Copenhagen A Stockholm

Discover the Old World beauty and architecture of Copenhagen one of the most historic cities in the Baltic region during a scenic half-day tour of this historic Danish city.

Little Mermaid, Citadel, Frederiksstaden

After departing from the pier make a brief photo stop to the diminutive statue, which has become the world famous symbol of Copenhagen; the statue of the Little Mermaid who gazes longingly out to sea from her rock in the harbour. Pass the Citadel and Historic housing area of before continuing on.

Amalienborg Palace

The next photo stop will be at Amalienborg, the royal winter residence. The sprawling octagonal courtyard, linking four rococo mansions and the impressive Marble Church, is regarded as one of Europe's finest examples of the staging of Absolutism and widely considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. This palace has been home to the royal family since 1794 and currently houses the private residences of two generations of the Royal Family and a museum of recent royal Danish history.

Kings Square, Nyhavn & Holmes Church

Enjoy the view from the coach as you pass the City Hall Square. The mile-long pedestrian street Stroeget connects the City Hall Square with the King's New Square, and along this street you find lots of shops, boutiques and cafés and an ever-lively atmosphere of street entertainers and vendors. Drive through the colourful canal area of Nyhavn, once a disreputable quarter of the city frequented by sailors and consisting of bars and entertainment of questionable taste. It is now a most charming part of Copenhagen, with brightly coloured houses along the canal. Afterwards pass the Homles Church.

Old Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Castle, GL. Strand

Continue onto the other side is the old part of Copenhagen, lining one of the city's many winding canals. Pass the old Stock Exchange - a building in Dutch renaissance style, with its spire of entwined dragon tails. Further on, pass the Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish Parliament and the Queen's Reception rooms, and pass the GL Strand.

Glyptoteket, Tivoli Gardens, Rosenborg

Pass the Glyptotek Art Museum with an impressive collection of art, bestowed on the city by the heir of the Carlsberg Empire, and the massive National Museum founded in 1650 and housed in the old Prince's Palace. On the other side of the City Hall Square is the world famous Tivoli Gardens, founded in 1843 and thus one of the oldest amusement parks still in operation in the world. Then pass the Rosenborg Castle, probably the quaintest and most fairy tale-like of all the Copenhagen castles.

After this scenic overview of the Danish capital, return to the pier and your awaiting ship.

Please note: This tour requires a minimal amount of walking. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair; however, guests must be able to embark and disembark the coach via the coach steps. The tour sequence may vary. There are no inside visits included in this tour. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme.

Discover the Old World beauty and architecture of Copenhagen one of the most historic cities in the Baltic region during a scenic half-day tour of this historic Danish.

Little Mermaid, Citadel, Frederiksstaden

After departing from the pier make a brief photo stop to the diminutive statue, which has become the world famous symbol of Copenhagen; the statue of the Little Mermaid who gazes longingly out to sea from her rock in the harbour. Pass the Citadel and Historic housing area of before continuing on.

Amalienborg Palace

The next photo stop will be at Amalienborg, the royal winter residence. The sprawling octagonal courtyard, linking four rococo mansions and the impressive Marble Church, is regarded as one of Europe's finest examples of the staging of Absolutism and widely considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. This palace has been home to the royal family since 1794 and currently houses the private residences of two generations of the Royal Family and a museum of recent royal Danish history.

Kings Square, Nyhavn & Holmes Church

Enjoy the view from the coach as you pass the City Hall Square. The mile-long pedestrian street Stroeget connects the City Hall Square with the King's New Square, and along this street you find lots of shops, boutiques and cafés and an ever-lively atmosphere of street entertainers and vendors. Drive through the colourful canal area of Nyhavn, once a disreputable quarter of the city frequented by sailors and consisting of bars and entertainment of questionable taste. It is now a most charming part of Copenhagen, with brightly coloured houses along the canal. Afterwards pass the Homles Church.

Old Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Castle, GL. Strand

Continue onto the other side is the old part of Copenhagen, lining one of the city's many winding canals. Pass the old Stock Exchange - a building in Dutch renaissance style, with its spire of entwined dragon tails. Further on, pass the Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish Parliament and the Queen's Reception rooms, and pass the GL Strand.

Glyptoteket, Tivoli Gardens, Rosenborg

Pass the Glyptotek Art Museum with an impressive collection of art, bestowed on the city by the heir of the Carlsberg Empire, and the massive National Museum founded in 1650 and housed in the old Prince's Palace. On the other side of the City Hall Square is the world famous Tivoli Gardens, founded in 1843 and thus one of the oldest amusement parks still in operation in the world. Then pass the Rosenborg Castle, probably the quaintest and most fairy tale-like of all the Copenhagen castles.

After this scenic overview of the Danish capital, continue to the aiport for your onward travel

Please note: This tour is offered to guests disembarking the ship with flights from Copenhagen International Airport at 2:30pm or later and will end at the airport. It requires a minimal amount of walking. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair; however, guests must be able to embark and disembark the coach via the coach steps. The tour sequence may vary. There are no inside visits included in this tour. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme.

Explore the lovely panorama and flavours of Copenhagen in a unique new way during this fun-filled, half-day bicycling and tasting excursion.

Copenhagen, Langelinie Yacht Marina and Little Mermaid

Receive your safety and bicycling instructions, then depart the pier for a guided tour of Copenhagen City via bicycle, the most popular form of transport among Copenhageners. Riding along the harbour-front, pass by the Langelinie Yacht Marina for a photo stop at the city's world-famous resident, the 'Little Mermaid'.

Amalienborg Palace and Garden, Nyhavn Canal, King's Garden, Royal Theatre, Rosenborg Castle

Next, ride along the green park and continue on to the modern, yet elegant Amalie Garden, with the Queen's Palace, Amalienborg, right behind the square. After a photo stop here, ride on to the Nyhavn Canal. Formerly the sailors' quarter, Nyhavn is today a fashionable promenade with restaurants and bars, but has managed to retain its historic, seafaring aura. From here, cross the King's New Square, where the Royal Theatre is located, and ride past the King´s Garden, the lush green park adjacent to Rosenborg Castle, an elegant Renaissance castle dating from the 17th century.

Christiansborg Castle, Old Stock Exchange, City Hall, Market Halls, and Danish Specialities

Your route proceeds past Christiansborg Castle, which was built by King Christan IV, houses the Danish Parliament and is located next to the Old Stock Exchange. From here, ride past City Hall en route to the newly-opened Market Halls. A stop is made here for a tasting of Scandinavian and Danish specialities. Afterward, commence the short ride back to the pier, passing the historic, yellow-painted houses of Nyboder en route.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of bicycling for approximately 6.2 miles-7.4 miles (about 10 kilometres-12 kilometres) and a moderate amount of walking for approximately 547 yards (about 500 metres). This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests who are in good physical condition, and able to ride a bicycle. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking or sport shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least ten years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Due to the size of the bicycles utilised for this tour, the height of each guest must be at least five feet, three inches (about 160 centimetres), and not exceed six feet, 10 inches (about 210 centimetres) to participate on this tour. The weight of each participating guest may not exceed 264 pounds (about 120 kilograms). Safety helmets and vests is provided, and must be worn the entire time whilst bicycling. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. The tour sequence may vary.

Experience the splendid beauty of Copenhagen City at night during this picturesque evening cruise excursion with wine and canapes.

Copenhagen Harbour and Canals Cruise, Little Mermaid, Opera House, Amalienborg Palace

Depart the pier for the short walk to your awaiting boat. After embarking the boat, receive a welcome glass of wine and begin your picturesque evening cruise along the canals and harbour of Copenhagen. Along the way, see many sights such as the 'Little Mermaid' and newly-built Copenhagen Opera House, located opposite the Amalienborg Palace.

Christianshavn Canal and Castle, Church of Our Saviour, Old Stock Exchange, Playhouse

Next, glide through the canal of Christianshavn whilst enjoying the views of historical buildings, as well as the spire of the Church of Our Saviour with its spectacular exterior winding staircase. Pass Christiansborg Castle, which was built by King Christan IV, houses the Danish Parliament and is located next to the Old Stock Exchange. From here, sail through the open harbour and see Nyhavn from a distance whilst passing by the Playhouse. During the tour, wine and canapes are served. Your scenic evening cruise concludes back at the pier. After disembarking the boat, return to the ship on-foot.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 328 yards (about 300 metres), with six-seven steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the boat. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least three years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary.

Guests embarking the Silver Spirit on August 24th 2018 can participate to this excursion, please be advised that the departure time of the tour will be 6:30pm and your embarkation procedures will have to be completed before that.

Learn about the Danish kingdom and its history through art during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion to the spectacular National Gallery of Art.

Copenhagen, King's Garden and Rosenborg Castle

Depart the pier for the short drive to the lovely King´s Garden, the lush green park adjacent to Rosenborg Castle, an elegant Renaissance castle dating from the 17th century. During a photo stop here, learn about the history of the garden and castle, along with its builder, the legendary King Christian IV. From here, proceed on-foot to the National Gallery of Denmark, also known as the 'Statens Museum for Kurst'.

National Gallery of Denmark

The largest museum in Denmark, the National Gallery of Denmark is home to the nation's most extensive and important collection of art, covering 700 years of artistic expression from the 14th century to present-day. During your guided walking tour, view spectacular works of art that demonstrate how the Danish kings showcased their power and wealth. In addition, view works that speak eloquently about the country's gradual transition to democracy, and how Copenhagen grew from a small harbour into a metropolitan city.

Danish Art Masterpieces, Gallery Café, Refreshments, Park Views, and Free Time

Artists were urged to promote and boost the image of Denmark by way of pictures of dramatic landscapes. This guided tour offers an up-close look at unique masterpieces by renowned Danish artists such as Eckersberg, Hammershøi and Ancher, and a number of surprises and hidden gems that can only be found here. Following your guided tour, proceed to the Gallery's café for refreshments accompanied by views overlooking the park. Afterward, some free time is made available to explore the museum at your leisure. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.6 miles (about one kilometre), at times over uneven and gravel surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 10-15 steps inside the National Gallery of Art. Walking at the National Gallery of Art is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least eight years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Discover the magnificent castles and countryside of Denmark during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Copenhagen, Hillerød, Frederiksborg Castle, Museum of National History

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive north to Hillerød, and a guided walking tour inside Frederiksborg Castle. This impressive and unrivalled Renaissance castle was built in the early-17th century by the legendary Danish King Christian IV, and incorporates the finest Renaissance architecture and craftsmanship. Since 1878, Frederiksborg Castle has housed the Museum of National History. A tour through the museum explores 500 years of Danish history illustrated by portraits, paintings, furniture and decorative art. Along the way, your guide takes you through the magnificent halls, impressive chapel and much more. Following your tour, you may browse the castle shop for souvenirs of your visit.

Kronborg Castle, Ramparts, Castle and Sound Views

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to Kronborg Castle, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also known as 'Hamlets Castle', Kronborg Castle was built by King Frederik II in order to control the shipping in the nearby Sound by collecting the very unpopular 'Sound Dues'. Visit the ramparts, and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the castle and Sound.

Coastal Road, Large Mansions, Hermitage Castle, Little Mermaid

Leaving Kronborg Castle, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 80-minute drive back to the pier along the coastal road, or 'Danish Riviera'. En route, pass by several large mansions and the small Danish castle, the Hermitage. Before returning to the pier, a photo stop is made at perhaps the most famous lady in Copenhagen, the 'Little Mermaid'.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 656 yards (about 600 metres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 80 steps at Frederiksborg. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least eight years old to participate on this tour. The tour sequence may vary.

Explore the Old World beauty and architecture of Copenhagen including the impressive Rosenborg Castle during a scenic half-day tour.

Copenhagen City Tour

After departing from the pier make a brief photo stop to the diminutive statue, which has become the world famous symbol of Copenhagen; the statue of the Little Mermaid who gazes longingly out to sea from her rock in the harbour. Pass the Citadel and Historic housing area of before continuing on.

The next photo stop will be at Amalienborg, the royal winter residence. The sprawling octagonal courtyard, linking four rococo mansions and the impressive Marble Church, is regarded as one of Europe's finest examples of the staging of Absolutism and widely considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

Drive through the colourful canal area of Nyhavn, once a disreputable quarter of the city frequented by sailors and consisting of bars and entertainment of questionable taste. It is now a most charming part of Copenhagen, with brightly coloured houses along the canal. Pass the old Stock Exchange - a building in Dutch renaissance style, with its spire of entwined dragon tails. Further on, pass the Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish Parliament and the Queen's Reception rooms, and pass the GL Strand.

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle, probably the quaintest and most fairy tale-like of all the Copenhagen castles, with its tall towers and its red masonry with sandstone ornaments, as a distinguished example of Christian IV's many building projects, perfect despite many changes during its construction history. The Castle is built in the special Dutch Renaissance style which became typical of Danish buildings during this period.

Explore the castle on a guided tour, including the collection of crown jewels and other Royal regalia. The interiors are well-preserved and invite you to take a journey in time.

After this scenic overview of the Danish capital, return to the pier and your awaiting ship.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair. The tour sequence may vary.

Explore Copenhagen at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Copenhagen at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Copenhagen at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 5 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Copenhagen at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 5 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Embark on this full day journey to the romantic villages of Käsmu and Altja. Käsmu village is often called the "Captain`s Village" as many captains who sailed the great oceans grew up here.

Käsmu Maritime Museum

Board the coach for a one hour scenic drive to Käsmu. Visit the Käsmu Maritime museum where there was a maritime school from 1884 to 1931, it has exhibits on seafaring, fishing and smuggling.

Altja

From Käsmu continue to Altja. Altja village was first mentioned in written records in 1465 and is a typical seaside village, with all of its houses stretching along one street. On the point at Altja you can see the fishing net sheds which were reconstructed on the basis of old photographs and the memories of the villagers. Your hiking trip will begin at Altja Village and proceed to Beaver Trail. Learn some interesting facts about the beaver´s mysterious life and hidden whereabouts while enjoying pure nature and fresh air. Walk along a marked trail, in some places along wooden walkway and in some places stairs.

Palmse Manor

Continue onto Palmse Manor, the centre of the Lahemaa National Park, where you have an opportunity to see the interiors of a nice baroque manor house from 1785 and enjoy beautiful sceneries and nature in the park surrounding the manor house. Next sit down and enjoy lunch at a typical Estonian Inn. Lunch consists of Estonian traditional dishes in a relaxed atmosphere of the Village Inn.

