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"The Grand Slalom" Tour - 3 days

This is our high-paced tour intended for those travelers who prefer to see as many sights as possible during the 3 days in port. To accomplish that we do not compromise on the timing spent inside museums - we have planned an earlier start each day to give you the ultimate St. Petersburg tour experience.

Day One: Tour of St. Petersburg

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Morning

8:30*

Meeting on the Pier by the Ship*

8:30 - 10:00

St. Petersburg City Tour with multiple photo stops at your request

10:00 - 11:00

Inside tour of Peter and Paul Cathedral, Walking tour of Peter and Paul Fortress

11:15 - 12:00

Inside tour of St. Isaac's Cathedral

Afternoon

12:15 - 13:00

Lunch time

13:15 - 15:00

Inside tour of the Russian Museum

14:30 - 15:15

Drive back to St. Petersburg

15:15 - 15:45

Souvenir shopping

16:00 - 16:45

Inside tour of Church on Spilled Blood

17:30

Return to Ship

Optional Activities

Evening

time varies

Private boat ride down Neva River and City Canals

time varies

Gala Folk Show at the Nicholas Palace, Transfer to the Ship

time varies

Evening at the Russian Ballet

time varies

Dinner at a Russian restaurant

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Day Two: Tour of St. Petersburg Suburbs

Morning	9:00*	Meeting on the Pier near the Ship*
	9:00 - 10:00	Drive to Pushkin
	10:00 - 11:30	Inside tour of Catherine's Palace, Walking tour of the Royal Gardens (Tsarskoe Selo) Visit Catherine's Palace, Amber Room, Palace Parks, Charles Cameron Gallery, exterior of New Hermitage
	11:30 - 12:30	Drive to Peterhof
Afternoon	12:30 - 13:00	Visit to Church of Peter and Pau (active Russian Orthodox church in Peterhof)
	13:00 - 13:45	Lunch time
	13:45 - 15:00	Walking tour of the Peterhof Fountain Park
	15:00 - 15:45	Inside tour of Monplaisir Palace or Catherine Block or Catherine the Great Bath House
	15:45 - 16:30	Drive back to St. Petersburg
	16:30 - 17:00	Tour of St. Petersburg Metro
	17:30	Return to Ship

Optional Activities

Evening	time varies	Private boat ride down Neva River and City Canals
	time varies	Gala Folk Show at the Nicholas Palace
	time varies	Evening at the Russian Ballet
	time varies	Dinner at a Russian restaurant

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Day Two: Tour of St. Petersburg

Morning	9:00*	Meeting on the Pier by the Ship*
	9:30 - 10:30	Walking tour of Nevsky Prospect or Visit to the Grand Choral Synagogue
	10:30 - 13:30	Inside tour of the Hermitage Museum (visit all 5 buildings comprising the Hermitage Complex), Inside tour of the Gold Rooms (optional)
Afternoon	13:45 - 14:45	Lunch time
	15:00 - 16:30	Inside tour of St. Isaac's Cathedral
	12:30 - 13:15	Lunch time
	13:15 - 16:30	Inside tour of the Yusupov Palace (Rasputin Cellar included)
	17:00	Return to Ship

Optional Activities to Consider


	Gold Rooms at the Hermitage Museum

	Folk Gala Show at the Nicholas Palace

	Evening at the Russian Ballet

	Private boat ride down the city rivers and canals

	Jewish Heritage Tour

	Fine Dining

	Shopping opportunity

	Visit to the Farmers' Market

	Your possibilities are endless! Just let us know and we will handle the rest.

What You Need to Know

- All tour are 100% private with your personal licensed tour guide, private A/C vehicle with a professional driver
- We pick you up on the pier right near the ship (including Trade Port)
- No VISA is required to go on our tours - visit Cruise Ship VISA Waiver for more details
- If you prefer to obtain your own VISA, we will send you complimentary visa invitations - visit Visa to Russia for more details
- Beginning times of tours can be changed at your request
- No waiting in lines

How to Book

To start building your personal tour itinerary send us the details of your visit via Shore Excursion Request Form. You will be contacted by one of our tour managers who will tailor the itinerary to make it both comprehensive and affordable.

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