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Roll Like a Russian! | St. Petersburg At Your Leisure | The Grand Slalom |
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"St. Petersburg At Your Leisure" Tour - 2 days
This is a comprehensive 2-day program that is ideally suited for first-time travelers to Russia. You will get to see all major museums and main places of interest at your own pace as this tour allows you to spend maximum time inside museums compared to the other tour options we offer.
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| Morning | 8:30* | Meeting on the Pier by the Ship* | ||||||
| 8:30 - 10:00 | St. Petersburg City Tour, drive to Pushkin | |||||||
| 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 |
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| 12:00 - 13:00 | Drive to Peterhof | |||||||
| Afternoon | 13:00 - 13:30 | Lunch time | ||||||
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Walking tour of the Peterhof Fountain Park | |||||||
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Inside tour of Monplaisir Palace or Catherine Block or Catherine the Great Bath House | |||||||
| 16:15 - 17:00 | Hydrofoil ride back to St. Petersburg (optional if weather permits) | |||||||
| 17:30 | Return to Ship | |||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
| Morning | 8:30* | Meeting on the Pier by the Ship* | ||||
| 8:30 - 10:00 | St. Petersburg City Tour (cont'd), Souvenir shopping, or Visit to the Grand Choral Synagogue | |||||
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Inside tour of Peter and Paul Cathedral, Walking tour of Peter and Paul Fortress | |||||
| 11:30 -12:15 | Inside tour of St. Isaac's Cathedral | |||||
| Afternoon | 12:30 - 13:15 | Lunch time | ||||
| 13:30 - 16:30 | Inside tour of the Hermitage Museum (visit all 5 buildings comprising the Hermitage Complex), Inside tour of the Gold Rooms (optional) | |||||
| 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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