TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
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Klaipeda is the oldest town in Lithuania beginning in 13th century. It had a colourful  history as the town was once part of Prussia, Germany, France, Sweden and Soviets. Now Klaipeda is the cultural and economical capital of the Western Lithuania with around 160,000 people. Germany had made a great influence to the town. It’s unique feature is the German built half timbered houses and the rectangular layout of the streets where once bakers, shoemakers, blacksmiths used to live an ply their trades. Klaipeda is also famous for white sand beaches, parks and wild forests.  Even the Prussian Queen Louise, whose family lived in Klaipeda in 1807 had a favourite relaxing retreat – the Klaipeda University Botanical gardens in Tauralaukis. Klaipeda is great for recreation as there are many tracks for walking and cycling, a modern yachting club for sailing, diving and fishing clubs.  Families always admire an Aquarium and a Dolphinarium, hosting shows of dolphins and sea lions. Most importantly Klaipeda is the Lithuanian gateway to the world. As the only ice free port it was the main trading channel between the Eastern and Western Europe even in the 18th century. Klaipeda is an attractive cruising destination. The summer months are filled with festivals starting with Street Music Day in May. Klaipeda of today is truly a vibrant, bohemian city with a marine spirit in which to live and work.

 

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Duration: 2 hours
Information:

  • This walking tour is active. It’s designed for participants in good health, and is not recommended for people who have difficulty with walking.
  • The tour may be led by German, English, Russian speaking guides.

Program: You will see the yachts and small boats marina which is protected from waves and strong winds. After passing rotary bridge you will get acquainted with the Klaipėda‘s castle history and its future plans. In the Square of Theatre you will meet the famous sculpture of Ann from Tharaw and drama theatre. Here you will get to know about the old town of Klaipėda, street layout features, architecture and history. You will be introduced to the sculptures which became Klaipėda’s Old Town attraction for many years — «The cat with the face of a gentleman», discover «mysterious mouse» and learn what power it has, also find out why the Dragon clambered up on the wall and on why rooftop chimney sweeper is located on the roof of one the Old town houses. You will see the only existing ravelin (a ravelin is a triangular fortification or detached outwork, located in front of the innerworks of a fortress) in Klaipėda located on Jonas Hill and you will hear the story of the city’s fortifications and defensive system. The guide will show you the best places where you can taste traditional Lithuanian dishes.
The tour includes:

  • Guide service.

Duration: 6 hours
Information:

  • This is an air-conditioned bus/car and walking tour, but there is not much walking involved so the tour is suitable for people with limited mobility.
  • The tour may be led by German, English, Russian, speaking guides.

Program: This excursion combines a tour of the sites of Klaipeda Old Town along with a visit to Palanga, the most popular seaside resort in Lithuania and home to the impressive The Botanical Garden and the renowned Palace of Amber Museum. 80% of the world’s amber is located in the Baltic, and we’re sure you’ll be fascinated by the exhibits and accompanying information about different types of amber, how they’re formed, and the many uses of amber, in addition to jewellery. You’ll go on a highly enjoyable walk along Basanavičius street leading up to the Palanga Sea Bridge. Most of Palanga’s cafes, restaurants and entertainment are to be found on Basanavičius street. You’ll also visit the Neo-Gothic red brick Assumption of Virgin Mary Church which houses the only picture in Lithuania with illustrated crying Mother of God. Later you’ll have some free time in Palanga. Maybe you’ll be lucky and find a piece of amber when walking along Palanga’s white sandy beach. Return back to Klaipeda.
The tour includes:

  • Transport service;
  • Guide service;
  • Tickets to the Amber museum in Palanga.

Duration: 6-7 hours
Information:

  • This air-conditioned bus/car and walking tour is active. It’s designed for participants in good health, and is not recommended for people who have difficulty with walking.
  • The tour may be led by German, English, Russian, speaking guides.

