From barley to malt. Kaliningrad Region tour for 4 days

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Discover the wonderful world of brewing, immersing yourself in the traditions and culture of the Kaliningrad region!

This tour is the perfect combination of history and gastronomic delights.

You will explore the main sights and memorable places of Kaliningrad, visit the castles of Schaaken, Neuhausen and Nesselbeck, and, of course, taste beer, sweets and cheeses. Join us!

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Tour highlights

Kaliningrad – past and present

You will walk along the island part of the city from the Fishing Village to the ancient Cathedral, near the walls of which is the grave of the son of this city, the great philosopher Immanuel Kant.

Historical breweries with tastings

You will visit the historic Ponart and Blankenstein breweries, where you will learn about how beer was brewed, and you will be able to taste beer produced in the Kaliningrad region.

A journey into the past

Immerse yourself in history and visit the real knight castles: Schaaken, Neuhausen and Nesselbeck

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kaliningrad. Free day or guided tour for an additional fee
Arrival in Kaliningrad region.
Check-in at the hotel after 14:00.
Important: check-in time at the Kaliningrad Hotel and the Tourist Hotel is from 15:00.
Free day.
Please note: the program specifies the exact start time of the excursions (local time). Please do not be late and observe the designated boarding point for the tour, the bus departs according to schedule. Due to the possible traffic congestion, the waiting time for the bus can be 10-15 minutes.
Optional, for an additional fee, an Evening Kaliningrad tour with a boat ride and dinner at a Kaliningrad restaurant.
The cost of the tour: full / reduced: 3000/2800 rubles.
15:00 boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St., main entrance or hotel lobby);
15:20 boarding from Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky ave.);
15:35 boarding from the Moscow hotel (bus stop on the side of the Moscow hotel, Prospekt Mira 19/21);
15:50 boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya St., 4).
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Sightseeing of the main sights and memorable places of the city:
ancient city gates;
the main Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Savior on Victory Square in the region;
Important public buildings in Konigsberg include the Land Office Court, the post Office directorate, the drama Theater, the zoo, the Queen Louise Memorial Church, which became the regional children's puppet theater, and the Amalienau villa district.
A walk along the walls of the Cathedral, where the grave of the great son of this city, the philosopher Immanuel Kant, is located.
From the embankment of the Fishing Village, you will embark on a boat trip. Walking on the water gives you a pleasant feeling in the warmer months and gives you a different perspective on the city.
You will pass by Kneiphof Island, the stock exchange building, the territory of the Museum of the World Ocean with its historical fleet moored at the Marshal Baghramyan embankment, past the old bridges of Konigsberg, to the shores of Oktyabrsky Island, where significant modern buildings of Kaliningrad appear – a new football stadium, an opera house, a branch of the Tretyakov Gallery.
The tour will end with dinner at one of the restaurants in the city.
The duration of the tour is 5-6 hours.

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Day 2 - The old Waldwinkel School with a guided tour and the Blankenstein brewery with a tasting
The program includes a guided tour of the Old Waldwinkel School and the Blankenstein Brewery.
Route: Polessk, village Ilyichevo, village Turgenevo.
10:40 boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St., main entrance or hotel lobby);
10:55 boarding from the Fish Village bus stop, landmark Skipper Hotel (Oktyabrskaya str., 4);
11:10 boarding from the Moscow hotel (bus stop on the side of the Moscow hotel, Prospekt Mira 19/21);
11:20 boarding from Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
In the village of Ilyichevo, which used to be called Waldwinkel, you will hear the history of school education in the ancient village school of eight years.
Sitting down at a school desk here, someone will find themselves in their childhood, and someone will be transported back to the time of their grandparents.
In another room of the school museum, you will learn about the settlement of the Kaliningrad region after World War II by new people and about the labor feat of our first Soviet settlers.
Beer is traditionally a favorite drink in Germany.
In Polessk, you will visit the historic Blankenstein brewery, where you will learn about how beer was brewed, and you will be able to taste beer produced in the Kaliningrad region.
On the way to the village of Turgenevo, you will see the medieval church (church) of Gross Lehitten, near the walls of which the niece of Napoleon Bonaparte is buried.
The program provides free time for lunch. Lunch is paid for independently.
The duration of the tour is 7-8 hours.

