1/2 d Church on Spilled Blood and Panoramic Tour (4 hrs)
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Europe & Baltic
With your private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide, visit the Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood. The site is located on the spot where the emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 by a group of revolutionaries, who threw a bomb at his royal carriage. Admire the incredible detailed mosaics which decorate both the exterior and interior of the church. Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the imposing grandeur of St. Petersburg during this sightseeing drive with several photo stops along the way. St. Petersburg rose from the marshy banks of the River Neva to become a distinctly European city dubbed as Peter the Great's Window to the West. During this fascinating tour, you will view many of the sights that have made St. Petersburg famous. Drive pass the Winter Palace, the Admiralty, and the Cruiser Aurora. See the Field of Mars, drive along Nevsky Prospect, the city's main street and pass the impressive St. Isaac's Cathedral with its immense gold cupola. Drive back to the ship for re-boarding.
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