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Weekend in
Saint Petersburg

The cultural capital of Russia, Venice of the North, Saint Petersburg is the city that preserves the spirit of its luxurious background. This tour is for those who are fond of beautiful architecture, especially gorgeous palaces

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Venice of the North

You will be fascinated with the beautiful palaces of Imperial Russia: Hermitage, Catherine Palace in Pushkin or the Grand Palace in Peterhof. After you explore the city you will agree with those who say that this city is like an open-air museum: beauty is everywhere.

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Your Travel Plan

View of the top of a colorful cathedral from the ground. Colorful domes of a cathedral.

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1^st day of the itinerary

City on Neva River Banks

Welcome to Saint Petersburg, an incredible city on the Neva River banks. When you arrive you will have a transfer to the hotel with an excellent guide speaking your native language. There are no excursions on the first day of your trip for you to relax after the flight.

Green and white palace in the Baroque style of mid-18th century Russian art. All the facades are embellished by a two-tier colonnade. Sculptures on the top of the palace, imperial residence. Reflection of the palace in a puddle of water.

Yellow and white building with a 580 m long bow-shaped façade. It consists of two wings, which are separated by a tripartite triumphal arch adorned by sculpture, monumental Neoclassical building in the Empire style. Vintage horse carriage in front of the palace.

2^nd day of the itinerary

Sightseeing Tour & Hermitage Museum

In the morning get ready for the sightseeing tour with stops at Palace Square, the Spilled Blood Cathedral, the Kazan Cathedral, the Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, the Admiralty, the cruiser Aurora, and many other places of interest. After lunch, you will enter the Hermitage museum. Started from a private collection of Catherine the Great, it is now the second-largest art museum that holds works of such famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Kandinsky, Picasso, etc.

3^rd day of the itinerary

Royal Summer Residence & Canal Cruise

Today we are going to explore one famous town in the suburbs of the city. In the 1st part of the day, you can visit Pushkin or Peterhof by your own choice. Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) was home for the Russian Royal family. The Catherine Palace was built and furnished to meet the high standards of luxury and taste of that time. It is famous for Amber Room which was called the 8th wonder of the world before it disappeared during the 2nd World War. Now we can see its skilfully made reproduction.

Peterhof also called “Russian Versailles”. The fountains of the park amaze everyone with their beauty. All in all, there are more than 140 fountains in the park, each unique and unforgettable. We will also enter the Grand Palace where the royal family used to live and feel the atmosphere of the luxury of that time.

After lunch, you will enjoy breathtaking views during the Neva River Canals cruise. You will discover the city from the river and see the main sights from a different perspective. Then have a nice walk along Nevsky Prospect, the main street of Saint Petersburg. Here you can also do some souvenir shopping.

Departure

Last Minute Sightseeing and Shopping

Now you can explore the city by yourself and do some last-minute shopping. Then you will be transferred to the airport. Now it’s time to say goodbye to Russia. Hope to see you again!