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Day 3 - Kaliningrad is the past and the present. Ponart Brewery and Marzipan Museum
Kaliningrad tour – past and present. The Ponart Brewery and the Marzipan Museum".
10:40 boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St., main entrance or hotel lobby);
11:00 boarding from the Fish Village bus stop, landmark Skipper Hotel (Oktyabrskaya str., 4);
11:10 boarding from Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky ave.);
11:20 boarding Zoo (bus stop on the Zoo side, Prospekt Mira, 26.).
Sightseeing of the main sights and memorable places of the city:
ancient city gates;
the main Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Savior on Victory Square in the region;
important public buildings in Konigsberg are railway stations, the land office court, the post office directorate, the drama theater, and the zoo;
Queen Louise Memorial Church, which became a regional children's puppet theater, Amalienau Villa district.
A walk on the island part of the city from the Fishing Village to the ancient Cathedral, near the walls of which is the grave of the great son of this city, the philosopher Immanuel Kant.
The main street of Soviet Kaliningrad is Leninsky Prospekt, with the Khrushchev buildings transformed beyond recognition and the monument "Mother Russia".
Panorama of the river with the territory of the Museum of the world Ocean and the building of the stock exchange, opening from a high trestle bridge.
As well as the gastronomic traditions of this territory: the historic Ponart brewery with beer tasting and the Marzipan Museum, a sweet popular in many countries, which had its own recipe in this city.
The duration of the tour is 5-6 hours.

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Day 4 - Schaaken Castles, Neuhausen, Nesselbeck and Schaaken Dorf cheese factory with tasting
Guided tour of Schaaken Castles, Neuhausen, Nesselbeck and Schaaken Dorf Cheese Factory.
Route: Guryevsk, village Nekrasovo, village Orlovka.
10:40 boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St., main entrance or hotel lobby);
10:55 boarding from the Fish Village bus stop, landmark Skipper Hotel (Oktyabrskaya str., 4);
11:10 boarding from the Moscow hotel (bus stop on the side of the Moscow hotel, Prospekt Mira 19/21);
11:20 boarding from Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
An interesting, intense and tireless tour of the castles with cheese, chocolate and sweets tasting at the Schaackendorf cheese factory in the village. Nekrasovo.
The program provides free time for shopping in the store during production.
Kaliningrad region is the only region of the Russian Federation where there are knight castles. An exciting journey into the past awaits you.
In the cellars of Shaaken Castle you will visit the Inquisition Museum; the castle museum's exposition will tell about the history of the fortress, which was repeatedly visited by Russian Emperor Peter I and other famous historical figures; in the castle's armory you can take spectacular photos in a knight's helmet and with weapons of that era.
You will have the opportunity to see Neuhausen Castle being restored in Guryevsk, which was part of the nearest medieval defense line of Konigsberg (now Kaliningrad), then it was the seat of the cathedral chapter (supreme church Council) of the Diocese of Zamland, later in the XVI century it will become the residence of the Duchess, the wife of Duke Albrecht, the great ruler of Prussia.
You will also stop for a photo break in front of the modern Nesselbeck castle in the village. Orlovka, which was built as a comfortable hotel and a brewery restaurant in the knight's style.
You will definitely want to come back here, maybe for beer baths at the castle spa, or maybe for a jousting show tournament on one of the evenings of your vacation.
The duration of the tour is 5-6 hours.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Hotel, Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

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

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

The name of the hotel	Double occupancy	Single occupancy	Triple occupancy
Excursion package without accommodation	11000
Robinson Guest House Without power The area of German villas and Lake Superior	17000	23000	16000
Villa Tatiana Guest House on Linear Without power Upper Lake district, Amber Museum	18000	27000	17000
Villa Glamor Breakfast is included in the price of the tour (buffet) Upper Lake district, Yunost Park	22000	33000	21000
Villa Nadezhda Guest House Breakfast is included in the price of the tour (covered) The area of German villas and Lake Superior, 10 minutes to the Amber Museum	24000	31000	23000
The Tourist* Hotel** Breakfast is included in the price of the tour (buffet) Amber Museum Area, Royal Gate	27000	31000	26000
Kaliningrad* Hotel** Breakfast is available for an additional fee The city center	Standard 21000 Studio 31000	34000	30000
Marton Palace Hotel**** Breakfast is included in the price of the tour (buffet) Art House District, Brandenburg Gate	25000	31000	24000
The Radisson Blu Hotel Breakfast is included in the price of the tour (buffet) The central part of the city, Victory Square area	62000	108500	48000

Boarding the tour bus: when staying at the Robinson Guest House, Villa Nadezhda Guest House, Villa Tatiana Guest House, Linnaya St. and Glamur Hotel, boarding is carried out from the Tourist Hotel (53 Nevsky St., main entrance or hotel lobby), when staying at the hotelMarton Palace, the Radisson Blu Hotel, boarding is carried out from the Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky Prospekt).

Important: check-in time at the Kaliningrad Hotel and the Tourist Hotel is from 15:00.

Robinson Guest House

The Robinson Hotel is located near the center of Kaliningrad in a secluded, noise-free area.

Guests will be comfortably accommodated in duplex apartments, Luxury rooms, studios, and other types of sleeping quarters. For the convenience of customers, sleeping, upholstered and dining furniture, household appliances, and an LCD TV are provided. The rooms are equipped with wooden floors, some have balconies.

The hotel's clients can hold corporate events or business negotiations in the conference room equipped with modern multimedia technology. Photocopying and fax services are provided.

