ÿþ<html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en-us"> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=unicode"> <title>Peterhoff palace tour</title> <meta name="Microsoft Border" content="tlrb, default"> </head> <body link="#FF6600" vlink="#800000"><!--msnavigation--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.guide-guru.com/"><img border="0" src="images/guru_logo_sm.gif" width="150" height="60"></a></b></p> </td></tr><!--msnavigation--></table><!--msnavigation--><table dir="ltr" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td valign="top" width="1%"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td><td valign="top" width="24"></td><!--msnavigation--><td valign="top"> <div align="left"> <table border="0" width="800" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="text-align: justify"> <tr> <td align="justify" colspan="2"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px">&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size="4"><img border="0" src="images/arrownew.gif" width="45" height="37"><b> <a href="http://www.guide-guru.com/shore-excursions/half-day-shore/peterhof-palace"> Visit our NEW web site</a>!</b></font><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px">&nbsp;<img border="0" src="images/Peterhof_sm.jpg" width="150" height="112"> <img border="0" src="images/Peterhof_Balls_Room_sm.jpg" width="149" height="112"> <img border="0" src="images/peterhof_church2_sm.jpg" width="149" height="112"> <img border="0" src="images/peterhof_canal_sm.jpg" width="149" height="112"> <img border="0" src="images/peterhof_costume_small.jpg" width="149" height="112">&nbsp;&nbsp; <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px"> <i> <font face="Arial"> <font color="#FF0000"><b>~ Peterhoff Palace and Fountain Park tour</b></font></font></i></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="400" align="justify" valign="top"> <p style="margin-left:6px; margin-right:6px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:6px"> <i><font size="2" face="Arial" color="#FF6600"> <a title="Private tour in St.Petersburg" target="_blank" href="images/private_tour_petersburg.jpg"> <img border="0" src="images/private_tour_petersburg_sm.jpg" width="149" height="112" align="left"></a>Your guide and driver will be meeting you right in front of passport control booths near your ship with </font></i> <font size="2" face="Arial" color="#7CC02D"><b>GUIDE-GURU</b></font><i><font size="2" face="Arial" color="#FF6600"> sign. </font></i> <p style="margin-left:6px; margin-right:6px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:6px"> <b><font face="Arial" color="#ff0000" size="2">Russian visa is not required!</font></b><p style="margin-left:6px; margin-right:6px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:6px"> &nbsp;<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <font size="2" face="Arial">In the morning your coach will take you to Peterhof which lies on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 22 miles west of St.Petersburg. Your journey to Peterhof will last about 1 hour each way. During this time you will pass through the residential and suburban areas of St.Petersburg and see apartment houses of the local people. </font></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <font size="2" face="Arial">Upon arrival, you will leave your coach at the parking lot and walk to Peterhof Fountain Park to admire the numerous fountains and gilded statues of the Main Cascade.&nbsp; You will see the Grand Cascade with the largest fountain of Samson Rending the Jaws of a Lion. </font></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <font face="Arial" size="2">You will next tour the Grand Peterhof Palace. </font> <span style="font-family: Arial"><font size="2"> Built on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Finland, the Grand Peterhof Palace was the first summer residence of the Russian tsars to be built in the vicinity of St. Petersburg. Peter the Great oversaw the construction works himself and spent most of his spare time in this Palace. </font></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <span style="font-family: Arial"><font size="2"> Entering the Palace you will make your way up the Gold Staircase which is decorated with gold leaf and intricate wood-carvings. During this visit, you will view the meticulously restored lavish interiors of the early 18th century filled with original furniture, precious chandeliers, and authentic paintings.</font></span><font face="Arial" size="2"><br> &nbsp;</font></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <font size="2" face="Arial"><b>Remarks:</b> <i> <font color="#FF0000"><b>Monday</b></font> - day off for Peterhof palace. </i> </font></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <font size="2" face="Arial"><i>Peterhoff Palace is <u>not wheel-chair accessible</u> . The ramp is only in the eastern part of the Lower Garden.</i></font></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <font size="2" face="Arial"><i>You should be able to walk about 1,5 miles. </i> </font><i><font face="Arial" size="2">Comfortable footwear is recommended for this tour as in some parts you will have to walk on cobble stones.</font></i></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <i><font face="Arial" size="2">It is not permitted to bring liquids to the palace. Food and drinks are only allowed in the museum cafes. Only small bags are allowed inside. Backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and overcoats should be left in the cloakroom. Flash photography is not permitted.</font></i></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px" align="justify"> <i><font face="Arial" size="2">Photo/video permits are included into the tour cost.