Private Half-Day Tour to Soviet Nudear Missle Base with Pickup

Private Half-Day Tour to Soviet Nudear Missle Base with Pickup

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About This Tour in Klaipeda

The main attraction of the tour is Cold War Museum near Plateliai. Cold War Museum is located in the former Soviet Union`s complex of ballistic missile silo launch. Since 1963 up to 1978, there had been deployed four medium- range ballistic missiles SS-4, armed with 2-megaton power thermonuclear warheads. These missiles, together with the nearby terrestrial platforms of analogue missile launching, had created a common Soviet nuclear armament group in Lithuania, which was able to destroy all the Europe.

Why Visit Klaipeda?

Klaipeda, Lithuania offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Klaipeda provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Klaipeda

You can reach Klaipeda, Lithuania by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • A ticket to the Cold War Museum
  • Professional guide services
  • Parking Fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expences
  • Audio guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Plateliai, a town located on the western shore of Plateliai Lake in the Samogitian National Park,

End Point

Brief stop in the Theatre Square, the centre of which

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Plateliai, a town located on the western shore... 20 minutes

Plateliai, a town located on the western shore of Plateliai Lake in the Samogitian National Park, is deservedly known as one of the most beautiful towns in the region. The interesting and charming Plateliai has quite a number of tourist attractions, including a nice central town square, a neat wooden Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, and the Plateliai Manor Homestead with a well-groomed park.

The lake Plateliai is one of the main attractions in the park 30 minutes

The lake Plateliai is one of the main attractions in the park. It is also the clearest, cleanest and the deepest lake with seven islands, each having its own legend. There is a viewing platform quite close. This viewing platform overlooks Lake Plateliai panoramic view together with Pliksalės, Pilies, Veršių islands, Šventorkalnis peninsula and Plokštinė forests.

The museum is housed in a former Soviet... 1 hour 30 minutes

The museum is housed in a former Soviet Union underground ballistic missile launch facility. Between 1963 and 1978, as many as four medium-range ballistic missiles with powerful thermonuclear warheads were deployed there. Those missiles were then targeted at certain Western European countries. The exhibits of the Cold War Museum will show and reveal in detail many interesting facts about one of the most dangerous and longest wars in the history of humanity, its impact on Europe, and the dangers posed by nuclear weapons. The exhibits of the museum – unique visual and graphic material – will ‘tell’ the story of the peculiarities of the organization and operation of this top secret nuclear weapon facility. The museum is an ideal place to enhance your knowledge of history.

Brief stop in the Theatre Square, the centre... 15 minutes

Brief stop in the Theatre Square, the centre of which is decorated by a beautiful and graceful sculpture of the Ann from Tharau.

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