Soviet Nuclear Missile Site

Soviet Nuclear Missile Site

5.75 hours | Klaipeda | K L J - 2 2 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Klaipeda Castle Bastion
  • Soviet Nuclear Weapons Site
  • Zemaitija National Park
Includes meal, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Tucked away in one of the most beautiful places in the Plokstine forest is an eerie reminder of the Soviet Union and the superpowers' race for nuclear supremacy. Your full-day adventure brings you to both this historic sight and the Zemaitija National Park for an interesting day of stark contrasts. Built under great secrecy in 1960, the area, which housed the missiles deployed to Cuba in 1962 launching the Cuban Missile Crisis, was decommissioned after the breakup of the Soviet Union. You'll have the opportunity to wander the underground tunnels and marvel at the empty 100-foot-deep silos now open to the public. In complete contrast to this apocalyptic site, you'll delight in the pristine natural beauty of Zemaitija National Park. Gaze upon the peaceful waters of crystalline Plateliai Lake, where four spectacular islands provide an abundant wildlife habitat. Conclude with lunch of 'cepelinai,' meat-stuffed potato dumplings, in a traditional Lithuanian pub. Return to port.

Special Notes:

The sequence of stops listed in the itinerary may vary in order to prevent congestion. There are thresholds and many steps to be climbed to the underground tunnels in the Nuclear Weapon Site.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from the pier for panoramic drive through Klaipeda

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:25
Air conditioned: Yes
Walking distance: 30
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Drive from Klaipeda to Zemaitija National Park

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Photo stop by the picturesque lake of Plateliai

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:20
Free time at site: 10
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 50
Steps: 4
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive to the Nuclear Weapon Site

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Inside visit to Cold War museum

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 01:10
Free time at site: 10
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 500
Steps: 40
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive to the local restaurant on the way to Klaipeda

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:45
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Enjoy local Lithuanian dishes

Time at site: 00:40
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 30
Steps: 6
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and drive back to the ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:55
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No