Day 1
08:30 - 09:00:Meet and greet at the ship.
09:00 - 10:00: City sightseeing tour. A visit to the local farmers' market. A visit to the Metro.
10:00 - 11:00: Drive to Peterhof Fountain Park and Gardens
11:00 - 12:30: Visit Peterhof lower fountain park and upper gardens
12:30 - 13:00: Lunch at a local blinis place (optional - own expense)
13:00 - 14:00: Drive to Pushkin a.k.a. Tsars' Village
14:00 - 16:00: A visit to Catherine's Palace and Amber Room and a walk in the park***
16:00 - 17:00: Drive back to the city
17:00: Return to the ship
Day 2
09:00: Meet your guide at the ship
10:00 - 12:00: Visit and guided tour to the Hermitage Museum (Pre-booked entry time*)
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at Stolle piroggi place, or similar (optional - own expense)
13:30 - 14:30: A visit to the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood
14:30 - 15:30: A visit to Peter and Paul's fortress and cathedral
15:30 - 16:00: Drive back to the ship
16:00: Back on board ship
*Entry time can vary! Pre-booked time slots to minimize waiting are assigned by the Hermitage museum.
Your guide will accompany you and provide commentary throughout the day.
Lunch is not included in the price, but your guide can assist you in finding appropriate meal options.
***Substitution on certain datesDue to the 2018 World Cup and a record cruise season, on certain dates there may be extensive waiting times, overcrowding or limited availability to Catherine's Palace. The substitute visit will be the Faberge museum or Pavlovsk Grand palace and is intended to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable visit to St. Petersburg.