Relaxed Saint Petersburg Group Tour

Day 1:

8:30 am Meeting by the ship (please note, the start time of the tour is given approximately and will be adjusted depending on your ship arrival time)

8:30 am - 10:00 am City tour includes driving and photo stops in the most beautiful, historical places of St. Petersburg.

10:00 am - 11:00 am Driving to Peterhof

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Guided tour of the Upper Gardens and Lower Fountain Park

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch (included)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Driving to Pushkin city

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Inside guided tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Driving to the city

5.00 pm Return to the ship or optional evening program (theatre/folk show)

Day 2:

7:30 am Meeting by the ship.

7:30 am - 8:30 am Continuation of the city tour, including the Spit of the Basil Island Michael’s Castle, Summer Gardens of Peter the Great, The State St Petersburg University, Academy of Fine Arts, The Russian Academy of Sciences Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes, the Monument of Peter the Great, Admiralty etc.

8:30 am - 9.30 am Boat ride along rivers and canals. Going under the famous St. Petersburg drawbridges and seeing old palaces and mansions from the water is one of the most unique experiences that you can find in St. Petersburg

10:00 am - 12:15 pm Inside guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum (early admission). Winter Palace Staterooms. Italian High Renaissance art, Rembrandt's paintings, the collection of Dutch and Flemish masters etc.

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Lunch (not included)

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm Inside guided tour of the Church of the Spilt Blood

3:00 pm Return to the ship

Please note: 
• The timing and sequence of the museum visits are given approximately and depend on the days of the week.
• The sequence of the tour can be changed by your guide because of the traffic and museums' days-off.
• In order to minimize the flow of tourists inside the museum, the Hermitage authorities reserve the right to adjust the entrance time slot.
• The van is not wheelchair accessible, you will need to take a few steps. If you are travelling on a mobility scooter, please consider private options.
• The tour is specifically designed to avoid long walking distances. However, please be aware that it includes some walking in the Peterhof garden (1.5 h), Catherine palace (1.5 h) and the Hermitage museum (2 h). A wheelchair can be provided upon availability for free.
• This tour is available from several ships: Norwegian Getaway/Breakaway, Regal Princess, Zuiderdam, Celebrity Silhouette. Passengers of other ships may join upon request (subject to availability).
• This tour is not available for children under 7 y.o.