2-Day Group Shore Excursion in St Petersburg with Faberge Museum & Boat Cruise

See famous sights including Peterhof, Catherine’s Palace, the Hermitage Museum and more. Enjoy skip-the-line admission to many attractions, a 3-course Russian lunch each day, a Neva River canal cruise, and a guided tour of the famous Faberge Museum.
-Take a 2-day small-group tour around St. Petersburg’s famous landmarks
-See the Hermitage, the Faberge Museum, Catherine’s Palace, and more Skip long lines at popular attractions and enjoy
-3-course lunches each day
-Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group of 16 guests or less


DAY 1 

8:30-9:00 am - Meeting at the port terminal (the exact time depends on the cruise ship docking time)
9:00-10:30 am – Transfer to the city of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and a short subway ride to see the most remarkable stations
10:30-12:30 am - Excursion to Catherine's Palace with the Amber Room & Park
12:45-1:45 pm - Traditional Russian 3-course lunch in a local restaurant 
1:45-2:30 pm - Transfer to the city of Peterhof
2:30-4:00 pm - Guided tour of the Lower Park of Peterhof (park only). You will enjoy the views of the Grand Cascade and its fountains, gilded decoration and water jets.
4:00-5:00 pm - Return to St Petersburg 
5:00-6:00 pm - Sightseeing boat ride on the rivers and canals of St Petersburg 
Peter and Paul Fortress Enjoy the views of St Peter & Paul Fortress from the water during your canal cruise 
6:00-6:30 - return to the cruise ship driving through the historical and residential parts of the city Optional: You can order an evening activity for an extra charge: Russian ballet, traditional folk show, classical music concert, night boat cruise, visit to the Vodka Museum and other activities. Please let us know your wishes at the time of booking.

DAY 2

8:00 am - Meeting in the port terminal
8:00-10:30 - City Tour with picture stops at the Kazan Cathedral, the Zinger House and other landmarks 
Pass by the principal Orthodox cathedral of the city 
St.Peterburg House of Books See Zinger House or House of Books, the building in Art Nouveau style, from the outside. 
10:30-11:00 am - Excursion to the Church on the Spilled Blood Duration: 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included The State Hermitage Museum 11:15 -1:15 pm - Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum including the Winter Palace (skip-the-line entry) 
Enjoy a picture stop on Palace Square
1:30 - 2:30 pm - Traditional Russian 3-course lunch in a local restaurant 
2:30 - 3:30 pm - Visit  the Faberge Museum to see the largest collection of Faberge Eggs
3:45 - 4:00 pm - Picture stop at St Isaac's Cathedral to see the biggest church of the city (from outside).
4:00-4:30 pm - Return back to the cruise ship

The order of the sightseeing may change depending on days of the week, museum availability, and traffic.

What's Included
-All taxes, fees and handling charges 
-Visa-free arrangements for cruise ship passengers 
-All admission fees per program SKIP-THE-LINE 
-3-course traditional Russian lunches on both days 
-Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups of 6+) 
-Professional & friendly English guide 
-Transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes minibus, port pickup and drop-off 
-A bottle of water per day per traveler Lunch (2)

If you arrive by cruise ship, we will be greeting you with EXCOOR sign next to your ship at the Passport/Immigration Control. Meeting time is 8:30 am, if disembarkation takes longer please do not be concerned we will be waiting for you.  If you arrive by air/rail we will be greeting you at the lobby of your hotel at 9:00 am