years ago have been found under the water. If you want to test your courage, then take an underwater trip in flooded amber mines. There are excitingtours to the Antaliepte Sea and to the depths of the Baltic Sea.

www.diving.lt/laguna; www.godive.lt; www.scubadiving.lt

TRIP ON A 19TH CENTURY TRAIN: A TRAIN ROBBERYThe trip usually starts in Anykščiai. Here, you can visit first theHorse Museum, to have a ride in an open carriage. In order to make the outing merrier, a necessary introduction will be the tasting of natural wines at Anykščiu Vynas. After that weboard the train and set off. Beware: things happen on this trip. Ifeverything ends well, you might have a picnic at Lake Rubikiai, or maybe you will be just in time for another tasting, this time in the Kalnapilis Brewery.

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V.I.P. TOURS (STAG PARTIES)At the airport you or your group will be met by limousines, while the hotel will welcome you with a special programme in the style you desire. Do you want to have a pleasant and exhilarating ride around Vilnius? Here you are a limo with a well-stocked bar and charming barmaids.Special programmes can be tailored for stag parties. Sometimes they start in the country of the groom or at the airport and are brimming with funny surprises, especially for the groom. For example, charming customs officials arrest him for smuggling , and what comes next?

www.activeholidays.lt; www.oldtown.lt; www.baltic-clipper.lt

BICYCLE BARHave you ever seen a gin shop driving around in the streets of the old Vilnius? It is a bicycle bar. Every client of this unique bar has its own seat and can pedal so that the whole bar could drive forward. What is more, a beautiful waitress will dance for you during this trip. If you pedal all together, you can reach the speed of 6 km/h.

www.baltic-clipper.lt

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A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES AND JOY THE BODYA trip to the resort of Druskininkai. On the way, from the top of Merkine Mound, you will see a view of the confluence ofthe Nemunas and the Merkys rivers, and further on an exotic windmill inhabited by the heroes of fairy tales carved of wood, while close to Druskininkai you can get a glimpse of the mystically beautiful Raigardas Valley that was immortalised in paintings by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, the outstanding Lithuanian artist who lived in the resort.After getting to know the town of Druskininkai, you will be offered the most piquant packages preparedby the convalescent homes of the resort: “Neptune’s Caress’ for ladies, and “Apollo’s Spree” for men. After that, the evening will be very pleasant.

www.liturimex.lt; www.invia.lt; www.baltictours.lt; www.balticroads.lt; www.turinfo.lt;www.balticconference.com; www.druskininkai.lt; www.lithuanianholidays.lt; www.baltic-clipper.lt

BEER PATHA merry tour packed with surprises to Biržai, the land of beer brewers. In the Sela Beer Museum, located in the castle, you can see an exhibition of sacred brewing by the legendary brewer Jurgis aldokas, and taste beer and homemade cheese and bread: all this against the background of ancient music and songs performed by an ethnographic group. Maybe you will decide to play an ancient musical instrument, the horn or skudučiai, and, of course, to dance. In one of the three breweries it might be hard to visit all three due to the qualities of the beer you can see how beer is made. Hospitable brewers will tell you numerous stories about beer and its lovers, and you will no doubt laugh long afterwards.

www.liturimex.lt; www.balticroads.lt; www.krantas.lt; www.lithuanianholidays.lt; www.sveturkelis.w3.lt; www.turinfo.lt; www.birzai.lt; e-mail: [email protected]; www.baltic-clipper.lt

BEER AND PUB TOURSBeer has been brewed in Lithuania since olden times. Thereare almost 200 kinds of it. They say that the best brewers are inthe Biržai region, yet those in Klaipeda and Panevėžys are no worse. Some sorts of light beer brewed there have been awarded gold and silver medals at world beer competitions. Thus a touraround pubs and beer bars is bound to be a jolly one. In some you will find the national cuisine, folk music and dancing;in others, European cuisine and about 100 sorts of local and imported beer; else-where, beer made from a varying consistency of honey brewed specially for one particular restaurant and the background for jazz improvisations. A tour of the best places in Vilnius at night, night clubs and bars, or, if there is the wish, to discotheques and casinos, should be fun, with exciting shows and good music.

www.activeholidays.lt; www.liturimex.lt; www.balticroads.lt; www.krantas.lt; www.balticconference.com; www.baltic-clipper.lt