Tallinn Old town

After the visit to Palmse Manor drive to Tallinn Old town and begin your excursion. Next proceed to Toompea Castle where you will see the tallest defence tower in Tallinn "Tall Hermann". On Toompea you will be greeted by the biggest Orthodox Church in Tallinn, Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral with its golden onion roof-tops and luxurious interiors. After the visit to Nevsky Cathedral admire the medieval towers: Maiden Tower and Kiek in de Kök Tower from 1475. During the Livonian War the troops of Ivan the Terrible had attacked the tower and even now you can see big stone bombs in the walls of Kiek in de Kök as memories from Livonian War.

From the viewing platform you can also see St.Olof`s church- from the 15^th and 16^th century, it was the highest building in the world. Enjoy some free time in the Old Town for shopping before boarding the coach for the short drive back to port.

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately two miles (3.2 kilometres), mainly on cobblestone streets, walking paths, and wooden paths, with 20 steps to negotiate. The visit to the Old Town is entirely on foot. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. An inside visit to the Dome Church is not possible during services or other religious functions. The tour sequence may vary. The sighting of beavers cannot be guaranteed.

Discover the scenic beauty and history of Estonia in a unique new way during this relaxing, half-day golfing excursion.

Jõelähtme Village and Estonian Golf & Country Club

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to Jõelähtme Village, home of the Estonian Golf & Country Club. The club's approximately 3,062-yard (about 2,800-metre) nine-hole Stone Course lies on a limestone plain between junipers, restored stone fences and protected national heritage, where each hole has a story to tell. Upon arrival, begin your nine-hole-round of golf.

Stone Course, Ancient Stones, Beach, River, and Unspoilt Forests

The Stone Course is open to the winds, and imparts a British links feeling. However, like many ancient cites and archaeological finds in Estonia, the Stone Course recounts a history dating back over 5,000 years, complete with ancient stones, water hazards, a beach, river, unspoiled forests, and higher-and-lower altitudes. At the conclusion of play, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 40-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and activity, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with soft spike golf shoes, and bring sun protection and a waterproof jacket or coat from the ship; jeans and hard spike golf shoes are not permitted. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Experience the history and architecture of Tallinn during a scenic sightseeing drive through the city, and a walking tour of the Old Town.

Orientation Drive

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive out of the city centre and past Kadriorg Park, the main recreation area of Tallinn. An Italian architect designed the park for Peter the Great by following the Tsar's conquest of Estonia in the Great Northern War. A photo stop is then made at the grounds where the popular Estonian Song Festival is held every five years. Your drive continues on to Pirita, site of the 1980 Olympic Games' sailing and yachting venue, for splendid views of Tallinn from across the bay.

Old Town Walking Tour

Afterwards, proceed for a visit to the Old Town. Upon arrival, leave your coach at the foot of the 'Tall Hermann' Tower; then commence your guided walking tour along the cobblestone lanes and narrow alleys. Pass by Medieval houses, towers and bastions en route to the Upper Town of Toompea Hill. During your stroll through the Upper Town, see the pseudo-Baroque Toompea Palace, which houses the Estonian Parliament, the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevski and the 'hate wall' separating the nobility's and the merchants' towns.

The walking tour continues past the oldest school in Estonia, which dates from 1319. Before reaching the famous 13th-century Dome Church, St. Mary's Cathedral, which dates from 1233 A.D. and features more than 100 coats of arms of former noble families. Proceed for a stop at a scenic viewpoint for panoramic vistas over the Lower Town, which is highlighted by seaside towers and steeples rising above the cluster of red-tiled roofs.

Afterward, walk back to your coach for the brief return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, a minimum amount of guests required to operate. It requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately two miles (3.2 kilometres), mainly on cobblestone streets, with 20 steps to negotiate. The visit to the Old Town is entirely on foot. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. An inside visit to the St. Mary's Cathedral is not possible during services or other religious functions. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme. It is recommended to bring local currency for any purhchases made and water from the ship.

Experience the history and architecture of Tallinn during a scenic sightseeing drive through the city, and a walking tour of the Old Town.

Orientation Drive

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive out of the city centre and past Kadriorg Park, the main recreation area of Tallinn. An Italian architect designed the park for Peter the Great by following the Tsar's conquest of Estonia in the Great Northern War. A photo stop is then made at the grounds where the popular Estonian Song Festival is held every five years. Your drive continues on to Pirita, site of the 1980 Olympic Games' sailing and yachting venue, for splendid views of Tallinn from across the bay.

Old Town Walking Tour

Afterwards, proceed for a visit to the Old Town. Upon arrival, leave your coach at the foot of the 'Tall Hermann' Tower; then commence your guided walking tour along the cobblestone lanes and narrow alleys. Pass by Medieval houses, towers and bastions en route to the Upper Town of Toompea Hill. During your stroll through the Upper Town, see the pseudo-Baroque Toompea Palace, which houses the Estonian Parliament, the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevski and the 'hate wall' separating the nobility's and the merchants' towns.

The walking tour continues past the oldest school in Estonia, which dates from 1319. Before reaching the famous 13th-century Dome Church, St. Mary's Cathedral, which dates from 1233 A.D. and features more than 100 coats of arms of former noble families. Proceed for a stop at a scenic viewpoint for panoramic vistas over the Lower Town, which is highlighted by seaside towers and steeples rising above the cluster of red-tiled roofs.

Afterward, walk back to your coach for the brief return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, a minimum amount of guests required to operate. It requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately two miles (3.2 kilometres), mainly on cobblestone streets, with 20 steps to negotiate. The visit to the Old Town is entirely on foot. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. An inside visit to the St. Mary's Cathedral is not possible during services or other religious functions. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme. It is recommended to bring local currency for any purhchases made and water from the ship.

Explore one of the finest medieval old towns in all of Northern Europe and the oldest pharmacy during this half-day tour.

Enjoy the view from your coach as you pass the old town wall with its towers from the 13^th to 15^th centuries and step down at Nunne Street, opposite the railway station. Enter the Old Town through the gates, which were made into the city wall at the end of the 19^th century in order to shorten the route to the railway station.

Old Town Walking Tour

On the other side of the wall, see 3 towers with peculiar names (Nun, Sauna and Golden Leg) attached to the wall and the building of the former St. Michael's Convent, now the Gustav Adolf Gymnasium (founded in 1631). Pass the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and continue walking to old guild houses and the outside visit of Church of Holy Spirit with its timepiece. Through the narrowest and shortest lane of down town, White Bread Passage, enter the Town Hall Square. Here, beside the medieval Town Hall (1404) the old apothecary´s shop, Raeapteek, which is the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe (1422).

Europe's Oldest Pharmacy

Learn more about Raeapteek and its fame during a short tour on the premises. Although the pharmacy has undergone some changes, its medieval atmosphere still exists. Beside modern medicines, one can buy also traditional ones: the famous house wine Claret, marzipan, tinctures, ointments, oils and herb teas. In the basement work-shop, taste Raeapteek´s famous claret, followed by a presentation on Estonian herbs while you touch and smell their distinction. The visit will end with a tasting of some herbal teas.

After your visit to the pharmacy, walk to the Catherine's Passage lined with handicraft workshops, and Müürivahe Lane with the street market of wool and linen products.

Before re-joining your coach and the drive to the port, some free time is available for shopping or browsing.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres), over uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets, with several stairs to negotiate in the pharmacy. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water from the ship. The tour sequence may vary.

Experience a taste of contemporary and medieval life in northern Estonia during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Kadriorg Park, Song Festival Ground, Forest Cemetery and Pirita

Depart the pier for the short drive past Kadriorg Park, the main recreation area in Tallinn, en route to the Song Festival Ground, which features an amphitheatre specially-built to host the popular Estonian Song Festival. After a photo stop here, re-board your coach and resume your drive past the Forest Cemetery, where distinguished Estonians are buried amongst the pine trees. Your next stop is Pirita, the beachside location of the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic Games. Upon arrival, take a scenic drive through the city centre.

Nõmme, Nõmme Market, Town Wall and Lower Old Town Gate

Your tour continues with a visit to the quiet residential area of Nõmme. The district mostly consists of older private houses, and is sometimes known as the 'Forest City' because of its green parks and well-kept gardens. A short stop is made at the open-air Nõmme Market to view the local fresh products for sale. Leaving Nõmme, re-board your coach and drive past the Town Wall, then make a short stop at the Lower Old Town Gate. Here, you can stretch your legs, and take in a splendid view of the Town Wall and its towers.

Towers' Square, Town Wall Towers and Church Spires

Next, take a guided stroll to Towers' Square, where a photo stop is made to admire the Town Wall's towers and church spires. Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier via the contemporary centre of Tallinn.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 875 yards (about 800 metres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a waterproof jacket or coat from the ship. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Explore Tallinn at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office once on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Tallinn at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited up to 4 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office once on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Experience the historic landmarks of Tallinn in a unique new way during this Soviet-style tour exclusive to Silversea guests sightseeing excursion through Tallinn with a Soviet snack at Maarjamäe Memorial.

Tallinn

Board a Soviet VIP bus for a tour of Tallinn! This is the motto of the tour conducted in the style of histo-tainment by a militiaman Comrade Jerjomin. He is a charismatic person who can play guitar and flute, tell great stories about Soviet life, sing such Russian songs as Katyusha and Kalinka, and guide you around Tallinn. He demonstrates brilliantly how foreign tourists were welcomed in the USSR; line up, passport control and suspicious interviewing.

Vodka shots, pickles and other snacks smooth the throat while Soviet propaganda is made in the authentic Soviet bus.

Among the sites to be seen are: The 'unfinished bridge to Finland'-a monument to the Great Patriotic War (WWII) erected in Soviet Estonia, Estonia`s pocket-sized Moscow-the Soviet housing complex Lasnamäe.

Visit Maarjamäe Memorial and enjoy a Soviet style snack in the bus. Jerjomin delivers a pie and a glass of local beverage that reminds him of his childhood. Enjoy a brief photo stop at the Pirita Olympic Center, built to host the 1980 Olympic Sailing events. On the way back to the pier, Jerjomin teaches participants some Soviet songs and some expressions in Estonian.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of bumpy travel in an uncomfortable, small and authentic Soviet-era bus, and is recommended for guests in good physical condition with a good sense of humour. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair. Minimum age to participate is 16, accompanied by parent or guardian over the age of 21. Participation is very limited; we suggest you pre-book in advance to avoid disappointment. Please bring water from the ship.

Enjoy the sights of Tallinn on a bike and see the beautiful wooden houses, as well as hipster business district of Telliskivi, and glimpse of the Old Town.

Your first stop will be the once-fabulous City Performance Hall, now abandoned. You'll then make your way to the Seaplane Harbour, an interesting architectural piece and enjoy views to the cruise port and former sea fortress. Narrow streets will bring you closer to our hipster neighbourhood - Kalamaja. Here you will learn about the former fishermen's district and admire the wooden houses. You'll also pass Telliskivi Creative City, a former industrial complex turned creative center now home to art studios, design shops, and cozy cafes.

Then you will cycle past the Towers' Square to the Lower Old Town. The cobble stone streets will lead you past the medieval merchant houses and churches. You will stop for photos before returning back to the port.

Discover the hidden wonders of northern Estonia during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Tallinn Old Town

Discover the main sights of the medieval Lower Old Town as you walk the cobblestone streets to the heart of Tallinn - Town Hall Square. See the historic church of Holy Spirit which played an important role in citizen´s life in the past, and the Great Guild Hall one your way to local market.

Balti Market

Located just outside the Old Town walls, and next to central train station, Balti market is a bustling meeting point for the local farmers and vendors. Here you can find fresh seasonal products, antiques, local design, street food and much more. Enjoy some free time to browse the stalls before continuing to taste local beer.

Beer Tasting

Estonia has a long tradition of beer making and new hipster breweries have now spread all over the country. Today you will visit one of them and get a taste of 5 different beers, along with small snacks.

Please note: This tour involves walking on cobblestone streets for approximately 1.5-2 miles (about 2,5-3 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and several steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a waterproof jacket or coat from the ship. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Any guests under 18 years of age are served water or juice instead of beer. Some of the vendors on the market may only accept cash (EUR).

Embark on this journey to Tallinn`s old town, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the best-preserved medieval town centres in Europe.

Tallinn`s Lower Old Town

Depart the pier by coach for a short drive to the Lower Old Town. Walk to Old City Theatre, then view the medieval defence towers. Continue on and view the highest church spire on Tallinn's Oleviste Church as well as make an inside visit to one of the most unique theatre buildings in Europe.

Tallinn City Theatre has been operating since 1965. Once without a building of its own, the theatre now takes up an entire city block in the Old Town.

Visit a medieval building functioning nowadays as theatre. See the stage and play halls, feel the magic of the world of theatre. Continue your trip by walking to Pikk (Long) Street to see the medieval Great Guild House from 1410 and the Church of Holy Spirit with its 17-century clock made by the famous local master Christian Ackermann. The Town Hall Square has always been the heart of Tallinn Lower Town. Here you can admire some old buildings like the Town Council's Apothecary (1422) and the Town Hall (1404).

Next, enjoy a coffee break in the local restaurant near Town Hall Square and have some time on your own before continuing the tour. Walk by the city`s main street Viru street with its numerous little shops and cafes to rejoin the coach at Mere Boulevard.

Continue to the eastern part of Tallinn. Passing through the city center, you will see Kadriorg Park with its lovely swan pond. Stop at the Song Festival Grounds-home of the famous Estonian Song Festivals since 1869 and birthplace of the Singing Revolution in 1988. Numerous rock stars have performed here-Madonna, Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones and Robbie Williams.

Afterwards drive along the coast to the Pirita recreational area. On the way, you will pass Count Orlov's former summer palace and the monument to the Russalka-an armored Russian ship that sank in the Gulf of Finland in 1893.

From here you will drive back to port to meet the ship.

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately two miles (3.2 kilometres), mainly on cobblestone streets, with 80 steps to negotiate. The visit around the Old Town is entirely on foot. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. The tour sequence may vary. Please bring local currency for any purchases and bring water from the ship.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 4 guests per minivan. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 4 guests per minivan. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 8 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 8 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Enjoy a visit to the first buildings that appeared in the delta of the Neva River when Peter the Great founded the city on the Zaitchy (Hare) Island.

