Three pearls of the Kaliningrad seaside: Baltiysk, Yantarny, Svetlogorsk
Description:
Thanks to this excursion, you will be able to get acquainted with three cities of the Kaliningrad coast of the Baltic Sea: Baltic, Svetlogorsk and Amber, each of which is unique, has its own history and deserves special attention.
First we will visit Baltiysk, formerly Pillau, get acquainted with its rich pre-war history, walk along the westernmost embankment of Russia, feel the breath of fresh Baltic wind, see real warships. Here, in different centuries, the political and military interests of Poland, Russia, France and Sweden clashed. In the biography of the city there are bright events associated with the stay here of the Dutch, Swedes, British, French and, of course, Russians. You will pass where Peter the Great set foot, you will see the embankment, called Russian in the middle of the 18th century. Beautiful pre-war architecture and monuments to the brave heroes of the assault of Pillau, the walls of ancient fortresses and a new temple, a two-hundred-year-old lighthouse and majestic sculptures of Elizabeth and Peter will remain in your memory for a long time.
Then we'll go to the post. Amber, where you will get acquainted with the history and methods of amber extraction, see how it is extracted today by an industrial method, get acquainted with the process of making amber products, learn a lot about the German industrialist Moritz Becker, walk through the park of his name with 150 years of history, walk along the best beach in our country, the only one in Russia that has the Blue Flag award for convenience and cleanliness, and visit the memorial to the Victims of the Death March near Koenigsberg. 1945" and the former quarry "Walter" (now a favorite place of divers - Lake Yantarnoe).
And finally, Svetlogorsk is a unique resort city that combines all three main resort factors: a healing climate, mineral waters and therapeutic mud in combination with a picturesque landscape. The resort is located on the shore of the Baltic Sea, among the hills covered with deciduous and coniferous forest. In the early twentieth century, Raushen was a favorite vacation spot for wealthy people. Buildings of country houses, villas, boarding houses were built, which stood in the park zone and concisely fit into the surrounding landscape. During this period, a whole resort complex was built according to a single plan. On our route you will get acquainted with the amazing architectural monuments of Rauschen, learn about history, walk through cozy streets and green squares. I will show you the most interesting places: Pop theater, park, organ hall, city center, sundial, cable car, convenient descents to the Baltic Sea and a beautiful promenade..
The price includes:
Services of a certified guide, a comfortable car (Chevrolet Aveo, 2014), transportation costs, transfer from any place of residence in Kaliningrad.
In addition, entrance tickets are paid for the observation deck of the Primorsky quarry and the demonstration hall of the Amber Combine, lunch.