1 day

With guide

With local

Instant confirmation

About this activity

Day 1

7:30am -8:30am Meeting by your ship ( depending on the ship arrival time). Orientation driving city tour.

9:00am-10:30am Driving to Peterhof (Russian Versailles) with visit of the most beautiful metro stations on the way there.

10:30am-12:30 am Watching the ceremony of the fountains opening in Petergof Lower Park ; guided tour of upper garden and lower park.

12:30pm -1:30pm Driving to Pushkin city( Tsar Village).

1:30pm-2:30pm Russian Cuisine lunch with tasting of 3 kinds of vodka.

2:45pm-4:30pm Guided tour of Catherine Palace with Amber Room; short walk in the park.

4:30pm- 6:00 pm Driving back to the ship.

Day 2

9:00am Meeting by your ship with your guide.

9:00am-10:00 am Visit to a local farmer's market . Souvenir shopping.

10:00am-12:30pm Early admission and guided tour of The Hermitage Museum: beautiful Gala Rooms and masterpieces of European collection ( no impressionists department visit).

12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch ( either Russian pies with different fillings or dumplings with meat or pancakes).

1:30pm-2pm The Church of our Saviour on the Spilt Blood inside guided excursion.

2:00pm-4:00pm Strolling along Nevsky Prospect and nearby : secret courtyards, Eliseev Brothers' Emporium, Russian Porcelain shop, Kazan cathedral and much more.

4:30pm Driving back to the port along the Neva River embankments.

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Included

Visa waiver for the shore excursion ( not provided by Viator)
Professional English-speaking guide for two days
Driver services for two days featuring a Mercedes Viano/Sprinter with A/C . Vehicle type depends on the number of people in your group
Admittance fees to the museums listed in the program
Permits for video and photos in the museums
Traditional Russian Lunch on the first day as well as vodka tasting
Bottled water ( one bottle per day)
Rain ponchos in case of inclement weather while visiting Petergof Lower park
All port fees and all local taxes
Headphones for guided tours inside the museums for groups of 8 or more
Special welcome gift

Not included

The cost of lunch on day 2( about US $ 10-15 per person at a traditional Russian Pancake or pie house)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
We send your visa waivers (visa substitutes) via e-mail based on your passport info(we need this info from
each
member of your party)
Number of your passport
DOB
Your full name is it reads in your valid passport
Your citizenship
Your ship's arrival and departure day
Name of your ship
Dress code is formal
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended to walk in Petergof Lower park( 1,5 hours tour) and in The Hermitage ( 2,5 hours tour)
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
We do not recommend this group tour for guests with children under 7 and for handicapped tourists unless this is a tour for your own private party of 12 or more people
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.