Menshikov Palace

Depart the pier for a 15-minute coach ride to enjoy an inside visit to Menshikov Palace. It is located on the opposite side of Neva River Embankment facing the Bronze Horseman, and the monument to Peter the Great. The Menshikov Palace was the residence of Prince Alexander Menshikov, a close friend and ally of Peter the Great. The first stone building in St Petersburg was constructed in 1710 and was presented to the prince by the emperor. It is located in the very centre of a large urban estate of Vasilyevsky Island and is considered to be one of the oldest surviving stone buildings in the city.

Menshikov Palace was used by Peter the Great both as his residence and administrative building while he was in St.Petersburg. The unique appearance of the building and its courtyard took shape over the course of construction, which lasted for many of years. The palace combines traditional and new, as well as imported methods and forms, incorporating all the latest Russian achievements in the construction and art of the century. As part of the Hermitage, the Menshikov Palace was able to draw on the Museum's large collections incorporating not only former imperial property but also the property of the Russian nobility, including objects confiscated from Prince Menshikov. In 1981, the Hermitage Museum opened a permanent exhibition of works of art from the reign of Peter the Great at the Menshikov Palace. Twenty-one rooms are currently open to the public.

Log Cabin of Peter the Great

Following your visit to Menshikov Palace, re-board the coach for short transfer to the Log Cabin of Peter the Great for an inside visit. The Log Cabin of Peter the Great is situated on the right bank of the Neva river in the shade of large oaks. It is a unique monument of Saint Petersburg's architecture. The cabin was the first wooden house in St. Petersburg and is the only wooden structure of the city foundation period that has survived until today. It was constructed within a very short time - from the 24^th to the 26^th of May, 1703. The cabin made of hewn pine-tree logs and painted brick-like, was the first residence of Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg.

In 1930 this historical and memorial museum was opened to the public. During World War II the exhibits were evacuated or hidden within the city. The cabin itself suffered from bombing, but it was restored and opened to the public again in 1944. Nowadays, the exposition of the Cabin consists of Peter the Great epoch's objects, as well as personal belongings of Saint Petersburg's founder and his close associates.

Summer Garden Stroll

Re-board the coach for your transfer to the Summer Garden for a leisurely walk. The Summer Garden is one of the places where you can feel the atmosphere of Peter`s time. The garden, with a collection of sculptures and the Summer Palace was the first Emperor`s residence, constitute a single museum complex. The Summer Garden is a pearl in the garden necklace of Petersburg. It was laid out in 1704. Time has changed in the garden; however, its original planning still remains. Peter the Great wanted the garden of his residence to be as beautiful as the famous gardens of European Monarchs. To decorate the Summer Garden he commissioned marble busts and statues from Italy. This purchase laid down the foundation of the collection of sculpture of European level. The Neva fencing of the Summer Garden is an architectural masterpiece of universal fame, it monumentality merges miraculously with lightness, simplicity and grace.

Scenic Boat Cruise

Following the walk around the Summer Garden, proceed to the pier located in front of the main entrance to the Garden for A 45-minutes boat ride to view more of the city's sites from the water. St. Petersburg was built in the delta of the Neva River and is spread out over numerous islands of different sizes, frequently prompting the nickname the 'City of 101 Islands'.

The boat ride ends at the pier where you re-board the coach for the transfer to the pier where your ship is docked.

Please note: Tour involves extensive walking on uneven surfaces, and numerous steps to negotiate. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or for those who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest wearing seasonal clothing and flat, comfortable walking shoes. The order of sites may vary. In the event of inclement weather, the boat cruise may not operate. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may not operate. The Log Cabin can be closed with our prior notice, in this case an outside visit to the cabin will still still be permitted.

Explore the magnificent beauty and amazing restoration of the Catherine Palace during this scenic and informative half-day visit to Pushkin.

Depart the pier for a scenic, one-hour drive to Pushkin. En route, pass by the landmarks, industrial and residential areas of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival to the parking area, leave the coach for an approximately 15-minute walk to the palace complex, which is embellished with blue and gold tones.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the estate was presented by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine in 1710, and served as the Imperial family's summer residence until the time of the last tsar. A romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes, and statues surrounds the Catherine Palace. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades, and then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the Picture Gallery, Green Dining Room, and the gilded and opulent Great Hall, where official balls and receptions were held.

The highlight of your visit is the restored Amber Room, opened to the public in May 2003 to coincide with the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. German emperor Frederick William I originally presented the approximate 16-foot (about 5-metre) high mosaic panels consisting of nearly 100,000 perfectly-fitted pieces to Peter the Great. They were dismantled by German troops in 1941 and shipped to Germany, never to be found again. In 1982, Russian architects and craftsmen studied the old methods of working with amber, and began re-creating the panels and restoring the Amber Room to its original glory.

Following your visit, take a guided, 45-minute walk through the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park en route to the coach, then commence the one-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, and numerous steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for infants or toddlers, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palace. A café, exchange bureau and souvenir shop is located on the ground floor of Catherine Palace. Some vendors accept credit cards. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the magnificent beauty and amazing restoration of the Catherine Palace during this scenic and informative half-day visit to Pushkin.

Depart the pier for a scenic, one-hour drive to Pushkin. En route, pass by the landmarks, industrial and residential areas of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival to the parking area, leave the coach for an approximately 15-minute walk to the palace complex, which is embellished with blue and gold tones.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the estate was presented by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine in 1710, and served as the Imperial family's summer residence until the time of the last tsar. A romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes, and statues surrounds the Catherine Palace. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades, and then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the Picture Gallery, Green Dining Room, and the gilded and opulent Great Hall, where official balls and receptions were held.

The highlight of your visit is the restored Amber Room, opened to the public in May 2003 to coincide with the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. German emperor Frederick William I originally presented the approximate 16-foot (about 5-metre) high mosaic panels consisting of nearly 100,000 perfectly-fitted pieces to Peter the Great. They were dismantled by German troops in 1941 and shipped to Germany, never to be found again. In 1982, Russian architects and craftsmen studied the old methods of working with amber, and began re-creating the panels and restoring the Amber Room to its original glory.

Following your visit, take a guided, 45-minute walk through the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park en route to the coach, then commence the one-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking, and numerous steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for infants or toddlers, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palace. A café, exchange bureau and souvenir shop is located on the ground floor of Catherine Palace. Some vendors accept credit cards. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the magnificent beauty and amazing restoration of the Catherine Palace during this scenic and informative half-day visit to Pushkin.

Depart the pier for a scenic, one-hour drive to Pushkin. En route, pass by the landmarks, industrial and residential areas of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival to the parking area, leave the coach for an approximately 15-minute walk to the palace complex, which is embellished with blue and gold tones.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the estate was presented by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine in 1710, and served as the Imperial family's summer residence until the time of the last tsar. A romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes, and statues surrounds the Catherine Palace. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades, and then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the Picture Gallery, Green Dining Room, and the gilded and opulent Great Hall, where official balls and receptions were held.

The highlight of your visit is the restored Amber Room, opened to the public in May 2003 to coincide with the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. German emperor Frederick William I originally presented the approximate 16-foot (about 5-metre) high mosaic panels consisting of nearly 100,000 perfectly-fitted pieces to Peter the Great. They were dismantled by German troops in 1941 and shipped to Germany, never to be found again. In 1982, Russian architects and craftsmen studied the old methods of working with amber, and began re-creating the panels and restoring the Amber Room to its original glory.

Following your visit, take a guided, 45-minute walk through the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park en route to the coach, then commence the one-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking, and numerous steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for infants or toddlers, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palace. A café, exchange bureau and souvenir shop is located on the ground floor of Catherine Palace. Some vendors accept credit cards. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore St. Petersburg's most spectacular suburban residences during this memorable, full-day tour of the Catherine and Pavlovsk's Palaces.

Depart the pier for the scenic, one-hour drive to the Catherine Palace. En route, see historic landmarks, residential and commercial areas.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the Catherine Palace is surrounded by a romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes and statues. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades; then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the gilded and opulent Great Hall, the Amber Room and the famous Green Dining Room. After the palace tour, take a brief guided stroll in the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park.

Following your visit to Catherine's Palace, re-board your coach and proceed to a Podvorie Restaurant for a traditional Russian lunch accompanied by folkloric music.

Pavlovsk Palace

After lunch, continue the day with a visit to Pavlovsk Palace, the former royal summer residence of Emperor Paul I, the only son of Catherine the Great. The palace remained a residence of the Romanov family until 1915. Though the palace and the park were destroyed in 1941-44, they have been completely restored and present the most complete picture of a royal suburban residence.

Following your palace tour, take a guided walk in the romantic, 1,800-acre (728-hectare) Pavlovsk Park, one of the finest landscaped parks in Europe. Leaving Pavlovsk Park, re-board your coach for the approximate 1.25-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, at times over flat and gravel surfaces, with many steps to negotiate inside the palaces. This tour is not recommended for infants and toddlers, guests with limited mobility or guests who utilise a wheelchair. There are no elevators inside the palaces. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palaces. Expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays at the palaces. The tour sequence may vary.

The First Privately owned museum in Russia is Faberge Museum housed at Shuvalov Palace. In November, 2013 after 7 years of restoration period the Palace became the home to the largest collection of Faberge items in the world. Here on display one can see the unique collection of semiprecious jewelry masterpieces such as world famous Faberge eggs, amazing porcelain dinning sets and other unique items ever designed in Faberge workshops.

Faberge Museum

Depart the pier for short transfer through St. Petersburg to the Faberge Museum. The Shuvalov Palace, with an area of about 50,590 Square feet (4,700 square meters), is one of the most beautiful palaces of St. Petersburg, and a historical monument.

The Faberge Museum has been established by "The Link of Times Cultural and Historical Foundation" founded in 2004 by Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg, the foundation engages in projects related to the return of lost objects of cultural and historical significance to Russia. The most remarkable step the foundation has taken so far is the sensational acquisition by Vekselberg of the work by Carl Faberge (1846-1920), the Russian court jeweler.

This exhibition includes 4,000 works of decorative and fine art: Gold and silver jewelry, painting, porcelain and bronze. The collection, which took decades to assemble and continues to grow, is presented for the first time in the new Faberge Museum on Fontanka which, during the Soviet period, housed the Museum of Daily Life and then the House of Friendship and Peace.

The most valuable part of the museum's collection are the nine Imperial Easter Eggs created by Faberge for the last two Russian emperors. All of them are masterpieces of jewelry art, as well as unique historical monuments associated with the reign and personal life of Alexander III and Nicholas II.

Canals of St. Petersburg

After visiting the museum board a canal boat for a 45 minute ride along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg to view more of the city's sites from the water. St. Petersburg was built in the delta of the Neva River and is spread out over numerous islands of different sizes, frequently prompting the nickname the 'City of 101 Islands'.

The canal boat ride ends at a pier where you will re-board the coach for the transfer to the pier where the ship is docked.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate. This tour is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair. Canal boat and canal boat pier are not wheelchair accessible. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Photo and video are not allowed in the Faberge Museum. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Don't miss a chance to indulge in the mysteries of the 'Venice of the North'. Tour includes visits to the most famous and enigmatic places of the city that are not only stunning sites, but also have mysterious historical value.

Yusupov Palace

Depart the pier for a 30-minute transfer via coach to Yusupov Palace associated with one of the most controversial personalities in Russian history. Grigori Rasputin, and his dramatic assassination that has become a legend and mystery that still haunts visitors and fascinates historians.

Upon arrival start the tour by visiting Gala and private rooms of the Palace. The Yusupov family owned the palace from 1830 to 1917. The palace catches one's eye by its unique rooms such as the Moorish room with its beautiful mosaics and the Pool room with a secret compartment under the table. Admire the famous private theatre of the Yusupov Palace, which is small-scale copy of the Mariinsky Theatre. Every generation of the Yusupov family designed and redesigned some of the rooms, and as a result the palace has turned into a museum displaying historical interiors from the beginning of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century.

While passing through the exquisitely decorated interiors of the palace, the full story of the murder of Rasputin unfolds in front of you. Grigori Rasputin, a peasant and self-proclaimed holy man, had gradually won favor with the Tsar's family through his alleged supernatural powers. His control over the decisions of the family and the Russian ruler put him in a potentially manipulative position and posed a very real threat to their power. Consequently, Rasputin was murdered at the Yusupov Palace on the night of December 16, 1916, and his death proved to be an almost greater mystery than his life had been.

Canal Boat Ride to Spilled Blood

Following the visit to Yusupov Palace embark a boat for an hour long ride through the canals. The coach will bring the guests to the boat pier where the boat ride starts. After the boat ride the tour continues by visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is also variously called the Church on Spilt Blood and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. This Church was built on the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated and was dedicated in his memory.

The Church is prominently situated along the Griboedov Channel. The embankment at that point runs along either side of a canal. On March 13, 1881, as Tsar Alexander's carriage passed along the embankment, a grenade thrown by an anarchist conspirator exploded. The Tsar, shaken but unhurt, got out of the carriage and started to help the wounded around him. A second conspirator took the chance to throw another bomb, killing himself and mortally wounding the Tsar. The Tsar, bleeding heavily, was taken back to the Winter Palace where he died a few hours later.

A temporary shrine was erected on the site of the attack while the project for a more permanent memorial was undertaken. It was decided that the section of the street where the assassination had taken place was to be enclosed within the walls of a church. The embankment was therefore extended out into the canal to allow the shrine to fit comfortably within the building and to provide space on the exterior wall for a memorial marking the spot where the assassination took place. Inside, an elaborate shrine was constructed on the exact place where the bomb hit the Tsar, garnished with topaz, lazurite and other semi-precious stones. Amid such rich decoration, the simple cobblestones on which the Tsar's blood was spilled and which are exposed in the floor of the shrine, provide a striking contrast. The walls and ceilings inside the Church are completely covered in intricately detailed mosaics - the main pictures being biblical scenes or figures - but with very fine patterned borders setting off each picture.

After the visit, board the coach for transfer back to the pier.

Please note: Tour involves moderate walking with stairs to negotiate and is not suitable for guests who utlise a wheelchair. We suggest guests dress in seasonal attire and wear flat, walking shoes. In the event of inclement weather, the boat ride may be substituted with a coach transfer. Order of sites visited may vary. Photo and video fees will be charge to guests in Yusupov Palace who wish to utilise their cameras.

