A trip is much more fun when you don't have to do it alone, but you can share the journey with friends. It's best to rent a minibus and take a nice week-long trip around Europe. Of course, it always depends on what your interests are and how much you want to spend there, but a trip where every new day means, if not a new country, then at least a new city can be very interesting.
Day 1 – one-way trip to Kaunas (daily mileage 496km)
Although Latvia and Lithuania also have a lot of interesting things to see, staying longer in them means that you have less time to explore more distant countries. However, you can reach one of Lithuania's largest cities – Kaunas – in a day. The funicular takes you to the Basilica of the Ascension of Christ, which offers a wonderful view of the entire city. Kaunas is also home to the confluence of two major rivers – the Nemunas and the Neris. Dinner on a restaurant boat or just a boat tour is a good start to the first day.
Day 2 – exploring Poland (447km)
The first destination of the day would be Hitler's outpost in the Wolf's Lair in northern Poland. Exploring there is definitely memorable, and if possible, it's worth taking a guided tour. Next, head to Malbork Castle. Still one of the largest fortresses in Europe, so there's plenty to explore there for the rest of the day, and you can also find accommodation nearby.
Day 3 – giant Poland (486km)
There are two options when going further from the Malbork area. If you want to explore Poland's major cities, Gdansk, located to the north, awaits. If you can't make it that far, you should at least take a walk on Ulica Mariacka and take a seat in one of the waterfront restaurants or cafes. When saying goodbye to Gdansk, the next stop is Toruń, the birthplace of the famous astronomer Mikołaj Copernicus. When you arrive in Toruń, you can leave your vehicle in the parking lot and explore the old town of one of the oldest cities in Poland on foot. Copernicus' House, the Leaning Tower and the mighty Toruń Cathedral. If you've had enough of Toruń, you can continue towards the Czech Republic. You probably won't quite make it to Wroclaw, but Leszno is a good enough place to stay.
Day 4 – Speed tour in the Czech Republic (394km)
It is not always necessary to visit the capitals of the countries. The Wild West-themed Šikland is the largest theme park in the Czech Republic, which is a unique and interesting place to visit for adults as well. A little childishness never hurts! A horse ride, dressing up in historical costumes or even a ride on ATVs and APCs? If the overnight experience was enough, you can make a detour to the Austrian capital Vienna as a substitute. The famous Viennese cafes, the world's oldest zoo or the favorite place for adrenaline junkies - the Prater amusement park. After exploring Šikland, a good place to stay for the night is Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, and before going to bed you can also get acquainted with the Czech nightlife there.
Day 5 – Hello Slovakia (457km)
Early morning Trencin allows you to get to know Slovakia in a slightly different way – to discover cities that are not the country's capitals. Trencin Castle is one of the city's most famous landmarks, and since the city also has a fantastic café culture, starting the day is made especially comfortable. After breakfast, it's time to get back in the car. On the way to the Demänovská Caves, you can prefer smaller roads, which allows you to see a little more of everyday Slovak life and offers a change from the traffic on the main road. The Demänovská Karst Caves are world-famous, and the 650m long path is definitely worth your time to see stalactites, stalagmites and, of course, the underground river. And when you get out of the cave, the Dobšiná Ice Cave and the Orava Castle, built on a high cliff, await you. One of the largest and most beautiful in Slovakia and is famous for its very interesting excursions. Weapons collections, castle courtyards, torture chambers and much more make the visit more interesting. In Poland, the destination is the winter sports center Zakopane. A funicular ride to the top of Mount Gubalowka at 1098m gives you the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views from the heights and you can also look for accommodation there.
Day 6 – back in Poland (464km)
Of course, you can't miss visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine. It has been operating for over 700 years and is located 64-135 m underground. In addition to just tunnels, there are also chapels and underground cities! You can spend the lunch and afternoon in Krakow. Wawel Castle and Cathedral, Oskar Schindler's factory, the botanical garden or just a walk in the Kazimierz quarter. At some point, however, you should head home and spend the night in northern Poland.
Day 7 – What to do (373km)
Now, if you have the time and energy, you can also look around Lithuania or Latvia. And if you no longer have the energy to explore new experiences, Kaunas is still a good place to stop and visit the places you didn't get to see when you started your trip.
Day 8 – drive home (491km)
Last day and drive home! If you want a longer stopover, Riga is the perfect place to stay. Although our own Tallinn Old Town is a wonderful destination, there is also plenty to discover in Riga's Old Town. At some point, however, you have to get back in the car and drive along the coast of the Gulf of Riga towards Estonia. A long trip, but the experiences you have had and the places you have seen are well worth it.
You can rent a minibus for your trip. www.rendibuss.ee