The Christmas magic of Krantz. Kaliningrad Region Tour

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Where do Kaliningrad residents go on New Year's Eve? Only in Zelenogradsk! What for? For a miracle, of course.

And also for the holiday mood and New Year's magic. After all, this city turns into a fairy tale book in December, which contains all the best traditions of European Christmas.

Incredibly beautiful houses and streets, the smell of cinnamon and ginger biscuits, festive music and the sound of the Baltic surf. Celebrate the New Year in a fairy tale! Walk through the atmospheric streets, touch the sand dunes on the coast and enjoy the local gastronomic masterpieces.

Location

Kaliningrad region, Zelenogradsk

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Tour highlights

Culinary traditions

Try the bread that was served at the table in the knights' castles, with jam from local berries under the traditional Prussian tincture

The unique Curonian Spit

You will walk along the ecological trail "Dune of Efa", see sandy and forested dunes, and from the top point of the route you will admire the beautiful gray Baltic Sea

A fairy tale city

Gingerbread houses, well-fed cats, lots of Christmas trees and thousands of cozy lights are waiting for you in wonderful Zelenogradsk

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Zelenogradsk. Christmas Krantz
Arrival in the Kaliningrad region.
Transfer to the hotel for an additional fee.
Check-in at the hotel (check-out time is 14:00).
15:00-17:00 Walking tour "Rozhdestvensky Krantz" (route: Zelenogradsk).
We invite you to a Christmas fairy tale. Yes, it is there, because only in a fairy tale there are such cities as Zelenogradsk, in the past Krantz was the famous resort of East Prussia.
Gingerbread houses, well-fed cats, lots of Christmas trees and thousands of cozy lights create an incomparable feeling of a magical holiday.
And the scent of ginger and cinnamon floating through the streets gives you confidence that miracles do happen!
Treat yourself to a holiday — take a walk with us through the elegant streets of Zelenogradsk!

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Day 2 - Winter Lights The Baltics
09:30 Excursion "Winter lights Baltics" (route: NP Curonian Spit).
The Baltic Sea is always beautiful! In any weather and at any time of the year!
First, you will meet with the amazing fragile world of the unique Curonian Spit National Park and travel into the history of the relationship between nature and man.
You will walk along the ecological trail "Dune of Efa", see sandy and forested dunes, and from the top of the route you will admire the beautiful gray Baltic Sea.
And you will also visit the legendary "Dancing Forest".
15:00 The end of the tour.

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Day 3 - Kaliningrad Rozhdestvensky
13:00 Excursion "Kaliningrad Rozhdestvensky" (route: Kaliningrad).
At the end of December, modern Kaliningrad always turns into Konigsberg, because the Spirit of Christmas settles on its streets!
Elegant Christmas trees, candles burning in the windows decorated with holly, hot mulled wine, fragrant strawberries, homlins and cats walking in the alleys. All this is he — the magical Christmas Konigsberg.
During the tour, you will get acquainted with the history and main sights of Kaliningrad-Konigsberg in its Christmas decorations.
Listen to the largest organ in Russia under the Gothic arches of the Cathedral.
And the acquaintance with the city at the Brandenburg Gate will end with a tasting of real Kaliningrad marzipan.
20:00 The end of the tour.

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Day 4 - The Taste of the Middle Ages: castle, cheese and history
09:00 Excursion "Taste of the Middle Ages: castle, cheese and history" (route: Schaaken Castle — Schaakendorf cheese factory — Schaaken Agropark).
The memory of the centuries of the rule of the Teutonic Order lives in the Kaliningrad region. Castles, churches, household items, books preserve the spirit of that era. But the traditions that have remained since those times, including culinary traditions, make it really alive.
On our tour we will get a taste of the Middle Ages in all its manifestations.
In Shaaken Castle, which has been towering over fields and gardens for 7 centuries, we will touch the ancient walls and the history of the order.
In the Schaakendorf craft cheese factory, we will learn about the traditions of Prussian cheese makers and taste the cheeses created in them.
Let's finish our trip in the agricultural park of Schaaken, where we will try bread, which was served at the table in knights' castles, with jam from local berries and under the traditional Prussian tincture.
And our trip will end with a master class, where you will make yourself a souvenir that has absorbed the impressions of the whole day.
14:00 End at Khrabrovo airport.
14:30 End at the railway station, Kaliningrad.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