Find your own treasures and memories to take back home during this half-day shopping and browsing opportunity. This programme will allow you some free time in the city at your leisure.

A relaxing walk in the very heart of St. Petersburg historical centre located along the Nevsky Prospect is where you will enjoy your half day exploring.

Art Square

Depart the pier by coach for a 20-minute drive to Art Square where the coach will be parked for approximately tow and a half hours. All the main shops and department stores are located around the Square along the Nevsky Prospect. The guide will assist and direct you to the type of treasure you are seeking.

After free time in the city centre with your guide close at hand, re-join the coach for the 20-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This is NOT a guided tour, but a programme that will allow you to have some free time in the city-centre under the supervision of a licensed guide. An individual visa is NOT required for this programme. This programme involves minimal to moderate walking and is suitable for guests with limited mobility and for those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests must be able to embark and disembark the coach with minimal assistance. We recommend guests dress in seasonal attire and wear flat walking shoes. Major credit cards and Rubles are accepted in the main stores.

Experience the scenic splendour of St. Petersburg during this memorable, half-day visit to the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breath-taking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

Following your visit, board a comfortable hydrofoil and commence the 40-minute return ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, board a coach for the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over flat and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who use a wheelchair. Hydrofoil and hydrofoil pier are not wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Photo and video are not allowed in the Peterhof Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. The hydrofoil may not be exclusive to Silversea guests. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Experience the scenic splendour of St. Petersburg during this memorable, half-day visit to the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breath-taking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

Following your visit, board a comfortable hydrofoil and commence the 40-minute return ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, board a coach for the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking over flat and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who use a wheelchair. Hydrofoil and hydrofoil pier are not wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Photo and video are not allowed in the Peterhof Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. The hydrofoil may not be exclusive to Silversea guests. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Experience the scenic splendour of St. Petersburg during this memorable, half-day visit to the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breath-taking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

Following your visit, board a comfortable hydrofoil and commence the 40-minute return ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, board a coach for the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking over flat and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who use a wheelchair. Hydrofoil and hydrofoil pier are not wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Photo and video are not allowed in the Peterhof Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. The hydrofoil may not be exclusive to Silversea guests. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Open: Tues-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car.The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities,is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and architecture of St. Petersburg during this delightful cruise along the City's canals and Neva Rivers, and a sightseeing tour of the city via coach.

Canals and Neva River Cruise

Depart the pier for the brief drive to the boat pier, then embark your boat for a cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, your guide points out the exquisite palaces, cathedrals and landmarks along the canals and Neva rivers. Sights to be seen include the Yusupov Palace, St. Isaac Cathedral, Stroganov Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, Marble Palace, Summer Gardens, Aurora Cruiser, and the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, among others. After your cruise, re-board your coach for a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

Panoramic Look at St. Petersburg

Your tour begins with a photo stop at St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral. From here, pass the Palace Square. The main square of the city, it features the Baroque Winter Palace. Next, drive across the Neva River and view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and the Artillery Museum.

After a photo stop at the Aurora Cruiser, pass by the renowned Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood en route to Nevsky Prospect. St. Petersburg's and Russia's most famous street and shopping area, it is lined with magnificent palaces, churches and theatrical buildings.

Following your visit, drive back to the pier, passing by the picturesque Decembrists Square en route.

Please note: This tour requires a minimal amount of walking. The majority of walking occurs at the photo stops and this tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, the boat is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests must also be able to negotiate a few steps to get on/off the motor coaches and 10 to 15 steps to embark/disembark the boat with little-to-no assistance. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary, and the tour content is subject to change without prior notice.

Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and architecture of St. Petersburg during this delightful cruise along the City's canals and Neva Rivers, and a sightseeing tour of the city via coach.

Canals and Neva River Cruise

Depart the pier for the brief drive to the boat pier, then embark your boat for a cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, your guide points out the exquisite palaces, cathedrals and landmarks along the canals and Neva rivers. Sights to be seen include the Yusupov Palace, St. Isaac Cathedral, Stroganov Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, Marble Palace, Summer Gardens, Aurora Cruiser, and the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, among others. After your cruise, re-board your coach for a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

Panoramic Look at St. Petersburg

Your tour begins with a photo stop at St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral. From here, pass the Palace Square. The main square of the city, it features the Baroque Winter Palace. Next, drive across the Neva River and view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and the Artillery Museum.

After a photo stop at the Aurora Cruiser, pass by the renowned Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood en route to Nevsky Prospect. St. Petersburg's and Russia's most famous street and shopping area, it is lined with magnificent palaces, churches and theatrical buildings.

Following your visit, drive back to the pier, passing by the picturesque Decembrists Square en route.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, a minimum amount of guests required to operate. It requires a minimal amount of walking. The majority of walking occurs at the photo stops and this tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, the boat is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests must also be able to negotiate a few steps to get on/off the motor coaches and 10 to 15 steps to embark/disembark the boat with little-to-no assistance. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary, and the tour content is subject to change without prior notice.

Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and architecture of St. Petersburg during this delightful cruise along the City's canals and Neva Rivers, and a sightseeing tour of the city via coach.

Canals and Neva River Cruise

Depart the pier for the brief drive to the boat pier, then embark your boat for a cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, your guide points out the exquisite palaces, cathedrals and landmarks along the canals and Neva rivers. Sights to be seen include the Yusupov Palace, St. Isaac Cathedral, Stroganov Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, Marble Palace, Summer Gardens, Aurora Cruiser, and the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, among others. After your cruise, re-board your coach for a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

Panoramic Look at St. Petersburg

Your tour begins with a photo stop at St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral. From here, pass the Palace Square. The main square of the city, it features the Baroque Winter Palace. Next, drive across the Neva River and view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and the Artillery Museum.

After a photo stop at the Aurora Cruiser, pass by the renowned Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood en route to Nevsky Prospect. St. Petersburg's and Russia's most famous street and shopping area, it is lined with magnificent palaces, churches and theatrical buildings.

Following your visit, drive back to the pier, passing by the picturesque Decembrists Square en route.

Please note: Tour is guided in Spanish, a minimum amount of guests required to operate. It requires a minimal amount of walking. The majority of walking occurs at the photo stops and this tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, the boat is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests must also be able to negotiate a few steps to get on/off the motor coaches and 10 to 15 steps to embark/disembark the boat with little-to-no assistance. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary, and the tour content is subject to change without prior notice.

Explore the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable cathedral tour.

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the centre of the city and a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for a visit to the Spilled Blood Cathedral. Also known as the 'Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ', this multi-coloured, onion-domed church is one of the most ornate in Russia. Built in the early-20th century on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 by terrorists, the church is richly-decorated with different types of marble from all over the world and its walls are covered with exquisite mosaics. Although years of neglect during the Soviet era left the building in poor condition, a painstaking, 27-year restoration led to the reopening of the cathedral in 1997.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over flat, gravel and cobbled surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. All venues are equipped with ramps to allow access for guests in wheelchairs. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable cathedral tour.

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the centre of the city and a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for a visit to the Spilled Blood Cathedral. Also known as the 'Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ', this multi-coloured, onion-domed church is one of the most ornate in Russia. Built in the early-20th century on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 by terrorists, the church is richly-decorated with different types of marble from all over the world and its walls are covered with exquisite mosaics. Although years of neglect during the Soviet era left the building in poor condition, a painstaking, 27-year restoration led to the reopening of the cathedral in 1997.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate.This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over flat, gravel and cobbled surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. All venues are equipped with ramps to allow access for guests in wheelchairs. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable cathedral tour.

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the centre of the city and a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for a visit to the Spilled Blood Cathedral. Also known as the 'Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ', this multi-coloured, onion-domed church is one of the most ornate in Russia. Built in the early-20th century on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 by terrorists, the church is richly-decorated with different types of marble from all over the world and its walls are covered with exquisite mosaics. Although years of neglect during the Soviet era left the building in poor condition, a painstaking, 27-year restoration led to the reopening of the cathedral in 1997.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate.

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over flat, gravel and cobbled surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. All venues are equipped with ramps to allow access for guests in wheelchairs. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Experience the scenic splendor of St. Petersburg during this memorable full-day visiting to the magnificent Peterhof Palace and Park followed by lunch and inside visits to the remarkable landmarks of the city such as St.Isaac`s Cathedral and Peter & Paul Fortress

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breathtaking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

After local lunch, board the coach for a 30-minute transfer to the city centre and continue exploring the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg.

Your first stop in the city will be a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for drive to the Spilled Blood Cathedral - one of the landmarks of the city. Here you will have a 15-minutes photo stop to walk around the outside. Next re-board your coach for the visit to Peter & Paul Fortress.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over flat, clobbed and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for children or toddlers, guests with limited mobility or guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special overshoes to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening).

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. On this tour you will visit four buildings of the Museum: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection, and over 40 works by Rubens.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres). Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage, which are not accessible to all visitors. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. A café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening).

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. On this tour you will visit four buildings of the Museum: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection, and over 40 works by Rubens.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres). Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant or by a ship's escort (if available) in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage, which are not accessible to all visitors. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. A café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening).

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. On this tour you will visit four buildings of the Museum: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection, and over 40 works by Rubens.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres). Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant or by a ship's escort (if available) in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage, which are not accessible to all visitors. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. A café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Experience the daily life of St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, and its inhabitants during this half-day tour.

This is the opportunity to see St. Petersburg through the eyes of its inhabitants. While touring palatial St. Petersburg, one is dazzled by the beauty of its palaces, cathedrals and parks, however, the city offers much more than this.

Metro Ride

One of the tourist attractions is a ride on the Metro. The Metro's stunning stations were intended by Stalin to be "palaces for the people." Thousands of tons of marble, granite and lime stone were used to face the walls,sculptures, mosaics and chandeliers were commissioned from leading artists. The first line opened in 1955 is the most fascinating. You are shown a few stations and take a short ride on the train. The Metro ride is quite an experience and gives a glimpse of the daily life of the people of St. Petersburg.

Farmer's Market

A peek at St. Petersburg's markets and food stores provides an intriguing insight into local life. Many locals shop in the food markets where you can find fruit, vegetables, fresh meat and fish, delicious homemade cottage cheese and wonderful natural honey. Sellers in the market come from all over the former Soviet Union and one can witness quite a variety of nationalities there and enjoy friendly attitudes.

Russian Vodka Museum

After the visit to the market, continue for a vodka tasting. You will be treated to a variety of vodkas together with traditional Russian condiments served to complement this famous Russian drink before your return to the ship.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Photos and video are not allowed during the Metro Ride. Guests receive tokens for entering the metro. The farmer's market may be crowded, we encourage guests to leave their valuables on board the ship and remain aware of your surroundings.

Take a step back in history to the time of Catherine the Great during this exclusive shore excursion. This memorable tour of the Hermitage Museum, and a classical music performance by the State Hermitage Orchestra.

During the time of Catherine the Great, the staterooms of the Royal Winter Residence in St. Petersburg were opened for evening musical receptions for her friends and foreign guests. She would show them new acquisitions for her rapidly growing collection of European paintings. As a special Silversea offer, this 18th-century tradition is revived for your entertainment.

Hermitage Museum / Winter Palace

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the Hermitage Museum. Upon arrival, take a guided tour through the numerous staterooms of the Winter Palace after the museum has closed. Along the way, see the exquisite masterpieces of its famous collection of Western European art.

Following the guided tour, proceed for a champagne reception, followed by a performance of classical music by the State Hermitage Orchestra.

At the conclusion of the concert, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves moderate to extensive amount of walking. Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage. Guests are encouraged to dress in smart-casual clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Since this event takes place when the Hermitage is closed, some rooms are not available for viewing and the rooms visited are may be similar to those seen on the tour LED-C. The final route is determined by Hermitage Museum officials and is strictly controlled by security officers. Guests must follow the assigned tour route. Flash photography is not allowed inside the Hermitage. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme.

Explore the history of Russian jewellery and view some of its most splendid pieces during this memorable visit to the Gold and Diamond rooms of the Hermitage.

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 30-minute drive to the Hermitage Museum. Upon arrival, a visit is made to the Diamond Room.

The Diamond Room

The Diamond Room is home to a significant collection of archaeological finds; the famous Scythian and Greek gold, numerous royal gifts and a fabulous collection of Western European jewellery crafted by the most prominent jewellers of the time. On display are numerous rings, pendants, watches, table decoration, fans, perfume bottles, and bouquets adorned with gold, enamels, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and pearls once worn by royalty.

A portion of the exhibit is highlighted by a superb collection of royal snuffboxes fashioned by many brilliant masters of the 18th century. The 19th-century jewellery reached its culmination in the works of Carl Fabergé. His fantasy pieces are found throughout the world, and are represented in the collection of the Diamond Room by a copy of the Russian Royal Regalia made for the World Exhibition in Paris.

The Gold Room

A visit is then made to the Gold Room, which feature a unique; three-section collection of jewellery amassed over two centuries and designed by Russian, European and Oriental artists and craftsmen. It was known as the 'Treasure Gallery' under Catherine the Great and augmented to yet greater splendour by her successors.

The 'Gold of Nomads' consists of unique archaeological finds from the North Coast of the Black Sea, Northern Caucasus and Western Siberia, including the Siberian collection of Peter the Great and the fabulous Scythian Gold of the 7th-4th centuries BC. The 'Jewellery Art of the East and South America' is an exquisite selection of Oriental jewellery collections from Central Asia, Caucasus, India, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Byzantium, Mongolia, China, Indonesia, and South America. The 'Pre-Columbian Jewellery of South America' features a huge variety of polished gemstones in every shape, size and colour.

On this tour, you will also have a chance to see some other parts of the Hermitage Museum such as the gala rooms of the Winter Palace, Departments of Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Following your visit, re-board the coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres) and it is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. The museum is push-wheelchair accessible; however wheelchairs are not permitted in the Golden and Diamond Rooms. Photography and video are not allowed. Café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. This popular programme is limited in capacity and guests are encouraged to reserve as early as possible to avoid disappointment. This excursion focuses exclusively on the Gold & Diamond Rooms. The amount of other museum exhibits viewed will depend on the amount of time remaining. Photography is not permitted inside the Gold & Diamond Rooms. The order of sights visited may vary. Tour does not visit the halls containing regular collections. Guests may have to wait for up to 20-minutes for entrance in to the gold and diamond rooms, as entry is strictly supervised by security. This possible waiting time is beyond the control of Silversea Cruises and we appreciate your understanding.

