Fountain Festival in Peterhof. Autumn tour to St. Petersburg for 3 days

Immerse yourself in autumn Petersburg, where the luxury of the Yusupov Palace and the whispers of imperial balls are replaced by the extravaganza of the "Fountain Festival" in Peterhof. Under the thunder of the Grand Cascade, lights, lasers and pyrotechnics will come to life – for the only time a year, the water element dances with fire until midnight, turning the park into a space installation.

On the third day, you will find the harsh romance of Kronstadt: the giant naval cathedral, similar to Hagia Sophia, and the futuristic Museum of Naval Glory near nuclear submarines. The Alley of Heroes and the lighthouse of memory on the "Island of Forts" will remind you of those who discovered Antarctica, and the panoramic swing will give you a view of the endless bay – and the penguin will fulfill your wish.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
25 - 27 Sep
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

Fountain Festival in Peterhof
An enchanting multimedia show awaits you, in which the grandeur of the ancient architecture and fountains of Peterhof will be combined with a large-scale installation.
The main temple of Russian sailors
Visit the giant Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt, similar to Constantinople's Hagia Sophia, where you will feel like part of a naval epic.
Living history in the palace
The Yusupov Palace, here you will look into the real living quarters of the princes and see a miniature home theater — a rarity even for St. Petersburg.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Bus tour "Palaces of St. Petersburg and their owners". Yusupov Palace Tour

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Independent check-in at the hotel. Things are checked into the hotel's luggage room.

    Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Greets Petersburg".

    For the departure schedule for the guided tour, see the "Important to know" section.

    14:00 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, and 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.

    16:30 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!

    17:30 The end of the program at the museum. Independent return to the hotel.

    Additionally: Visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater. Imagine that St. Petersburg of the XVIII century appeared before you, where carriages ride along the streets, and sailboats glide along the rivers and canals, and you can see all this in a miniature model of the Petrovsky Aquatoria (entrance ticket 700 rubles, entrance with a guided tour 800 rubles).

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  • Day 2 - Fountain Festival in Peterhof
  • Day 3 - Kronstadt Bus Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel of your choice:

The cost of the tour for 1 person depends on the accommodation option:

Basic hotels (hotels where the group is being assembled):

1. Russia 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro stations are Electrosila and Moskovskaya. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, within 20 minutes you can get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow's Victory Park. Near us: The Historical Park "Russia – My History", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% rate:

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard25.09.2026-27.09.202615 10019 400-
Business single25.09.2026-27.09.2026-18 600-
Business double25.09.2026-27.09.202615 40020 10013 700
Business with air conditioning single25.09.2026-27.09.2026-19 000-
Business with air conditioning double25.09.2026-27.09.202615 70020 60013 700
Comfort25.09.2026-27.09.202617 50024 30013 700

2. Moscow 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (lines 3-4). Convenient transport links allow guests to reach the main historical sights of St. Petersburg in 15-20 minutes: the Palace Embankment, the Hermitage, the Admiralty, the Kazan Cathedral, and the Russian Museum. The hotel offers a magnificent view of the Neva Embankment, the Alexander Nevsky Drawbridge and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra (*extra charge for the view). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% rate:

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard25.09.2026-27.09.202617 80024 10017 400
Comfort25.09.2026-27.09.202619 30027 00017 400

3. Ambassador 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: ave. Rimsky-Korsakov, 5-7. Nearest metro station: Sadovaya/Spasskaya Street/Sennaya Square. In the historical center, a 10-minute walk to the Mariinsky Theater and St. Isaac's Square. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in 07:00-14:00 + 50% (without breakfast):

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard25.09.2026-27.09.202617 40021 500-
The standard is improved25.09.2026-27.09.202618 90025 00016 500

Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:

1. Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*, buffet breakfast. Address: 45 Rimsky-Korsakov Ave. The hotel is located in the central part of St. Petersburg, in a quiet historical area, a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Mariinsky Theater, an 11-minute walk to the Ambassador Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early arrivals 08:00-14:00 +50% of the fare (without breakfast):

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard25.09.2026-27.09.202616 60021 70014 300
Atelier25.09.2026-27.09.202617 30023 00014 300

2. Boho Socroma. Breakfast buffet. Address: 4 Srednyaya Podyachesky Street. Nearest metro station: Sennaya Ploshchad/Sadovaya/Spasskaya Street. An 8-minute walk to the meeting place – the Teatralnaya Hotel, a 6-minute walk to the meeting place - the Ambassador Hotel:

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard25.09.2026-27.09.202616 30019 900-

