Trakai from Kaunas: the Island Castle and the Karaite kenesa

Trakai Island Castle is one of the most recognisable places in Lithuania, and from Kaunas you can reach it by train, changing in Lentvaris to the Trakai train: leave Kaunas at 08:24 on Saturday, 7 November, and you are in Trakai at 09:59. See the castle on its island in the lake, stroll round the town and look into the Karaite kenesa. Practical tip: in October and November the Island Castle is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00 and closed on Monday, the last visitors are admitted 30 minutes before closing, and on the eve of a holiday the hours are cut by one hour. The change in Lentvaris makes the journey longer, so leave Kaunas in the morning and you won’t have to rush at the castle. Look for castle tickets on the official museum page and arrive at least an hour before closing.