3 day Shore Excursion of St. Petersburg - INTENSIVE (35 hours)

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INTENSIVE
1) 9:00 - 22:00 (13 hours)
2) 9:00 - 22:00 (13 hours)
3) 9:00 – 16:00 (9 hours)

DAY 1

9:00 Your private, fully licensed guide and professional driver of a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle will greet you at passport immigration control next to your ship.

You'll be taken for a CITY OVERVIEW TOUR. You will be able to see and take pictures of the most famous and beautiful sights of St. Petersburg center, get acquainted with the history of the city and the Romanov family and visit ST. NICHOLAS and KAZAN CATHEDRALS.

PETER AND PAUL FORTRESS TOUR – the birthplace of St. Petersburg, visiting PETER AND PAUL CATHEDRAL where nearly all the Russian emperors are buried.

Enjoy the beauty of SAVIOR ON THE Spilled BLOOD CATHEDRAL, which startles visitors with its mighty size, multicolored "onion" domes, magnitude of its decor. The interior has the largest surface in the world covered with mosaics created to depict religious subjects.

13:00-14:00 lunch(optional)*

HERMITAGE EXCURSION – Includes the 4 buildings of this ensemble: the Winter Palace, the small Hermitage, the New Hermitage, and the Old Hermitage.

ST. ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL TOUR. The dome is gilded with 100 kilograms of gold. St. Isaac's is ranked as number one in the world for the richness of its interior decoration.

FOLKLORE SHOW “Feel Yourself Russian”: Russian dances, songs, tricks, traditional Russian instruments (balalaika, gusli, playing on wooden spoons, or on saws) and much more. Russian Buffet is included: snacks, caviar, and champagne.

22:00 Return to the ship

DAY 2

9:00 Your private guide and driver meet you at passport immigration control next to your ship.

Set off for a JOURNEY TO PUSHKIN (TZARSKOE SELO) - one of St. Petersburg's suburbs within an hour drive from the city center. You will visit former Tsars' summer residence – Catherine's Palace including the famous Amber Room - the 8th "wonder" of the World and Catherine's Park with its many beautiful pavilions, sculptures and ponds.

12:00-13:00 lunch(optional)*

Pavlovsk TOUR - The Palace in Pavlovsk, has the most exquisite interiors decorated to the tastes of Paul and Maria. This palace is known for its outstanding collection of antique sculptures, European furniture, bronze, China sets, and silk fabrics.

TOUR OF THE Russian museum It contains the largest collection of the Russian Art in the world.

18:00- 19:30 dinner in the city(optional)*

RUSSIAN BALLET at one of the best theaters of St. Petersburg(optional)*

22:00 Return to the ship

DAY 3

9:00 Your private guide and driver meet you at passport immigration control next to your ship.

PRIVATE CANAL CRUISE along rivers and canals of the “Venice of the North”

YUSUPOV PALACE TOUR - This Palace was the site of the murder of Gregory Rasputin. Your guide will tell you that most mystical and tragic story: a very dramatic moment of Russian history.

12:30-13:00 lunch(optional)*

PETERHOF TOUR - Another summer residence of Russian emperors. You will see the Upper Garden which resembles Versailles in its planning and, of course, the Lower Park with its incomparable Fountains and tour the TSARS BATH HOUSE.

On the way back to St. Petersburg you will have a chance to see the "not so touristy" St. Petersburg and to have a short METRO TRIP the interiors recall palaces not subways.

16:00 Return to the ship

Overview

Highlights

Overview City Tour; Tzarskoe Selo; Catherine's Park; Amber Room; Peterhof; St. Isaac's Cathedral; Canal Cruise; Peter and Paul Fortress; Hermitage; Yusupov Palace; Savior on Blood; State Russian Museum; Pavlovsk park and Palace; Folklore Show

Tour Duration

35 h

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Professional and personable guide
Experienced and conscientious driver with a comfortable A/C vehicle
Admission fees to all places shown in the itinerary
Photo permissions inside museums
1 bottle of still water (0.5L) per person per day
Personal audio receiver with earphones
All local taxes
All port fees
Visa Waivers for cruise ship passengers

Lunches*
Evening activities**
Gratuity***

*LUNCH OPTIONS
Depending upon your preferences you have complete flexibility as to dining choices. We are able to offer bistro, cafe, or restaurant style dining along the route or you may order meals at recommended restaurants. For travel groups larger than 8 people we recommend ordering pre-arranged lunches at recommended restaurants in advance (a time-saver). All meals are served at the time of guest's arrival (a traditional Russian 3 - course lunch will cost you about $15 USD pp)

**EVENING ACTIVITIES:
After the first day's tour you may return to the ship or attend the theater either to hear an opera or to watch a ballet (from $80 - $150 USD pp depending upon theater, performance and seat location). We will reserve the best tickets in advance for you for a very memorable cultural experience. You can visit the famous Mariinsky (former Kirov), Hermitage, Mikhailovsky, Alexandrinksy, Palace Theaters. If you choose to hear and see something that is connected with Russian folklore, there are folklore shows at your disposal with Russian dances, song, tricks, traditional Russian instruments (balalaika, gusli, playing on wooden spoons, or on saws) and much more ($60-80pp). Or simply enjoy a dinner at a good, not so touristy Russian restaurant. A 2 way transfer will cost 1-6 people $90, 7-12 people $140, 13 -18 people $190

***GRATUITY:
Nobody will force you to tip in Russia, it's completely up to you. If your guide and driver exceed your expectations you can tip them according to western standards 10-20% shared between the guide and the driver (approximately 3-7% to the driver and 7-14% to the guide, USD, EURO or RUB in cash)

SHOPPING:
Your guide can assist you in your purchase of Russian souvenirs for your relatives and friends such as shawls, objects made of malachite and lapis-lazuli, 'Matroyshka' dolls, painted wooden ecology-friendly toys for kids, watches with revolutionary or Soviet symbols, fur, crystal, gold, icons, stamps with pictures of the Russian Imperial Family, caviar, vodka and much more. We know the stores where the prices are lowest and the selections larger than usual. We want you to get the high quality you desire at a fair price.

HYDROFOIL:
Upon your request made in advance, we can add a hydrofoil ride to/from Peterhof. Please be informed that some people consider St.Petersburg hydrofoils to be too noisy and crowded. Due to local navigation safety standards, they may not be available on very windy days.

EARLY ADMISSION:
We can arrange for "early admission" which allow you to enter the museums earlier than the official opening hours or "special opening" which allows you to visit the museum when it is typically closed. However, please do not expect to be the only visitors there. It is not a reservation made by one company for one group of tourists. That's how some tour providers will present it. Sometimes the museum is more crowded during "early admission" hours than after it's officially open for public. Usually museum occupancy depends on the number of cruise ships in the port on any given day. In other words that depends on your luck. Even though we won't be able to avoid all the crowds inside the sights (most of the city must sees are crowded from May to September) please do not be concerned, we will be able to take you inside avoiding long lines.

What you can expect during your visit

Transportation vehicle and equipment sanitized between use
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Face masks required for travelers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff