Splendid 2 Day St Petersburg Tour Introducing the Best of the City and Russian Culture

Day 1 : 9:00 – 10:00am Meet at the lobby of your hotel (Please note: the time of the beginning of the tour can be adjusted depending on your wishes).

A city overview tour where you will be able to see and take pictures of the most famous and beautiful sights of St. Petersburg center, get acquainted with the history of the city and the Romanov family.

1 hour Canal tour along rivers and canals of the "Venice of the North" (available during the navigation period)

Panoramic city tour including a graet view of the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood tour, which startles visitors with its mighty size, multicoloured "onion" domes, magnitude of its décor. The interior has the largest surface in the world covered with mosaics created to depict religious subjects

Free time for lunch (own expence)

A stroll along Nevsky Prospect with a visit to the Eliseev Grocery Shop, visit the impressive nineteenth century Kazan Cathedral perceived primarily as a memorial to the Russian victory against Napoleon..

3 hour Hermitage guided tour of the former winter royal residence which boasts with its exclusive interiors and outstanding art collection, full of unique exhibits including a visit of an excepional Impressionistic Exhibition with Hidden treasures collection.

5-6 pm Back to hotel or ship (for cruise ship passenger) or optional evening program

Day 2 : 9:00 – 10:00am Meet at the lobby of your hotel

Travel to Tzar's Village, one of St. Petersburg's suburbs within an hour drive from the city center. You will visit former Tsar's summer residence - Catherine's Palace including the famous Amber Room - the 8th "wonder" of the World and Catherine's Park with its many beautiful pavilions, sculptures and ponds.

Metro tour on the way to explore the deepest metro station of S Petersburg.

Free time for lunch (own expence)

Drive to Peterhof. Another summer residence of Russian emperors. You will see the Upper Garden which resembles Versailles in its planning and, of course, the Lower Park with its incomparable Fountains.

4-5 pm Back to hotel or ship (for cruise ship passengers).

Please note: venues, tour sequence and timing can be changed, depending on weather, traffic and museum closures. Do not been concern you will see all the mentioned attractions. Substitutions may apply.