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Conference and Convention Operators

AAA WRISLITRūdninkų St. 16, LT-01135 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 210 76 60, fax (370 5) 212 20 98Konstitucijos ave. 7A, LT-09308 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 248 72 02, fax (370 5) 248 72 07

[email protected], www.wrislit.ltBALTIC CLIPPER/TQ3 TRAVEL SOLUTIONS LITHUANIA

Juozapavičiaus St. 6/2, LT-09310 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 210 97 75 , fax (370 5) 210 97 [email protected], www.baltic-clipper.lt

BALTIC TOURS VILNIUSJ.Tumo-Vaižganto St. 9/1, LT-01108 Vilnius

Tel. (370 5) 266 16 16, fax (370 5) 212 67 [email protected]; www.baltictours.lt

BALTIJOS KELIAI/BALTIC ROADSP.O.box 2327, LT-09016 Vilnius

Tel. (370 5) 278 57 16, fax (370 5) 245 47 41 [email protected]; www.balticroads.lt

BTI WEST EXPRESS LIETUVAA.Stulginskio St. 5, LT-01115 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 212 25 00, fax (370 5) 261 94 36

[email protected]; www.westexpress.lt CONBALTAS

A.Jakšto St. 12, LT-01105 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 212 00 03, fax (370 5) 212 00 [email protected], www.balticconference.com

DELTA TOURSLaisvės all. 85-4, LT-44007 Kaunas

Tel. (370 37) 425 896, fax (370 37) 422 [email protected]; www.deltatours.lt

IN VIA LITHUANIAM. K. Čiurlionio St. 7/1-1, LT-03104 Vilnius

Tel. (370 5) 231 09 37, fax (370 5) 231 00 [email protected]; www.invia.lt

KRANTAS TRAVELTeatro sq. 5, LT-91247 Klaipėda Tel. (370 46) 395 111 , fax (370 46) 395 220

[email protected]; www.krantas.ltLIETUVIŠKOS ATOSTOGOS/LITHUANIAN HOLIDAYS

Šeimyniškių St. 1, LT-09312 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 263 60 64, fax (370 5) 272 68 [email protected]

Lietuvos turizmo birža/LITHUANIAN TOURS Šeimyniškių St. 18, LT-09312 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 272 41 54, fax (370 5) 272 18 15

[email protected] [email protected], www.lithuaniantours.com

LITURIMEX kelionių tarnyba/LITURIMEX Travel serviceBasanavičiaus St. 11/1, LT-03108 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 231 49 03, fax (370 5) 231 49 02

[email protected]; www.liturimex.ltVIA HANSA VILNIUS

Totorių St. 30-3, LT-01121 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 212 30 70, fax (370 5) 279 13 [email protected]; www.viahansa.com

LITHUANIAN STATE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISMunder the Ministry of Economy

A. Juozapavièiaus St. 13, 09311 Vilnius, LithuaniaTel. (370 5) 210 87 96, fax (370 5) 210 87 53

www.tourism.lt; [email protected]

LITHUANIAN TOURISM FUNDA.Juozapavièiaus St. 13, 09311 Vilnius, Lithuania

Tel. (370 5) 263 73 11; [email protected]; www.LithuanianHotels.lt;

www.Lith-conferences.com; www.Lith-conference.com

www.LithuanianTravel.com

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LITHUANIAN TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES ABROAD

GERMANYBaltikum Tourizmus Zentrale (BTZ) Fremdenverkehrszentrale Estland-Lettland-LitauenKatharinenstr. 19, 10711 BerlinTel. 030 – 890 090 91, fax 030 – 890 090 92 [email protected]; www.baltikuminfo.de

FINLANDKapteeninkatu 7, 00140 HelsinkiTel. (358 9) 622 777 17, fax (358 9) 622 777 18 [email protected]; www.liettua.fi

RUSSIABorisoglebskij per. 13 corpus 2, 121069 MoscowTel/fax (7 095) 203 67 [email protected]; www.litinfo.ru

POLANDAl. Ujazdowskie 51, 00-536 WarszawaTel. (48 22) 584 70 52, fax (48 22) 584 70 [email protected]; www.litwatravel.com

SPAINL`Encarnacio, 70, bajos 08024 Barcelona tel. (34) 93 285 32 85, fax (34) 93 334 34 69 [email protected], www.lituaniatur.com