Adventures Ashore:
Visby by Bicycle
(Shore Excursion VIS-3271)
Enjoy a bicycle tour of Visby, "City of Roses and Ruins." You'll stop at Almedalen, then pass the Powder Tower and the Botanical Garden and continue uphill to Klinten for a view of the medieval town and cathedral. Bicycling on through the narrow lanes, you'll pass through the eastern gate and continue about three miles to Fridhem for coffee or tea and biscuits. This boarding house used to be the summer palace of Princess Eugenie. On our return, we'll also stop at Högklint, a steep cliff with a panoramic view of Visby. Circle of Interest enhancements include private transportation, private guide and possibly an alternate route that is more strenuous with a special Swedish athlete host (based on availability or Circle participants' desires).
Finnish Forest Hike and Canoeing Adventure (July 8, 22, August 5 and 19 sailings)
(Shore Excursion HEL-6239)
Start your tour with a 45-minute drive to Nuuksio National Park, a national park uniquely characterized by broken bedrock crossed by innumerable faults left over from the Ice Age. There are dozens of lakes, valleys and ravines, with infertile rocky hills rising to 360 feet above sea level, and from the tops of crags, the views are splendid. Your naturalist guide will introduce you to the amazing secrets of Finnish nature as you hike along narrow paths through the forest, go canoeing and enjoy a typical Finnish snack by an open fire, where you can barbecue your own sausage and eat delicious filled rye pastries called Carelian pies. Circle of Interest enhancements include private transportation, private guide and alternate routes.
Cycling/Walking Tour of Rural Estonia and Old Town Tallinn (July 1, 15, 29 and August 12 sailings)
(Shore Excursion TAL-3460)
Led by a local guide, this tour is the perfect way to see the terrain and scenery of the tranquil roads around Rocca Al Mare, a 30 minute drive from the port. You will be accompanied by a local guide on a lead bicycle for the leisurely ride along country roads to the open air museum of Rocca Al Mare. At the conclusion of your 1-hour ride, you will have refreshments of tea, coffee and barley cake in the Inn at Rocca Al Mare.
After returning to Tallinn by motorcoach, take a walking tour of Lower Town, including the House of Great Guilds and the Church of the Holy Spirit. You will have the opportunity to view the famous Town Hall and will have free time to visit numerous shops and cafes. Circle of Interest enhancements include private transportation, private guide and alternate routes.
Note: Bicycles and helmets are provided, although cycling is at your own risk. Dress appropriately and plan for approximately 1 hour of cycling and 1 hour of walking.
Walking Tour: Experience Daily Life in St. Petersburg
(Shore Excursion STP-6231)
Visit the local markets, taking a ride on St. Petersburg famous Metro. This fascinating cultural tour gives you an insider's look at everyday life in this historic capital of the czars.
The best Soviet architects were employed to design St. Petersburg's Metro stations - the "People's Palaces" envisioned by Stalin. Thousands of tons of marble, granite and limestone were used to face the walls, and sculptures, mosaics and chandeliers were commissioned from leading artists. The first line, which opened in 1955, is the most fascinating. We'll visit both the Pushkin and Vladimir stations and take a short ride on the train.
A peek at St. Petersburg's markets and food stores provides an intriguing insight into everyday life in Russia's old capital. Locals shop for food in the Kuznechny Market, which sells fruits, vegetables, fresh meat and fish, delicious homemade cottage cheese and wonderful natural honey. One of the most reputable delicatessen stores in the city is called Elyseev on the Nevsky Prospect in one of the most opulent modern buildings. It's the best place in town to buy caviar and vodka.
The final stop on this tour is a vodka tasting in the City Center. Circle of Interest enhancements include private transportation, private guide, and private, alternate location for vodka tasting.
Activities On Board:
- Half hour European in-suite massage treatment
- Private Pilates, Yoga and stretching classes
- Personal fitness assessment and training session
- Private reception and dinner, hosted by your Circle of Interest Host
- Light dining options
Price $395 per person
Price includes the two excursions and all onboard activities detailed above. There is no need to sign up for the individual excursions if you join the Circle of Interest. Package must be purchased prior to the voyage and is based on availability. To join the Circle of Interest, please contact your travel professional or Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
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