Visit Kretinga, one of the oldest small towns in Lithuania, transformed by Franciscan monks.
Tour the 17th century church and monastery, meet one of the Franciscan brothers or sisters and hear their life story and how revival of Independence was supported by the Brothers working underground.
Then stop in Count’s Mansion to see exhibits of Lithuanian wooden art. Enjoy a rare collection of tropical plants in the adjoining Winter Garden. Have a refreshing cup of tea in the pleasant and warm surroundings on the tropical plants.
Return to Klaipeda and stroll through the streets of the Old town, where once bakers, shoemakers and merchants used to live and ply their trades.
Ken –
Took this tour thru Princess cruise. One of the best, if not the best, tour I have taken. The church was beautiful, not on the level of Notre Dame or Vatican, but still above average and the tour by Diana and the nun was fabulous. Only thing that could that could have improved it would have been to do it as a private tour not thru a cruise group.
Mary, Holland America Lines –
The Brother was very nice and the work they are doing is commendable. I hope this tour is offered in the future also.