St. Petersburg Russia

Russia was the country I was most looking forward to visiting because it has the mystery and history appeal. Dan and I were hoping to get away without scheduling a tour group trip and instead wander on our own but apparently, you are not allowed off the ship without a visa. We didn't know this until it was too late and in the end, it was probably better because the guides did provide a good overview of the city in a short amount of time.

So, for our first tour in Russia we signed up for the Splendid St. Petersburg River Cruise. The trip required minimal physical activity (15-20 steps at a time according to the brochure). After being on a ship and eating my daily calories by 9am, we would have preferred a running tour throughout the city but the lazy cruise tour roped us in. 

St. Petersburg has more than 100 islands and is crisscrossed by more than 60 rivers and canals. Our tour took us along the Moika and Neva River lined with block-wide palaces, high reaching intricate cathedrals and other historical landmarks. 

Splendid River Tour Group

 

St. Isaac Cathedral

Peter and Paul Fortress/Cathedral 
(photo by JH photographer)

Spilled Blood Church of Resurrection 
(photo by JH photographer)

Winter Palace

Next up- more on Russia and the famous comedian who visited our ship