St. Petersburg 2 Day All Inclusive City and Sightseeing Excursion

g shore excursion. Sightsee, highlights, history, culture and even lunch is provided! Do not be fooled by the cruise lines...they are not the only ones that can provide you access to St. Petersburg, Russia. On this 2 day all inclusive excursion, a "blanket" visa is included that allows you to travel around St. Petersburg with your official, government sanctioned cruise excursion guide. This St. Petersburg sightseeing shore excursion is perfect for those guests who are looking to make the most of their time in St. Petersburg and at the best possible price! It is available for those ships staying in St. Petersburg cruise port of call for 2 days. Everything is included from your "blanket" visa to transportation to lunch to your multi-lingual tour guide. Bring your passport, ticket, comfortable walking shoes, your camera and your sense of adventure to explore the Russia of today! You will be provided step-by-step instructions on how to clear immigration outside of your cruise ship and exactly where to meet your official cruise excursion guide to start your 2 fun-filled sightseeing days. With a limit of just 16 guests, this is a very personalized shore excursion. You will see the best of St. Petersburg from start to finish. All entrance fees, taxes, transportation, lunch and tour charges are included. Your St. Petersburg cruise excursion guide will be with you every step of the way and will inform, explain and show you the rich wonders of St. Petersburg. With your licensed guide leading the group, you will explore the city along with it's highlights and famous sights. Day 1
Begins with a 3 hour motor coach city tour of St. Petersburg with photo stops covering all the main highlights of the city. Starting from the cruise terminal, you will drive along Nevsky Prospect, the busiest street of the city. See the former palaces and houses of noble families. Your professional guide will tell the myths and facts of Saint Petersburg, talk about the history and everyday life too. Next is a ride on the Hydrofoil - this is a fun boat ride "short-cut" on the waterway to bypass the street traffic from from Hermitage pier down to Lower Fountain Park. Take a walking tour of the Royal Gardens. See over 100 fountains that make a walk here peaceful and relaxing. The view from the lower garden to the Grand Palace is one of the most spectacular views in the city. See the famous fountain of St. Sampson. Next is a traditional style Russian lunch that is included with your excursion. You will then travel 20km (12.5 miles) to Tzar's Village and see Catherine Palace built for Catherine the Great, tour the Amber Room and see the doors inlaid with gold! Pure opulence! On your way back to the city you will have a peak at the Metro system (underground subway) with it's marble interior and crystal chandeliers! Then it is on for a stop at St. Isaac Cathedral, known as a masterpiece of 19th century architecture. The last stop of day 1 is the Church of Spilled Blood (Church of the Resurrection) with its 7,000 square meters of mosaic covered walls. Your guide will escort you back to the ship and be waiting for you the next morning to continue the exploration. Day 2
Start with a boat ride down the canals where you will view the city from a different perspective! Your first stop will be the Hermitage Museum Art Gallery. Ranked among the top 5 in the world, the collection is so large that only 13% is on display at a time. See sumptuous examples of the Romanov Dynasty and the cream of the collection. You will stop for lunch before heading to your next stop. Explore the Fortress and the Peter and Paul Cathedral located within it's walls. The Cathedral is the resting spot for every Russian Emperor dating back to Peter the Great. Your final stop of the day is Yusupov Palace. The palace is the location of the mysterious murder of Rasputin, the famous Siberian monk. See some of the lavish interior that still holds the secrets of what happened with the fateful event. As day 2 comes to a close, your Russia sightseeing shore excursion guide will drop you off at the ship's gangway leaving you with incredible memories and a better understanding of St. Just some of the sights you will see, stops and items included are:

City tour via motor coach with photo stops - 3 hours
Hermitage Museum Tour -2-3 hours
Peterhoff Fountain Parks tour and fountain ceremony - 1.5 hours
Catherine Palace and Amber Room Tour - 1.5 hours
St Isaac's Cathedral Tour - 30 minutes
Spilled Blood Church Tour - 30 minutes
Peter and Paul Cathedral and Fortress Tour - 1 hour
Yusupov Palace Tour -2 hours
Metro Tour - 30 minutes
Hydrofoil ride to Peterhoff - 30 minutes
Complimentary private boat trip along the rivers and canals - 1 hour
Traditional Russian lunch each day - 1 hour

Note that this St. Petersburgh cruise shore excursion involves a lot of walking and is not wheelchair or stroller friendly. The order of events may vary according to holiday closures and traffic. Times at each excursion stop are estimates.