09:00-09:30 Meeting with the group at Pulkovo International Airport.
10:55 Departure to Kaliningrad.
12:00 Arrival in Kaliningrad.
13:00 Schaaken Dorf Family Cheese factory.
A small family cheese factory of an open type. The building of the cheese factory is a former stable of the early 20th century, carefully restored by the new owners in our time.
They will tell us and show us how cheese is made and ripens, what conditions are needed for this and due to which each variety acquires its own flavor.
Let's get acquainted with the production of handmade chocolate and Konigsberg marzipan.
In conclusion, we will try ourselves as a sommelier at a tasting of cheese, marzipan, chocolate, marshmallows over a glass of wine.
14:00 Sightseeing tour of the Shaaken Castle.
The knight's castle of the XIII century, where Peter I himself stayed. The fires did not spare the castle, but it was reborn from the ashes. After the war, an orphanage and even a collective farm stable were located on the territory of the medieval giant.
Today, Shaaken is a cultural heritage site, a museum. Knights' swords are ringing here again, celebrations are taking place, and excursions are being held.
In the castle, you can try on medieval outfits, drink tea at a local tavern, shoot arrows – in a word, feel the history of this amazing place!
15:00 Lunch at the Shaaken Castle tavern. Medieval and regional cuisine.
16:00 Sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad. You will see:
• Fish Village
• The Cathedral
• The Zackheim Gate
• The Royal Gate
• Lithuanian Shaft
• Don's Tower
• University Square
• Monument to I. Kant
• Victory Square
• The area of old German villas (Kutuzova street)
• The Church of Queen Louise
19:30 Check-in at the hotel and free time.