3. Theater Square 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. A 9-minute walk to the Ambassador Hotel:

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard attic25.09.2026-27.09.202619 70025 900-
Standard family attic25.09.2026-27.09.202619 70025 90016 500
Standard attic with sofa25.09.2026-27.09.202619 70025 90016 500
Family Premium25.09.2026-27.09.202620 80028 10016 500

4. Elkus 3*,Breakfast "Swedish line". Address: Blagodatnaya str., 10 building 3 p.1. Nearest metro station: Electrosila. The Elkus Hotel also has an internal atrium, some rooms overlook it. The atrium has tables, chairs, and even a grand piano to play on. There is also a children's room, although there are no tutors. A 16-minute walk to the meeting place - the Rossiya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in. 00:00-01:59 – 100%, 02:00 - 13:59 – 50% no breakfast:

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard with two single beds25.09.2026-27.09.202616 90022 500-
Standard with a double bed25.09.2026-27.09.202616 90022 500-
Comfort25.09.2026-27.09.202616 60022 50013 900

5. Express Sadovaya 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. A 9-minute walk to the Ambassador Hotel:

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard attic25.09.2026-27.09.202619 70025 900-
Standard attic with sofa25.09.2026-27.09.202620 80028 10016 500
Improved25.09.2026-27.09.202620 80028 100-
Superior with sofa25.09.2026-27.09.202623 00032 50016 500

6. Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4*. Continental breakfast Address: 43/12 Khersonskaya St.. Nearest metro station: Alexander Nevsky Square I. Each room at the YARD Residence is a stylish apartment with high ceilings and panoramic windows. Each one has everything you use at home every day. The meeting place of the Moscow Hotel is 8 minutes away. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in before 08:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 08:00 + 50%:

Room categoryCheck-in datesAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Smart without kitchen (with breakfast)25.09.2026-27.09.202616 70022 300-
Smart without kitchen (without breakfast)25.09.2026-27.09.202616 30021 900-
Smart with kitchen (with breakfast)25.09.2026-27.09.202616 90022 600-
Smart with kitchen (without breakfast)25.09.2026-27.09.202616 50022 200-
Studio (with breakfast)25.09.2026-27.09.202617 30023 40016 100
Studio (without breakfast)25.09.2026-27.09.202616 90023 00016 100

Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 300 rubles.

Russia or The Moscow Hotel or 2 nights
Russia

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station. Car owners will be able to use private parking. 

The hotel has 392 rooms. All of them are decorated in bright colors and equipped with modern furniture. Guests will enjoy the availability of a telephone, TV and a private bathroom. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.

Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. There are bars and restaurants on site where you can have a delicious and satisfying meal.

For business people, there are several specially equipped conference halls and meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology.

The St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex is about a 10-minute walk away. Near the hotel you will find several attractions of the city. The distance to the airport is 8.2 km.

Another option
The Moscow Hotel

This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. 

It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The spacious rooms at the Moscow Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors. 

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine. 

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage State Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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Another option
The Ambassador

The Ambassador Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Rimsky-Korsakov Avenue and has a four-star status. Guests are offered a wide range of services that will make the quality of their stay even better. The caring staff is always ready to help with any questions that arise. Each guest can visit the fitness center, restaurant, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage.

The room stock is designed so that everyone can choose comfortable conditions and a suitable budget. There are both standard rooms and suites available for you. In any case, each of them has a sleeping and living area, as well as a bathroom. Upon prior request, you can bring your pet with you. Cleaning is carried out daily, so you will always be clean and cozy.

The price includes breakfast, which is served for you every morning in the restaurant, so that you will be full of energy from the beginning of the day. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee.

For guests' convenience, there is a 24-hour business center, executive car rental, and expedited check-in upon arrival. The following facilities are available for events: a conference center and meeting rooms. A round-the-clock airport shuttle is available for an additional fee.

Nearby are the Museum of Railway Transport, the Griboyedov Canal, the Bolshoy Obukhov Bridge and the Fontanka River.

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Another option
On Rimsky-Korsakov

The 3* Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov is located in St. Petersburg. The exact address on the city map is 45 Rimsky-Korsakov Ave., the center of St. Petersburg, near Nikolsky Garden. There is a paid guarded parking on site, places are available on request.

The cozy and modern rooms are designed according to the classical style. Each of them is equipped with wooden furniture, including a wardrobe, a TV, and wireless Internet access.

The apartment also has a kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electric kettle and kitchenware. Everyone can have lunch at the cafe, where breakfast is served every day in the morning. At lunchtime, the menu is available to order not only national, but also European cuisine.

There is a metro station within walking distance from the accommodation, which allows you to get to any point of the city. The famous Mariinsky Theatre is located nearby. Moskovsky Train Station is a 20-minute drive away.

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Another option
Sokroma Boho Hotel

The Sokroma Boho Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district, in the central part of St. Petersburg. A free WI-FI connection is provided for the comfort of vacationers. A shuttle service to and from the holiday destination can be arranged for an additional fee.