Program: Since prehistoric times people have lived on this elongated sand dune peninsula which separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Nearly 100 kilometres long and 0.4-4 kilometres wide, it has long been threatened by the natural forces of wind and waves. Its survival to the present day has been made possible only as a result of ceaseless human efforts to combat the erosion of the Spit. Your tour will begin with a visit to one of the oldest settlements on the Spit, the charming seaside resort of Juodkrante with its Amber Bay and many pleasing stone sculptures. After taking in the sights of Juodkrante, you’ll travel on to the Grey Dunes, a fascinating area of wind-blown dunes and grassy, vegetation-covered sand hills where you’ll be able to walk and be impressed by the sheer scale of the landscape. After lunch in Nida, you’ll visit some of the highest sand dunes in Europe including the famous 52 metre high Parnidis Dune. If you’re a lover of literature you’ll enjoy the next stop at the Thomas Mann Memorial Museum, the house which the famous German author of Death in Venice and Dr Faustus had constructed in the town which he visited in 1930 and 1931. Next up on the tour is the Mizgiriai Amber Gallery where you’ll learn all about amber, its uses and its place in Lithuanian culture and history. Free time. After coming back by bus to Klaipėda we will make a stop for a photo in the heart of Old Town Theatre Square near «Ann from Tharaw» sculpture.
The tour includes:

  • Transport service;
  • Guide service;
  • Ferry ticket to Curonian Spit.

Duration: 6 hours
Information: 

  • This air-conditioned bus/car and walking tour is active. It’s designed for participants in good health, and is not recommended for people who have difficulty with walking.
  • The tour may be led by German, English, Russian speaking guides.

Program: You’ll find much to interest and impress you in the quiet seaside village of Juodkrantė, one of the oldest settlements on the Curonian Spit, with its Amber Bay, many pleasing stone sculptures and heron and cormorant colony. Then we’ll show you the Hill of Witches, a sculpture park which was started in 1979 and which now has more than 70 wooden objects. You’ll enter a world of witches, demons and other characters based on Curonian legends and folk tales.Your tour will end back in Klaipeda where there are many attractions including the lovingly restored Old Town with its fascinating statues, architectural curiosities and civic history.
The tour includes:

  • Transport service;
  • Guide service;
  • Ferry ticket to Curonian Spit.

Duration: 6 hours
Information:

  • This air-conditioned bus/car and walking tour is active. It’s designed for participants in good health, and is not recommended for people who have difficulty with walking.
  • The tour may be led by German, English, Russian speaking guides.

Program: The 98 kilometre-long Curonian Spit, a sand peninsula that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea, is widely regarded as one of the most amazing natural places in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is often called the pearl of the Baltic Sea. On this truly impressive tour you’ll see rare wild life and plants in an amazing landscape of Sahara-like sand dunes, pine forests, crystal sea and well preserved fishing villages.You’ll also be able to visit to various attractions in Nida including the Thomas Mann Memorial Museum.Your tour will end back in Klaipėda where there are many attractions including the lovingly restored Old Town with its fascinating statues, architectural curiosities and civic history.
The tour includes:

  • Transport service;
  • Guide service;
  • Ferry ticket to Curonian Spit;
  • Thomas Mann museum in Nida;

Duration: 5 hours
Information:

  • This is an air-conditioned bus and walking tour.
  • The tour may be led by German, English, Russian speaking guides.

Program: Plateliai-is one of the most beautiful Žemaitija’s towns with the most famous past. It is situated on the western shore of lake Plateliai, in the Žemaitija National Park. The lake Plateliai is one of the main attractions in the park. It is also the clearest, cleanest and the deepest lake with seven islands, each having its own legend. Near the viewing platform. This viewing platform overlooks Lake Plateliai panoramic view together with Pliksalės, Pilies, Veršių islands, Šventorkalnis peninsula and Plokštinė forests. Plateliai is an interesting town because of its planned structure with a central square, characteristic of Žemaitija towns, St Peter and Paul church and the Manor. The purpose of our trip is Cold War Museum near the Plateliai. Cold War Museum is located in the former Soviet Union’s complex of ballistic missile silo launch. Since 1963 up to 1978, there had been deployed four medium- range ballistic missiles SS-4, armed with 2- megaton power thermonuclear warheads. These missiles, together with the nearby terrestrial platforms of analogue missile launching, had created a common Soviet nuclear armament group in Lithuania, which was able to destroy all the Europe. After coming back by bus to Klaipėda we will make a stop for a photo in the heart of Old Town Theatre Square near «Ann from Tharaw» sculpture.
The tour includes:

  • Transport service;
  • Guide service;
  • Tickets to the Cold War Museum.
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