Tour to Kaliningrad “To the Land of Amber”

Arrival in Kaliningrad. Hotel accommodation.

Free time for walks and visiting museums. At will visit the largest store with amber products “Konigsberg Gold”. The opportunity to visit the only Museum of the World Ocean in Russia.

17-00 “History of Koenigsberg-Kaliningrad” (3 hours).

You will see the unique look of the city, where modern and German architecture is fantastically intertwined. Take a walk along the Kneiphof island, where Kant’s grave and the Cathedral are located, and you will also see bridges and old church, city gates and fortifications.

Breakfast.

10-00 Excursion “Curonian Spit – the road to the dunes” (6 hours).

Route: Kaliningrad – Curonian Spit – Fringilla Ornithological Station (from April to November) – pedestrian eco-route “Dancing Forest” – observation deck “Height Efa” – Kaliningrad.

Sands and wind several thousand years ago formed the primary ancient dunes of the Curonian Spit. The Curonian Spit is the largest sand mound in the world, where there are the second highest dunes in the world. These rolling dunes are a unique natural site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Curonian Spit is notable for its extraordinary beauty, magnificent landscapes and rich history.

At will – a visit to the famous and the only “Amber Museum” in Russia, or a concert in the Cathedral on the island of I. Kant

Breakfast.

10-00 Excursion “Secrets of the underground Königsberg” (4 hours).

On this day, you will learn the history of the Royal Castle with its complex system of underground passages. The castle was connected by secret tunnels with other important objects of the city. You will see the most powerful fortification that stood guard over the city – Fort No. 3, also full of secrets, go down to the famous Lyasha bunker, where, possibly, the Amber Room is located.

Free time.

Breakfast.

10-00 Excursion “The Pearl of the Kaliningrad Seaside – Svetlogorsk and the Shaaken Castle” (7 hours).

Excursion to the most beautiful coastal resort – Svetlogorsk. In any weather, it’s nice to walk along its old streets. You will see a miniature of medieval Konigsberg, the Makarov organ hall, the house of Thomas Mann, the sculptures of Brachert on the promenade and Central Park, and walk along the promenade. Visit to the castle of the 13th century – “Schaaken”. Inspection of the Museum of the Inquisition, the Museum of weapons, the exhibition of siege weapons.

17-00 The end of the tour. Free time for walks and shopping.

Eviction from the hotel before 12.00.

10.00 Excursion “Forts and Fortresses of Konigsberg” (5 hours) 1000 p.

Sightseeing tour of the Konigsberg fortification ring: barracks, bastions, ravelins and gates. During the tour you will see the bastions: “Lithuanian” (middle of the 19th century), “Grolman” (middle of the 19th century), Obertaykh (middle of the 19th century), the defensive tower of the Don (1852), the defensive barracks Kronprinz (1843-1848), 3rd fort (overview), 5th fort (with a visit). Gate: Friedland, Friedrichsburg, Zakheim, Royal (overview).

Check in at the hotel after 14.00, check out until 12.00. The price does not include: travel to Kaliningrad, lunch and dinner, entrance tickets to the Amber Museum – from 80 to 400 rubles, the Museum of the World Ocean – from 50 to 200 rubles, a ticket for a concert to the Cathedral – from 150 to 300 rubles. , additional excursions prescribed in the program.

IN CASE OF LATE EXCURSION MONEY FOR THE ROUTE DOES NOT RETURN!