Klaipėda, Lithuania

Palanga & the Amber Museum

Amber Heritage and City Exploration See notable sights of Palanga during an informative excursion, including a stop at the Amber Museum. Set along the Baltic Sea, Palanga is known for its pristine beaches and lush greenery. Climb aboard your motor coach and set out on a scenic drive to this popular seaside town. Your first stop is the Amber Museum, housed in the restored 19th-century Tiškevičiai Palace. View the impressive collection, consisting of almost 30,000 pieces of amber, some containing insects, spiders and plants. Learn about the history of amber and then venture outside to the botanical park that surrounds the museum. After exploring with your guide, continue to the center of Palanga. View the Gothic Revival architecture of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and walk the tree-lined streets of Basanavičiaus Street, then enjoy a lunch of local fare before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.