Shore Excursion: Three Day Main Highlights Tour

Gain the remarkable memories about the most cultural Russian city during watching such masterpieces of architecture like Peterhof, the Church on Spilled Blood and the Faberge Museum. Take a joyful river cruise along rivers and canals in Saint-Petersburg and marvel at the impressive mighty statues in city’s subway, have a look at enriching exhibits of the Hermitage, Russia’s greatest museum complex. Avoid long queues to the major attractions.

• A perfect balance of history, culture, shopping, fun, and even a canal boat ride
• 3-day shore guided tour of highlights of St. Petersburg
• Explore the regal resplendence’s of Peterhof and Pushkin
• Marvel at the ecclesiastical elegance of the Church on Spilled Blood
• Take a relaxing cruise on the canals and rivers of the city
• Visit the enriching Faberge and Hermitage Museums
• Learn about the heritage of the city from your guide able to answer all of your questions

Day 1

9:00 am Meeting at the port of St. Petersburg
9:00 am-12:00 pm City tour with a boat ride, local market visit.
Excursion in Peter and Paul fortress.
City tour which includes driving and photo stops in the most important and picturesque places of the city
12:30-1:30 pm Russian Lunch (included)
1:30-2:30 pm Drive to Tsars’ Village
2:30-4:30 pm Excursion in the Catherine Palace, visit an Amber room
4:30-5:30 pm Return to Saint-Petersburg

5:30 pm Return to the ship or evening optional program (Russian ballet or opera, folk show)

Day 2

9:00 am Meeting in the port
9:00-10:00 am Drive to Peterhof Residence with a metro visit
10:00-11:00 am Guided excursion of the Grand Palace
11:00-12:30 pm Walk in the Lower Fountain Park
12:30-1:30 pm Return to Saint-Petersburg
1:30-2:30 pm Typical Russian Lunch (included)
2:40-3:30 pm Guided tour of the Church on the Spilt Blood
3:40-4:50 pm Guided tour of the Faberge Museum

5:30 pm Return to the ship or evening optional program (Russian ballet or opera, folk show)

Day 3

9:15 am Meeting in the port
10:00-12:15 pm Guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum (early admission, before the official working hours)
12:30-1:40 pm 3 course lunch (included)
2:00-3:15 pm Guided tour of the General Staff Building.
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection
3:15-4:15pm Guided tour of Yusupov Palace
4:15-4:40 pm Guided tour of St Isaac’s Cathedral

5.00 pm Return to the ship

Inclusions 
•	All taxes, fees and handling charges  
•	Visa-free arrangements (please, provide your full names and passport data at booking) 
•	Bottled water, juice and biscuits 
•	All admission tickets 
•	Headsets to hear the guide clearly 
•	Professional guide  
•	Port pickup and drop-off  
•	Transport by air-conditioned minivan
•	Welcome gifts 

Exclusions 
*Lunches

Important information:
•	Not wheelchair accessible. Please, book a private tour in this case.  
•	Please, provide the cruise ship name (1), your full name as in the passport (2), date of birth (3), country of citizenship (4), passport number (5). The tour ticket (substitute for visa) will be sent out to you. Printed out tour ticket and a current valid passport is required on the day of travel. 
•	Due to the port formalities, any booking less than 5 days from the cruise arrival will not be treated  
•	Minimum age of participant is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult  
•	You will have a boat ride with an audio guide or a live guide depending on your group size
•	The tour is only available for the cruise ships that are docked in St Petersburg for 3 days

Departure 
Point St Petersburg cruise port terminal 
Departure Time 
Approximately 8:00. Exact starting time depends on the cruise ship docking time and will be stated on the tour ticket.