Small-Group 2-Day Visa-Free St Petersburg Highlights Tour

Note:

This is a sample itinerary only! Actual Tour sequence will vary depending on overcrowding at venues, museums’ closing days and traffic conditions.

Day 1

08:30 - 09:00:Meet and greet at the ship.

09:00 - 10:00: City sightseeing tour. A visit to the local farmers' market. A visit to the Metro.

10:00 - 11:00: Drive to Peterhof Fountain Park and Gardens

11:00 - 12:30: Visit Peterhof lower fountain park and upper gardens

12:30 - 13:00: Lunch at a local blinis place (optional - own expense)

13:00 - 14:00: Drive to Pushkin a.k.a. Tsars' Village

14:00 - 16:00: A visit to Catherine's Palace and Amber Room and a walk in the park***

16:00 - 17:00: Drive back to the city

17:00: Return to the ship

Day 2

09:00: Meet your guide at the ship

10:00 - 12:00: Visit and guided tour to the

Hermitage Museum (Pre-booked entry time*)

12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at Stolle piroggi place, or similar (optional - own expense)

13:30 - 14:30: A visit to the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood

14:30 - 15:30: A visit to Peter and Paul's fortress and cathedral

15:30 - 16:00: Drive back to the ship

16:00: Back on board ship
*Entry time can vary! Pre-booked time slots to minimize waiting are assigned by the Hermitage museum.

Your guide will accompany you and provide commentary throughout the day.

Lunch is not included in the price, but your guide can assist you in finding appropriate meal options.
***Substitution on certain dates–Due to the 2018 World Cup and a record cruise season, on certain dates there may be extensive waiting times, overcrowding or limited availability to Catherine's Palace. The substitute visit will be the Faberge Museum or Pavlovsk Grand Palace and is intended to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable visit to St. Petersburg.