Explore the former residences of Russian Tsars, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the famous Peterhof Lower Gardens, during this visually-stunning, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Peterhof and Tsarina's Pavilion

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Peterhof, and a visit to the exquisite, newly-restored Tsarina's and Olga's Pavilions. Built in the 1840s by Emperor Nicholas I for his beloved wife Alexandra and youngest daughter Olga, these architectural gems are located on two small islands in Olga's Pond, opposite the Peterhof Upper Garden. Tsarina's Pavilion includes Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences. Its Dining Room has an original mosaic floor from the excavations of ancient Pompeii, and Alexandra's study is adorned with two unique, 12th-century Byzantine mosaic columns. Highlights include splendid porcelain and bronze clocks and vases, marble and bronze sculptures, beautiful flowerbeds, fountains, Pompeian-style murals, and colourful draperies on the doors and windows.

Olga's Pavilion

Olga's Pavilion is very different from the one built for her mother, Empress Alexandra. This Pavilion was constructed in the style typical for 18th-century southern Italy, and meant to remind Olga of Palermo, which she once visited with her parents. The interior design of Olga's Pavilion is more modest and delicate. Marvel at the exquisite stucco mouldings, inlaid parquet floors, marble fireplaces and wonderful ornaments. The Dining Room and Pantry features different items from Olga's dowry, including silverware, porcelain and linen. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, both pavilions were neglected and almost totally destroyed during World War II. The restoration of these amazing pavilions began in 2001, and they were finally opened for visitors in August 2005.

Peterhof Lower Gardens and Lunch

Next, visit the famous Peterhof Lower Gardens. This approximately 300-acre (about 121-hectare) fountain park features a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland, along with 150 fountains, including four cascades decorated with gilded statues of mythological characters. The park's upper-terrace offers a breath-taking view of the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and highlight of this venue. The Statue of Sampson Tearing Open the Jaws of a Lion dominates the Grand Cascade. Other fountains include the Checker Board Hill Cascade, Golden Hill Cascade, Lion's Cascade, Adam and Eva Fountains with statues by Bonazza, the Sun Fountain, Pyramid, and more. Following your tour, proceed for a Russian lunch at one of the finest restaurants in Peterhof.

Chinese Palace and Park of Oranienbaum

After lunch, re-board your coach and head for a visit to the 18th-century Chinese Palace and Park of Oranienbaum, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland opposite the town-fortress Kronshtadt. The Chinese Palace features the unique Glass Beads Study where walls are covered with twelve panels with glass beads embroidery according the fantastic pictures of the French artist of the 18^th century J. Pillman. The interior décor includes an astonishing variety of art means and materials, decorative painting, furniture, porcelain and bronze. The palace's 17 interiors have picturesque decorated ceilings, with 12 of them made by Venetian Academy masters. The Park of Oranienbaum features approximately 3,229 square feet (about 722 square metres) of the rarest local and foreign wood. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket from the ship.

Relive the luxury of 18th-century Imperial Russia during this unforgettable, half-day evening excursion to one of the most amazing royal palaces.

Catherine Palace

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive south to Pushkin, and a visit to the lavish Catherine Palace, formerly 'Tsarkoye Selo'. Upon arrival, you are greeted by Royal Guards in front of the palace, which features a stunning, approximately 984-foot-long (about 300-metre-long) aqua blue and white facade adorned with a profusion of atlantes, columns, pilasters and ornamental window framings.

Palace Tour, Golden Suite of Rooms, Amber Room and Grand Hall

This beautiful summer residence is renowned for its splendid interior, luxurious furnishings and fine china.

During your guided walking tour, view an exhibition of the Romanovs' portraits and private rooms before entering the Golden Suite of Rooms, where the world-renowned Amber Room is located. Presented in 1717 to Peter the Great by King Friedrich Wilhelm, the exquisite Amber Room was once considered to be the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. Continue to the Grand Hall, which is highlighted by large windows, mirrors, gilded carvings and vast ceiling art, for a gala champagne reception accompanied by an orchestral performance of classical music.

Imperial Carriage Museum and Dinner

Following the reception, descend the main staircase to the courtyard, where the pageantry continues. The Imperial Guards parade to the music, and a carriage arrives with the royal couple for a final dance before departing. Leaving Catherine Palace, re-board your coach and head to the Imperial Carriage Museum. Here, marvel at the 23 coaches that were owned by renowned, 18th-century and 19th-century Russian and western European masters, and once carried Russia's highest nobility. Afterward, re-board your coach and proceed for excellent Russian cuisine and a performance by a Russia folkloric group at one of the finest restaurants outside of St. Petersburg. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with up to 60 steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear appropriate evening wear with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages.

Experience an exceptional evening of Russian culture and music during this delightful evening excursion to the St. Petersburg Philharmonia.

St. Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg Philharmonia, Grand Hall

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Square of Arts in the heart of St. Petersburg. Admire the sumptuous elegance of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, the oldest Philharmonia in Russia. Its history goes back to 1802 when the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Society was created. It organized the world premiere of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis in 1824. The present day building was constructed in 1839 by the architect P. Jacot, another famous architect Carlo Rossi designed the facade.

The Grand Hall with wonderful acoustics and a seating capacity of over 1500 has been the center of the city's musical life since the end of 1840es. Numerous renowned musicians of the XIX century performed here. F. Lizst, H. Berlioz, R. Wagner, G. Mahler, A. Rubinstein, K. Schumann, P. Viardo, P. Sarasate and others were among them. Many works of such exponents of Russian classical tradition as Borodin, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov were premiered here.

Horn Capella Orchestra Greeting, Complimentary Cocktail, Concert of Classic Russian Music

The Grand Hall is the main concert hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, it's named after St. Petersburg-born Russian composer Dmitry Shostakovich.

Silversea guests are invited to listen to a concert by the Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia comprised of famous musical pieces by prominent Russian composers.

Upon arrival, you are greeted by the Horn Capella Orchestra, receive a glass of sparkling wine and are invited to be seated in the beautiful Grand Hall for a concert by the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra. Tonight's performance is comprised of famous musical pieces by prominent Russian composers. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 100 metres, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 40 steps to access the first floor, where the concert and reception are located. The venue is equipped with an elevator and a ramp, so it is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear appropriate evening wear with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least six years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Photography is only permitted once the concert performance has concluded.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening) and the unique, private Faberge Museum.

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. During your tour you will visit

four buildings: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection and over 40 works by Rubens

Following your visit to the main Hermitage building proceed to the Building of the General Staff that houses now the impressionists and post-impressionists paintings by Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso to name just a few. The whole Impressionist collection has been recently moved to the newly restored building of the General Staff Building located in front of the Winter Palace and is part of the Hermitage Complex Museum.

Faberge Museum

Following lunch, re-join the coach for the transfer to the Faberge Museum. The first privately owned museum in Russia, the Faberge Museum is housed at Shuvalov Palace. The Palace was originally built in 1790 for one of the Russian noble families, but in 1846 the Palace was commissioned by count Shuvalov and since that time it is known as Shuvalovsky Palace.

The Faberge Museum has been established by "The Link of Times Cultural and Historical Foundation" founded in 2004 by Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg, the foundation engages in projects related to the return of lost objects of cultural and historical significance to Russia. The most remarkable step the foundation has taken so far is the sensational acquisition by Vekselberg of the works by Carl Faberge (1846-1920), the Russian court jeweler.

This exhibition includes 4,000 works of decorative and fine art: Gold and silver jewelry, painting, porcelain and bronze. The collection, which took decades to assemble and continues to grow, is presented for the first time in the new Faberge Museum on Fontanka which, during the Soviet period, housed the Museum of Daily Life and then the House of Friendship and Peace.

The most valuable part of the museum's collection are the nine Imperial Easter Eggs created by Faberge for the last two Russian emperors. All of them are masterpieces of jewelry art, as well as unique historical monuments associated with the reign and personal life of Alexander III and Nicholas II.

Following the visit to the museum rejoin the coach for the transfer back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 3-4.5 miles. This excursion is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended and shorts are not permitted. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 4 guests per minivan. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 4 guests per minivan. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 8 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 8 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Enjoy a visit to the first buildings that appeared in the delta of the Neva River when Peter the Great founded the city on the Zaitchy (Hare) Island.

Menshikov Palace

Depart the pier for a 15-minute coach ride to enjoy an inside visit to Menshikov Palace. It is located on the opposite side of Neva River Embankment facing the Bronze Horseman, and the monument to Peter the Great. The Menshikov Palace was the residence of Prince Alexander Menshikov, a close friend and ally of Peter the Great. The first stone building in St Petersburg was constructed in 1710 and was presented to the prince by the emperor. It is located in the very centre of a large urban estate of Vasilyevsky Island and is considered to be one of the oldest surviving stone buildings in the city.

Menshikov Palace was used by Peter the Great both as his residence and administrative building while he was in St.Petersburg. The unique appearance of the building and its courtyard took shape over the course of construction, which lasted for many of years. The palace combines traditional and new, as well as imported methods and forms, incorporating all the latest Russian achievements in the construction and art of the century. As part of the Hermitage, the Menshikov Palace was able to draw on the Museum's large collections incorporating not only former imperial property but also the property of the Russian nobility, including objects confiscated from Prince Menshikov. In 1981, the Hermitage Museum opened a permanent exhibition of works of art from the reign of Peter the Great at the Menshikov Palace. Twenty-one rooms are currently open to the public.

Log Cabin of Peter the Great

Following your visit to Menshikov Palace, re-board the coach for short transfer to the Log Cabin of Peter the Great for an inside visit. The Log Cabin of Peter the Great is situated on the right bank of the Neva river in the shade of large oaks. It is a unique monument of Saint Petersburg's architecture. The cabin was the first wooden house in St. Petersburg and is the only wooden structure of the city foundation period that has survived until today. It was constructed within a very short time - from the 24^th to the 26^th of May, 1703. The cabin made of hewn pine-tree logs and painted brick-like, was the first residence of Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg.

In 1930 this historical and memorial museum was opened to the public. During World War II the exhibits were evacuated or hidden within the city. The cabin itself suffered from bombing, but it was restored and opened to the public again in 1944. Nowadays, the exposition of the Cabin consists of Peter the Great epoch's objects, as well as personal belongings of Saint Petersburg's founder and his close associates.

Summer Garden Stroll

Re-board the coach for your transfer to the Summer Garden for a leisurely walk. The Summer Garden is one of the places where you can feel the atmosphere of Peter`s time. The garden, with a collection of sculptures and the Summer Palace was the first Emperor`s residence, constitute a single museum complex. The Summer Garden is a pearl in the garden necklace of Petersburg. It was laid out in 1704. Time has changed in the garden; however, its original planning still remains. Peter the Great wanted the garden of his residence to be as beautiful as the famous gardens of European Monarchs. To decorate the Summer Garden he commissioned marble busts and statues from Italy. This purchase laid down the foundation of the collection of sculpture of European level. The Neva fencing of the Summer Garden is an architectural masterpiece of universal fame, it monumentality merges miraculously with lightness, simplicity and grace.

Scenic Boat Cruise

Following the walk around the Summer Garden, proceed to the pier located in front of the main entrance to the Garden for A 45-minutes boat ride to view more of the city's sites from the water. St. Petersburg was built in the delta of the Neva River and is spread out over numerous islands of different sizes, frequently prompting the nickname the 'City of 101 Islands'.

The boat ride ends at the pier where you re-board the coach for the transfer to the pier where your ship is docked.

Please note: Tour involves extensive walking on uneven surfaces, and numerous steps to negotiate. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or for those who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest wearing seasonal clothing and flat, comfortable walking shoes. The order of sites may vary. In the event of inclement weather, the boat cruise may not operate. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may not operate. The Log Cabin can be closed with our prior notice, in this case an outside visit to the cabin will still still be permitted.

Explore the magnificent beauty and amazing restoration of the Catherine Palace during this scenic and informative half-day visit to Pushkin.

Depart the pier for a scenic, one-hour drive to Pushkin. En route, pass by the landmarks, industrial and residential areas of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival to the parking area, leave the coach for an approximately 15-minute walk to the palace complex, which is embellished with blue and gold tones.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the estate was presented by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine in 1710, and served as the Imperial family's summer residence until the time of the last tsar. A romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes, and statues surrounds the Catherine Palace. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades, and then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the Picture Gallery, Green Dining Room, and the gilded and opulent Great Hall, where official balls and receptions were held.

The highlight of your visit is the restored Amber Room, opened to the public in May 2003 to coincide with the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. German emperor Frederick William I originally presented the approximate 16-foot (about 5-metre) high mosaic panels consisting of nearly 100,000 perfectly-fitted pieces to Peter the Great. They were dismantled by German troops in 1941 and shipped to Germany, never to be found again. In 1982, Russian architects and craftsmen studied the old methods of working with amber, and began re-creating the panels and restoring the Amber Room to its original glory.

Following your visit, take a guided, 45-minute walk through the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park en route to the coach, then commence the one-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, and numerous steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for infants or toddlers, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palace. A café, exchange bureau and souvenir shop is located on the ground floor of Catherine Palace. Some vendors accept credit cards. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the magnificent beauty and amazing restoration of the Catherine Palace during this scenic and informative half-day visit to Pushkin.

Depart the pier for a scenic, one-hour drive to Pushkin. En route, pass by the landmarks, industrial and residential areas of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival to the parking area, leave the coach for an approximately 15-minute walk to the palace complex, which is embellished with blue and gold tones.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the estate was presented by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine in 1710, and served as the Imperial family's summer residence until the time of the last tsar. A romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes, and statues surrounds the Catherine Palace. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades, and then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the Picture Gallery, Green Dining Room, and the gilded and opulent Great Hall, where official balls and receptions were held.

The highlight of your visit is the restored Amber Room, opened to the public in May 2003 to coincide with the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. German emperor Frederick William I originally presented the approximate 16-foot (about 5-metre) high mosaic panels consisting of nearly 100,000 perfectly-fitted pieces to Peter the Great. They were dismantled by German troops in 1941 and shipped to Germany, never to be found again. In 1982, Russian architects and craftsmen studied the old methods of working with amber, and began re-creating the panels and restoring the Amber Room to its original glory.

