Klaipėda, Lithuania

Klaipėda Castle Museum & Lighthouse Brewery

Learn About Klaipėda Castle and Sample Local Beer Explore a museum housed in the ruins of a 13th-century castle, followed by a visit to a historic brewery. Built by the Teutonic Knights and set at the mouth of the Dangė River, Klaipėda Castle was once a site of major military importance. Between the 13th and 18th centuries, it underwent many destructions and reconstructions, before its eventual demolition during the 19th century. Following extensive archaeological work from 1968 onward, Klaipėda Castle Museum was established beneath one of the bastions. Here, you will see the excavated findings, view the remaining sections of the castle and learn about its history. Then, transfer to the Švyturys Brewery, the second-oldest brewery in Lithuania. Learn about the production process during a guided tour. Sample some of the brewery’s beer, then indulge in a lunch of local fare before returning to your awaiting ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exc