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A real Christmas tale in the surroundings of a medieval German city awaits you on this festive tour. With the excursion program, you will visit Kaliningrad, Svetlogorsk, Zelenogradsk and take an exciting trip to the village of Yantarny. Embark on a journey into the amazing, fragile world of the sandbar and climb to the observation deck of the Efa Dune, one of the highest dunes in Europe.

A six—day tour to Kaliningrad in the Amber Region is the best Christmas gift for yourself and your loved ones.

Location

Russia, Kaliningrad

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

Tastes of Kaliningrad

We will be able to taste 6 different varieties of cheese and enjoy a glass of wine with delicious local chocolate

Christmas mood

We will wander through the narrow streets of Kaliningrad, sparkling with lights, and visit Christmas fairs and festivities

Amber Edge

We will be able to make the most cherished wish in a pyramid created from 800 kg of amber

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kaliningrad. City sightseeing tour
Arrival in Kaliningrad region.
Check-in at the hotel from 14:00 (after the tour).
14:00-17:00 Sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad by double-decker bus.
13:50 Boarding the tour bus at the Radisson Hotel, 10 Victory Square.
Arriving in the Kaliningrad region on vacation, the first thing you need to do is get to know the city.
We have prepared a guided tour of Kaliningrad for the guests of our region.
In three sightseeing hours you will see: the main square of the city, the regional drama Theater, the Kaliningrad Zoo, Mira Avenue and the Church of Queen Louise.
We will drive through the magnificent area of the old German villas of Amalienau and along the embankment of the Museum of the World Ocean.
Let's take a walk around the island of I. Kant, learn the history of the Cathedral.
We will pass near the Friedland Gate Museum and the Amber Museum.
Thus, you will see all the iconic sights of our city, while spending a minimum of time.
The end of the tour.

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Day 2 - The Curonian Spit National Park and the city of Zelenogradsk
Breakfast at the hotel (self-paid).
10:00-17:30 NP "Curonian Spit" and Zelenogradsk.
09:50 Boarding the tour bus at the Radisson Hotel, 10 Victory Square.
An excursion to the Curonian Spit National Park is a trip to the magical land of singing sands and dancing trees.
We will drive along the roads of Peter the Great, Thomas Mann, Queen Louise and many other great people, climb to the height of Eph, from which a fascinating view of the winding ribbon of forests opens, we will see open sand dunes, go down to the seashore and try to find a fragment of the sun on a soft sandy shore.
And also, you can try the most delicious smoked fish on the entire Baltic coast and, of course, buy it from local fishermen.
We spend the old year with you with a glass of champagne and tangerines on the Highest dune.
During this tour, we will go to the city of Zelenogradsk (formerly. Krantz), which back in 1844 received the status of a royal resort.
We will walk along the main pedestrian street of the city, explore such unique objects as the church of St. Adalbert (Bishop of Prague), a pump room with our famous mineral water and a water tower built in 1904.
And, of course, we will find out why Zelenogradsk is called the city of cats.

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Day 3 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel (self-paid).
Free day.
For those who wish to go on an additional excursion (see the “Important to know” section for tour details:
10:00-17:00 "From a closed city to the open sea" in Baltiysk and the Baltic Spit.
The cost of an additional excursion is 1,500 rubles/person.

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Day 4 - Excursions to the village of Yantarny and Svetlogorsk
Breakfast at the hotel (self-paid).
09:30-17:30 village Yantarny, Svetlogorsk and a visit to the production.
09:20 Boarding the tour bus at the Radisson Hotel, 10 Victory Square.
The village of Yantarny is a place where the most important treasures of the Baltic coast are hidden.
It is here that the world's largest amber mining enterprise is located.
You will have the opportunity to see with your own eyes how our sunstone is mined in an open pit way, feel like a real amber prospector in a mini-quarry, and also make your most cherished wish in a pyramid created from 800 kg of amber.
We will walk through the ancient park, see the house of industrialist Moritz Becker and his family, the Lutheran church of the late 19th century, as well as, without exaggeration, one of the best beaches in Russia and Europe, which has the prestigious international Blue Flag award.
Raushen — Svetlogorsk will conquer you with its romantic atmosphere: private Art Nouveau villas, ancient buildings of sanatoriums and boarding houses of the beginning, narrow quiet streets and the most fascinating views of steep sandy slopes washed by the noisy Baltic wave.
And all KVN fans will be able to take a photo next to the modern variety theater, where they now meet Maslyakov and his team.
In addition, the city is filled with arboretum parks, which turns it into a real botanical paradise.
During this tour, you will have a unique opportunity to visit the production and see with your own eyes how the sunstone is processed, what products are made from it and where else amber can be used.
An additional fee is paid for an entrance ticket to the observation deck of the Amber Combine quarry, 350 rubles/ 250 rubles.

