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    Arctic, Iceland, Greenland

    TOUR G - MURMANSK & OCEANARIUM

    Excursions

    • £35 - £45
    • Approx. 3.5 Hours
    • Limited capacity
    • Moderate

    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.

    Now we will travel approximately 20 minutes to reach Murmansk Oceanarium. This is the only aqua complex in Europe where Arctic seals are trained and studied. As well as being the focus of extensive scientific research, the seals are an important part of rehabilitation therapy for children. They will entertain us today, with a demonstration of their skills during the seal show.

    TOUR NOTES: There is a moderate amount of walking involved in this tour, most of which will be at the Oceanarium. This visit is guided, with approximately 60 minutes of walking and standing, and there are approximately 20 steps. There is around 200 metres (650 feet) of walking at Alyosha. There is also a walk of approximately 50 metres (165 feet) to/from the tour bus. Guests may choose to remain on the tour bus at the photo stops if preferred. 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.

    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.