Private Shore Excursion: Best of Klaipeda and Curonian Spit
8 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
English,Portuguese,Spanish
Language Offered
×Offered in
Overview
See a variety of sights in and around Klaipeda on this 8-hour private shore excursion. You'll visit Klaipeda Old City, home to historical architecture, and check out the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage site shared with Russia. In Nida, see sand dunes and have free time for lunch (own expense). Transportation by private vehicle from the cruise port is provided.
Port pickup and drop-off by private vehicle included
8-hour private shore excursion from Klaipeda
Visit the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Check out museums and admire sand dunes in Nida
Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of Klaipeda Old City
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Professional English-speaking tour guide for 8 hrs
Port pickup in private vehicle suitable for the group size
Panoramic city driving tour
Round-trip ferry transfer to Curonian Spit
Ecology fee to Curonian Spit
Curonian Spit tour with photo stops at Juodkrante, Nida, the Dunes
Walking tour of Nida
Admission to Thomas Mann memorial museum
Klaipeda Old Town walking tour
Local taxes
Exclusions
Gratuities (recommended)
Food and drinks. Lunch can be ordered in advance for a flat fee of 22 USD per person. Lunch includes salad, soup, main course and dessert at a local cafe in Nida.
Any admissions not mentioned above, for example, Amber Queen Museum
Departure & Return
Departure point
Outside the main port gate
Departure Time
30 minutes after ship docks (unless otherwise indicated by tour operator)Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Your day tour starts at the cruise port, where you'll meet your private guide outside the main gate. Hop aboard your private air-conditioned vehicle for your exploration of Klaipeda and the Curonian Spit, part of Kursiu Nerija National Park. After a ferry ride to the Curonian Spit, a strip of sand that separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon, visit Juodkrante, a resort area. Marvel at the natural setting of this narrow peninsula, whose survival depends on human efforts to combat the erosion of the sand by the natural forces of waves and winds. You'll spend about 1.5 hours in Juodkrante before continuing to the Grey Dunes, aka Dead Dunes, where you can walk along the grass-covered hills. When you arrive in the town of Nida, see Parnidis Dune, which stands 170 feet (52 meters) high, and then check out the Thomas Mann Memorial Museum, dedicated to the German author of Death in Venice. Next up, visit the Mizgiriai Amber Gallery, a museum where you can learn about amber's significance in Lithuanian history and culture. After about two to three hours at these attractions, you have free time for lunch at a local cafe (own expense). Then head back to Klaipeda to visit the Old City, home to sights such as Theatre Square, a fountain, sculptures, and more. As you take a 2-hour walking tour, hear interesting stories from your guide and learn about the town's architecture and fortifications. You have free time next to shop, explore more, or take a break for a drink (own expense), if you wish, before you are transferred back to the cruise port to end your tour. Note: Tour order may vary depending on traffic conditions and availability. Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Child seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Not wheelchair accessible
A moderate amount of walking is involved
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Personal food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle
Bus is comfortable, fully-enclosed, and air-conditioned. They are equipped with bathrooms or Wi-Fi
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is No cancellation fee
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 50 percent cancellation fee
If you cancel within 2 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 100 percent cancellation fee