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September 12 - 19, 2012
With tour leader Wilmer Martin,
together with Art & Leona DeFehr
Join TourMagination's Wilmer Martin and LCC International University founders Art and Leona DeFehr as they take you to visit LCC and the beautiful sights of Lithuania. In 1991, a joint venture of Americans, Canadians and Lithuanians led to the establishment of this college which offers a broad-based education in the context of a Christian academic environment. Like the people who founded this college, students are encouraged to be active participants in their communities. This tour will be of particular interest to persons who have invested in the establishment and ongoing work of this college.
 See the historic Old Town of Vilnius
We will have an evening departure from North America for Vilnius, Lithuania. Upon our arrival on Thursday, we will be met by an English-speaking guide who will take us to our hotel. We will spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the local area or resting up at the hotel. We will enjoy conversation with Lithuanian guests and alumni at our first dinner together.
This morning we will embark on a tour of the city of Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. We will see both the modern and old features of this bustling city. Our stops will include the beautiful St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Churches. We will also discover this city’s Jewish past at the Vilna Gaon State Jewish Museum. This afternoon we will have the opportunity to stroll in the Old Town, visiting shops, art galleries, and cafes. Following dinner this evening, we will be treated to a cultural show.
 Visit the historic Trakai Castle
We depart Vilnius for Trakai early this morning, where we will see the exquisite 15th century Trakai Castle, situated on an island. Traveling on to Kaunas, we will see sites such as the old Town Hall and the 14th century Church of Vytautas. Then we will make our way to LCC International University in Klaipeda, where we will be introduced to the college and enjoy dinner with some faculty members, staff, and students.
 Experience local Lithuanian culture
This morning we will worship with a Christian community in Klaipeda. In the afternoon, our guide will take us to the Curonian Peninsula on the Baltic Sea by boat; we will enjoy a tour of the harbor along the way. We will visit the quiet seaside town of Juodkrantė where we will see the carvings of various folk artists. In the town of Nida, we will visit the Amber Gallery as well as the summer residence from 1930-1932 of Thomas Mann, a Nobel Prize winner. We will return to Klaipeda for dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Today will be an exciting day of learning as we will have the opportunity to visit classes at LCC. Tour participants will be able to present to the classes and share from their experiences. In the evening, we will be joined by students for a “business night” where students will ask questions, listen and learn from our tour members.
 Tour the beautiful campus of LCC International University
 See the famed Hill of Crosses
Today we travel to Riga, Latvia. En route, we will make stops at the Botanical Gardens in Palanga; the famous “Hill of Crosses,” sure to be a highlight of the tour; and Šiauliai, where we will see another interesting project of the DeFehrs, the renovation of an old castle into a church and study center. In Riga this evening, we will enjoy our farewell dinner together.
Depending on our departure schedule from Latvia today, we may have a final opportunity to sightsee as we stroll through the beautiful historic city center in Riga. All too soon, it is time to return home. We will depart for North America, bringing home with us a richer appreciation for the investments made in students in this country and good memories of the new friends we have made and the sights we have seen.
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