Kaliningrad Airport is 16.7 km away, and the railway station is 2.8 km away. Bismarck Square is 900 metres away. The botanical garden is one kilometer away, and the Amber Museum is 1.8 km away. Lake Verkhne stretches 800 m away. The distance to the Baltic Sea does not exceed 25 km. There is a cascade of waterfalls at a distance of 2 km.

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Villa Tatiana Guest House

Villa Tatiana on Linear Apartments is located in Kaliningrad. It offers a shared lounge, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

The fully equipped private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a bath or shower.

A continental breakfast is served each morning.

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The Glamour Hotel

Villa Glamour Hotel is located by the Upper Pond Lake. It offers luxurious rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Other facilities at the hotel include a spa, sauna and indoor pool.

All rooms at the Glamour Villa are equipped with a minibar and a TV with satellite channels. Guests have access to a private bathroom. Some rooms offer scenic lake views.

The Glamour Villa's restaurant serves delicious international and local cuisine. The bar offers a wide range of drinks and cocktails.

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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, Verkhny Lake, Yunost Park. The train station is located 6 kilometers away, and the journey 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, a plasma TV, a hairdryer and a mini fridge.

There is a cafe in the hotel for vacationers, among the services there is wireless Internet, secure parking, baby cots and high chairs are provided for toddlers.

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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 Verkhne, just behind the hotel there is a picturesque lake walking area.

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. The hotel complex has a European cuisine restaurant and an art restaurant specializing in fine author's cuisine.

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Kaliningrad Hotel 3*

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

The rooms at 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, while the bar serves a variety of drinks.

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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Marton Palace Hotel 4*

The Marton Palace Kaliningrad Hotel is located in Kaliningrad. This hotel is located within walking distance from the city center.

The luxurious rooms meet all modern requirements, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay, namely high-quality furniture, a comfortable bed with linens, air conditioning, a TV and a bathroom.

The complex has a restaurant where all guests can taste a variety of dishes and drinks. There is a cafe 200 meters from the recreation area.

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Radisson Blu Hotel Kaliningrad 4*

The Radisson Blu Hotel Kaliningrad is located in the central part of the city, close to the main streets and attractions.

The hotel has 178 rooms of various categories, which are equipped with individual air conditioning, TV and free Wi-Fi access. Each room has a private bathroom.

The on-site restaurant is ready to please guests with delicious dishes of European cuisine and a hearty breakfast. There are a number of cafes and bars near the building.

A conference room with special office equipment has been specially prepared for business meetings and seminars.

Large shopping malls and a zoo are located a kilometer away from the location. The distance to the airport is 18.9 km, and the train station is 2.8 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 49 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Kaliningrad

Included in price

transportation and tour services;
habitation 3 nights;
3 breakfasts during your stay at Villa Nadezhda Guest House, Tourist Hotel, Glamour Hotel, Marton Palace Hotel, Radisson Blu;
entrance fees;
environmental fees.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaliningrad and back;
transfers (airport – hotel 1800 rubles, railway station – hotel 1300 rubles);
breakfasts in hotels without meals and in the Kaliningrad hotel (paid on site) – 650 rubles/person.;
lunches and dinners;
additional nights to the tour (to be specified at the time of booking);
accommodation for 3 nights and breakfast when choosing a rate without accommodation;
additional excursions;
personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.).

It's important to know

The name of the hotel

Double occupancy

Single occupancy

Triple occupancy

Robinson Guest House

Double bed,

separate beds

(standard room)

Single room in a double room

(standard room)

Double bed,

separate beds + sofa

(comfort room)

Villa Tatiana Guest House, Linnaya St.

Double beds

(Studio apartment room)

Single room in a double room

(Studio apartment room)

Double bed,

separate beds + sofa (Superior Studio Apartment)

The Glamour Hotel

Double bed,

separate beds

(standard room)

Single room in a double room

(standard room)

Double bed,

separate beds + euro cot

(standard room)

Villa Nadezhda Guest House

Double bed,

separate beds

(standard room)

Standard mini room

Double bed,

separate beds + euro cot

(standard room)

The Tourist Hotel

Double bed,

separate beds

(standard room)

Single room

(standard room)

Double bed,

separate beds + euro cot

(standard room)

Kaliningrad Hotel

Double bed,

separate beds

(standard/studio room)

Single room

(standard)

Double bed,

separate beds + sofa (studio room)

Marton Palace Hotel

Double bed,

separate beds

(business number)

Single Room (standard)

Double bed,

separate beds + euro cot

(business number)

The Radisson Blu Hotel

Double bed,

separate beds

(standard room)

Single room in a double room

(standard room)

Double bed,

separate beds + euro cot

(standard room)

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I really enjoyed the tour, it was fascinating, well-paced, and full of variety. It’s not my first trip with Big Country, and every time everything is perfectly organized! Thank you!

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We were very happy with the tour providers! The entire trip went smoothly, with no issues at all—whether with the excursions or the hotel stay.

From barley to malt. Kaliningrad Region tour for 4 days

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