From Prince Rurik to Peter the Great: a journey through St. Petersburg and Ladoga

We invite you to an exciting journey through two unique places in Russia. You will visit the iconic sights of St. Petersburg, such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Summer Garden and the Hermitage, to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city.

The tour program also includes a trip to Staraya Ladoga, where you can explore the Old Ladoga Fortress and learn more about ancient times.

The trip will end with participation in the Smelt is Coming! festival in Novaya Ladoga, where you will be able to get acquainted with local traditions and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 16 – 18 May
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

The Smelt Festival is coming!
Take part in smelt cooking workshops, fishing competitions, visit a craft fair and a music show.
Hermitage Ticket
Visit the country's largest museum, which contains the entire history of world culture.
The first capital of Ancient Russia
You will be immersed in the times of Ancient Russia, a tour of the Old Ladoga fortress of the XII-XVI centuries and a visit to the Assumption and Nikolsky monasteries.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in the city. Saint Petersburg Sightseeing Bus 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".

    11:00 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Bagration, Kraft Nevsky, Yard Residence hotels). 

    11:30 Meeting with a guide at 6 Ostrovsky Square (landmark Alexandrinsky Theater) for guests from the hotels "Izzy at Gostiny", "Rossi", "Dostoevsky".

    11:45 Departure from the Teatralnaya Hotel and the Sadovaya Express (meeting in the Teatralnaya lobby). (including for guests from the Admiralteyskaya, Azimut, Ambassador, Domina, Court INN, Port Comfort Sennaya, Rimsky-Korsakov hotels).

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. 

    We will be able to see the monumental monument to Peter the Great – the Bronze Horseman, about which A.S. Pushkin wrote in his poem, St. Isaac's, Senate and Trinity Squares, drive along the arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, and also see the famous and majestic Cruiser Aurora.

    12:30 Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in St. Petersburg and the second tallest building in the historical center of the city after Peter and Paul Cathedral.

    Additionally: Ascent to the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral (400 rubles per person).

    Continuation of the bus tour.

    16:00 Transfer to the base hotels. 

    17:00 Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Staraya Ladoga and the Smelt Festival are coming!
  • Day 3 - Bus tour "Gardens and parks of St. Petersburg" with a visit to the Summer Garden. Hermitage. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

The cost of the tour for 1 person / RUB, depending on the accommodation:

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

Please check the prices when booking.

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

Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: ave. Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square I. An 18-minute walk from the Moscow 4* hotel. The building stands out for its rich history, which dates back to 1825, located in the very center of the city, next to the embankment and park area. Moskovsky Train Station is 7 minutes away by car, Alexander Nevsky Square metro station and the Moscow Hotel meeting point are 18 minutes on foot or 1 stop on the 253 bus. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in. from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in until 07:00 + 100%.

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
 Standard
16.05.251420018400

Admiralteiskaya 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Alexander Blok St., 8. The nearest metro stations are Sennaya Ploshchad, Sadovaya, and Spasskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and Conservatory, Yusupov Palace and New Holland Island are close to the hotel, and the Teatralnaya Hotel is a 20-minute walk away. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out:

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
 Standard
16.05.251470017800

Comfort Port Sennaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 53 Sadovaya Street. Opposite the Yusupov Garden, not far from the Kazan Cathedral, a 6-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out:

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
 Standard
16.05.251620022400

Dostoevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is centrally located opposite Vladimirskaya Square and next to the Dostoevskaya / Vladimirskaya metro station. The facade of the hotel building faces the Cathedral of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God (Vladimirsky Cathedral). 15 minutes walk to Ostrovsky Square, 6. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% rate, 11:00-15:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast):

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
 Standard
16.05.251860023600

Discount for students under 14 years of age (Russian Federation): 950 rubles.

Discount for students aged 14-16 (Russian Federation): 350 rubles.

Discount for pensioners (if you have a pension certificate on the tour) and students: 350 rubles. 

Please check the prices when booking.

Dostoevsky Hotel 4* or Admiralteyskaya Hotel or 2 nights
Dostoevsky Hotel 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A ticket office and a tour desk are available at the reception. Her staff will also recommend the most interesting events in St. Petersburg. A currency exchange service is also available.

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Admiralteyskaya Hotel

The Admiralteiskaya Hotel is a unique hotel located in the historical center of the cultural capital of Russia, where every corner is saturated with myths, legends, stories, intrigues, secret connections and real adventures.

