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"Roll Like a Russian!" Tour - 3 days

This tour was created to give you a taste of all things Russian. You will visit world-famous museums and places of interest, and will get a unique oportunity to take part in the daily life of ordinary Russians - shop at an authentic Russian supermarket, take a metro ride, and grab food at a real non-touristy Russian eatery.

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 - 13:15

Lunch time

13:15 - 14:00

Inside tour of Church on Spilled Blood

14:00 - 15:00

Walking tour of Nevsky Prospect

15:00 - 15:45

Souvenir shopping

16:00 - 16:45

Visit to a Farmers' Market

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 by the Ship*
	9:00 - 10:00	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
Afternoon	12:00 - 13:30	Drive to Peterhof, 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
	16:00 - 16:45	Hydrofoil ride back to St. Petersburg (optional if weather permits) or 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, Transfer to the Ship
	time varies	Evening at the Russian Ballet
	time varies	Dinner at a Russian restaurant

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Day One: Tour of St. Petersburg (cont'd)

Morning	9:00*	Meeting on the Pier by the Ship*
	9:30 - 10:30	Shopping at a Real Russian Supermarket (chance to buy authentic Russian vodka and Russian chocolate)
	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 the Yusupov Palace (Rasputin Cellar included)
	17:30	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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