Things to do in Greater Sochi, Southern District: The Best Sightseeing Tours

This is a tour to famous Dagomys Tea Plantation, where travellers will have a chance to walk through the tea plantation founded in the Soviet period as a ChaySovKhoz (Chaynoe Sovetskoe Khozyaystvo) – Soviet Agricultural Unit. The tea plantation is located 17 km from the Sochi city centre. You will learn about the technology of growing and processing of tea by the local agronomist and will get to participate in a Krasnodar tea tasting with cakes, honey, jam and souvenirs. After a tour to the Tea Plantation, take a ride around Sochi's central sights to learn more about the city and listen to your guide's fascinating stories. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Uch-Dere tea plantation entrance fee, Tea ceremony, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food / Drinks (except mentioned), Personal expenses, Gratuities

Participants will be taken by private transport to the Eagle Rock and then they will have a walking tour that involves a 6 to 7 km trek along the river gorge Agursky. Participants will get to visit the waterfalls and the Eagle Rock with a few caves around, while learning Greek myths and legends about Caucausus along the way. As a legend says, Eagle Rock is the place where Prometheus (Classical Greek God of Fire) was enchained. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Private Trekking tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food / Drinks, Any entrance fees, Gratuities

Take a guided tour of Sochi and see why it is one of the most visited resorts in Russia. Learn the history and some interesting facts about the Olympics whilst taking in the breathtaking mountainous views. Today the entire world hails the city of Sochi as the capital of the XXII Winter Olympics and XI Paralympic Games in 2014. While vacationing in Sochi, do not miss the opportunity to learn more about the city as the capital of the Olympics - we are glad to offer you the most relevant tour of modern Sochi. The territory of the Olympics is divided geographically into two parts: the Coastal (Olympic Park) and the Mountain (Krasnaya Polyana) clusters. The Sochi Olympics is regarded as the most geographically circumscribed in the history of the Winter Olympic Games and as a symbol of contemporary Russia. All sports venues both near the sea and in the mountains were built from scratch in 6 years period and made Sochi all year round resort.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Any entrance fees, Cable car tickets to Rosa Plateau observation deck (around 20 USD per person)

The Old Town of Sochi is with unforgettable Southern Russian character. This Russian city on the Black Sea was the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Why The Sochi Arboretum is one of the most important monuments of the city? Did you know that Rosa Khutor, located near the Krasnaya Polyana is the best place for skiing, snowboarding or hiking? Do you know that Riviera Park was founded at the end of the 19th century? You will see the most magnificent buildings in the city. You will be amazed by its neoclassical architecture. Get the best experience of local life at the Sochi Central Market. A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about Sochi Art Museum, Town History Museum, 33 Waterfalls.

Inclusions: Tour Guide

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Is Sochi just a resort and Olympic city or has it got a historical value? Tour the main city's highlights and find an answer when going to one of its famous destinations, the Green Grove on the slope of Mount Akhun. The Akhun is the highest point in the city, 663m above the sea level. After the construction of Akhun road thousands of visitors have got the opportunity to admire a fabulous view from the observation tower which is on top of the mount. As for Stalin's villa it has become accessible for the visitors since the 80s and has preserved the atmosphere of the 30s. A cup of tea from an authentic Russian samovar is your award after descending the Akhun tower. While driving to the main destinations you will also be able to get a glimpse of a city and feel one-of-a-kind atmosphere of the city which comes from the beautiful mountain landscapes, numerous rivers, green gardens and parks with plenty of evergreen trees and bushes. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Entrance ticket to Stalin's Dacha, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Entrance fee to the Observation tower on Akhun Mountain (cost around 5 USD) (weather permitting)

Sochi city tour takes you to the main attractions of the summer capital of Russia, the Russian Riviera, the host city of Winter Olympics 2014 and FIFA World Cup 2018 and the favourite vacation destination of the Soviet elite. Learn the history of the city and southern Russia customs and traditions from a local guide. Sochi is a true gemstone of the Black Sea coast worth exploring

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Stalin`s Dacha entrance fee - 400 Rub/per, Akhun orservatory tower entrance fee - 200 Rub/per

Sochi city tour will open the door to numerous architectural landmarks - the face of the city, which include modern ensembles, monuments, squares, embankments and boulevards. Excursion will include walking through all major landmarks of city center, including Sochi seaport, The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, the area in front of the Art Museum of the city of Sochi, and the square in front of Winter Theatre.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, Any entrance fees, Transport services

Sochi with its 20th-century neoclassical buildings, beautiful parks, friendly people and nice weather is attracting tourists from all over the world. Its popularity increasing day by day. Do you know that Summer Theater is one of the famous buildings in the historic center of the city? How about walking through breathtaking Riviera Park or beautiful palm-filled Arboretum? Do you know that resort Matsesta is one of the most famous and unique hydrogen sulfide springs? What event made this city so popular in 2014? With your local charismatic guide you will find the answer to this and other questions, will visit Akhun Mountain observation view point, Sanatorium Ordzhonikidze, Dendrarium, Promenade from the Sea Marine to Winter theater, will taste local food in Eco-farm “Exarcho” and explore the local way of living in Sochi.

Inclusions: Professional Guide

Exclusions: Dendrarium- 250 rub (4eur)/person; Wind Rose tower -(2 eur)person,Akhun Mountain tower-(2 eur), Lunch

Black Sea resort Sochi is one of the most loved by Russians cities nearby Caucasus Mountains. City is full of joy, night life, art, culture, history expressed in neoclassical buildings, beautiful parks, squares and monuments.. Do you know that the Riviera Park is one of the oldest parks of Sochi, designed for the pleasure of Russia's Tsars? Have you ever heard about "Glade of Friendship" where magnolia trees were planted by honorary guests of Sochi where you can find statues of famous Russian writers? What is so famous and unique about hydrogen sulphide springs? Which Winter Olympic Games in Sochi? With your local charismatic guide you will visit The Monument of the Archangel Michael, The Square of Art and Art Museum, Mayak Waterpark, Archangel Michael Cathedral, Japan Garden, Sea Port, Singing Fountains, Komsomol Square, Riviera Park, and very interesting Feat for Life Oceanarium.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Entrance to Art Museum- 200 rub (4eur)/person; Feat for Life Oceanarium- 500 rub (9 eur) /person

Sochi, a Russian city, summer resort, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics is located on the side of Black sea and the Caucasus Mountains. Do you know that marina of Sochi is the safest and most convenient parking for high-speed yacht vessels on the Black Sea in Russia? How many hotels can be counted in Olympic Park area? How does summer resort became capital of Winter Olympic Games? What is the symbol of this beautiful city? Would you like to have a ride on a Ferris wheel on the top of the mountain? Do you know that Skybridge - one of the longest suspension footbridges in the world? Olympic games helped Sochi to become world known resort with a perfect conditions for skiing, but this region has a long history, which your local charismatic guide you will open for you. You will visit the Biggest in Russia and one of the biggest in the world Trout Farm, Trinity-St George’s monastery, Natural sparkling mineral water source, The highest peak of Rose Peak, Ancient ritual cameras of Cherkessk.

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: Trout farm tickets -4eur; cable-cars-23 eur, Skybridge-23 eur, cherksess cameras- 2eur/person, Lunch