The room stock is divided into categories. Family and double rooms are available for accommodation. Maximum occupancy is up to five people. Each room has everything you need: soft mattresses, crisp white linens, fluffy towels, modern appliances and free Wi-Fi.

The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, which is included in the price of your stay. You can also always order lunches and dinners for an additional fee.

For those who are used to being constantly at work, there is a small meeting room, as well as a spacious conference room. Both are equipped with modern appliances.

Free guarded parking is available around the clock (provided upon prior reservation, the number of places is limited). The Mariinsky Theatre and the Conservatory, the Yusupov Palace and the island of New Holland, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Neva embankments are located next to the hotel.

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Art Deco Nevsky Hotel 4*

Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is conveniently located in the Nevsky district of Saint Petersburg, 3.5 km from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station, 3.9 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station and 4.1 km from Moskovsky Train Station. It offers a restaurant, a 24—hour front desk and concierge services, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout. Family rooms can be booked at the hotel.

Rooms here will provide you with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is also a wardrobe.

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IZZZI Hotel at Gostiny Dvor 3*

Conveniently located in the Central District of Saint Petersburg, IZZZI u Gostiny Dvor is less than 1 km from Faberge Museum, a 16-minute walk from Anna Akhmatova Museum and 1.6 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and free Wi-Fi is available. Guests can enjoy the restaurant or use the shared kitchen. It offers family rooms.

Some rooms have a safety deposit box. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and slippers. Rooms at the IZZZI u Gostiny Dvor Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A la carte or buffet breakfast is served each morning. A children's playground is available at the IZZZI Hotel near Gostiny Dvor.

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Hotel "Moscow" 4*

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.

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. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. 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.

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Apart-hotel Port Comfort by Sennaya Square

The apart-hotel "Port Comfort by Sennaya Square" is located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, not far from the Yusupovsky Garden and within walking distance from Sadovaya metro station. It offers Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Tourists can relax after a busy day in the prepared cozy apartments. They have a fresh, modern renovation in warm shades. There are pleasant upholstered furniture, a TV, and a private bathroom with toiletries.

The kitchen is equipped with a headset, a hob, a kettle and a set of dishes. There are cafes and restaurants nearby where you can dine.

Among the attractions are museums, ancient architectural buildings, and park areas. The distance to the airport is 13.2 km, to the railway station - 1.3 km.

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Theater Square 4*

The 4-star Theatre Square Hotel is located in St. Petersburg's Nikolsky Ryady. 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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Express Sadovaya 4*

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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Azimuth 4*

AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt. It has recently undergone major renovation and visitors can enjoy modern comfort. The Karambol State Musical Theater and the Museum of the History of State Securities of Russia are just a two-minute walk away.

The spacious rooms are decorated in a well-kept modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics. Safes are provided in the rooms for the safety of valuables. You can adjust the comfortable temperature using split systems. Some rooms offer beautiful city views. And thick curtains will allow you to create darkness and get a good night's sleep even during the famous white nights.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant in the morning. 

It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from Baltiysky Railway Station, and about an hour from the airport.

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Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*

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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Ambassador 4*

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 you with any questions you may have. Each guest can visit the fitness center, restaurant, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage. Choose a suitable accommodation option based on photos and reviews of the Ambassador Hotel. And by displaying the hotel on the map, you can see not only the address, but also the nearest infrastructure facilities.

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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Rossi Boutique Hotel SPA 4*

Boutique hotel and SPA "Rossi" is located, perhaps, in the most romantic place of the city. From the very first minutes of your stay at the Rossi Boutique Hotel, you realize that this place is truly unique in its design characteristics and unique in its interior.

The individually decorated rooms feature antique-style furniture and amenities such as a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. All standard rooms overlook the quiet courtyard.

Pan-Asian and European dishes are available to order every day at the VIOLET restaurant.

The hotel has a conference room and a meeting room for events.

Guests can visit the A2SP Spa complex, which is located in the basement. A sauna, hammam, aroma room, hydro massage pool and fitness room are also available. There is also a library on the attic floor where you can relax or play board games.

Nearby attractions include the Alexandrinsky and Bolshoi Drama Theaters, Kazan and Vladimir Cathedrals, and Lomonosovsky Bridge. A variety of cafes and metro stations are easily accessible.

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Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • 2 breakfasts;
  • 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;
  • lunches and dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • private transfer to and from the hotel;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024 in St. Petersburg);
  • personal expenses.

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Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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    Anna
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    13 Feb, 2025
    My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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    Elena
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    12 Feb, 2025
    First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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    Margarita
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    12 Feb, 2025
    Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!