Non-visa shore excursion for those who arrive at St. Petersburg by cruise-ship for quite a short period of time and want to see and to do all the "musts" while they're visiting this spectacular city.
Day 1 07.00-08.00 Meeting at the sea-port. City tour in St Petersburg 09.00-09.30 Metro tour 09.30-10.00 Transfer to the Tsars Village 10.00-12.00 Inside visit of the Catherine Palace with Amber Room, outside visit of the park 12.00-13.00 Transfer to Peterhof 13.00-16.00 Visit of the Peterhof Upper and Lower fountain parks. Lunch (optional). Small palaces (Marli, Montplaisir, optional) 16.00-17.00 Transfer back to the city, panoramic in Nevsky prospect 18.00 Return to the ship or evening optional program (theatre/folk show/boat trip/retro-tram trip)
Day 2 9.00 Meeting at the sea-port 10.00-11.00 St. Peter and St. Paul's Fortress 11.30-12.00 Inside visit of the Church on the Spilled Blood 12.00-13.00 Lunch (optional) 13.30-15.30 (or a bit longer- depending on your interest) Inside visit of the Hermitage Museum (The Gold room is optional) 16.00-16.30 Everyday life of the city (shopping)- can be excluded - you spend more time in the Hermitage 16.30 Return to the ship
Where and When:
Meet up location: St. Petersburg Sea-Port. Just indicate the name of your ship, and the date of your arrival I will meet you at the pier
End location: St. Petersburg Sea-Port. Just indicate the name of your ship, and the date of your departure we will end at the pier
Duration: 2 days
Restrictions:
I am not permitted to guide in the Russian language - only English and French.
I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
1500 rubles - For lunches, photo permissions and souvenirs. 1USD is about 30 rubles
What's Included:
Transport English-speaking guide Tickets to the museums, mentioned in the itinerary (Catherine Palace, Peterhof park, the Hermitage, Spilled Blood cathedral, St. Peter and St. Paul's fortess) Tour-ticket, which substitutes Russian visa (you won't require the visa) Arrangement fees Port fees
What's Extra:
Both days the lunches are not included. It is possible to have lunch at the Russian restaurants, if you want, for a fee. Photo or video permissions for the museums are extra.
Details:
Tour #: 2938
Tour Type: City, Cultural, Shore Excursion
Transportation Method: Private air-conditioned van, also includes some walking and 30 minutes in subway
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