Classic Saint Petersburg
5 days / 4 nights tour of Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a cultural center of Russia and has a unique atmosphere. Founded on a swamp by Peter I, it became the most powerful and important center of the Russian Empire as Peter the Great moved the capital from Moscow to Saint Petersburg in 1712 and it was the capital of the Russian Empire for more than 200 years. The city was named after Saint Peter, the patron of Peter I.
Cities visited: Saint Petersburg
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Day 1 - Arrival in Saint Petersburg, City Tour of Saint Petersburg & Peter and Paul Fortress
• Arrival in Saint Petersburg. The guide will meet you at the airport / at the train station.
• Transfer to hotel.
• Check in at hotel.
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• City Tour of Saint Petersburg & Peter and Paul Fortress.
A lot of Russian noble families intended to move to a new Northern capital, Saint Petersburg. A huge number of Palaces were built on the territory of Saint Petersburg in different architectural styles with impressive and rich interiors. During the city tour you will see the best places of our city. Peter and Paul Cathedral, the first and oldest landmark in Saint Petersburg, which houses the remains of Russian Emperors and Empresses, Church of our Saviour on the Spilled Blood which is richly decorated with mosaic (over 7,000 square meters), Saint Isaac Cathedral which is the fourth Cupola Cathedral in the world, Smolny Institute for Noble Maidens which marked the beginning of women’s education in the country, etc.
Visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and Peter and Paul Cathedral.
You will also visit Peter and Paul Fortress. The fortress was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Besides the ancient fortifications, the fortress includes Peter and Paul Cathedral, built in the early XVIII century. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral is one of the oldest symbols of Saint Petersburg and is the burial place of nearly all Russian Emperors and Empresses from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.
• Arrival at the hotel.
Recommended optional tours:
• Saint Petersburg Metro Tour;
• Night City Tour of Saint Petersburg
Day 2 - Hermitage Museum Tour
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Hermitage Museum Tour.
Visit to Hermitage Museum.
The Hermitage is one of the greatest museums in the world. With a collection of more than 3 million works of art, from the Stone Age up to the present time, it’s hard to say that the Hermitage is just a museum. It’s the house of the World’s best treasures. During the tour you will visit the Winter Palace, one of the greatest Royal residences in the world, and the main buildings of the world-famous Hermitage Museum – Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage, Hermitage Theater, and New Hermitage. The guide will show you the masterpieces – the works by the most famous Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch and other foreign
• Arrival at the hotel.
Recommended optional tours:
• Boat Tour along rivers and canals of Saint Petersburg;
• Yusupov Palace Tourartists and sculptors.
Day 3 - Tour to Peterhof: Palace & Park
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Tour to Peterhof: Palace & Park.
Visit to Grand Palace and Lower Park.
Peter the Great first mentioned the Peterhof site in his Tsar’s Campaign Journal in 1705 during the Northern War, as a good place to construct a landing for use in travelling to and from the island fortress of Kronstadt. According to Peter’s concept, Peterhof had to become the most splendid residence in Europe, and also become a triumphal monument as a successful conclusion of Russia’s struggle to the Baltic Sea.
In 1723 the grand residence was formally inaugurated. Peter proudly showed foreign visitors the "paradise" that he had constructed on a deserted marshy coast. After his death Peterhof Palace remained the official summer Royal residence for 200 years.
Peterhof is a jewel of Russian art – a town of parks, palaces and fountains. The museum-reserve consists of the Grand palace, small palaces and amazing Fountain park, which deserves most of your time in Peterhof.
Peterhof palace and park is one of the most popular tourist attractions not only in Saint Petersburg, but also in Russia. Peterhof park with a unique fountain system is considered to be one of the most spectacular parks in the world. There are about 300 fountains on the territory of the Lower Park of Peterhof.
• Arrival at the hotel.
Recommended optional tours:
• Russian Folk Show "Feel Yourself Russian" Tour
Day 4 - Tour to Pushkin
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Tour to Pushkin.
Visit to Catherine Palace and Catherine Park.
For two centuries The Tsar Village (Tsarskoe Selo) was a grand imperial summer residence, the construction of which was a matter of state importance. Catherine palace and park ensemble is a superb example of world-ranking architecture. The heart of the ensemble, Catherine Place, is a marvelous example of the Russian Baroque style. Today we can feel the spirit of the most luxurious lady Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter I, and Catherine the Great.
• Arrival at the hotel.
Recommended optional tours:
• Russian Ballet Tour
Day 5 - Departure from Saint Petersburg
Today is the day of your departure.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Hotel check out.
• Transfer to the airport / the train station.
Thank you that you decided to visit Saint Petersburg. We hope to see you again soon! You are always welcome here!
Inclusions:
• Visa invitation
• Transfer from the airport / the train station
• Private guide
• Transport (car / minivan / minibus / bus)
• Accommodation: 4 nights at a 3 - 4 star hotel (double or twin room for 2 pax) if you choose a tour with accommodation
• Meals: 5 breakfasts at the hotel if you choose a tour with accommodation
• Museum entrance fee (Peter and Paul Cathedral, Hermitage, Peterhof Grand Palace, Peterhof Lower Park, Catherine Palace, Catherine Park) if you choose a tour with entrance tickets
• Pick-up at your hotel
• Transfer to the airport / the train station Nadezhda Travel S
Exclusions:
• Visa processing costs
• Travel insurance
• International flights
• Gratuities / Tips
• Accommodation if you choose a tour without accommodation
• Meals if you choose a tour without accommodation
• Museum entrance fee if you choose a tour without entrance tickets
• Optional tours
Notes:
• The tour is available the whole year round starting on any day, but, please, take into account that the museum’s working hours and days-off vary so we reserve the right to change the itinerary while trying to save the excursion programme.