Excursion to visit the Teutonic castles of East Prussia from Kaliningrad

Need of having either a valid negative test or proof of vaccination! This tour is a unique opportunity to see the heritage of the Teutonic order with your own eyes. Striking examples of medieval knightly architecture are scattered throughout the Kaliningrad region, reach them all with one tour.Since ancient times the amber country has attracted Germanic soldiers. From 1220, the Teutonic knights, together with the Polish princes, conquered the Prussian possessions, and by 1265 numerous castles of the Teutonic Order began to appear on these lands. The knight's order castles are the most significant and spectacular architectural monuments which remain from these times. The castles were built in accordance with the traditions of late medieval Order Gothic architecture.You will enjoy a fascinating tour of the Castles "Waldau" (Nizovye, external inspection) and "Tapiau" (Gvardeysk, external inspection), a tour of the castle "Georgenburg" and a visit to the stud farm "Georgenburg", whose glorious history dates back to 1377, when the crusaders and German knights engaged in breeding horses in the fortress of Georgenburg. You will also tour Castle "Ragnit" (Neman), take a short walk along the main street of Tilsit (now known by its Russian name of Sovetsk) and make a photo pause at the famous bridge named after Queen Louise.To participate to this tour, you need to have a passport of the Russian Federation. Please bring your own food, because this tour does not include a break for lunch.