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Day 5 - Schaaken Castle and Schaackendorf Cheese Factory
Breakfast at the hotel (self-paid).
10:15-14:30 Schaaken Castle, Schaackendorf cheese factory with tasting.
10:00 Boarding the tour bus at the Radisson Hotel, Victory Square 10.
The spirit of the Middle Ages still hovers over Kaliningrad today.
We will take you to the famous castle, founded on the site of the Prussian fortress of 1270 — Schaaken Castle.
Here you will be introduced to the history of this unique structure, the stages of its formation and prosperity.
You will see a collection of medieval weapons, the Inquisition museum and household items of the inhabitants of that time.
Next, we will go to a small family-owned production facility.
Schaackendorf has been around for a relatively long time, but it has already proven that the company produces some of the best cheeses in our region.
You can see this for yourself by trying about 6 different varieties of semi-hard and hard cheeses.
Enjoy a glass of wine with delicious locally made chocolate.
Those who wish will be able to purchase their favorite product at the cheese factory store.
And on the way back, we'll stop for a photo break at the famous Nesselbeck Castle Hotel.
The end of the tour.

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Day 6 - Completion of the program
Breakfast at the hotel (self-paid).
Room release.
Free time for Christmas festivities.
On request, transfer to the airport or train station for an additional fee.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

or

Guest House, Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a Kaliningrad hotel of your choice.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel	Single room	Double	Triple
Robinson Guest House, 10 min to the city center A continental breakfast can be ordered on site, if desired	42 700	28 700	26 700
"Villa Tatiana on Verkhneozernaya",* on the shore of the lake, A continental breakfast can be ordered on site, if desired	43 600	30 100	28 400
Radisson Hotel, city center, A buffet breakfast can be ordered on site, if desired	90 300 (dynamic pricing)	52,500 (dynamic pricing)	-

Robinson Guest House

This guest house is located in a quiet area of Kaliningrad, a 20-minute walk from the city center.

The bright rooms are decorated in a rustic style in warm colors with wooden elements. Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. There is a hairdryer in the room, hygiene products are not provided.

The rustic-style cafe serves Russian and European cuisine. Barbecue facilities are also available.

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Another option

Villa Tatiana Hotel on Verkhneozernaya 3*

Villa Tatiana is a romantic small hotel where the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a refrigerator and where you can always be in touch thanks to free Wi—Fi. The hotel is located in the historical development area of Kaliningrad, next to the amusement park. It is the optimal starting point for educational excursions around the city.

The small hotel offers room service. In addition, guests can use the restaurant, which makes this place popular among travelers who come to Kaliningrad. Villa Tatiana does not have bathrobes and towels in the rooms. You need to take everything with you.

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Another option

Radisson Hotel 4*

Located in the heart of the main square, Radisson Kaliningrad offers 178 rooms decorated by Swedish designer Christian Lundval.

All rooms are equipped with individual climate control, an iron and ironing board, a recessed bathtub and a separate shower.

A varied buffet breakfast and authentic European dishes at the Verres en Vers restaurant. The stylish modern design of the lobby bar and a wide selection of drinks make it a great place to relax.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 50 tourists

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Kaliningrad

Included in price

transportation services;
guide services;
accommodation for 5 nights at the selected hotel;
entrance tickets according to the program;
ecological collection on the Curonian Spit;
a glass of champagne and tangerines.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaliningrad and back;
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner;
entrance ticket to the observation deck of the Amber Plant quarry — 350 rubles/250 rubles.;
additional excursion to Baltiysk and the Baltic Spit "From a closed city to the open sea" — 1,500 rubles/person.;
transfers from/to the airport and train station;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

The cost of the transfer:

from/to the airport — 1,000 rubles.;
from/to the railway station — 700 rubles.

Christmas in Kaliningrad