A summer resort on the beach, yet a winter resort in the mountains. This is a previous winter Olympics centre and some tours will feature that. There is a romantic walking tour that visits romantic places in the city. The guide reveals love stories and legends and shows the best places to take the loveliest photos. From the outside, explore the Fisht Olympic Stadium for 30 minutes before heading to the Southern Cultures Park. Enjoy the greenery for 30 minutes before heading to the centre of Sochi to continue exploring. As you explore, hear about historic love stories hidden in the streets, buildings, and parks of the city, from heartbreaking and tragic to hilarious and spicy. Learn about the famous arboretum and how many couples have sat on the same bench in Park Riviera.

Looking at the locally offered attractions and tours is the first thing a movie location scout will do to research a place.

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Always remember a ship tour offers the protection of waiting for the trip to return if it is running late. 

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