The hotel has 30 bright boho-style studio rooms. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and a bed with orthopedic mattresses. The private bathroom includes a shower cabin, toiletries and a set of towels.

The private kitchenette is equipped with a stove, kettle and refrigerator to prepare your favorite dishes. Breakfast is prepared here every morning for vacationers. There are cafes, bars and supermarkets in the neighboring houses.

This object is attractive due to the distance to many St. Petersburg attractions. The Hermitage, the Winter Palace, the Faberge Museum, the Summer Garden and the Yusupov Garden can be visited within a 3-km radius. The nearest airport, Pulkovo-1, is 13.4 km away, and the train station is 1.7 km away.

Another option
Theater Square

The Theatre Square Hotel is located in the Nikolsky Rows of St. Petersburg. It offers free internet access and luggage storage. You can check in at any time, as the reception is open around the clock.

There are standard and family rooms. You can stay either alone or with a family of up to six people. The rooms are equipped with double, single and bunk beds. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet.

For an additional cost, you can purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Vacationers can listen to live jazz concerts, and in winter they can go ice skating and the Venetian carousel, play ice mini golf and curling. There are several interesting sights within walking distance. There is a metro station about a 15-minute walk away, from where you can get anywhere in the city. The Kryukov Canal runs across the street from the hotel. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.9 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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Elkus

Elkus is a modern hotel located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has 258 rooms ranging from compact and ergonomic to spacious and atmospheric with fireplaces and terraces. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. From the 5th to the 16th floor, the rooms offer panoramic views of the city.

An electric kettle and a refrigerator are provided. You can have a snack in the hotel's restaurant or lobby bar.

There is a covered parking, a fitness club, as well as a playroom for children. Aviator Park and Moscow Victory Park, the museum "Russia - My Story" are nearby. Pulkovo Airport is 9 km away, and Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 3.4 km away.

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Sadovaya Express

Express Sadovaya Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, in the Nikolsky Rows building. The hotel offers internet access, as well as a parking space.

The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Superior", which can accommodate up to three people. The private bathrooms have a set of towels for each guest. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms.

Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. A variety of dishes are served for lunch and dinner. There are several food establishments nearby the hotel.

In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling, as well as jazz concerts. There are several metro stations within a 20-minute walk: Sadovaya, Spasskaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Baltiyskaya and Pushkinskaya. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.8 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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Yard Residence

The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4—star, eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk to Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro Station. The main highways are located nearby, along which you can quickly and conveniently get anywhere in the city. Parking is provided for the convenience of guests arriving by private transport, as well as a shuttle service and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

It offers comfortable apartments with a unique design, equipped with modern furniture, appliances, an equipped kitchen and a bathroom.

The kitchen is equipped with a set of dishes, a refrigerator and a stove for cooking lunch. The BACKYARD is located on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can taste menus from 14 gastronomic brands.

The convenient location of the Yard Residence apartments allows vacationers to get to the main attractions of the city and learn more about its history. Also nearby is the Museum of urban sculpture, the necropolis of the masters of art, the Museum of Ancient Antiquities and much more. The distance to the airport is 14.2 km. The train station is 5.3 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • meals included in the program: breakfast; 
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support;
  • Headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • private transfer from the train station or from/to the airport;
  • extra nights;
  • additional excursions;
  • meals not included in the program: lunches and dinners.

It's important to know

From which hotels and at what time do you leave for the tour?

1 day:

  • 10:10 and 12:30 Meeting at Ladoga railway Station at the information board (by prior request). Group transfer.
  • 11:00 Meeting at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station (by prior request). Group transfer.
  • 13:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel. (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).
  • 13:30 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Yard Residence Hotel).
  • 14:00 Departure from the hotel "Ambassador" (including for guests from the hotel "On Rimsky-Korsakov", "Socroma Boho", "Theater Square", "Express Sadovaya").

Day 2: 

  • 16:00 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Yard Residence Hotel).
  • 16:15 Departure from the Palace Square, the sign "Greets Petersburg".
  • 16:25 Departure from the hotel "Ambassador" (including for guests from the hotel "On Rimsky-Korsakov", "Socroma Boho", "Theater Square", "Express Sadovaya").
  • 17:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel. (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).

Day 3: 

  • 12:00 Departure from the hotel "Ambassador" (including for guests from the hotel "On Rimsky-Korsakov", "Socroma Boho", "Theater Square", "Express Sadovaya").
  • 12:15 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Yard Residence Hotel).
  • 13:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel. (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).
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Dates and Prices

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    25 – 27 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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    I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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    Overall, the tour went very well, and all the scheduled excursions took place as planned.