Following your visit, take a guided, 45-minute walk through the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park en route to the coach, then commence the one-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking, and numerous steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for infants or toddlers, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palace. A café, exchange bureau and souvenir shop is located on the ground floor of Catherine Palace. Some vendors accept credit cards. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the magnificent beauty and amazing restoration of the Catherine Palace during this scenic and informative half-day visit to Pushkin.

Depart the pier for a scenic, one-hour drive to Pushkin. En route, pass by the landmarks, industrial and residential areas of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival to the parking area, leave the coach for an approximately 15-minute walk to the palace complex, which is embellished with blue and gold tones.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the estate was presented by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine in 1710, and served as the Imperial family's summer residence until the time of the last tsar. A romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes, and statues surrounds the Catherine Palace. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades, and then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the Picture Gallery, Green Dining Room, and the gilded and opulent Great Hall, where official balls and receptions were held.

The highlight of your visit is the restored Amber Room, opened to the public in May 2003 to coincide with the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. German emperor Frederick William I originally presented the approximate 16-foot (about 5-metre) high mosaic panels consisting of nearly 100,000 perfectly-fitted pieces to Peter the Great. They were dismantled by German troops in 1941 and shipped to Germany, never to be found again. In 1982, Russian architects and craftsmen studied the old methods of working with amber, and began re-creating the panels and restoring the Amber Room to its original glory.

Following your visit, take a guided, 45-minute walk through the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park en route to the coach, then commence the one-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking, and numerous steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for infants or toddlers, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palace. A café, exchange bureau and souvenir shop is located on the ground floor of Catherine Palace. Some vendors accept credit cards. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore St. Petersburg's most spectacular suburban residences during this memorable, full-day tour of the Catherine and Pavlovsk's Palaces.

Depart the pier for the scenic, one-hour drive to the Catherine Palace. En route, see historic landmarks, residential and commercial areas.

Catherine Palace

Located in Tsarskoye Selo, or 'Tsar's Village', the Catherine Palace is surrounded by a romantic park with mysterious arbours, pavilions, grottoes and statues. Upon arrival, admire the palace's beautiful, 984-foot (300-metre) azure facades; then ascend the Great Staircase en route to the beautiful staterooms on the second floor. See the gilded and opulent Great Hall, the Amber Room and the famous Green Dining Room. After the palace tour, take a brief guided stroll in the 1,400-acre (566-hectare) park.

Following your visit to Catherine's Palace, re-board your coach and proceed to a Podvorie Restaurant for a traditional Russian lunch accompanied by folkloric music.

Pavlovsk Palace

After lunch, continue the day with a visit to Pavlovsk Palace, the former royal summer residence of Emperor Paul I, the only son of Catherine the Great. The palace remained a residence of the Romanov family until 1915. Though the palace and the park were destroyed in 1941-44, they have been completely restored and present the most complete picture of a royal suburban residence.

Following your palace tour, take a guided walk in the romantic, 1,800-acre (728-hectare) Pavlovsk Park, one of the finest landscaped parks in Europe. Leaving Pavlovsk Park, re-board your coach for the approximate 1.25-hour return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, at times over flat and gravel surfaces, with many steps to negotiate inside the palaces. This tour is not recommended for infants and toddlers, guests with limited mobility or guests who utilise a wheelchair. There are no elevators inside the palaces. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the palaces. Expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays at the palaces. The tour sequence may vary.

The First Privately owned museum in Russia is Faberge Museum housed at Shuvalov Palace. In November, 2013 after 7 years of restoration period the Palace became the home to the largest collection of Faberge items in the world. Here on display one can see the unique collection of semiprecious jewelry masterpieces such as world famous Faberge eggs, amazing porcelain dinning sets and other unique items ever designed in Faberge workshops.

Faberge Museum

Depart the pier for short transfer through St. Petersburg to the Faberge Museum. The Shuvalov Palace, with an area of about 50,590 Square feet (4,700 square meters), is one of the most beautiful palaces of St. Petersburg, and a historical monument.

The Faberge Museum has been established by "The Link of Times Cultural and Historical Foundation" founded in 2004 by Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg, the foundation engages in projects related to the return of lost objects of cultural and historical significance to Russia. The most remarkable step the foundation has taken so far is the sensational acquisition by Vekselberg of the work by Carl Faberge (1846-1920), the Russian court jeweler.

This exhibition includes 4,000 works of decorative and fine art: Gold and silver jewelry, painting, porcelain and bronze. The collection, which took decades to assemble and continues to grow, is presented for the first time in the new Faberge Museum on Fontanka which, during the Soviet period, housed the Museum of Daily Life and then the House of Friendship and Peace.

The most valuable part of the museum's collection are the nine Imperial Easter Eggs created by Faberge for the last two Russian emperors. All of them are masterpieces of jewelry art, as well as unique historical monuments associated with the reign and personal life of Alexander III and Nicholas II.

Canals of St. Petersburg

After visiting the museum board a canal boat for a 45 minute ride along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg to view more of the city's sites from the water. St. Petersburg was built in the delta of the Neva River and is spread out over numerous islands of different sizes, frequently prompting the nickname the 'City of 101 Islands'.

The canal boat ride ends at a pier where you will re-board the coach for the transfer to the pier where the ship is docked.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate. This tour is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair. Canal boat and canal boat pier are not wheelchair accessible. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Photo and video are not allowed in the Faberge Museum. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Don't miss a chance to indulge in the mysteries of the 'Venice of the North'. Tour includes visits to the most famous and enigmatic places of the city that are not only stunning sites, but also have mysterious historical value.

Yusupov Palace

Depart the pier for a 30-minute transfer via coach to Yusupov Palace associated with one of the most controversial personalities in Russian history. Grigori Rasputin, and his dramatic assassination that has become a legend and mystery that still haunts visitors and fascinates historians.

Upon arrival start the tour by visiting Gala and private rooms of the Palace. The Yusupov family owned the palace from 1830 to 1917. The palace catches one's eye by its unique rooms such as the Moorish room with its beautiful mosaics and the Pool room with a secret compartment under the table. Admire the famous private theatre of the Yusupov Palace, which is small-scale copy of the Mariinsky Theatre. Every generation of the Yusupov family designed and redesigned some of the rooms, and as a result the palace has turned into a museum displaying historical interiors from the beginning of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century.

While passing through the exquisitely decorated interiors of the palace, the full story of the murder of Rasputin unfolds in front of you. Grigori Rasputin, a peasant and self-proclaimed holy man, had gradually won favor with the Tsar's family through his alleged supernatural powers. His control over the decisions of the family and the Russian ruler put him in a potentially manipulative position and posed a very real threat to their power. Consequently, Rasputin was murdered at the Yusupov Palace on the night of December 16, 1916, and his death proved to be an almost greater mystery than his life had been.

Canal Boat Ride to Spilled Blood

Following the visit to Yusupov Palace embark a boat for an hour long ride through the canals. The coach will bring the guests to the boat pier where the boat ride starts. After the boat ride the tour continues by visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is also variously called the Church on Spilt Blood and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. This Church was built on the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated and was dedicated in his memory.

The Church is prominently situated along the Griboedov Channel. The embankment at that point runs along either side of a canal. On March 13, 1881, as Tsar Alexander's carriage passed along the embankment, a grenade thrown by an anarchist conspirator exploded. The Tsar, shaken but unhurt, got out of the carriage and started to help the wounded around him. A second conspirator took the chance to throw another bomb, killing himself and mortally wounding the Tsar. The Tsar, bleeding heavily, was taken back to the Winter Palace where he died a few hours later.

A temporary shrine was erected on the site of the attack while the project for a more permanent memorial was undertaken. It was decided that the section of the street where the assassination had taken place was to be enclosed within the walls of a church. The embankment was therefore extended out into the canal to allow the shrine to fit comfortably within the building and to provide space on the exterior wall for a memorial marking the spot where the assassination took place. Inside, an elaborate shrine was constructed on the exact place where the bomb hit the Tsar, garnished with topaz, lazurite and other semi-precious stones. Amid such rich decoration, the simple cobblestones on which the Tsar's blood was spilled and which are exposed in the floor of the shrine, provide a striking contrast. The walls and ceilings inside the Church are completely covered in intricately detailed mosaics - the main pictures being biblical scenes or figures - but with very fine patterned borders setting off each picture.

After the visit, board the coach for transfer back to the pier.

Please note: Tour involves moderate walking with stairs to negotiate and is not suitable for guests who utlise a wheelchair. We suggest guests dress in seasonal attire and wear flat, walking shoes. In the event of inclement weather, the boat ride may be substituted with a coach transfer. Order of sites visited may vary. Photo and video fees will be charge to guests in Yusupov Palace who wish to utilise their cameras.

Find your own treasures and memories to take back home during this half-day shopping and browsing opportunity. This programme will allow you some free time in the city at your leisure.

A relaxing walk in the very heart of St. Petersburg historical centre located along the Nevsky Prospect is where you will enjoy your half day exploring.

Art Square

Depart the pier by coach for a 20-minute drive to Art Square where the coach will be parked for approximately tow and a half hours. All the main shops and department stores are located around the Square along the Nevsky Prospect. The guide will assist and direct you to the type of treasure you are seeking.

After free time in the city centre with your guide close at hand, re-join the coach for the 20-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This is NOT a guided tour, but a programme that will allow you to have some free time in the city-centre under the supervision of a licensed guide. An individual visa is NOT required for this programme. This programme involves minimal to moderate walking and is suitable for guests with limited mobility and for those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests must be able to embark and disembark the coach with minimal assistance. We recommend guests dress in seasonal attire and wear flat walking shoes. Major credit cards and Rubles are accepted in the main stores.

Experience the scenic splendour of St. Petersburg during this memorable, half-day visit to the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breath-taking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

Following your visit, board a comfortable hydrofoil and commence the 40-minute return ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, board a coach for the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over flat and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who use a wheelchair. Hydrofoil and hydrofoil pier are not wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Photo and video are not allowed in the Peterhof Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. The hydrofoil may not be exclusive to Silversea guests. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Experience the scenic splendour of St. Petersburg during this memorable, half-day visit to the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breath-taking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

Following your visit, board a comfortable hydrofoil and commence the 40-minute return ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, board a coach for the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking over flat and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who use a wheelchair. Hydrofoil and hydrofoil pier are not wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Photo and video are not allowed in the Peterhof Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. The hydrofoil may not be exclusive to Silversea guests. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Experience the scenic splendour of St. Petersburg during this memorable, half-day visit to the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breath-taking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

Following your visit, board a comfortable hydrofoil and commence the 40-minute return ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, board a coach for the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking over flat and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who use a wheelchair. Hydrofoil and hydrofoil pier are not wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special slipcovers to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Photo and video are not allowed in the Peterhof Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary. The hydrofoil may not be exclusive to Silversea guests. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Open: Tues-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car.The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities,is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and architecture of St. Petersburg during this delightful cruise along the City's canals and Neva Rivers, and a sightseeing tour of the city via coach.

Canals and Neva River Cruise

Depart the pier for the brief drive to the boat pier, then embark your boat for a cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, your guide points out the exquisite palaces, cathedrals and landmarks along the canals and Neva rivers. Sights to be seen include the Yusupov Palace, St. Isaac Cathedral, Stroganov Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, Marble Palace, Summer Gardens, Aurora Cruiser, and the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, among others. After your cruise, re-board your coach for a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

Panoramic Look at St. Petersburg

Your tour begins with a photo stop at St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral. From here, pass the Palace Square. The main square of the city, it features the Baroque Winter Palace. Next, drive across the Neva River and view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and the Artillery Museum.

After a photo stop at the Aurora Cruiser, pass by the renowned Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood en route to Nevsky Prospect. St. Petersburg's and Russia's most famous street and shopping area, it is lined with magnificent palaces, churches and theatrical buildings.

Following your visit, drive back to the pier, passing by the picturesque Decembrists Square en route.

Please note: This tour requires a minimal amount of walking. The majority of walking occurs at the photo stops and this tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, the boat is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests must also be able to negotiate a few steps to get on/off the motor coaches and 10 to 15 steps to embark/disembark the boat with little-to-no assistance. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary, and the tour content is subject to change without prior notice.

Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and architecture of St. Petersburg during this delightful cruise along the City's canals and Neva Rivers, and a sightseeing tour of the city via coach.

Canals and Neva River Cruise

Depart the pier for the brief drive to the boat pier, then embark your boat for a cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, your guide points out the exquisite palaces, cathedrals and landmarks along the canals and Neva rivers. Sights to be seen include the Yusupov Palace, St. Isaac Cathedral, Stroganov Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, Marble Palace, Summer Gardens, Aurora Cruiser, and the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, among others. After your cruise, re-board your coach for a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

Panoramic Look at St. Petersburg

Your tour begins with a photo stop at St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral. From here, pass the Palace Square. The main square of the city, it features the Baroque Winter Palace. Next, drive across the Neva River and view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and the Artillery Museum.

After a photo stop at the Aurora Cruiser, pass by the renowned Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood en route to Nevsky Prospect. St. Petersburg's and Russia's most famous street and shopping area, it is lined with magnificent palaces, churches and theatrical buildings.

Following your visit, drive back to the pier, passing by the picturesque Decembrists Square en route.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, a minimum amount of guests required to operate. It requires a minimal amount of walking. The majority of walking occurs at the photo stops and this tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, the boat is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests must also be able to negotiate a few steps to get on/off the motor coaches and 10 to 15 steps to embark/disembark the boat with little-to-no assistance. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary, and the tour content is subject to change without prior notice.

Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and architecture of St. Petersburg during this delightful cruise along the City's canals and Neva Rivers, and a sightseeing tour of the city via coach.

Canals and Neva River Cruise

Depart the pier for the brief drive to the boat pier, then embark your boat for a cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, your guide points out the exquisite palaces, cathedrals and landmarks along the canals and Neva rivers. Sights to be seen include the Yusupov Palace, St. Isaac Cathedral, Stroganov Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, Marble Palace, Summer Gardens, Aurora Cruiser, and the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, among others. After your cruise, re-board your coach for a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

Panoramic Look at St. Petersburg

Your tour begins with a photo stop at St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral. From here, pass the Palace Square. The main square of the city, it features the Baroque Winter Palace. Next, drive across the Neva River and view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and the Artillery Museum.

