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3-day Shore Excursion. St. Petersburg

This mini-tour is going to introduce you to the major highlights of St. Petersburg's shore. It is perfect as your cruise extension, for one can mold this trip to your own pace, desires, and budget.
Type: Tour Extension
Duration: 3 days

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Day 1: St. Petersburg

8 hour tour of the Hermitage and Peterhof.

Day 2: St. Petersburg, Catherine's Palace

8 hour tour to Catherine's Palace in Pushkin and tour of St. Petersburg's Metro.

Day 3: St. Petersburg, city tour

8 hour city tour with visit to Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Issac's Cathedral, Church of Savior on Spilled Blood. Boat ride along canals and rivers comes as a closing chord to your exploration of St. Petersburg.

What's included

  • Full Russian visa processing service for US and Australian customers and visa support (invitation) for customers from all other countries;
  • Professional guide and private driver;
  • Entrance fees to all museums in itinerary.
Not included in the price

meals (some time is reserved for lunch on the go), personal expenses, tips to guide and driver.

Visa

Russian visa support (Russian visa invitation letter) is included.

Sights included in program

Saint Petersburg : Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is the world culture encyclopaedia written in Russian. It is a unique museum that combines a beautiful art collection with the memory of Russian national history. This is a museum of culture, a museum of art, a museum of Russian history, and also the museum of Russian architecture. The whole Hermitage is where the heritages of different nations were collected and displayed. It is one of the largest and oldest museums in the w... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Peterhof
A symbol of St. Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an absolute must-see for tourists - Peterhof, also known as "the capital of fountains", is reason enough to go to Russia and admire its unique fountains and palaces. The palace and park at Peterhof (also known as Petrodvorets) are often referred to as "the Russian Versaille", although many visitors conclude that the comparison does a disservice to the grandeur and scope of this majestic... Read more
The Palace-and-Park ensemble of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - a former country residence of Russian emperors - is a fascinating monument of the world's architectural and gardening arts of the XVIII-XX centuries, famous for the splendor of its Baroque interiors, including the stunning Gold suite of rooms and the unique Amber Room, the 8th wonder of the world. Its three parks occupy the area of 600 ha, on which over 100 architectural constructions ris... Read more
Saint Petersburg : St. Isaac Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral is a colossal domed cathedral built in the nineteenth century. Its monumental and majestic image creates a unique accent in the city’s skyline and serves as much a landmark of the northern capital, as the spire of the Cathedral in the Peter and Paul Fortress and a gold ship atop of the Admiralty. It is originally the city's main church, one of the most impressive landmarks of the Russian Imperial capital. St. Isaac&rsq... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Peter and Paul Fortress
Located on the banks of the beautiful Neva River, the towering Peter and Paul Fortress dominates the skyline of St Petersburg. Built in 18th century, this amazing fortress is a must-see attraction for anyone interested in the city's rich history. The oldest building in St Petersburg, the grandiose Peter and Paul Fortress is the perfect destination for culture seekers and history buffs. Planned by Peter the Great as a defense against possible atta... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Savior on Blood
The Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood is a unique masterpiece combining the old Russian style of architecture, talent of the best Russian artists and Italian stone carvers, and the art of Roman mosaic. Mosaics cover almost all the surface of the walls and ceilings there are 7 500 square meters of mosaics all in all. It is a unique example of a Russian style cathedral in the centre of St. Petersburg. Its coloured onion domes are so famous... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Canal Cruise
St. Petersburg is also called “the Venice of the North”, and that is why your tour also includes a cruise on the River Neva and the picturesque downtown canals by small open-air boat. Read more
Saint Petersburg : Metro St. Petersburg
Visit the magnificent "palaces of the People" as the Metro used to be called during the Soviet Union years. All the stations are totally different and individually designed. Some are luxurious with art work, statues, sculptures, mosaic walls, and chandeliers, some are simpler looking. The trains are always crowded, as if there was a constant rush hour. Read more

Reviews

Joyce and Jan
Ireland
10 Sep 2015
Dear Anna/Mary,

Our trip to Saint Petersburg was very successful! Everything went well and the tours were as scheduled. Thank you so much for your help and service!

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1 person - US$ 1535 (US$ 1535 per person)
2 person - US$ 2100 (US$ 1050 per person)
3 person - US$ 2625 (US$ 875 per person)
4 person - US$ 3012 (US$ 753 per person)
5 person - US$ 3765 (US$ 753 per person)
6 person - US$ 3924 (US$ 654 per person)
7 person - US$ 4578 (US$ 654 per person)
8 person - US$ 4832 (US$ 604 per person)
9 person - US$ 5436 (US$ 604 per person)
10 person - US$ 5750 (US$ 575 per person)
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Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.

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In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.

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