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2-Day Saint Petersburg Highlights Tour with Hermitage and Petergof

2 Days Round trip from St Petersburg Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the stunning Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the 4th largest cupola cathedral in the world
02 Learn about the history of Spilt Blood, the place where Alexander II was mortally wounded
03 Discover the mystery of the Romanov's family in Peter and Paul's Cathedral
04 Visit the Hermitage, the main museum and most extensive art gallery of Russia
05 Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Catherine Palace

Enjoy a 2-day tour of Saint Petersburg with historical and cultural photo stops at some of the city's most significant cathedrals and museums. Visit the Hermitage, the Church of the Savior on Spilt Blood, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, and Peter and Paul's Cathedral, then continue to royal palaces and gardens including Catherine Palace and Petergof. Along the way, learn about the history behind these remarkable landmarks as your cruise visit comes to an end.

Enjoy a 2-day tour of Saint Petersburg with historical and cultural photo stops at some of the city's most significant cathedrals and museums.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Saint Petersburg

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hermitage, Cathedrals and City Highlights

9 am: Meet your tour representative by the cruise ship at the port.
10 am: Ride the cruise and enjoy a city tour with photo stops.
11 am - 2 pm: Visit the Hermitage Museum and see its major exhibits.
2 pm - 3 pm: Enjoy a local lunch.
3 pm - 4 pm: See the Church of the Savior on Spilt Blood.
4 pm - 5 pm: Check out Saint Isaac's Cathedral.
5 pm - 6 pm: View Peter and Paul's Cathedral.
7 pm: Return to the cruise ship.

Day 02

Catherine Palace and Petergof Gardens

9 am: Meet your tour representative and embark on a drive to Catherine Palace. It is difficult to book, therefore it can be replaced by Pavlovsk. Booking is only possible two months in advance during the season: June, July, and August.
10 am - 12 pm: Visit the marvellous Catherine Palace.
12 pm - 1 pm: Drive to Petergof.
1 pm - 2 pm: Have lunch.
2 pm - 4 pm: Explore the Gardens of Petergof.
5 pm: Return to the port.