3 day tour + Faberge museum (duration 25 hours)
Recommended for the art lovers. You will see all the main city sights, visit beautiful fountain park in Peterhof and famous palace of Paul the Firtst in Pavlovsk with maximum of comfort. You will visit the Yusupov palace, the exquisite luxury of which is really breathtaking. Also you will have unique possibility to visit the Faberge museum.
The start time of the tour will be corrected depending on your ship arrival time
Day 1 (09:00-18:00) 9 hours
09:00 - 11:30 - meet your guide at the passenger terminal, inside visit of Peter and Paul fortress with cathedral and city tour part1
Peter and Paul fortress is the place where the city was founded in 1703. Peter and Paul Cathedral is very important because members of the Russian Tsar family are buried here.
You will see the Winter Palace, residence of the Russian tsars, St. Isaac's aquare, the Spilled Blood church, Kazan cathedral, the Admiralty, University, Point of Bazil Island, Egyptian Sphinxes, Menshikov palace, Academy of Fine Arts, the Bronze Horseman. You will see the main squares and architectural ensembles of the city, beautiful bridges and Neva river embankments. You will make photo stops at the most beautiful places
11:30-12:15 - inside visit of the Spilt Blood church that adorns the central part of the city. It is decorated with 7000 square meters of mosaics and amazes and with multicolored "onion" domes. It was built at the place where Alexander II was mortally wounded by terrorist on March 1st, 1881, That is why people call this church The Savior on the Spilt Blood Church.
12:30-13:15 - luch (optional)
13:30-14:30 -drive to Pavlovsk
14:30-16:30 - inside visit of Pavlovsk palace and park (Catherine palace and park in Pushkin by request) - the Summer residence of Paol the first and Maria. Pavlovsk is located 27 km from St. Petersburg. You will see the magnificent halls of the Palace: Ceremonial bedchamber, the Throne room, Knight's hall, the Palace Church and the Art gallery. You’ll enjoy the beautiful collection of paintings and decorative art. During the walk through the picturesque Park you will see a monument to Paol the First, garden with beautiful pavilions.
16:30-17:30 - drive to St. Petersburg
18:00 - back to the ship
18:00 (19:00) - Evening program (optional)
Day 2 (09:00-18:00) 9 hours
09:00 - 09:30 - meet your guide, city tour
09:00-10:30 - going to Peterhof by car (or by hydrofoil – extra charge 20$ per person+guide)
10:30-11:30 - Lower fountain park and Upper Gardens
Peterhof, is called «The Russian Versailles» for the abundance of cascades, sculptures, fountains and splendid park pavilions. While walking around the park you will see the Great Palace created by the outstanding architect Rastrelly, Grand Fountain Cascade, Marine Canal, smaller cascades, many statues and park pavilion.
12:00-13:00- drive to St. Petersburg
13:30-14:15 - lunch (optional)
14:30-16:00 - the Hermitage tour
The Hermitage is the main museum of Russia (3 million exhibits) and the treasure-house of world-ranking masterpieces. The tour will be through the highlights. The guide will show you the Great enfilade of the State rooms in the Winter palace. You will get acquainted with the masterpieces by the greati Italians: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Spanish painters: Velaszques, Murillo and El Greco. You will see the world's best collections of paintings and sculpture.
16:30-17:30 - Inside Tour of the Faberge museum with audio guides. The world's largest collection of works by Carl Faberge is located in Shuvalov Palace in the center of Saint-Petersburg. The collection includes nine Easter eggs created for Russian Emperors and other masterpieces made by Carl Faberge workshop for Romanov Imperial family, noble people and members of the European Monarchical courts. If you would like to have a private tour for your party only, please, ask us for the price.
18:00 - back to the ship
18:00 (19:00) - Evening program (optional)
Day 3 (09:30-16:30) 7 hours
09:00-10:30 - Walking along Nevsky prospect, everyday life, visit of the famous Eliseev shop to admire its illumination and a variety of exclusive food. To feel the special atmosphere of St. Petersburg the guide can take you to a little local café, that is very popular among the citizens with hot tea and very delicious buns called “pyshki”. Visit of the Farmers market and one of the metro stations (optional). Free time, shopping
10:30-12:30 – tour of Yusupov palace - one of the most luxurial noble mansions. Some mysterious pages of the Russian history are connected with it. On 17 December 1916 legendary Grigory Rasputin, who had a huge influence on the Royal family, was was savagely assassinated there. You will see the exposition dedicated to the murder of Rasputin.
12:30-13:30 - lunch (optional)
14:00-15:00 – inside visit of St. Isaac’s cathedral - one of the largest domed buildings in the world. It is remarkable for its mosaics, sculpture and paintings.This unique cathedral is often called “the museum of minerals” because 44 different types of stones were used in its decoration.
16:00 - back onboard the ship
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The price per each person according to the quantity of people in the group
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Price per 1 person US $ |
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Included in price:
- licensed professional English-speaking guide
- a professional driver with a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- admittance fees to all museums and parks
- photo passes for all museums,
- blanket visas (tour tickets)
- all local taxes
- all port fees
- one bottled water per person per day
NB Children from the age of seven as well as students get 20USD discount for the tour. Students must have an ISIC card.
Not included in price:
- lunch
- tips/gratuity
- evening programs
Payment: during the tour in cash USD, Euro or Rubles