Russian Heritage Tours For Individual Travelers

DAY 1 in St.Petersburg
Welcome by the Tour of St. Petersburg, which offers visitors the opportunity to take in as much as possible of the city in a day's sightseeing all-inclusive Tour. You will take a tour of Saint-Petersburg most famous sites - beginning with the neo-classical splendour of St.Isaac's Cathedral, geometry of the Palace Square, visiting the oldest construction of Saint-Petersburg - Peter & Paul's Fortress and the Cathedral - the burial vault of Romanovs' family. The tour includes an elegant lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon a 2-hour guided excursion in the State Hermitage Museum - to finalize your excellent introduction to St.Petersburg.

DAY 2 in St.Petersburg
The tour program starts at 6.00 PM in the Nikolayevsky Palace Restaurant where you discover traditional Russian dances and music and an elegant reception with Russian vodka, red and black caviar.
The magic continues with "Illuminations" tour along the spectacular floodlit monuments. Magical and magnificent by night, a drive through Saint-Petersburg and its beautiful illuminated buildings should not be missed by any visitor of the northern capital.  In summer time you will have an opportunity to enjoy the romantics of the White Nights

DAY 3 in Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo)
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.

DAY 4 in Novgorod
An unforgettable full-day tour to one of Russia's most ancient cities, Great Novgorod. Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century. Surrounded by churches and monasteries, it was a centre for Orthodox spirituality as well as Russiann architecture.
These include the Novgorod Kremlin and St. Sophia's Cathedral built in the eleventh century, the old market place on the bank of the river Volkhov, the Church of the Saviour with its frescos by Theophanus the Greek and the Yuriev Monastery with St. George's Cathedral. You will have a wonderful dinner at a restaurant

DAY 5 in Peterhof
Come and discover Peterhof - 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 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.

Tour Details

The tour is available all year round on Wed,Thur, Fri, Sat,Sun.

Inclusions

• 10 excursions (all by car or mini-van);
• 3 meals (2 lunches on the 1st and 4th day, 1 drink reception on the 2nd day);
• Transportation by car or mini-van: 1st day 3 hours, 2nd day - 3 hours, 3rd day - 5 hours, 4th day - 11 hours; 5th day - 5 hours.
• Guide assistance: during all the tour activities;
• Entrance fees: all the visits according to the tour itinerary, tickets to the boat and folk show.