2021 RUSSIA RIVER CRUISING SCENIC FREECHOICE
Whether your interests lie in seeing great works of art and architecture, tasting regional specialties, visiting historic sites or learning about local culture and traditions, you’ll always find a Scenic Freechoice activity to enjoy. And of course, they’re all included.
Each guest is different, so we appreciate that you may want to move at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll want to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed tempo or simply relax throughout. We’ve divided our extensive list of Scenic Freechoice activities into active, moderate and relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests. Active For those keen to explore further afield or take part in more energetic excursions.
Moderate A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover a beautiful city or marketplace.
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MOSCOW
ST. PETERSBURG
STATE TRETYAKOV GALLERY
Relaxed A slower pace allowing you to enjoy a show or perhaps take part in a class.
2.5 hours
Visit the New State Tretyakov gallery, a world-famous museum housing a unique collection of Russian art which includes masterpieces created for more than a thousand years.
PETERHOF: CATHERINE’S BLOCK AND LOWER PARK
3.5 hours
Your guided tour takes you to the beautiful palace known as Catherine’s Block. You will also have an opportunity to explore the Lower Park – known as the “Russian Versailles”. MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
2.5 hours
Commonly known as the World War Two Museum, you’ll have the opportunity to see a vast collection of Russian military memorabilia. The Museum is a unique memorial complex which serves to eternize the memory of Soviet people, heroism and courage during the Great Patriotic War.
PETERHOF: GRAND PALACE AND LOWER PARK 3.5 hours Discover the largest and one of most beautiful palaces at Peterhof, the Grand Palace, on your guided tour.
PETERHOF GARDENS INCLUDING UPPER AND LOWER PARKS AND MAJESTIC FOUNTAINS 3.5 hours Explore the Lower and Upper Parks and majestic fountains on your tour with a local expert guide. Situated between the Grand Palace and the seashore, the Lower Park has one of the world’s largest fountains systems. The Upper Garden was inspired and designed based on French-style formal gardens. Please note: Tour includes gardens only, entry to the Grand Palace and Catherine’s Block not included.
RUSSIA UGLICH GUIDED VISIT TO THE CHURCH OF ST. DMITRY
2.5 hours
Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of St. Dmitry and the Blood and Transfiguration Cathedral. GUIDED VISIT TO THE PENNY WHISTLE MUSEUM
2.5 hours
Take a guided visit to the Penny Whistle Museum. The museum represents a collection of Master Valery Kurtmulayev, which consists of 300 penny whistles from 12 countries and from more than 100 masters.
ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL
3.5 hours
St. Isaac’s Cathedral is one of the most impressive landmarks in Russia, and it is the largest Orthodox cathedral in St. Petersburg. Discover the beauty of St. Isaac’s Cathedral on your guided tour. YUSUPOV PALACE
3.5 hours
Join your local guide for a tour of the 19th Century Yusupov Palace; you will learn about the history of the Palace and the murder of Gregory Rasputin, a controversial figure in Russian history. KUPETZ ELISEEVS FOOD HALL
2 hours
Surrounded by the charm of historic St. Petersburg join your local guide for a tasting at Kupetz Eliseevs Food Hall. Here you will have the opportunity to sample some classic Russian delicacies such as Caviar and Blini.
Please refer to specific itinerary pages for included Scenic Freechoice activities. Certain Scenic Freechoice options may require pre selection prior to travel. Certain Scenic Freechoice activities may have minimum and maximum numbers. Applicable to 2021 Russia Cruising itineraries and subject to change.