All Highlights of St.Peterburg: Explore the Must-Sees, Learn the Mysterious Story of Rasputin and Admire Fascinating Works of Faberge (Visa Included)
Spend an unforgettable comprehensive 3 days in St.Petersburg - Northern Capital of Russia! During this three day program you will get to know: Present and past history of St Petersburg and its founder Peter the Great, The Romanov dynasty (facts and anecdotes), St. Petersburg as the cultural capital of Russia and the Soviet Union, Soviet Regime: Lenin and Stalin, Fascinating stories about tzars’ residences, Modern life in Russia and St. Petersburg: transportation, housing, educational system, health care system, family life – don’t hesitate to ask any question!
Inside visits of:
- Fountain Park in Peterhof
- Inside guided tour of the Grand Palace in Peterhof
- Catherine Palace with Amber Room
- Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral
- Church on Spilt Blood
- Hermitage Museum
- St. Isaaс’s Cathedral
- Yusupov Palace
- Faberge Museum
As well as:
- Boat trip
DAY 1
- 8.30 am - 9:00 am - Meeting at the ship (please, note the time of the beginning of the tour will be adjusted depending on your ship arrival time)
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am - City tour - includes driving and photo stops in the most beautiful, historical places in St Petersburg. Guided tour of Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Shared boat ride along rivers and canals
- 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm - Lunch (expenses not included)
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Guided tour of Yusupov Palace
- 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm - Guided tour of the Church on the Spilt Blood
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Guided tour of the Faberge Museum (At this point of the tour you will join a small group tour up to 15-18 people, in all other museums you will have private tours. In case of small group tour is not available for this date, you will be able to explore the Museum with an audioguide (cost 150 RUB/per person / the deposit for each audioguide is 1000 RUB/per person, that will be refunded to you as you finish exploring the Museum). If you prefer to have a private Faberge tour, please contact us for more details)
- 5:00 pm - Return to the ship or optional evening program (theatre / folk show)
DAY 2
- 8:30 am - Meeting at the ship
- 8:30 am – 10:00 am - Drive to Peterhof
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Guided tour of the Peterhof Grand Palace
- 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Stroll along the Peterhof Fountain Park
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - Drive to Pushkin
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Lunch (expenses not included)
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm - Guided tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm - Drive back to the city
- 5:00 pm - Return to the ship or optional evening program (theatre / folk show)
DAY 3
- 9:30 am - Meeting at the ship
- 10:30 am – 1:30 pm - Guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum with General Staff Building (Hermitage authorities reserve the right to adjust the entrance time slot). Winter Palace Staterooms. Italian High Renaissance art, Rembrandt's paintings, the collection of Dutch and Flemish masters etc. Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection.
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Lunch (expenses not included)
- 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm - Guided tour of St. Isaac’s Cathedral
- 4:30 pm - Return to the ship (will be adjusted depending on your ship departure time)
Price includes:
- Admission fees to all museums as per the program (Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, Hermitage Museum, Yusupov Palace, Church on the Spilt Blood, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Faberge Museum, Peterhof Park and Grand Palace, Catherine's Palace and Amber Room in Pushkin)
- Boat ride along Neva River
- Professional English-speaking guide assistance for 3 days. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
- Driver’s services as per the program for 3 days (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)
- Photo and video permissions at the museums (except for Yusupov Palace)
- Blanket visas
- All port fees and local taxes
- Headsets for the groups of 7 and up
Price doesn’t include:
- Cost of lunches. It's recommended to add lunch if your group is 7 people+. The additional cost is $25 per person per 1 lunch in a restaurant.
- Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Optional evening activities on Day 1 and 2
Note, please:
- We provide a discount for children up to 6 y.o.
- Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in the tour price. The sum you wish to give to your guide and driver after a well-done tour should be up to the western standards (approximately 15%). It is a good idea to divide gratuity between your guide and driver and give it separately to them: 10% to the guide and 5% to the driver. Please have some cash with you (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason, but it is always up to you!
- Please, ensure that you make your booking at least 5-7 working days prior to your ship's arrival to St. Petersburg. The port authorities require all passport information in advance and late bookings sent in less than 5 working days will be rejected.
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3 person - US$ 1968 (US$ 656 per person)
4 person - US$ 2568 (US$ 642 per person)
5 person - US$ 2885 (US$ 577 per person)
6 person - US$ 3150 (US$ 525 per person)
7 person - US$ 3416 (US$ 488 per person)
8 person - US$ 3680 (US$ 460 per person)
9 person - US$ 3942 (US$ 438 per person)
10 person - US$ 4210 (US$ 421 per person)
Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.
Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.
Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a booking confirmation email. As the day of the tour approaches, our logistics team will provide you with all relevant information for your tour.
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