St. Petersburg Classic: 4 days
The golden shine of cupolas of Russian cathedrals matches the gold of numerous palaces – heritage of ostentatious imperial Russia. But wait, it is not only gilded outside - come inside!
Read Full Description- Destination:
- St. Petersburg, Russia
- Trip Length:
- 4 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
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Detailed Trip Description
The golden shine of cupolas of Russian cathedrals matches the gold of numerous palaces – heritage of ostentatious imperial Russia. But wait, it is not only gilded outside - come inside!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - St. Petersburg
Arrival and Peter and Paul Fortress.
Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport.
Sightseeing
After checking in he will take you for a panoramic city tour and show you the key landmarks and monuments in the city. You will then visit St. Isaak's Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress.
Day 2 - St. Petersburg
Hermitage.
Museums
After breakfast we will land in the center of the city, the pompous Palace Square. After taking lots of pictures next to the Alexander column we will proceed to the Winter Palace where Hermitage museum is located. Hermitage is the largest collection of Russian art in the world.
Sightseeing
Optional tours for this day that are not included in the price.
* Tour of the Yusupov Palace - the palace of mysterious assassination of notorious Rasputin.
* Evening Folk performance with a banquet at Nikolaevsky Palace.
Day 3 - St. Petersburg
Peterhof.
Sightseeing
After you breakfast we will travel to Petrodvorets (Petergof) - the former summer residence of the Russian Emperors. It is one of the best known and one of the most beautiful Palace compounds in St. Petersburg and in the world. If the weather permits we will spend about 4 to 5 hours exploring the home of Russian stars.
Hotel
Transfer to the hotel.
Day 4 - St. Petersburg
Departure from St. Petersburg.
Breakfast. We will take you to the airport if you are flying back home, or to a train station if you are starting your tour to Moscow.
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