The Travel Company Overseas has landed in Vilnius – one of Europe’s most intriguing cities.
The travel company Overseas from Genesis Tourism group marked a new milestone: its inaugural flight to the airport of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, one of the most talked-about cities in European tourism in recent years.
The direct flights will operate from today, May 15, 2025, as part of Overseas’ expansion in Lithuania. The new routes also include flights to the city of Kaunas, starting June 1.
The inaugural flight was operated by the Romanian airline FlyYo, which recently announced a significant expansion of its operations in Israel.
Vered Schwartz, Co-CEO of Overseas, stated:
“We are very excited to launch another route this year, this time to Vilnius – one of Europe’s fascinating and developing cities. The inaugural flight marks the beginning of a series of new destinations that Overseas will launch later this year, including Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, and the town of Heviz on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary. The new destinations join the traditional ones that are in high demand, such as Piestany in Slovakia.”
Why Vilnius?
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, was recently chosen as the “European Green Capital for 2025” – a prestigious title awarded by the European Union to cities that lead in environmental policies and sustainability. The city was recognized for its practical and innovative approach, summarized well by the adopted motto: “Vilnius – the greenest city in progress”.
A City That Has It All: Culture, Cuisine, and Soul
Beyond environmental innovation, Vilnius is one of Europe’s most beautiful and fascinating cities. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque architecture combined with narrow alleys, an ancient Jewish quarter, markets, boutique shops, and museums. The city is vibrant culturally and gastronomically – offering Michelin-star restaurants, stylish cafes, and entertainment venues alongside pastoral tranquility. Vilnius manages to balance between a lively urban experience and a calm retreat amidst green nature.
Overseas: Crafting Israeli Travel Experiences in Europe
The route to Vilnius joins other destinations where the company operates, including Kaunas, Piestany in Slovakia and Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic – all with the concept of accessible, relaxed, and authentic European vacations.
With the opening of the new route, Overseas offers the Israeli public a travel and vacation experience that combines history, nature, sustainability, and contemporary culture.
Beside that, all of the new destinations are known for their spa, wellness and health resorts, offering the prevention and rehabilitation programmes.
Csilla Mezosi from the European Spas Association stated:
»At ESPA, we are very proud of our long-term partnership with the Overseas, Passport News and Israeli travel agencies. Their participation in the SPA-CE B2B workshops and ESPA Congress in the last years also contributed to their decision to expand their flights to these countries. We are glad that natural health resorts like Pieštany in Slovakia, Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, Heviz in Hungary and Druskininkai in Lithuania are now better connected with Tel Aviv. It’s always worth being a part of the SPA-CE B2B workshop, where health tourism meets business and creates new opportunities! Next stop: Haapsalu, Estonia, from 8 – 10 October 2025!«