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Day 1: St Petersburg many charms, from palaces and parks to canal trips and cultural evenings out

Stop At: St. Petersburg Port, St Petersburg, Russia, 199226
8:30-9:00 am -Meeting at the port terminal (the exact time depends on the cruise ship docking time)
9:00 am -Meeting in the lobby of centrally located hotel
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: City Sightseeing Neva. Canal Cruise, Izmaylovskiy Prospekt, 15, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190005
9:00-10:00 am - Take an hour-long cruise on the River Neva and several of the picturesque canals for a view of the city as it was intended, from the water.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg Russia
10:00-11:20 am Head straight out on a city orientation tour - the most requested destinations in the historic city center.

Pass By: Nikolo-Bogoyavlenskiy Morskoy Sobor, Nikol'skaya Ploshchad', 1/3, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190068
The church which has never been closed in its history even in the Soviet time

Stop At: Peter and Paul Cathedral, Sobornaya Sq., 1 Petropavlovskaya Fortress, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia
See the cradle of the city

Stop At: Palace Square, St. Petersburg 198324 Russia
The main and one of the most beautiful squares of St Petersburg

Stop At: Kazan Cathedral, Kazanskaya Sq 2 Metro Nevskiy Prospect, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia
Kazansky Sobor was modelled after St Peter Cathedral in Rom

Stop At: The Building Of The Admiralty, Admiralteyskiy Drive, 1 metro Nevskiy Prospekt, St. Petersburg Russia
The former ship building factory

Stop At: Bronze Horseman, Monument To Peter I, Dekabristov Square, St. Petersburg Russia
One of the symbols of St Petersburg

Stop At: Senate Square, St. Petersburg Russia
The square wich has witnessed many historical events

Stop At: Summer Garden, Dvortsovaya Emb., 2D, St. Petersburg 191028 Russia
The oldest part of St Petersburg

Stop At: Mikhaylovskiy Dvorets, Inzhenernaya St, 4, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 191186
The most mysterious palace of St Petersburg

Stop At: Savior on the Spilled Blood, Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia
11:20-12:00 am - Guided tour inside and out of the stunning Church on Spilled Blood, one of the most requested iconic sights of St Petersburg
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
13:00-15:30 pm -Interior tour of the opulent Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum and its best collections in one of the greatest museums in the world
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Isaakiyevskaya Sq., 4 Nevskiy Prospekt metro station, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia
15:30-16:10 pm -St. Isaac’s Cathedral - enjoy at the enormous mountain-like edifice of Saint Isaac Cathedral full of local and European marble and semi precious stones
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Faberge Museum, Fontanka River Emb., 21, St. Petersburg 191011 Russia
Optional
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: PORT, 5 5-Y Predportovyy Proyezd, 12 Корпус 2, помещение 8-Н, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196240
17:30 pm -Return to your ship or centrally located hotel
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Faberge Museum, Fontanka River Emb., 21, St. Petersburg 191011 Russia
An exclusive visit to enjoy the private collection of Faberge eggs and jewellery in impressive historical palace belongd to one of the most famous Russian noble family.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: 12:00-13:00 pm -Traditional Russian lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Venture just beyond the city limits

Stop At: PORT, 5 5-Y Predportovyy Proyezd, 12 Корпус 2, помещение 8-Н, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196240
8:00 am -Meeting at the port
8:30 am -Meeting in the lobby of centrally located hotel
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Park And Gardens of Peterhof, Razvodnaya st., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg Russia
8:00-8:30 am - Start the day with a city tour to the South. See the major sites of the palace estates including statues, monuments, rivers and canals, beautiful bridges, cathedrals and palaces, memorial squares and parks.
8:30-9:30 am –Drive to Peterhof
9:30-12:00 am Visit Peterhof Fountain Park – built to rival Versailles in France, Peter the Great helped design the 300 acre park and fountains. Stroll through the lower park, and its 150 fountains.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia
13:00-14:0 am –Drive to Pushkin
14:00-16:00pm - Visit Catherine Palace and view the stunning palace facade which is 1000 feet long. The tour will visit all of the major halls and private rooms. A particular highlight is the Amber Room Enjoy free time in Pushkin in the delightful, small town of Pushkin. Dine (own expense), explore, take photos, shop, or stroll its manicured parks.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: St. Petersburg Metro, St. Petersburg Russia
16:00 17:30 pm -Drive to St Petersburg and the Metro ride (subway system) – which is an attraction in itself – find out why they are known as the magnificent "Palaces of the People"
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: PORT, 5 5-Y Predportovyy Proyezd, 12 Корпус 2, помещение 8-Н, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196240
17:30 pm -Return to your ship or centrally located hotel
Duration: 10 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Included

1x Lunch
Bottled water
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Guide radio and headsets for groups of seven or larger
Professional guide
Raincoats, if needed
Still photography permits for museums (where applicable)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan with 4G high-speed internet
Additional, 3-hour extension after the tour
Entry/Admission - City Sightseeing Neva. Canal Cruise
Entry/Admission - Savior on the Spilled Blood
Entry/Admission - The State Hermitage Museum
Entry/Admission - The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Entry/Admission - PORT
Entry/Admission - Faberge Museum
Entry/Admission - Park And Gardens of Peterhof
Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park
Entry/Admission - St. Petersburg Metro

Not included

Your own expenses like souvenirs, beverages, snacks, etc
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Faberge Museum

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for participants with restricted mobility, and walkers or wheelchairs are not permitted
Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
In the rare event that a tour does not return before the embarkation time, the group members will be transported directly to the next port of call to rejoin the cruise at no additional cost
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name and arrival date
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Passport name, number, expiration and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Tour is a guaranteed departure; no minimum booking numbers are required
This tour is only suitable for passengers staying in port for at least two days
Please note: This tour is visa-free for cruise passengers only and is not suited to land travelers who will be required to attend to their own visa arrangements
This tour is quite intensive and a reasonable amount of walking is involved
Three-day advanced booking is required with complete passport details, including date of birth for each member in your party. If you book closer to the time, a Russian visa is required to disembark from your ship.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Features

Tourism

90% Cultural

65% Aquatic

25%

St Petersburg 2 Day Mini-Group Tour + Faberge