Often referred to as the Northern capital of Russia, magnificent Saint Petersburg is just unmatched in its grandeur. The city of bizarre palaces and gorgeous cathedrals, lavish parks, water canals, and world-class museums symbolizing the history and culture of the country as brightly as the capital city, Moscow.
Today you arrive to the Russian Northern capital, St. Petersburg! Your private driver welcomes you at the airport and drives you to your hotel, set right in the heart of town. The rest of the day is free.
- Transport: airport transfer.
- Meals: not included.
The day is dedicated to the exploration of the Northern Capital of Russia, splendid Saint Petersburg with your private guide. As a highlight of the day, you have a guided visit to the world-famous Faberge Museum and other famous gems of St. Peterburg.
Meals: breakfast
Sightseeing: Palace Square, the Hermitage Museum, the Mariinsky Theater, Nevsky Prospect, Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, visit to the Faberge Museum.
Today you experience true art therapy, visiting the iconic world-class Hermitage Museum which houses some stunning collections of Russian and world art. The rest of the day is free and remains for your leisure.
Meals included: breakfast.
Sightseeing: Hermitage Museum: the Winter Palace and the General Staff Building.
Following breakfast, you head to the outskirts of Saint Petersburg to discover one of the most beautiful country's gems of palace architecture - glorious Peterhof. In the afternoon you enjoy a saturated trip to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) to discover the beauty of the one and only Catherine's Palace, an outstanding Baroque of baroque architecture.
Transport: A private driver.
Meals included: breakfast.
Sightseeing: Peterhof: Bath Cottage, Lower Park, Catherine's Palace
This is the final day of your exciting exploration of the two Russian Capitals. Following breakfast, your driver transfers you to the airport and you have a flight home.
We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you.
What's included
- Stays at a hand-picked hotel in St. Petersburg;
- Buffet breakfasts at the hotel;
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers;
- Other transportation as indicated in the day-by-day program;
- Guided tours in English with local professional tour guides;
- Tickets to the State Hermitage & Grand Staff Building, Faberge Museum, Peter and Paul Fortress, Savior on Blood Church, Peterhof Bath Cottage and Lower park, Catherine's Palace and Park;
- Support line during the trip.
Note: Starting from October 1st, 2019, it is possible to visit the Russian city of St. Petersburg with a pre-obtained online FREE E-visa.
Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Tour Highlights
- Customizable itinerary which can be tailored around your preferences;
- Accommodation options of your choice;
- Only reliable guides and drivers;
- Visiting the Hermitage Museum;
- Trip to Peterhof and Pushkin.
What To Know
- The currency used in Russia is the Russian Ruble. You can use your bank card to pay almost anywhere in Europe.
- If you need some local cash, it is best to use an ATM. This is true for all European countries, except for Hungary. When you withdraw cash from an ATM, the currency conversion will be done automatically by your bank, and the exchange rate will usually be much better than if you exchange currency at a local bank.
- The tour program includes some walking tours, we recommend you to pack comfortable shoes.