Christmas Symphony in the Baltic Sea

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We invite you to spend your Christmas holidays in the fabulous Amber region.

You will see New Year's Kaliningrad, feel the medieval might of the Cathedral walls, walk along the embankment of the Fish Village and visit the sacred St. Elisavetinsky Convent. And in a real knight's castle, you will be told how Christmas was traditionally celebrated in East Prussia.

Location

Kaliningrad

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Sparkling Kaliningrad

You will have an unforgettable journey in an amazing city: festive illumination, the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and the smell of wonderful mulled wine

Dinner in a medieval castle

You will see a festive knight's show and taste the delicious dishes of the restaurant accompanied by freshly brewed beer

Christmas trip to the monastery

Visit the St. Elizabeth Convent, where you will be introduced to the canons of monastic life and will be shown the operating temples

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kaliningrad. City tour
Arrival at the airport or at the Kaliningrad railway station.
Transfer to the hotel for an additional fee.
Check-in to the rooms after the tour.
Attention: the program specifies the exact start time of the excursions (local time). We kindly ask you not to be late, the bus departs according to schedule.
Excursion "Lights of Kaliningrad", 4 hours.
14:00 Boarding from the Tourist hotel (53 A. Nevsky str.).
14:20 Boarding from the Kaliningrad hotel (81 Leninsky Ave.).
Christmas Kaliningrad will welcome its guests with a mild winter, festive illumination and the smell of wonderful mulled wine.
Treat yourself to an unforgettable trip in an amazing city.
Our bus, like a time machine, will take you from modern Kaliningrad to old Konigsberg.
You will visit the most amazing and authentic areas, enjoy its unique atmosphere, admire the architectural styles of the preserved pre-war buildings and the solutions of modern craftsmen
You will see the fortifications of Konigsberg, drive through the fortress gates of the 19th century, feel the medieval power of the walls of the Cathedral of the 14th century and get acquainted with the great philosopher Kant, and in your free time you can walk along the embankment of the Fishing Village.

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Day 2 - Free time to visit museums and an evening trip to Nesselbeck Castle
Free time in the morning for self-guided visits to Kaliningrad museums.
We recommend visiting the Amber Museum or the World Ocean Museum, the Blockhouse Brewing Museum or the Museum of Fine Arts.
Evening trip to Nesselbeck Castle for an equestrian knight show and dinner at the brewery, 3-4 hours.
16:40 Boarding from the Kaliningrad hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
17:00 Boarding from the Tourist hotel (53 A.Nevsky str.).
Nesselbek is a medieval knight's castle, recreated from scratch according to ancient drawings, as an exact copy of the fortress of the Teutonic Order.
You will see a festive knight's show in the castle and taste delicious restaurant dishes and freshly brewed beer, visit the castle museum.
You will be able to sweep an axe and try on knightly vestments for an additional fee.

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Day 3 - A free day or an additional excursion to the Curonian Spit
Free day.
*optional, for an additional fee, excursion to the Curonian Spit NP, 5-6 hours, 1700 rubles/person.
10:20 Boarding from the Kaliningrad hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
10:40 Boarding from the Tourist hotel (53 A.Nevsky str.).
The Curonian Spit is a unique corner of nature, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A narrow strip of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon.
A trip to the spit is for everyone who is tired of the noise of dusty cities and dreams of breathing in the fresh sea air filled with phytoncides of the coniferous forest.
The program of the trip certainly includes the highest dune – the height of Efa; access to the sea and a walk through the forest.
Those who wish can buy hot smoked fish on the spit, which is caught and smoked here according to the old recipe.
Day 4 - Christmas trip to St. Elizabeth Convent
Christmas trip to St. Elizabeth Convent, 8-9 hours.
10:40 Boarding from the Tourist hotel (53 A. Nevsky str.).
11:00 Boarding from the Kaliningrad hotel (81 Leninsky Ave.).
Route: Slavsk
20 years ago, a small temple appeared on a wasteland surrounded by a forest, the first lamp was lit and a prayer sounded.
And today, the golden domes of the churches of the architectural ensemble of the convent in honor of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth, is an outpost of Orthodoxy on the western borders of Russia.
During the visit to the monastery, a specially trained guide will introduce you to the canons of monastic life.
You will visit the operating temples, the gallery-museum of the Grand Duchess Elizabeth and the royal martyrs, holy springs with equipped fonts.
Consecrated icons, memorial candles, souvenirs and medicinal herbs can be purchased at the monastery shop.
Travel information will introduce you to the emergence of Christian monasticism, the history of Orthodoxy in East Prussia and the revival of the spiritual life of the Kaliningrad region.
We will invite you to visit the Bird Park located next to the monastery.
Day 5 - A free day or an additional excursion to Svetlogorsk and the village of Yantarny
Free day
Optional excursion "Amber Coast", 8-9 hours, 2000 rubles/person.
09:00 Boarding from the Tourist hotel (53 A. Nevsky str.).
09:30 Boarding from the Kaliningrad hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
Route: village Yantarny – Svetlogorsk.
Acquaintance with the village of Yantarny, formerly Palmniken.
You will get acquainted with the history of the place.
The architectural dominants of the place are the Lutheran Church of 1892, the aristocratic building of the Schloss Hotel.
You will walk to the sea through the M. Becker Park with century-old trees.
Since 2016, Yantarny Beach has been receiving a blue flag every year, a sign of an ecologically clean and equipped beach according to world standards.
The largest amber deposit in the world is located here.
You can visit the quarry of the Kaliningrad Amber Combine, where amber is extracted in an open industrial way.
You can try yourself as an amber prospector and, armed with a shovel, get yourself a "sunstone" in a mini-quarry and recharge with natural energy and health in the Amber Pyramid, which took about 800 kg of amber to build.
You will visit the amber production.
Here you will be told about the processing of the sunstone and its medicinal properties.
The opportunity to purchase beautiful jewelry, souvenirs and therapeutic amber cosmetics from manufacturers.
*A visit to the quarry of the Amber Plant is optional for a fee on site.
Next, we will get acquainted with the sights of Svetlogorsk-Raushen.
You will be fascinated by the ancient architecture of the late XIX-early XX centuries: private villas, boarding houses, hotels.
Organ hall, larch park, water tower and Kurhaus.
The symbols of Svetlogorsk are the beautiful works of the German sculptor G. Brachert – "Water Carrier" and "Nymph".
You will see the new "home" of KVN and the Baltic Debuts Film Festival — the Yantar Hall Variety Theater.
You will be led to the sea by terraced slopes, where a promenade has been built near the water for the convenience of vacationers.
Shopping, amber shops.
Day 6 - Completion of the program
Free day.
Rooms are available until 12:00.
For an additional fee, transfer to the airport or railway station.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Guest House, Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

