TOUR D - MURMANSK HIGHLIGHTS & LUNCH IN THE CITY
Excursions
- £60 - £70
- Approx. 5 hours
- Limited capacity
- Moderate amount of walking
This tour by coach will show us some of the highlights of Murmansk. First a photo stop will be made at the Palace of Culture, also known as Kirov’s Palace, site of the city’s founding. We proceed to the Monument to the Defenders of the Kola Land, ‘Alyosha’ – a large statue of a lone soldier on the outskirts of Murmansk, overlooking the city.
Returning to the centre of the city, we will see Lenin Prospekt, the main thoroughfare of Murmansk, the Monument to the Sister Towns, the Monument to the Anti-Hitler Coalition (a human palm holding a globe) and Sport’s Square. Continuing our tour, we shall pause at the Monument to the Victims of Intervention.
Travelling to the southern area of Murmansk, we will pass the Valley of Uyut and see the southern part of the city. Back in the city once more, we will visit the Museum of Regional Studies. There are exhibits on areas such as the tundra zone, the Barents Sea, Lapps, the development of icebreakers, and World War II.
Following our tour of the area, a traditional lunch will be served in one of the city’s restaurants. To accompany the meal, a short folkloric demonstration will be put on for our enjoyment. We then return to our ship.
TOUR NOTES: There is a moderate amount of walking involved in this tour, most of which will be at the Museum of Regional Studies. This visit is guided and there are approximately 60 steps to negotiate. There is around 200 metres (650 feet) of walking at Alyosha. Guests may choose to remain on the bus at the photo stops if preferred. Approximately 30 steps will be encountered at the lunch venue. There is also a walk of approximately 50 metres (165 feet) to/from the tour bus. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility, and not suitable for wheelchair users. The order of the itinerary may vary from that described. Appropriate conservative dress should be worn for the church visit – ladies are advised to cover their head. Please note that toilet facilities are only available at the museum and at the restaurant. Souvenirs may be available to purchase at the Museum. Although we appreciate that many guests will return to the ship for lunch, this tour is for those of us who would like to sample traditional Russian cuisine. The meal will include a mineral water and tea or coffee.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR THE 2011 SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC SEASON
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
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