Private: 3 Days St. Petersburg And Moscow Highlights Tour

3 Days St. Petersburg And Moscow Highlights Tour Photo #1 of 2 Photo copyright ShoreTrips.com.

Overview

Use your 3 days to take in 2 incredible cities that are in direct contrast from each other.

Pre-planning your time in St. Petersburg is essential to your feeling of well-being and if you want to see a little of Moscow as well, this 3-day excursion has a great balance. You will enjoy your guide throughout and feel as if you are leaving behind a new friend at the end. Choosing a private tour will always allow you a little less tension as the service will move at your pace.

This excursion is a non-visa tour for cruise ship passengers. According to Russian Federation law, visas are not required for shore excursions if you book through companies that are officially licensed and authorized by the Russian government to receive foreign cruise passengers and to operate inside St. Petersburg port areas. We will supply you with the tour ticket, which is called a blanket visa or booking confirmation, and you will pass the customs/immigration offices

Day 1
An early pick up at the ship will bring you into St. Petersburg for an introductory tour of the city. Afterward, drive to Peterhof to visit the lovely gardens, beginning with a walk through Fountain Park and the Upper Gardens. Energizing yourself for the afternoon, you will break for lunch, determining your stop with the help of your guide. Ready, you will move on through the Tsars' Village and head for your inside guided tour of Catherine Palace including the Amber Room.

Your van will be chatting about those palaces on your return ride to the city, where you will visit the subway station. Always more to see here and you cannot leave without your inside guided tour of St. Isaac's Cathedral. Its history is wonderful to hear but pales once you enter the Church of Spilt Blood, always an incredible visit. Where to look first, as your guide fills you in on the background of this magnificent monument. You will have plenty to talk about once you board your ship for dinner and a good night's sleep.

Day 2
An early morning transfer from your ship to the train station begins your day. The "Sapsan" high-speed train will take you easily to Moscow. You are already in the middle of Moscow when you arrive and your city tour will take you past Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and the Metro tour which includes the most beautiful stations.
A quick stop for lunch will follow your introduction to Moscow and your guide knows the best places with fast service and is happy to recommend.

Next, you will head over to the Kremlin grounds where your imagination will take over. (On Thursdays, the Kremlin is closed and you will receive a guided tour of the Tretyakov Gallery instead.) Then, enjoy a visit to Saint Basil's Cathedral. A quick ride to the train station and then a high-speed train ride back to St. Petersburg finishes the day as we will bring you back to your ship for some well-deserved rest.

Day 3
Greet your guide this morning as we head to the Hermitage Museum for early admission, before the official museum hours. Several hours of walking with your guide will deliver the magnificent story of the cluster of buildings that comprise the museum and its contents. A lunch stop will follow before you head to the Yusupov Palace, which is a must-see. This is the perfect way to end your stay in the city.

- This excursion is a non-visa tour for cruise ship passengers. According to Russian Federation law, visas are not required for shore excursions if you book through companies that are officially licensed and authorized by the Russian government to receive foreign cruise passengers and to operate inside St. Petersburg port areas. We will supply you with the tour ticket, called a blanket visa or booking confirmation, which you will pass to the customs/immigration offices. Due to the length of time needed to acquire these tour tickets, we ask that you please MAKE YOUR BOOKING NO LESS THAN 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE DAY YOU LEAVE HOME. Thank you.
- We will need the following information at the time of booking: Each passenger's full name as it appears in their passport; Citizenship; Date of birth; Passport number; Passport issue date; Passport expiration date; Arrival date into St. Petersburg; Departure date from St. Petersburg.
- Any information forwarded to ShoreTrips that is necessary to obtain a visa must be exact. We will pass on a $10 processing fee if corrections are necessary after we receive the visa. This is a per person fee, charged for each visa that requires changes.
- This includes standard admission to all museums in the program, guide's services for 3 days, driver's services for 3 days, car or minivan (Mercedes), permit for photo and/or video use in palaces and museums (except for video use in Yusupov Palace), and all port fees.
- The TRAIN RIDE is almost 4 hours each way. We include Economy Class seats, which has adjustable back rest, foot rest, arm rest, reading lights, folding table, built-in audio and video outputs. You are able to upgrade to Business Class, which adds leather seats, electrical outlets, Wi-Fi, Drinks and Hot Meals. You can also upgrade to First Class, which has everything listed plus Recliner Seats. Children must be seated in the same section as adults, even those children who 6 years and under who are exempt from the excursion cost.
- This tour includes permits for photo and/or video use in palaces and museums (except for photo and video use in Yusupov Palace), and all port fees. There is a nominal fee for video use in Yusupov Palace, which must be paid upon entry.
- Cost of food and beverage is not included. Suggestions will be supplied by your guide for lunch that will be quick and typical.
- Gratuity is not included. We suggest a 10% gratuity to your guide and 5% to your driver.

- VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BRING YOUR RUSSIAN TOURIST TICKETS (BLANKET VISA) WITH YOU AS WELL AS YOUR SHORETRIPS TRAVEL VOUCHER OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. IF YOU FAIL TO BRING THESE THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.