Capital of Lithuania, "the Land of Amber," for much of its history, Vilnius played a significant role as Lithuania and the Baltic States moved to independence from the Soviet Union.  With a central Old Town which is easy to explore on foot, visitors can visit St. Peter and Paul Church, Vilnius Cathedral, Mediniku Gate, and Gediminas Tower on Castle Hill.  Or, use the city to explore Lithuania by car: Trakai - the capital of Lithuania during Grand Duchy days with its island castle, Kaunas, the Hill of Crosses, the sculpture park at Bernotai - the geographical center of Europe, and even the Lithuanian coast at Palanga are great getaways.  As with each of our destinations, Tour Designs will immerse you in the history and life of Lithuania, using our superb guides and services.  We offer hotels from mid-range to deluxe, with an emphasis on excellent locations. Want to continue on to Latvia or Poland?  Excellent bus and rail connections are easily arranged by our U.S.-based staff.  Whether in a group or traveling on your own, we will make your visit exceptional. For further information, please contact Tour Designs:  800-432-8687, 866-380-1622, or tourdesigns@igc.org.     Prior to booking, prices subject to change due to circumstances beyond Tour Designs, Inc. control. Land-only and other services available upon request. For further information and to reserve your place in the experience of a lifetime, call your Travel Agent or Tour Designs at 800-432-8687 or 202-554-5820. 20 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY RUSSIAN EXPERIENCES TOUR DESIGNS, INC. 713 SIXTH ST., SW · WASHINGTON, DC 20024 Send email to: tourdesigns@igc.org.