A great trip around St. Petersburg and the surrounding area. 11-day tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.

10:00-13:00 Bus tour "Palaces of St. Petersburg and their owners". It seems that in this magical city, every building is a palace, which, of course, is not entirely true, but the richness of architecture is amazing.

It is impossible to imagine a palace without paintings, sculptures, magnificent balls, music, cozy gardens and parks — this is the atmosphere that reigns around the owners of these exquisite mansions and will become the subject of our study.

13:00 Lunch for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles) or free time in the city center.

14:30 Excursion to the Yusupov Palace, one of the few surviving noble mansions in St. Petersburg, where not only the luxurious state apartments and halls of the art gallery are perfectly preserved, but also a miniature home theater along with the cozy living quarters of the Yusupov family.

Here you can feel the warmth and charisma of the generations who lived within these walls. This tour will make your acquaintance with St. Petersburg truly magical and unforgettable!

Additionally: Visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater (approximately 600 rubles for adults, 400 rubles for school, 530 rubles for students, 530 rubles for pence; open until 22:00).

Imagine that St. Petersburg of the XVIII century appeared before you, where carriages ride along the streets, and sailboats glide along rivers and canals, and you can see all this in a miniature model of the Petrovsky Aquatoria.

18:00 Free time in the city center.

Independent return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Independent transfer before the start of the program by public transport.

11:00 Meeting with a guide at Admiralteiskaya Embankment, 2 (descent with lions). The sign "Greets Petersburg".

11:30 Walk along the Gulf of Finland on the comfortable motor ship Meteor – transfer to Peterhof.

12:30-14:00 Guided tour of the Lower Park with its famous fountains. Here you will see the famous cascades and paired fountains, admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland opening before you and stroll along the shady alleys.

14:00-16:00 Free time.

16:00 Transfer on the comfortable motor ship Meteor from Nizhny Park to the center of St. Petersburg on Admiralteiskaya Embankment.

17:00 Free time in the city center on Admiralteyskaya embankment. Independent return to the hotel.

Additionally: The Night Petersburg bus tour is an opportunity to see the city from a new perspective, to see the layout of bridges and the artistic illumination of embankments and squares (approximately 1300 adults, 1100 pupils, 1100 students, 1100 pence).

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day.

Additionally:

Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.

08:00-20:00 Excursion to Vyborg (approximately 3400 rubles for adults, 2900 rubles for school, 3200 rubles for students, 3200 rubles for pence).

During the tour, you will get acquainted with the majestic Vyborg Castle and walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town, paved with cobblestones, where every step tells its own story, take a trip through the rocky landscape park of Monrepos.

11:00 Monrepos tour.

13:00 Lunch for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles for adults) or free time in the city center.

14:00 Visit to Castle Island, where the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle is located.

15:00 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — You will see the Market Square, Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, various towers: Clock, Round, Town Halls; Burgher houses, knight's, merchant's; schools: Russian, Finnish, Swedish.

16:30 Free time in the Old Town

18:00 Departure to St. Petersburg.

Transfer to the base hotels.

20:00-21:00 The end of the program.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.

09:30-10:30 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure by bus to the pedestrian zone.

The walking tour "Petersburg in detail" through the historical center of St. Petersburg will reveal to you the unique corners of the city, inaccessible to the bus view of the city.

You will walk along charming Malaya Konyushennaya Street, explore the quiet Courtyards of the chapel and enjoy the picturesque embankments of the Moika River and the Winter Canal, which invariably lead you to the most important square of the city – Dvortsovaya.

For the comfort of all guests, radio equipment is provided every day.

13:00 Lunch for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles) or free time in the city center.

13:00-14:00 Free time for lunch or an additional guided tour of the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg.

A boat trip is a great opportunity to escape from worries, get a lot of positive emotions and admire the city from a new perspective (approximately 850 rubles. adult, 650 rubles. school, 750 rubles. student, 750 rubles. pence).

15:00 Guided tour to the Hermitage. Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Hermitage, the fifth largest museum on the planet.

Each gallery of this outstanding institution seems to reveal pages of the history of world art, and in the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian monarchs, you will experience the grandeur and splendor of the imperial era.

After the tour, free time at the Hermitage (open until 20:00).

Independent return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.

10:00 Gatchina bus tour "Residence of the Romantic Emperor" with a visit to the Palace of Paul I. Gatchina is one of the suburban imperial residences. Picturesque landscapes, silence, abundance of reservoirs, architectural monuments – all this gives the palace and park complex a special charm.

And it no longer seems surprising that Pavel I, who is called the most romantic and dreamy Russian emperor, lived here for more than 10 years.

