Explore the 'Venice of the North', with its numerous canals and more than 400 bridges, is the result of a vast urban project begun in 1703 under Peter the Great. Its architectural heritage reconciles the very different Baroque and pure neoclassical styles, as can be seen in the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Marble Palace and the Hermitage.
Tour Highlights
- City Tour around St.Petersburg: located on numerous islands, the city is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. Its streets and squares, bridges and channels, magnificent architectural ensembles create a unique image of the city.
- Hermitage Museum: it ranks among the world’s major museums. The collection consists of nearly 3 million art objects (West European art, the Antique world, Primitive culture, Oriental culture and art, the history of Russian Culture and numismatics). Exhibits are displayed in the Winter Palace, as well as the Small, Old and New Hermitages.
Yusupov Palace with Rasputin: The Yusupov Palace is the only mansion of St. Petersburg nobility created in fascinating comfort by talented 18th and 19th century Russian architects, sculptors and artists. It claims fame as the place where Prince Yusupov murdered famous "shadow of the tsar family" Grigory Rasputin in 1916.
- Peterhof: is a jewel of the Russian art, a town of parks, palaces and fountains.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- accommodation
- airport pick up and drop off
- transportation
- guiding services
- entrance tickets
Excludes
- lunches and dinners
- personal expenses
- drinks and tips
- insurance
- flights to St Petersburg
Prices per person, based on 2 people traveling - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| St.Petersburg Airport - Hotel transfer City Tour around St.Petersburg | |
| St.Petersburg Hermitage Museum Yusupov Palace with Rasputin | |
| St.Petersburg Peterhof - Park and Summer Palace Hotel - Airport transfer |