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

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

Hotel	DBL/TWIN, rub.	TRPL, rub.	SNGL, rub.	Extra Night DBL/TRPL/SNGL, rub.	Note
Kranz Hotel, without stars	22805	21390	35750	3500/3000/7000	With breakfast
Sambia Hotel, 3*	21900	21500	33900	3000/3250/6500	Without meals, breakfast – 850 rubles/person.
Hotel "Hercules", 3*	27260	-	44665	3750---/7500	With breakfast

Explanation of the placement:

SNGL – single room;
DBL/TWIN – double;
DBL/TWIN + EXB (TRPL) – double + extra place.

Sambia Hotel 3*

Sambia Hotel is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea in Zelenogradsk, Kaliningrad region. We are glad to offer our guests everything they need for a comfortable stay. Among the services: free secure Parking, beauty salon, children's Playground.

For accommodation, vacationers are offered rooms of various categories, made in a modern style with an updated interior. Amenities: TVs, air conditioning, bathroom. The rooms offer views of the surrounding area.

The chic restaurant offers delicious dishes of Russian and European cuisine on the menu. A children's menu and a playroom will allow parents to enjoy the sea view and dishes from the team of chefs.

You can spend a pleasant time with friends or family at the water park. A spiral slide, cool water in the pool, a warm Jacuzzi and a sauna will brighten up any leisure time.

The complex is located on the Baltic Sea coast. Khrabrovo Airport is 11 km away, and the railway station is 900 meters away.

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Another option

Hotel "Hercules" 3*

Guest House "Hercules" is open to guests in Zelenogradsk. Wi-Fi, parking, billiard room, sauna, tour service are at your disposal.

Each room has a pleasant atmosphere. There is everything here to make your trip comfortable.

There is a restaurant on site where you can have a great time and treat yourself to delicious dishes.

Within walking distance of the unusual sights of the city, shops, cafes, museums.

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Another option

Kranz Hotels

The Kranz Hotel is located in Zelenogradsk. This hotel is located near the city center. Nearby: The Museum of Resort Fashion, the Transfiguration Cathedral and the Ferris Wheel of the Baltic Eye.

A restaurant is available for guests. Free Wi-Fi on site will help you stay connected at all times. Parking is available for travelers by car. The following services are also available: massage room and sauna.

Lovers of water treatments will appreciate the pool. If you plan excursions, pay attention to the hotel's tour desk. Take your pet with you. The hotel can accommodate a pet for an additional fee.

For ease of movement, a transfer can be arranged. Extras: laundry and ironing services. The hotel staff speaks Russian.

You will find a TV in the room. The equipment depends on the selected room category.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Kaliningrad region, Zelenogradsk

Included in price

transportation and excursion services according to the program;
accommodation at the selected hotel in Zelenogradsk;
Meals: breakfast at the Hercules Hotel;
entrance tickets according to the program;
attending an organ mini-concert;
master class;
New Year's Eve dinner at the Hercules Hotel;
tastings.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaliningrad and back;
transfer: airport – hotel – from 1800 rubles/passenger car;
nutrition:
- lunches and dinners;
- breakfast at the Sambia hotel – 850 rubles/breakfast;
New Year's banquet (if not included in the price) – for more information, see the "Important to know" section;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

1. On the day of the start of the tour, tourists should receive an information letter from the administrator of their hotel, which indicates the place and time (local!) gathering for excursions and an organizational meeting.

2. Please note the check-out time at the hotel: check-in after 14:00, check-out before 12:00.

3. The company reserves the right to change the order of excursions without changing the program as a whole.

4. When ordering a transfer, tourists are met at the airport or railway station with a sign indicating the name of the tourist.