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

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub.:

Hotel/Accommodation	Double	Single room	Triple
Villa Nadezhda Guest House (breakfast is included in the price)	22 000	33 000	21 000
Tourist 3 Hotel* (breakfast buffet)	24 000	34 000	22 500
Kaliningrad 3 Hotel* (breakfast is paid for an additional 500 rubles/person)	27,000 studio	32 000	25 000

Villa Nadezhda Guest House

Villa Nadezhda Guest House is located in the historic Maraunenhof district near the city center. The most picturesque places of Kaliningrad are within walking distance – the Botanical Garden, the Upper Lake, Yunost Park. The train station is 6 kilometers away, and the road to Khrabrovo Airport will take less than half an hour. The three-storey villa building, stylized as a mansion of the early 20th century, is located on a quiet green street of the district.

The hotel offers double rooms with amenities. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower cabin, a plasma TV, a hairdryer and a mini fridge.

The hotel has a cafe for vacationers, among the services — wireless Internet, secure Parking, baby cots and high chairs are provided.

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Another option

The Tourist Hotel 3*

The Tourist Hotel is located in Kaliningrad. The location is an advantage of the complex: the complex is located on the shore of the picturesque lake Verkhneye, just behind the hotel there is a picturesque walking area of the lake.

The cozy and comfortable rooms are furnished with wooden furniture and a comfortable bed, modern appliances, including a split system, a safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. On the territory of the hotel complex there is a restaurant of European cuisine and an art restaurant specializing in high author's cuisine.

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Another option

Kaliningrad Hotel 3*

This hotel is located in the city center, with views of Kanta Island (Kneiphof) and the ancient Kaliningrad Castle. It offers 2 international restaurants, free parking and modern rooms with satellite TV.

Rooms at the Kaliningrad Hotel are equipped with comfortable sofas, a work desk and a private bathroom. The Kaliningrad Hotel's 2 stylish restaurants serve Russian, European and Japanese cuisine, and a variety of drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.

The hotel is located on Leninsky Prospekt, which is very convenient for walking around the city. The Lower Pond and Konigsberg Cathedral are just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 49 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Kaliningrad

Included in price

transportation and excursion services according to the program;
accommodation for 5 nights in a selected hotel in Kaliningrad;
meals – 5 breakfasts when staying at the Villa Nadezhda guest house and the Tourist Hotel;
horse and knight show and dinner at the castle;
entrance tickets;
environmental charges.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaliningrad and back;
transfer (airport – hotel 2000 rubles, railway station – hotel 1500 rubles);
breakfast at the Kaliningrad hotel 600 rubles/person, lunch and dinner (except dinner at the castle);
excursions for an additional fee on free days;
additional nights for the tour (specify when booking);
personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.).

It's important to know

Hotel/Room	Double	Single room	Triple
Villa Nadezhda Guest House	Double bed or twin beds	Standard room-mini	Double beds, single beds+ extra place (standard room: Euro-cot, superior room: sofa)
The Tourist Hotel	Separate beds	Single Room	Standard Room (twin beds + Euro cot )
Kaliningrad Hotel	Double bed or twin beds (studio room)	Single Room	Studio with separate beds/double bed + extra place (sofa bed)

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1 – 6 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

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