After a photo stop at the Aurora Cruiser, pass by the renowned Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood en route to Nevsky Prospect. St. Petersburg's and Russia's most famous street and shopping area, it is lined with magnificent palaces, churches and theatrical buildings.

Following your visit, drive back to the pier, passing by the picturesque Decembrists Square en route.

Please note: Tour is guided in Spanish, a minimum amount of guests required to operate. It requires a minimal amount of walking. The majority of walking occurs at the photo stops and this tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, the boat is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests must also be able to negotiate a few steps to get on/off the motor coaches and 10 to 15 steps to embark/disembark the boat with little-to-no assistance. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary, and the tour content is subject to change without prior notice.

Explore the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable cathedral tour.

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the centre of the city and a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for a visit to the Spilled Blood Cathedral. Also known as the 'Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ', this multi-coloured, onion-domed church is one of the most ornate in Russia. Built in the early-20th century on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 by terrorists, the church is richly-decorated with different types of marble from all over the world and its walls are covered with exquisite mosaics. Although years of neglect during the Soviet era left the building in poor condition, a painstaking, 27-year restoration led to the reopening of the cathedral in 1997.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over flat, gravel and cobbled surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. All venues are equipped with ramps to allow access for guests in wheelchairs. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable cathedral tour.

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the centre of the city and a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for a visit to the Spilled Blood Cathedral. Also known as the 'Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ', this multi-coloured, onion-domed church is one of the most ornate in Russia. Built in the early-20th century on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 by terrorists, the church is richly-decorated with different types of marble from all over the world and its walls are covered with exquisite mosaics. Although years of neglect during the Soviet era left the building in poor condition, a painstaking, 27-year restoration led to the reopening of the cathedral in 1997.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate.This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over flat, gravel and cobbled surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. All venues are equipped with ramps to allow access for guests in wheelchairs. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Explore the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable cathedral tour.

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the centre of the city and a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for a visit to the Spilled Blood Cathedral. Also known as the 'Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ', this multi-coloured, onion-domed church is one of the most ornate in Russia. Built in the early-20th century on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 by terrorists, the church is richly-decorated with different types of marble from all over the world and its walls are covered with exquisite mosaics. Although years of neglect during the Soviet era left the building in poor condition, a painstaking, 27-year restoration led to the reopening of the cathedral in 1997.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate.

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over flat, gravel and cobbled surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. All venues are equipped with ramps to allow access for guests in wheelchairs. Guests are encouraged to wear layered clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme.

Experience the scenic splendor of St. Petersburg during this memorable full-day visiting to the magnificent Peterhof Palace and Park followed by lunch and inside visits to the remarkable landmarks of the city such as St.Isaac`s Cathedral and Peter & Paul Fortress

Depart the pier for the one-hour, 18-mile (29-kilometre) drive to the Gulf of Finland, and a visit to the Peterhof Palace.

Peterhof

This 300-year-old palace is known as 'Versailles by the Sea', and served as one of the summer residences of the royal family. The spectacular grounds of Peterhof are comprised of the Upper and Lower Park, and feature a number of delightful little palaces built as private residences of the tsars. Crowning the hill is Peter's Grand Palace, which features a commanding view over the Lower Park and the Gulf of Finland.

Grand Palace Tour

Upon arrival at Peterhof, proceed to the Upper Park, designed by Peter himself as a French formal garden. After a guided walking tour of the park, proceed for a visit inside the breathtaking Grand Palace. Enter the palace from the main staircase adorned with gilded carvings, then take a guided tour of the elegant staterooms, Dancing Hall, Audience Hall, Drawing Rooms, Chesma Hall, the opulent Throne Room, the White Dining Room, and Peter's Oak Study.

Lower Gardens Tour

Next, descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre (121-hectare) fountain park with a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. The park comprises about 150 fountains and four cascades that include the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and the highlight of the grounds.

After local lunch, board the coach for a 30-minute transfer to the city centre and continue exploring the splendid art, architecture and beauty of the Russian Orthodox churches of St. Petersburg.

Your first stop in the city will be a visit to St. Isaac's Square, which is dominated by the expansive St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The opulent interior of this spectacular cathedral spans 43,000 square feet (4,000 square metres), and is filled with hundreds of impressive 19th-century works of art. The cathedral took 40 years to construct, and nearly 900 pounds (409 kilos) of pure gold were used to gild the interior and dome, which is visible approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away in good weather. The cathedral features interior walls faced with 14 different kinds of marble, and three 20-tonne (20,000-kilo) oak and bronze doors adorned with carved reliefs.

Spilled Blood Cathedral

Next, re-board your coach for drive to the Spilled Blood Cathedral - one of the landmarks of the city. Here you will have a 15-minutes photo stop to walk around the outside. Next re-board your coach for the visit to Peter & Paul Fortress.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Your final stop is at the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which stands in the heart of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built between 1712 and 1733, it was designed by Peter the Great, who also decreed it to be the tallest structure in the city. After his death in 1725, the cathedral became the burial place of subsequent tsars.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over flat, clobbed and gravel surfaces, with numerous stairs to negotiate and no elevators. This tour is not recommended for children or toddlers, guests with limited mobility or guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing and flat, comfortable shoes. Guests are provided with special overshoes to wear over their shoes inside the Grand Palace. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. The tour sequence may vary.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening).

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. On this tour you will visit four buildings of the Museum: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection, and over 40 works by Rubens.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres). Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage, which are not accessible to all visitors. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. A café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening).

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. On this tour you will visit four buildings of the Museum: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection, and over 40 works by Rubens.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in German, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres). Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant or by a ship's escort (if available) in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage, which are not accessible to all visitors. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. A café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening).

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. On this tour you will visit four buildings of the Museum: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection, and over 40 works by Rubens.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: Tour is Guided in Spanish, minimum amount of guests required to operate. It involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres). Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant or by a ship's escort (if available) in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage, which are not accessible to all visitors. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. A café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Experience the daily life of St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, and its inhabitants during this half-day tour.

This is the opportunity to see St. Petersburg through the eyes of its inhabitants. While touring palatial St. Petersburg, one is dazzled by the beauty of its palaces, cathedrals and parks, however, the city offers much more than this.

Metro Ride

One of the tourist attractions is a ride on the Metro. The Metro's stunning stations were intended by Stalin to be "palaces for the people." Thousands of tons of marble, granite and lime stone were used to face the walls,sculptures, mosaics and chandeliers were commissioned from leading artists. The first line opened in 1955 is the most fascinating. You are shown a few stations and take a short ride on the train. The Metro ride is quite an experience and gives a glimpse of the daily life of the people of St. Petersburg.

Farmer's Market

A peek at St. Petersburg's markets and food stores provides an intriguing insight into local life. Many locals shop in the food markets where you can find fruit, vegetables, fresh meat and fish, delicious homemade cottage cheese and wonderful natural honey. Sellers in the market come from all over the former Soviet Union and one can witness quite a variety of nationalities there and enjoy friendly attitudes.

Russian Vodka Museum

After the visit to the market, continue for a vodka tasting. You will be treated to a variety of vodkas together with traditional Russian condiments served to complement this famous Russian drink before your return to the ship.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Photos and video are not allowed during the Metro Ride. Guests receive tokens for entering the metro. The farmer's market may be crowded, we encourage guests to leave their valuables on board the ship and remain aware of your surroundings.

Take a step back in history to the time of Catherine the Great during this exclusive shore excursion. This memorable tour of the Hermitage Museum, and a classical music performance by the State Hermitage Orchestra.

During the time of Catherine the Great, the staterooms of the Royal Winter Residence in St. Petersburg were opened for evening musical receptions for her friends and foreign guests. She would show them new acquisitions for her rapidly growing collection of European paintings. As a special Silversea offer, this 18th-century tradition is revived for your entertainment.

Hermitage Museum / Winter Palace

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the Hermitage Museum. Upon arrival, take a guided tour through the numerous staterooms of the Winter Palace after the museum has closed. Along the way, see the exquisite masterpieces of its famous collection of Western European art.

Following the guided tour, proceed for a champagne reception, followed by a performance of classical music by the State Hermitage Orchestra.

At the conclusion of the concert, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves moderate to extensive amount of walking. Although this excursion is wheelchair-accessible, guests must be accompanied by an assistant in order to stay with the group. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. Guests who utilise wheelchairs must advise the Shore Concierge Desk ahead of time in order to pre-arrange the use of the elevators in the Hermitage. Guests are encouraged to dress in smart-casual clothing with flat, comfortable shoes. Since this event takes place when the Hermitage is closed, some rooms are not available for viewing and the rooms visited are may be similar to those seen on the tour LED-C. The final route is determined by Hermitage Museum officials and is strictly controlled by security officers. Guests must follow the assigned tour route. Flash photography is not allowed inside the Hermitage. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme.

Explore the history of Russian jewellery and view some of its most splendid pieces during this memorable visit to the Gold and Diamond rooms of the Hermitage.

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 30-minute drive to the Hermitage Museum. Upon arrival, a visit is made to the Diamond Room.

The Diamond Room

The Diamond Room is home to a significant collection of archaeological finds; the famous Scythian and Greek gold, numerous royal gifts and a fabulous collection of Western European jewellery crafted by the most prominent jewellers of the time. On display are numerous rings, pendants, watches, table decoration, fans, perfume bottles, and bouquets adorned with gold, enamels, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and pearls once worn by royalty.

A portion of the exhibit is highlighted by a superb collection of royal snuffboxes fashioned by many brilliant masters of the 18th century. The 19th-century jewellery reached its culmination in the works of Carl Fabergé. His fantasy pieces are found throughout the world, and are represented in the collection of the Diamond Room by a copy of the Russian Royal Regalia made for the World Exhibition in Paris.

The Gold Room

A visit is then made to the Gold Room, which feature a unique; three-section collection of jewellery amassed over two centuries and designed by Russian, European and Oriental artists and craftsmen. It was known as the 'Treasure Gallery' under Catherine the Great and augmented to yet greater splendour by her successors.

The 'Gold of Nomads' consists of unique archaeological finds from the North Coast of the Black Sea, Northern Caucasus and Western Siberia, including the Siberian collection of Peter the Great and the fabulous Scythian Gold of the 7th-4th centuries BC. The 'Jewellery Art of the East and South America' is an exquisite selection of Oriental jewellery collections from Central Asia, Caucasus, India, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Byzantium, Mongolia, China, Indonesia, and South America. The 'Pre-Columbian Jewellery of South America' features a huge variety of polished gemstones in every shape, size and colour.

On this tour, you will also have a chance to see some other parts of the Hermitage Museum such as the gala rooms of the Winter Palace, Departments of Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Following your visit, re-board the coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometres) and it is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Although the museum has elevators, there is a large number of stairs to negotiate throughout the museum and at the entrances. The museum is push-wheelchair accessible; however wheelchairs are not permitted in the Golden and Diamond Rooms. Photography and video are not allowed. Café and restroom facilities are available at the museum. This popular programme is limited in capacity and guests are encouraged to reserve as early as possible to avoid disappointment. This excursion focuses exclusively on the Gold & Diamond Rooms. The amount of other museum exhibits viewed will depend on the amount of time remaining. Photography is not permitted inside the Gold & Diamond Rooms. The order of sights visited may vary. Tour does not visit the halls containing regular collections. Guests may have to wait for up to 20-minutes for entrance in to the gold and diamond rooms, as entry is strictly supervised by security. This possible waiting time is beyond the control of Silversea Cruises and we appreciate your understanding.

Explore the former residences of Russian Tsars, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the famous Peterhof Lower Gardens, during this visually-stunning, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Peterhof and Tsarina's Pavilion

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Peterhof, and a visit to the exquisite, newly-restored Tsarina's and Olga's Pavilions. Built in the 1840s by Emperor Nicholas I for his beloved wife Alexandra and youngest daughter Olga, these architectural gems are located on two small islands in Olga's Pond, opposite the Peterhof Upper Garden. Tsarina's Pavilion includes Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences. Its Dining Room has an original mosaic floor from the excavations of ancient Pompeii, and Alexandra's study is adorned with two unique, 12th-century Byzantine mosaic columns. Highlights include splendid porcelain and bronze clocks and vases, marble and bronze sculptures, beautiful flowerbeds, fountains, Pompeian-style murals, and colourful draperies on the doors and windows.

Olga's Pavilion

Olga's Pavilion is very different from the one built for her mother, Empress Alexandra. This Pavilion was constructed in the style typical for 18th-century southern Italy, and meant to remind Olga of Palermo, which she once visited with her parents. The interior design of Olga's Pavilion is more modest and delicate. Marvel at the exquisite stucco mouldings, inlaid parquet floors, marble fireplaces and wonderful ornaments. The Dining Room and Pantry features different items from Olga's dowry, including silverware, porcelain and linen. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, both pavilions were neglected and almost totally destroyed during World War II. The restoration of these amazing pavilions began in 2001, and they were finally opened for visitors in August 2005.

Peterhof Lower Gardens and Lunch

Next, visit the famous Peterhof Lower Gardens. This approximately 300-acre (about 121-hectare) fountain park features a number of pavilions and palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland, along with 150 fountains, including four cascades decorated with gilded statues of mythological characters. The park's upper-terrace offers a breath-taking view of the Grand Cascade, the largest fountain ensemble in the world and highlight of this venue. The Statue of Sampson Tearing Open the Jaws of a Lion dominates the Grand Cascade. Other fountains include the Checker Board Hill Cascade, Golden Hill Cascade, Lion's Cascade, Adam and Eva Fountains with statues by Bonazza, the Sun Fountain, Pyramid, and more. Following your tour, proceed for a Russian lunch at one of the finest restaurants in Peterhof.

Chinese Palace and Park of Oranienbaum

After lunch, re-board your coach and head for a visit to the 18th-century Chinese Palace and Park of Oranienbaum, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland opposite the town-fortress Kronshtadt. The Chinese Palace features the unique Glass Beads Study where walls are covered with twelve panels with glass beads embroidery according the fantastic pictures of the French artist of the 18^th century J. Pillman. The interior décor includes an astonishing variety of art means and materials, decorative painting, furniture, porcelain and bronze. The palace's 17 interiors have picturesque decorated ceilings, with 12 of them made by Venetian Academy masters. The Park of Oranienbaum features approximately 3,229 square feet (about 722 square metres) of the rarest local and foreign wood. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket from the ship.

