SOUTH BALTIC DREAM TOUR DESIGN: R5. SOUTH BALTIC SCENIC COASTAL ROUTE THE CONCEPT: THREE SCENIC ATTRACTIONS IN THREE COUNTRIES We welcome you to take part in scenic coastal route and be involved in romantic vacations of South Baltic region. You will visit three different countries with outstanding sceneries and unique attractions on the way. You will start either in Telsiai (Lithuania) or Rostock, Stralsund (Germany) depending on the starting place and include Sweden as well. On the route you will admire scenic hotspots in Lithuania (Telsiai, Curonian Spit), Sweden (Kalmar, Karlshamn, Karlskrona, Solvesborg) and the coastline in Germany (Stralsund, Rügen island). Besides, you will also enjoy the activities such as canoeing in Curonian Spit (Lithuania), archipelago tour and safari rides in Sweden, sunset cruise and sailing in Germany. Breathtaking places combined with interesting activities on the way will guarantee adventures and nice memories for long time. Welcome to the Scenic Coastal Route in the South Baltic Sea. 1. Amphiteather square in Telsiai 2. Kalmar Castle, Sweden, Rita Dizaviciene 3.The White Cliff, Rügen island, Freddie Bijkerk Example photos: (provide 3 best pictures from your thematic attractions) DESCRIPTION OF TOUR Locations for thematic activities of the Dream tour 1) Telsiai, Klaipeda & Curonian Spit – sightseeing 2) Karlshamn coastline, Karlskrona, Kalmar Castle, Solvesborg - sightseeing 3) Stralsund, Rügen island, Greifswald – sightseeing Besides we selected complementary locations for additional sustainable tourism activities including: 1) Spa evening in “Golden Dear” farmstead and climbing in Satrija Hill (Telsiai region), canoeing in Curonian Spit. 2) Safari tour in Eriksberg wildlife and nature reserve (Karlshamn), bike ride on Ryssberget Hill in Sölvesborg. 3) Visiting Jasmund National Park, ride on narrow-gauge locomotive train through resort towns, stop at Naturerbe Zentrum and Lancken-Granitz in Rügen island. SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES Day 1-4 SIGHTSEEING IN TELSIAI AND CANOEING IN CURONIAN SPIT First day walking around Telšiai, visiting the Alka Museum, rafting on Lake Mastis and sitting on the Džiugas terrace for upcoming sunset. Departure to Biržuvėnai Manor and overnight stay at Golden Deer farmstead with Spa evening. Next day a little morning picnic on the highest Samogitia region Satrija Hill, then stop at Varniai regional park for a short bike ride or walking on the amber trail. Continue to Klaipeda, short walk in the old town and visit the “Sea Museum and Delphinarium”. Canoeing in Curonian Spit, admiring the scenery, stop at Nida, Parnidis dune, Dutchman’s Cap, the hill of Witches exposition in Juodkrante. Day 4-7 ACTIVE LEISURE IN SWEDEN COASTLINE Arrival at Karlshamn, short walk on the coastline, lunch or a picnic in the area. Short drive to Eriksberg’s wildlife nature reserve and taking a safari tour. Continue to Karlskrona, walk around in the sunset, then visit the Naval museum and getting on board to archipelago tour on the next day. Drive to Kalmar by short distance and visit the Castle, stay in the beach for a while if weather is suitable. Have lunch on the shore or in the old town. Departure to Sölvesborg for a bike ride at Ryssberget hill or taking a nice walk in the bay, visit the famous Sölvesborg bridge. Departure to Trelleborg for ferry transfer. Day 8-11 RUGEN ISLAND EXPLORATION Taking a romantic walk in the old town of Stralsund, participate in Marzipan workshop and taking part in evening sunset sailing trip. Day 9-10 will be spent in Rugen island, visiting the famous resort towns Saasnitz, Binz, Sellin, Putbus and admire unique architecture. Take a tour at Jasmund National Park, The White Cliff, stop at Naturerbe Zentrum (the Eagles’ nest), Lancken-Granitz. All towns can be commuted by historic narrow rail-gauge at low speed for a unique experience. Staying overnight in floating houses in Putbus, Lauterbach marina and having dinner at best fish restaurant “Raucherschiff Berta”. Day 12 HISTORIC GREIFSWALD Take a bike ride to explore the Old town inspired by Caspar David Friedrich who shaped the town greatly. Staying in the village Wieck for lunch in the restaurant, and then get on the board in the sailing training ship “Greif” for 6 hours and see the famous landmark of Rügen island - great White Cliff of Rugen island, which is best observed through sailing in the afternoon panorama. Also, windsurfing is available at Wieck fishing village. END OF THE TOUR SCENARIO OF VIDEO AND PHOTO RECORDING FOR SOCIAL MEDIA DISSEMINATION AND FOR THE FINAL REPORTAGES OF DREAM TOUR Place – Activity Themes - proposition Method Who Duration Telsiai region Hotspots a) introduction to the place and area Drone, smartphone camera Participants – coordinator – Depending on available time at spot, b) Rafting on lake Mastis, Spa at Golden Deer, picnic on Use microphones for interviews! photographic aid person day 1-2 Satrija Hill Photos – regular photographic c)Meeting together camera d)Common meal e)short interviews with participants Sightseeing Klaipeda and a) introduction to the place and area Video - Smartphone camera Participants – coordinator Depending on available time at spot, Curonian Spit b) walking in the old town of Klaipeda Use microphones for interviews! (supplementary day 3 c) visiting Nida, Hill of Witches, Dutchman’s Cap, Parnidis Photos – regular photographic photographic aid person) dune camera d) canoeing in Curonian Spit Drone e) short interviews with participants Karlshamn, Karlskrona, Kalmar a) Introduction to the place and area Smartphone camera Participants – coordinator – Depending on available time at spot, (Solvesborg) b) safari tour at Eriksberg’s wildlife nature reserve, Use microphones for interviews! photographic aid person day 4-7 c) archipelago tour in Karlskrona Photos – regular photographic d) visiting Kalmar castle camera e) bike tour in Solvesborg Drone f) impressions of participants (very short interviews) Stralsund a) introduction to the place Video - Smartphone camera Participants – coordinator Depending on available time at spot, b) Marzipan tasting workshop Use microphones for interviews! (supplementary day 8 c) evening sailing cruise Photos – regular photographic photographic aid person) d) dining together camera Drone Rugen island a) introduction to the places and area Video - Smartphone camera Participants – coordinator Depending on available time at spot, b) Visiting Jasmund National Park Use microphones for interviews! (supplementary day 9-11 c) Taking ride on narrow gauge railway Photos – regular photographic photographic aid person) d) Visit Binz, Putbus, Sassnitz, Sellin resort towns and camera admire architecture Drone e) Short stops at Naturerbe Zentrum and Lacken Granitz f) short interviews with participants Greifswald a) windsurfing at Wieck smartphone camera Participants – coordinator – Depending on available time at spot, b) romantic excursion by bike in the town Use microphones for interviews! photographic aid person day 12 c) meal together Photos – regular photographic d) impressions of participants on the end of the tour (very camera short interviews) Drone PLEASE SEE THE DREAM TOUR ATTRACTIONS: SOUTH BALTIC SCENIC ROUTE EXPLORATION R5. TELSIAI REGION Link 1 R5. KLAIPEDA – CURONIAN SPIT Link 2 R5. KALMAR – KARLSKRONA – KARLSHAMN - SOLVESBORG Link 3 R5. STRALSUND Link 4 R5. RUGEN ISLAND Link 5 R5. GREIFSWALD Link 6 Link 7 .