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1 Day Optimized Mini-Group City And Peterhof Park Tour
1 day
Full Day
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About this activity
During your Baltic cruise the visit to St Petersburg will certainly become the highlight of you entire trip. This unique 1-day program values every your single minute and is intended for those who want to see St. Petersburg highlights in the most effective way. VISA-FREE Shore Excursion in St. Petersburg takes care of the smallest details to make your Russian trip enjoyable and memorable.
8 am 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 will 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.
PRIVATE CANAL CRUISE along rivers and canals of the "Venice of the North".
Enjoy the beauty of SAVIOR ON THE SPILT BLOOD CATHEDRAL, which startles visitors with its mighty size, multicoloured "onion" domes, magnitude of its décor. The interior has the largest surface in the world covered with mosaics created to depict religious subjects.
Have free time to have lunch in one of the local cafes(own expense).
Visit the Hermitage Museum – Includes the 4 buildings of this ensemble: the Winter Palace, the small Hermitage, the New Hermitage, and the Old Hermitage. Enjoy art collections with over three million works of art, the spectacular state and private rooms.
Travel to Peterhof by hydrofoil*.
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.
Way back to St Petersburg by hydrofoil*.
6 pm Return to the ship.
*If the weather does not permit, the hydrofoil may be cancelled. You will have a vehicle to get to/from Peterhof.
Please note: program timing and the order in which venues are visited may change due to traffic or weather conditions.
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8 am 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 will 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.
PRIVATE CANAL CRUISE along rivers and canals of the "Venice of the North".
Enjoy the beauty of SAVIOR ON THE SPILT BLOOD CATHEDRAL, which startles visitors with its mighty size, multicoloured "onion" domes, magnitude of its décor. The interior has the largest surface in the world covered with mosaics created to depict religious subjects.
Have free time to have lunch in one of the local cafes(own expense).
Visit the Hermitage Museum – Includes the 4 buildings of this ensemble: the Winter Palace, the small Hermitage, the New Hermitage, and the Old Hermitage. Enjoy art collections with over three million works of art, the spectacular state and private rooms.
Travel to Peterhof by hydrofoil*.
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.
Way back to St Petersburg by hydrofoil*.
6 pm Return to the ship.
*If the weather does not permit, the hydrofoil may be cancelled. You will have a vehicle to get to/from Peterhof.
Please note: program timing and the order in which venues are visited may change due to traffic or weather conditions.
Included
- Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan with 4G High Speed Internet
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups of 7 or larger
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour is visa-free for cruise passengers only. Land travellers will be required to attend to their own visa arrangements.
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
30%
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Kristina Markina was our guide and she was amazing. She went above and beyond to make our experience memorable, even though our cruise ship cut our tour short. It was my daughter's birthday and she decorated the van and even brought a cake. She is extremely knowledgable! Wonderful experience!!!