Private St Petersburg Countryside Trip
6 h
Private
About this activity
At 9 am there will be a meeting with your guide at your centrally located hotel or cruise ship terminal. After, we'll drive in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle directly to the countryside, located about 30 km away from St Petersburg. While driving your guide will tell you interesting stories about Russian cuisine and culture, the history of the Russian Baths and bathing traditions.
You'll meet with a Russian family who will show you their country house and garden and tell you about their country life.
Snacks and wine will be offered.
You'll learn about the Russian Banya. The bath attendant will explain all the steps of the bathing tradition. Those who would like to experience it are provided with their own bathing set (brush, cap and sheet).
After your bathing experience, you'll have a traditional home made Russian lunch.
Then we'll drive back to St Petersburg.
At 4pm we'll return to your hotel/port terminal.
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You'll meet with a Russian family who will show you their country house and garden and tell you about their country life.
Snacks and wine will be offered.
You'll learn about the Russian Banya. The bath attendant will explain all the steps of the bathing tradition. Those who would like to experience it are provided with their own bathing set (brush, cap and sheet).
After your bathing experience, you'll have a traditional home made Russian lunch.
Then we'll drive back to St Petersburg.
At 4pm we'll return to your hotel/port terminal.
Included
- Hotel/port pickup by air-conditioned coach
- Towel, sheet, cap and broom
- English-speaking local guide
- Traditional Russian lunch and kebab
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour is visa-free for cruise passengers only. Land travellers will be required to attend to their own visa arrangements.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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