The Gatchina Palace preserves the memory of him and his wife, whose modest facades conceal luxurious interiors and the famous underground passage to Silver Lake. And around it there is the first romantic landscape park in Russia, which we will take a walk through.

12:00 Gatchina Palace tour.

14:00 Gatchina Park tour.

15:00 Lunch for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles) or free time.

15:50 Transfer to Saint Petersburg.

18:00-19:00 End in the city center at Vosstaniya Square (Moskovsky railway station).

Independent return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day.

Additionally: 07:00-23:00 Pearl of Karelia – Ruskeala.

Saint Petersburg – Priozersk. Kexholm Fortress (Korela) – Sortavala – Akhvenkoski Waterfalls – Ruskeala Mountain Park: sightseeing tour and free time for a walk along the Marble Canyon.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.

09:15 meeting with a guide at 6 Ostrovsky Square (landmark Alexandrinsky Theater).

09:00-09:30 Bus tour to Kronstadt "Fortress city on the Baltic Sea". After driving along the causeway through the Gulf of Finland, you will take a walk through the fortress city located on a small island, and at least for a short time you will feel involved in the sea.

Visit to the monument to all ranks of the Russian Navy, the largest Naval Cathedral in Russia.

14:00 Lunch for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles) or free time in Kronstadt.

Free time to explore the newly opened museum and historical park "Island of Forts", which is dedicated to the history and glory of the Russian Navy. Here you will find the Alley of Heroes, reminiscent of the road of time, a Lighthouse of memory, recreation areas for children and adults.

In the park, you can learn about the history of the fleet, admire the views of the Coastal Harbor, ride a panoramic swing and, of course, make a wish that will be fulfilled by a penguin inhabitant of Antarctica.

It is symbolic that the Russian travelers who discovered this continent began their journey in Kronstadt.

Additionally: Boat trip on the Forts of the Kronstadt Fortress. Forts are additional artificial structures designed, together with Kronstadt, to protect our city from the enemy (approximately 1,000 rubles. adult, 800 rubles. school, 900 rubles. student, 900 rubles. pence).

Return to the city center at Moskovsky train station (Nevsky Prospekt, Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station) by 17:00.

Independent return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day.

Additionally: 07:30-22:30 Day trip to Valaam Island.

Transfer to Valaam island. A bus and boat tour, lunch in the refectory, a tour of the island with a visit to the main manor of the monastery, cathedral and memorable places, a concert of choristers.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.

10:30-11:30 Departure from the base hotels.

Bus tour "Under the shadow of the Tsarskoye Selo Gardens". Excursion to Catherine's Palace and park.

You will go to the favorite summer residence of Empress Catherine II, where you will see the beautiful Catherine Palace, stroll through the garden and enjoy the landscapes of nature and Baroque architecture.

Free time in Tsarskoye Selo (3 hours) or for an additional fee, a bus tour to Pavlovsk.

13:30-14:30 Lunch for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles) or free time.

Optional: Bus tour to Pavlovsk. An excursion to the Pavlovsk Palace, a walk in the park. Pavlovsk is the third largest pearl in the necklace of the palace and park ensembles of St. Petersburg.

The trip promises a break from the frenzied pace of a huge metropolis, silence, peace, almost solitude.

19:00 Return to the city to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station at Moskovsky train Station. Independent return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.

09:00 The Gardens and Parks of St. Petersburg bus tour is a unique journey through the green oases of our magnificent city, where famous park grids and picturesque landscapes await you.

During the tour, you will visit the Mikhailovsky Garden with its exquisite atmosphere, the cultural heart of the city — the Field of Mars, the majestic Summer Garden and the romantic Alexander Park, filled with history and natural beauty.

12:00 A walk through the Summer Garden, the favorite brainchild of Peter the Great, will be a real immersion into the world of beauty and harmony.

This amazing park, praised by poets and artists, is a jewel in the priceless necklace of St. Petersburg parks, where encounters with magnificent fountains and sculptures give indescribable sensations and inspiration.

Russian Russian Museum at 13:00 An excursion to the Mikhailovsky Palace is not only a visit to one of the most significant buildings of the Russian Museum, but also an opportunity to touch the rich heritage of Russian art.

It houses one of the world's largest collections of works of art, from ancient icons imbued with spirituality to modern masterpieces reflecting the dynamic development of artistic thought.

As you immerse yourself in this collection, you will discover the endless variety of talents and eras that have made our cultural foundation so unique.

14:30 After the tour, free time at the Russian Museum (open until 18:00) or transfer to Moskovsky train station (Nevsky Prospekt, metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya") by 15:00.