Welcome to St. Petersburg, Russia’s most beautiful city! St. Petersburg was the capital of Russia until the Revolution of 1917, but remains Russia's most dynamic and amazing city. With the canals of Venice, the palaces of Paris, and the churches of Rome, you will not be disappointed by its beauty and culture.
During your first day, you will visit the famous Peterhof Palace and the Winter Palace, also known as the Hermitage. To save time, we have booked seats on a water taxi that will take you straight from Peterhof to the Hermitage by way of St. Petersburg's relaxing canals.
Peterhof is most famous for its fountain park, which rivals that of Versailles. Its sprawling gardens, ornate fountains, and lavish decorations will enthrall you. Duration of the tour is six hours.
The Hermitage Museum is to St. Petersburg what the Kremlin is to Moscow. Located in the gorgeous Winter Palace, it sits in the very heart of the city, a palace so beautiful that not even the Bolsheviks could destroy it during their takeover in 1917. They say that if you were to spend three minutes by each exhibit in the Hermitage it would take you three years to see everything. With an experienced guide leading you through the sea of heart-stopping exhibits, you will see the best of St. Petersburg’s art in five hours. You may continue exploring the palace on your own after the tour.
9:00 am – meet on the pier with your guide and driver
10:30 am – visit to the Great Peterhof Palace
12:00 pm – lunch (not included into the price of your tour)
1:00 pm – walk in Peterhof's Lower Park
2:00 pm – hydrofoil to St Petersburg
2:30 pm – arrival in St.Petersburg, Hermitage pier
2:45 pm – tour of the Hermitage
5:30 pm – end of the tour
6:00 pm – return to your ship
Day 2
City Tour
For today you will go on a panoramic tour of the city with stops at the Peter and Paul Fortress and St. Isaac's Cathedral. In the morning you will also visit Tsarskoe Selo, also known as Cathernie's Palace, one of the most beautiful places in the city.
Peter and Paul Fortress was designed to defend the city from naval attacks, but was used as a political prison for dissidents of the tsarist regime and as a museum during the soviet era. The fortress now stands as the tomb for the Russian imperial family.
St Isaac's Cathedral is one of the most impressive cathedrals in Europe. Because of its rich decorations, gigantic golden cupolas, and sprawling observation deck, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in St. Petersburg.
Catherine's Palace was a gift from Peter the Great to his wife, Catherine. It is located in the town of Pushkin (also known as Tsarskoe Selo) and is most famous for its Amber Room, which was looted during World War II by the Germans during their 300 day siege of St. Petersburg. This legendary room was only recently reconstructed.
9:00 am – meet on the pier with your guide and driver
10:30 am – visit to Catherine's Palace
12:00 pm – lunch (not included into price of your tour)
1:00 pm – walk in the park before returning to the city
2:00 pm – city tour of St. Petersburg
5:00 pm – return to the ship
Tour details
St. Petersburg Express
Price
$ 428 per person
What's included
Price (per person)
2 people: $812
4 people: $607
6 people: $525
8 people: $477
10 people: $454
12 people: $428
Price includes:
* Professional guide and private driver;
* Entrance fees to all museums in itinerary;
* Russian port visas.
Not included:
* Meals (some time is reserved for lunch on the go),
* Personal expenses,
* Tips to guide and driver.
Interested in this tour?
Visa
Travelers from most Western countries including the US and Canada need Russian tourist visas in order to enter Russia. We offer full-service visa processing for customers from the US and Canada. Customers from other countries can receive an official Russian visa invitation from us:
We recommend that you book arrival and departure transfers in advance. All of our transfers are serviced by modern vehicles and professional drivers. Our driver will meet you by airport exit gate or in hotel lobby; he will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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