St Petersburg circle of interest

[jwas1]

We will be doing Baltic cruise next summer. Can anyone describe the Hermitage circle of interest?

[redcisco]

I did the COI with Regent in the Baltic last year, before they changed it to these Restoration Rooms and now I'm bummed! This one sounds MUCH cooler! Ours was good because we had a private nighttime tour of the Hermitage including the Gold Rooms and then a ballet peformance, before leaving for dessert at a cool restaurant on the water. But this one with the Restoration Rooms would be amazing. I too would be interested in what people thought of it. Apparently it's always sold out - there's a little thing on their webpage abour a waiting list. I'd jump on while you can!

[bigdougw3999]

I am right now on voyager and my parents are doing that tour will let you know what they thought of it later. They did get to meet the guide last evening and all looked good

[jwas1]

Thanks. I would appreciate their opinion of the COI tour. Was dinner with the guide special or usual excellent dining room fare?