</font></i></p></td> <td valign="top" align="justify" width="400"> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <u> <font face="Arial" size="2" color="#008000"><b>Tour type:</b></font></u><font face="Arial" size="2"> Private tour</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font size="2" face="Arial"><u><font color="#008000"><b>Duration:</b></font></u> <font color="#FF0000"><b>4 hours</b></font></font></p> <table border="1" width="400" cellspacing="0" bordercolor="#7CC02D"> <tr> <td width="70" align="center"><b> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Group size</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">1</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">2</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">3</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">4</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">5</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">6</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">7</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">8</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">9</font></b></td> <td align="center" width="33"><b><font size="2">10</font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="70" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Price/adult</font></td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="70" align="center" height="26"> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Price/student</font></td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" height="26" width="33">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33" height="26">&nbsp;</td> <td align="center" width="33" height="26">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="1">Children under 5 may travel with parents free of charge.</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">The prices are quoted in <b>USD </b>per person for your group size and <b>include</b>:</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">- <b>private tour guide </b>(English, Spanish, Italian, German)</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">- <b>private A/C vehicle</b></font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px"> <b><font face="Arial" size="2">- admission fees</font></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">- <b>blanket visas</b> (visa-free shore pass to the city)</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font size="2" face="Arial"><u><font color="#008000"><b>Lunch:</b></font></u> not included</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><u><font color="#008000"><b>Booking deadline:</b></font></u> latest 2 weeks before your arrival</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 5px"> <u> <b> <font face="Arial" size="2" color="#008000">Booking procedure:</font></b></u></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">1). Send us your written confirmation</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">2). Receive a <b>Booking notice</b> and price confirmation.</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">3). Complete the <a target="_blank" href="registration_form.doc">Registration form</a> with your passport details. We need your personal information to register you with the Russian immigration authorities.</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2">4). Receive a Tour Ticket by e-mail or fax. It will be your blanket visa to pass through the customs in St.Petersburg port. When debarking, each person should have a copy of the Tour ticket, passport and its photo copy.</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><u><font color="#008000"><b>Payment:</b></font></u> <u>no prepayment</u>. Payment is collected upon the tour commencement.</font></p> <p style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px"> <u> <font face="Arial" size="2" color="#008000"><b>Payment method:</b></font></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -1.6pt; margin-left:6px; margin-right:6px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:6px"> <span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial; line-height: 115%" lang="EN-US"> <font size="2">&nbsp;</font></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial"><font size="2">- <b><font color="#FF0000">Credit cards</font> </b>(Visa/Maestro). <b>3%</b> extra surcharge will be added to your tour price to cover bank fee. We will charge your credit card the amount in Rubles according to the Russian Central Bank rate of Ruble to USD. The price remains valid for USD rate not less than 27 Rubles/1 USD (Central Bank of Russia). In case of USD rate drop, the fixed rate of 27 Rubles/1 USD will apply.</font></span></p> <p style="margin-left:6px; margin-right:6px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:6px"> <span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial"> <font size="2">- <b><font color="#FF0000">Cash</font> </b>(USD/EUR/Pound). Only clean banknotes without any minor holes, handwriting, torn edges are accepted.</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0 6px">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 30px"><b><font size="2" face="Arial"> <a href="1_day_shore.htm">&lt;&lt; Return to 1-day St.Petersburg tours</a></font></b></p> <p align="center"><!--msnavigation--></td><td valign="top" width="24"></td><td valign="top" width="1%"> <p> </p> </td></tr><!--msnavigation--></table><!--msnavigation--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td> <p align="center"> <font size="2" face="Arial">Copyright 2006-2010 GUIDE-GURU Travel company Inc. tel. +7(812)903-28-81, e-mail: <a href="mailto:info@guide-guru.com"> info@guide-guru.com</a>, St.-Petersburg, Russia</font></p> </td></tr><!--msnavigation--></table></body> </html>