Discovering The Secrets Of The Baltic States

Planning a holiday to the Baltic States can be a tricky thing. It can be great just to go to your dream destination and explore at random the natural and cultural sites of one of the world’s most exciting regions without structure or much planning. Sometimes, however, the best way to get the most out of a holiday is with the guidance of the local experts in the tourism field – and with a great range of escorted toursin the Baltics, it has never been easier to do so. What is not to like about getting shown around some of the most historic and beautiful parts of Europe by those who know it the best?

Vilnius

One of the little-known gems of the Baltic States is Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania and a place of extraordinary natural beauty and cultural intricacy. There are a number of well-regarded escorted toursof the city available all year round which highlight the best and most interesting spots and make sure you get what you want out of your holiday.

These tours thoroughly explore Vilnius, culminating in a visit to its famous Amber Museum. Amber has played a huge part in the culture and the history of the Baltics, and the museum delves into the gem’s significance, origins and the ways that generations of people have used this natural resource in a plethora of intriguing and ingenious ways.

Highlights of the tour include a giant 3 kilo piece of amber (the largest in the museum) as well as a gallery where visitors will discover the ways that modern fashion and jewellery designers use the precious stone in their ornate creations – many of which are available for purchase.

Palanga

Escorted toursstretch across the Baltic States, offering extensive guidance to help you truly understand the local cultures. Another popular destination is the Lithuanian town of Palanga, which (along with a wide range of shops, restaurants, gardens and cafes) boasts yet another centre of information concerning the gem right at the heart of the Baltics.

The Museum of Amber, situated in Birute Park, is a great example of an attraction that engages with the relationships people throughout the centuries have had with the natural world around them, and the way that cultures have developed harmoniously alongside their environment. The museum itself is known for its archaeological exhibits, its amber morphology exhibition and its detailed accounts of the full amber production line, including the formation and the trade routes.

With a growing range of escorted tourson offer, there really has never been a better time to experience the Baltic States fully and to discover the secrets of one of the most mysterious and beautiful gemstones on this earth – amber.

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John Dixon is an experienced world traveller and the Managing Director of Prestige Holidays for over 30 years. Recently his well-received escorted tours, which venture to the far corners of the globe, have been included in Prestige’s luxury holiday portfolio. John tries to visit each of the destinations regularly in order to ensure the quality of his properties, and stay up-to-date about the latest local news and events. He has a taste for the finer things in life and has an interest in arts, history and culture.