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. Begin with a scenic drive by motor coach to this popular seaside town, where your first stop is the Palanga Botanical Park. Stroll through its tree-lined paths to reach 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, and learn about the history of this natural substance, nicknamed “Baltic Gold.” 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.