Relive the luxury of 18th-century Imperial Russia during this unforgettable, half-day evening excursion to one of the most amazing royal palaces.

Catherine Palace

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive south to Pushkin, and a visit to the lavish Catherine Palace, formerly 'Tsarkoye Selo'. Upon arrival, you are greeted by Royal Guards in front of the palace, which features a stunning, approximately 984-foot-long (about 300-metre-long) aqua blue and white facade adorned with a profusion of atlantes, columns, pilasters and ornamental window framings.

Palace Tour, Golden Suite of Rooms, Amber Room and Grand Hall

This beautiful summer residence is renowned for its splendid interior, luxurious furnishings and fine china.

During your guided walking tour, view an exhibition of the Romanovs' portraits and private rooms before entering the Golden Suite of Rooms, where the world-renowned Amber Room is located. Presented in 1717 to Peter the Great by King Friedrich Wilhelm, the exquisite Amber Room was once considered to be the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. Continue to the Grand Hall, which is highlighted by large windows, mirrors, gilded carvings and vast ceiling art, for a gala champagne reception accompanied by an orchestral performance of classical music.

Imperial Carriage Museum and Dinner

Following the reception, descend the main staircase to the courtyard, where the pageantry continues. The Imperial Guards parade to the music, and a carriage arrives with the royal couple for a final dance before departing. Leaving Catherine Palace, re-board your coach and head to the Imperial Carriage Museum. Here, marvel at the 23 coaches that were owned by renowned, 18th-century and 19th-century Russian and western European masters, and once carried Russia's highest nobility. Afterward, re-board your coach and proceed for excellent Russian cuisine and a performance by a Russia folkloric group at one of the finest restaurants outside of St. Petersburg. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with up to 60 steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear appropriate evening wear with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages.

Experience an exceptional evening of Russian culture and music during this delightful evening excursion to the St. Petersburg Philharmonia.

St. Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg Philharmonia, Grand Hall

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Square of Arts in the heart of St. Petersburg. Admire the sumptuous elegance of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, the oldest Philharmonia in Russia. Its history goes back to 1802 when the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Society was created. It organized the world premiere of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis in 1824. The present day building was constructed in 1839 by the architect P. Jacot, another famous architect Carlo Rossi designed the facade.

The Grand Hall with wonderful acoustics and a seating capacity of over 1500 has been the center of the city's musical life since the end of 1840es. Numerous renowned musicians of the XIX century performed here. F. Lizst, H. Berlioz, R. Wagner, G. Mahler, A. Rubinstein, K. Schumann, P. Viardo, P. Sarasate and others were among them. Many works of such exponents of Russian classical tradition as Borodin, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov were premiered here.

Horn Capella Orchestra Greeting, Complimentary Cocktail, Concert of Classic Russian Music

The Grand Hall is the main concert hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, it's named after St. Petersburg-born Russian composer Dmitry Shostakovich.

Silversea guests are invited to listen to a concert by the Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia comprised of famous musical pieces by prominent Russian composers.

Upon arrival, you are greeted by the Horn Capella Orchestra, receive a glass of sparkling wine and are invited to be seated in the beautiful Grand Hall for a concert by the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra. Tonight's performance is comprised of famous musical pieces by prominent Russian composers. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 100 metres, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 40 steps to access the first floor, where the concert and reception are located. The venue is equipped with an elevator and a ramp, so it is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear appropriate evening wear with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least six years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Photography is only permitted once the concert performance has concluded.

Embrace the exquisite beauty of the most spectacular museum in St. Petersburg during this scenic and memorable visit to the Hermitage Museum (early opening) and the unique, private Faberge Museum.

Hermitage Museum

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 as the private museum of Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is Russia's largest art museum and home to an astounding collection of about three million pieces of art. During your tour you will visit

four buildings: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage.

Upon arrival, enter the Winter Palace via the stunning Jordan Staircase. At the upper landing, take a guided walking tour through the superb staterooms of the Winter Palace.

Next, proceed to the Small Hermitage for a visit to the Pavilion Hall, which features slender marble columns, an elegant gallery and 28 lovely cut-glass chandeliers. A visit is then made to other buildings and galleries en route to the Old Hermitage, which features a collection of 13th to 18th-century Italian art. On display are works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Giordgione, and Titian.

At the New Hermitage, view a collection of Spanish art by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya, among others. The Hermitage is also home to a vast Rembrandt collection and over 40 works by Rubens

Following your visit to the main Hermitage building proceed to the Building of the General Staff that houses now the impressionists and post-impressionists paintings by Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso to name just a few. The whole Impressionist collection has been recently moved to the newly restored building of the General Staff Building located in front of the Winter Palace and is part of the Hermitage Complex Museum.

Faberge Museum

Following lunch, re-join the coach for the transfer to the Faberge Museum. The first privately owned museum in Russia, the Faberge Museum is housed at Shuvalov Palace. The Palace was originally built in 1790 for one of the Russian noble families, but in 1846 the Palace was commissioned by count Shuvalov and since that time it is known as Shuvalovsky Palace.

The Faberge Museum has been established by "The Link of Times Cultural and Historical Foundation" founded in 2004 by Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg, the foundation engages in projects related to the return of lost objects of cultural and historical significance to Russia. The most remarkable step the foundation has taken so far is the sensational acquisition by Vekselberg of the works by Carl Faberge (1846-1920), the Russian court jeweler.

This exhibition includes 4,000 works of decorative and fine art: Gold and silver jewelry, painting, porcelain and bronze. The collection, which took decades to assemble and continues to grow, is presented for the first time in the new Faberge Museum on Fontanka which, during the Soviet period, housed the Museum of Daily Life and then the House of Friendship and Peace.

The most valuable part of the museum's collection are the nine Imperial Easter Eggs created by Faberge for the last two Russian emperors. All of them are masterpieces of jewelry art, as well as unique historical monuments associated with the reign and personal life of Alexander III and Nicholas II.

Following the visit to the museum rejoin the coach for the transfer back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 3-4.5 miles. This excursion is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair. Due to the popularity of this venue, expect dense crowds, lines and a possibility of delays. Flash photography is not allowed. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended and shorts are not permitted. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this program.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 4 guests per minivan. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 4 guests per minivan. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 8 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Explore St. Petersburg at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary once onboard or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Information to help you plan your itinerary:

· Silver Shore Privato is considered a ship-sponsored tour and no individual Russian visa is required.

· The drive between the pier and the center of the city is approximately 20 minutes in each direction. However, as with most large cities, traffic congestion can be an issue and should be anticipated. Please allow adequate travel time in your planning.

· Venues have different days of opening and hours of operation. The chart below is a general guideline.

· Most venues have entrance fees; in addition some venues require extra fees which are not included, and additional charges to bring a camera or video recorder.

· To avoid waiting in line, the local tour operator will secure entrance tickets for your desired program, and your onboard account will be charged per ticket at the end of your touring day.

· Tour duration may be increased beyond the time specified. This must be requested onboard and will result in additional hourly fees.

· Foreign language guides may be requested onboard and are at an additional cost to be advised once availability is confirmed.

· Our onboard Shore Concierge will be pleased to assist you with any further questions and to assist in itinerary planning. Please confirm your venue choices with the team onboard.

· Once onboard the ship you will receive a form for you to confirm your itinerary and to identify the names of the guests in your party, required for disembarkation.

· As St. Petersburg is a most popular destination, please anticipate crowds at most venues, few of which offer any air-conditioning. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Catherine Palace: Closed Tuesdays & last Monday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days and special opening on Tuesday 8:30-10:30. Not available in the afternoon.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, about 46 steps. Elevator available ONLY for guests in wheelchairs.

Non-refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Central Naval Museum /Artillery Museum: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

4 steps to enter the Church; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

Allow a Half Day

Cruiser Aurora: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 11:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

Steps, not wheelchair accessible

Grand Palace at Peterhof: Closed Mondays & last Tuesday of each month

Available during early opening on regular days 9:00-11:00; 14:30-16:30 and in some cases during special opening on Monday.

Lower Park is open daily 9:00-21:00, fountains operating time 11:00-18:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only; 37 steps to cover inside the Palace, no elevators or ramps.

Allow a Full Day

Hermitage Museum: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sat: 10:30-17:00, Sun: 10:30-16:00, Wed, Fri: 10:30-21:00. For Silversea guests also available during early opening 9:00-10:30.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

No Air Conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Considerable walking

Allow a Half Day or Full Day

Hermitage Gold Room: Closed Mondays

Available at advance booking only.

Travel Time (each way): 15-30 minutes

Additional Fee - Must be reserved and prepaid at shoreconcierge@silversea.com

Non- refundable once booked

Allow a Half Day

Menshikov Palace: Closed Mondays

Open: Tue-Sun: 10:30-16:30

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Pavlovsk Palace: Closed last Monday of the month

Open: Sat-Thu: 10:00-18:00

Pavlovsk Park is open daily 6:00-21:00.

Travel Time (each way): 50-60 minutes

Wheelchairs permitted in park only

Allow a Half Day

Peter & Paul Fortress: Open Daily

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00, Tues: 10:00-16:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

Two Steps, venue wheelchair accessible otherwise

Allow a Half Day

Peter's Log Cabin: Closed Tuesday & last Monday of the month

Open: Wed-Mon: 10:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

2 steps to enter the museum

Allow a Half Day

Russian Museum: Closed Tuesdays

Open: Wed-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: 10:00-20:00, Thursday: 13:00-21:00

Travel Time (each way): 30 minutes

50 steps to cover inside the museum, but the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Allow a Half Day

St. Isaac's Cathedral: Closed Wednesdays

Open: Thu-Tue: 10:30-18:00, evening opening 18:00-22:30 at special price.

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

8 high steps to enter the Cathedral; entrance is equipped with a ramp for wheelchairs.

St. Isaac's Colonnade is not wheelchair accessible; there are 265 steps to the observation point.

Allow a Half Day

Synagogue: On Saturdays it's only possible to attend a service, not tours allowed

Open: Sun-Fri: 09:00-18:00

Travel Time (each way): 30-45 minutes

21 steps to enter, not wheelchair accessible

Allow a Half Day

Yusupov Palace: Open Daily

Open: Mon-Sun: 10:45-17:00

Travel Time (each way): 20-30 minutes

45 steps up to the first floor, 16 narrow steps down to the basement and 12 steps down to the theatre on the first floor

Advance booking is required. Non-refundable once booked.

Allow a Half Day

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 8 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to confirm your individual itinerary and departure time. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle.

Enjoy a visit to the first buildings that appeared in the delta of the Neva River when Peter the Great founded the city on the Zaitchy (Hare) Island.

Menshikov Palace

Depart the pier for a 15-minute coach ride to enjoy an inside visit to Menshikov Palace. It is located on the opposite side of Neva River Embankment facing the Bronze Horseman, and the monument to Peter the Great. The Menshikov Palace was the residence of Prince Alexander Menshikov, a close friend and ally of Peter the Great. The first stone building in St Petersburg was constructed in 1710 and was presented to the prince by the emperor. It is located in the very centre of a large urban estate of Vasilyevsky Island and is considered to be one of the oldest surviving stone buildings in the city.

Menshikov Palace was used by Peter the Great both as his residence and administrative building while he was in St.Petersburg. The unique appearance of the building and its courtyard took shape over the course of construction, which lasted for many of years. The palace combines traditional and new, as well as imported methods and forms, incorporating all the latest Russian achievements in the construction and art of the century. As part of the Hermitage, the Menshikov Palace was able to draw on the Museum's large collections incorporating not only former imperial property but also the property of the Russian nobility, including objects confiscated from Prince Menshikov. In 1981, the Hermitage Museum opened a permanent exhibition of works of art from the reign of Peter the Great at the Menshikov Palace. Twenty-one rooms are currently open to the public.

Log Cabin of Peter the Great

Following your visit to Menshikov Palace, re-board the coach for short transfer to the Log Cabin of Peter the Great for an inside visit. The Log Cabin of Peter the Great is situated on the right bank of the Neva river in the shade of large oaks. It is a unique monument of Saint Petersburg's architecture. The cabin was the first wooden house in St. Petersburg and is the only wooden structure of the city foundation period that has survived until today. It was constructed within a very short time - from the 24^th to the 26^th of May, 1703. The cabin made of hewn pine-tree logs and painted brick-like, was the first residence of Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg.

In 1930 this historical and memorial museum was opened to the public. During World War II the exhibits were evacuated or hidden within the city. The cabin itself suffered from bombing, but it was restored and opened to the public again in 1944. Nowadays, the exposition of the Cabin consists of Peter the Great epoch's objects, as well as personal belongings of Saint Petersburg's founder and his close associates.

Summer Garden Stroll

Re-board the coach for your transfer to the Summer Garden for a leisurely walk. The Summer Garden is one of the places where you can feel the atmosphere of Peter`s time. The garden, with a collection of sculptures and the Summer Palace was the first Emperor`s residence, constitute a single museum complex. The Summer Garden is a pearl in the garden necklace of Petersburg. It was laid out in 1704. Time has changed in the garden; however, its original planning still remains. Peter the Great wanted the garden of his residence to be as beautiful as the famous gardens of European Monarchs. To decorate the Summer Garden he commissioned marble busts and statues from Italy. This purchase laid down the foundation of the collection of sculpture of European level. The Neva fencing of the Summer Garden is an architectural masterpiece of universal fame, it monumentality merges miraculously with lightness, simplicity and grace.

Scenic Boat Cruise

Following the walk around the Summer Garden, proceed to the pier located in front of the main entrance to the Garden for A 45-minutes boat ride to view more of the city's sites from the water. St. Petersburg was built in the delta of the Neva River and is spread out over numerous islands of different sizes, frequently prompting the nickname the 'City of 101 Islands'.

The boat ride ends at the pier where you re-board the coach for the transfer to the pier where your ship is docked.

Please note: Tour involves extensive walking on uneven surfaces, and numerous steps to negotiate. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or for those who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest wearing seasonal clothing and flat, comfortable walking shoes. The order of sites may vary. In the event of inclement weather, the boat cruise may not operate. The route of the boat ride may vary due to high water level and bridge repair works. In case of stormy weather, the boat ride may not operate. The Log Cabin can be closed with our prior notice, in this case an outside visit to the cabin will still still be permitted.