Peterhof or Catherine's Palace

[KathyMG]

If you could visit only one of the two, which would it be? Also, has anyone done the hydrofoil to Peterhof? I've heard it takes 30 min., 50 min., costs $10, costs $20. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Kathy

[chowder]

We are on the Grand Princess, departing June 28th. We would also like to read comments on which to choose.

Charmaine

[harry3rd]

This is a very hard choice. Catherine's is a little more interesting inside, but the fountains in the back of Peterhof are worth the trip alone IMHO. I would try to see both, and also the Hermitage. This should leave time for a city tour for a half day, if you are there for 2 days. Push yourself. It is well worth it!

[chowder]

Thanks so much for responding. We will try to do both.

Charmaine

[tomNsherri]

Chowder, My wife and I are on your ship and have a group of 7 together for a 2 day tour with Red October. We'll be visiting both. You all are welcome to join us - the more the merrier (and lower the cost). Since we are a group, we are also able to tour the Gold room, as well as a canal tour of the city. If you are interested - please post your email and I'll be happy to send a copy of our itinerary.

Enjoy the cruise!
Tom

[chowder]

Thanks Tom for your invitation to join your group. We have made contact with a family in the United States and will be using Red October for a two day tour with them. We are only going to Peterhof due to time constraints but feel bad about missing Catherine's Palace. I guess one can't do everything. Just trying to find out if we are making a "huge" mistake.

[rockgarden]

Choice between Peterhof and Catherine's palace -
Catherine's palace without a doubt.
We chose to not go into the Peterhof, only into the gardens. Laura suggested not to visit the inside as it would be just a bit repetitious and much like other palaces. But we were just "open-mouthed" in Catherine's.

[loriaj]

I have been trying to contact Red October and have not received a response. How would suggest contacting Laura?

Lori