Our professional, knowledgeable but not at all boring  guide will help you to  discover the most popular and emblematic sights, including Catherine Palace with unique Amber room and Church of the Savior on the Spilt Blood. You will get chance not only to know intriguing Russian history and culture but also to discover peculiarities of everyday life in modern Russia. You will try traditional Russian food; take marvelous bout tour along the canals; and enjoy personal approach of the small-group tour, limited maximum to 16 people.

What you can expect

Note: Below you will find SAMPLE of the program for 2 days. Your detailed itinerary will depend on museum schedule and traffic situation.

Day 1
08:30a.m.-09:00a.m. Meet your guide at the port of St. Petersburg.  
09:00a.m.-11:00a.m. City tour. You will be taken to the historical center and see all major sights. We also recommend you to visit one of the subway stations to get a glimpse of everyday life.  
11:00a.m.-11:45a.m.  Drive to former residence of Russian royal family -  Peterhof. 
11:45a.m.-01:00p.m.  Walk along beautiful garden of  Peterhof. You will be impressed by the elegance of this garden decorated with marble sculptures, charming pavilions and more than 100 fountains.  
01:15p.m.-02:15p.m. Lunch at one of the local cafés.  
02:15p.m.-03:15p.m. Drive to the city  Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo).
03:15p.m.-05:00p.m. Enjoy luxurious Catherine palace designed in magnificent Baroque style. Discover secret of  Amber  room and  walk along charming park.
05:00p.m.-06:00p.m. Drive back to St. Petersburg.
06:00p.m. Return to the ship.

Day 2
08:00a.m. Meet your guide at the port of St. Petersburg  
08:30a.m.-9:30a.m. Bout tour along rivers and canals will give you totally different feeling of the city.  
10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Guided tour of one of the best art galleries in the world - Hermitage Museum. Our professional, knowledgeable but not at all boring  guide will convert this tour in unforgettable experience.
12:00p.m.-01:00p.m. Lunch at one of the local cafés.  
01:15p.m.-02:15p.m. Visit St. Isaac's Cathedral. You will be impressed by the marvelous combination of paintings, mosaics and semiprecious stones in the interior of this magnificent temple.        
02:30p.m.-03:15p.m.  Tour of the Church of our Saviour on the Spilled Blood which is one of the main symbols of the city will give you opportunity to feel and understand Russian soul.  
03:30p.m.-04:15p.m. At the end of the day we offer you to visit Peter and Paul fortress - first construction of the city  and famous Peter and Paul Cathedral - the burial place of the Russian Emperors.
05:00pm Return to the ship

Included:
•	Blanket visas (Russian visa-free entry for cruise passengers) 
•	All port fees and local taxes 
•	Licensed  English-speaking guide 
•	A/C comfortable vehicle 
•	Professional driver
•	Tickets to all museums mentioned in the itinerary 
•	Camera permit for the museums 
•	 Bottled water
•	Audio head-sets for groups over 7 people 
•	Lunch on both days 
•	Boat tour along the canals

Not included
•	Gratuities for the guide and driver (optional).
•	Infant (Baby) meals