Private 1-Day Shore Excursion with Catherine Palace and Hermitage

1 day
Private
Full Day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Neva Embankments, St. Petersburg Russia

9:00 - meet your private guide in the cruise terminal

9:00-10:00 - have a panoramic city tour with picture stops at the Sphinxes, the Spit of Basil's Island, St Isaac's Square and other sights

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia

10:00-11:00 - transfer to Tsarskoye Selo

11:00-13:00 - tour Catherine Palace, walk along the Golden Enfilade and visit the Amber Room. After the excursion, you will have time to walk in the park

13:00-13:45 - take your time for lunch in a local cafe/restaurant

13:45-14:30 - transfer to St Petersburg

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Savior on the Spilled Blood, Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia

14:30-15:00 - visit the picturesque Church of the Resurrection of Christ decorated with mosaics

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia

15:15-17:15 - discover the halls of the biggest Russian museum during your private tour. Visit the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian Tsars and the museum galleries where the works of the Old Masters are exhibited

18:00 - return to the cruise ship

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Visa-free arrangements (please, provide the passport data at booking)
  • Bottled water
  • Professional & friendly guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
  • All admission fees per program SKIP-THE-LINE
  • Ponchos in case of rain
  • Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park
  • Entry/Admission - Savior on the Spilled Blood
  • Entry/Admission - The State Hermitage Museum
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
  • Lunch
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by adults
  • Please, provide the cruise ship name (1), your full name as in the passport (2), date of birth (3), country of citizenship (4), passport number (5) and expiration date (6). The tour ticket (substitute for visa) will be sent to you via e-mail.
  • Printed out tour ticket and a current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Due to the port regulations, any booking made less than 5 days before the cruise arrival will not be treated
  • Please, note that picture taking is not allowed in the Amber Room
  • On Wednesday, when the Church on the Spilled Blood is closed, you will visit St Peter and Paul Cathedral
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100% Cultural
70% Aquatic
30%