The history of the Baltic coast: from the Curonians to the Russians. Kaliningrad Region Tour

09:00 Excursion "To the very west" (route: Baltiysk — Baltic spit).

What we'll see: guided tour of Baltiysk: lighthouse, monuments to Peter I and Empress Elizabeth, "Russian" embankment, port. Ferry to the Baltic Spit, visit the Old Lunette Museum.

Feel the breath of the fresh Baltic wind as you walk along Russia's westernmost embankment!

Russian Russian icebreaker Ermak stood in the harbor where Peter the Great set foot, and you will see the embankment named Russkaya in the middle of the 18th century, where the Russian icebreaker Ermak stood, and now the warships of the Russian Navy are moored.

The beautiful pre-war architecture, the walls of ancient fortresses, the new temple, the bicentennial lighthouse and the majestic sculptures of Elizabeth and Peter will remain in your memory for a long time.

Then take the ferry to the Baltic Spit, where you will see the fortifications and the Old Lunette with its history, movies and delicious pies.

And after that, you will find magnificent beaches, sea views and flocks of swans sharing the water area with proud ships.

16:00 The end of the tour.

16:30 Excursion "Evening Kaliningrad: a city in lights and sounds of an organ" (route: Kaliningrad).

What we will see: the Fish Village, Kanta Island, the Museum of the World Ocean, we will hear an organ concert in the Cathedral, a boat trip along the Pregola River, a tour of the Maraunenhoff area, Lake Superior.

Evening Kaliningrad-Konigsberg is a very unusual city, in the evening it opens from the other side.

We will show you the evening beauty of the streets of Maraunenhof, German houses with house markers, and the walking areas of Lake Superior, created back in 1270 by the Knights of the Teutonic Order.

You will have the opportunity to listen to a mini-concert by Russia's largest organ.

And the opportunity to see the city from the water will be provided by a boat trip along the Pregola River, during which you will appreciate the size of the Kaliningrad port and walk along the famous ships of the Museum of the World Ocean.

The tour ends at 21:00.

08:30 Excursion "To the kingdom of the sea, dunes and bird voices" (route: NP "Curonian spit").

What we will see: ornithological station "Fringilla", "Dancing forest". Climb to the Height of Efa and avandune. Free time on the beach.

The Curonian Spit National Park is a narrow strip of land between two bodies of water: The Baltic Sea and the freshwater Curonian Lagoon, its uniqueness lies in a rare combination of natural and cultural heritage.

Here you can enjoy the sea breeze while strolling along the white sandy beach, admire the pine trees twisting in an intricate dance, and listen to the incessant bird trills.

On this atmospheric excursion, you will visit ornithologists and learn many interesting facts about the life of birds, try to solve the mystery of the "dancing forest", climb the highest dune of the Russian spit territory — Efa Dune, and spend the rest of your time on a luxurious white beach, under the avandune.

16:30 The end of the tour.

09:00 Excursion "Resorts of East Prussia" (route: Svetlogorsk — Zelenogradsk).

What to see: Zelenograd city tour: railway station, Kurortny Prospekt, Water tower, promenade, pump room of Queen Louise. Svetlogorsk city tour: the promenade, Yantar Hall, historical districts.

Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk, formerly Kranz and Rauschen, are the real pearls of the Baltic coast.

Back in the early 19th century, German doctors recognized their climate and location as ideal for improving health, and for 2 centuries these towns have been living and developing as a great place to relax.

We will go to the wonderful Zelenogradsk, whose narrow streets contain many fascinating stories, important cats walk along them, and each house looks like an illustration to a fairy tale.

Our fabulous adventure will continue in Svetlogorsk, where gingerbread houses hide in the shade of pine trees, the ancient tower of the hydrotherapy center is adjacent to the modern Yantar Hall building, and you can descend to the luxurious promenade by a small funicular or a modern panoramic elevator.

Free up your phone for lots of photos, and your heart for a new love for these magical cities!

17:00 The end of the tour.

Check—out from the hotel (check-out time is 12:00).

Transfer to the airport (optional, for an additional fee).