
Duration: 1 day
Please note, clients who pre-book this shore excursion with us will not need a Visa.
An 8-hour shore excursion, featuring the enchanting Catherine's Palace.
Highlights: Pushkin, Catherine’s Palace, Podvorie Dacha
Today’s sightseeing (up to 8 hours) with your private vehicle and English speaking guide will take you out of the city to Tsarskoe Selo (‘the Tsar’s village’), more commonly known as Pushkin. Here you will see the beautiful Catherine’s Palace, the formal parks which stretch to Rastrelli’s blue and white building, and the workshop where the world famous Amber Room has been meticulously restored to its original glory.
Enjoy a traditional hearty Russian lunch at Podvorie Dacha which resembles a Russian terem (wooden palace). The restaurant is housed in a typical Russian log house and its interior is filled with wooden panels and bear skins hanging on the walls. A relaxed, informal atmosphere is the basic component of the owner's style. This restaurant in recent years has hosted President Putin’s birthday celebrations and is also renowned for its excellent and lively folklore performances.