DAY 1 in Saint-Petersburg
Welcome to the Comprehensive City Tour of St.Petersburg - an excellent introduction to the second largest and most beautiful city in Russia. The imperial city of golden spires, golden domes, pastel palaces and picturesque canals. With its arrow-straight avenues, leafy parks and lovely architecture, Petersburg is as staggeringly impressive as New York or Paris.
You see all Saint-Petersburg most famous sights from the comfort of a car or mini van and with a knowledgeable and experienced guide. During the tour you will see all the main highlights of St.Petersburg: Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral, Admiralty, Palace Square, Peter and Paul Fortress, Naval Museum, St.Petersburg University, Menshikov Palace, Academy of Fine Arts, the Bronze Horseman, Alexandrinsky Theatre, Smolny Cathedral, monument to Catherine the Great, Square of Arts, State Russian Museum as well as the numerous canals and rivers, beautiful bridges crossing them, visit the Church of Saviour-on-the-Spilled Blood and enjoy a two-hours guided Hermitage Tour .
Enjoy also a walking xcursion on the cobblestones of Peter & Paul's Fortress - the oldest and most historical construction of the city. Originally put up for fortification purposes but used as a political prison and witnessed more than once the dramatic changes in the Russian history. In the Fortress you visit a unique sample of Russian 18th-century architecture - The Peter and Paul Cathedral. It had for almost two centuries served as a burial-place for Russian emperors. The last Russian tsar - Nicholas II and his family were buried in the cathedral's small St. Catherine chapel in 1998.
DAY 2 in Peterhof and Puchkin
Come and discover Peterhof and its magnificient Gardens - St. Petersburg's most famous and spectacular Imperial estate. Located on the sea shore The Grand Palace and park complex of Peterhof with its unique array of fountains is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. Peterhof is perhaps St. Petersburg's most famous and luxurous Imperial estate. The Grand Palace, filled with fascinating and elaborate interiors, sits on top of a high seashore ridge overlooking the vast Lower Park. The palace at Peterhof sits amidst an enormous park, adorned with fountains, statues and pavilions.
The tour will be held by boat or by car, depending on the weather conditions.
After having a Restaurant lunch unlock the secrets of the world wonder - the Amber Room on a half-day tour to the magnificent baroque - style Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo). Feel the spirit of the eras of the powerful empresses- Elizabeth and Catherine walking though the gilded amphelade of the numerous ballrooms and imperial halls, amazing with the luxury of their decoration. All Russian monarchs lived, worked, granted audiences, arranged diplomatic receptions for foreign ambassadors, gala balls and masquerades in the gorgeous halls of the palace.
Tour Details
Available tour start dates
The tour is available all year round on Tus,Wed, Thus, Fri, Sat.
Inclusions- 5 excursions (all by car or mini-van);
- 2 lunches on the 1stand the 2nd day;
- Transportation by car or mini-van: 1st day 3 hours, 2nd day - 8 hours;
- Guide assistance: during all the tour activities;
- Entrance fees: all the visits according to the tour itinerary.
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