Classic St. Petersburg. Summer tour for 12 days

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Enjoy unforgettable trip to beautiful and historical St. Petersburg! You will visit the most famous sights of the city, including the Hermitage and Peterhof, the Summer Garden, the Russian Museum and the Peter and Paul Fortress, where you will feel the spirit of the Russian history and culture.

Kronstadt, Tsarskoe Selo and Pavlovsk are also not deprived of attention. Here you can enjoy the unique architecture of palaces and parks and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of luxury and splendor.

Location

Saint Petersburg

Sightseeing tours

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US$ 510

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Imperial residences

Admire the beauty of Peterhof and Tsarskoye Selo, which embody the sophistication of the imperial court and the state wealth

Pearl of garden architecture

Walk through the Summer Garden — the favourite brainchild of Peter I, the oldest palace and park ensemble in St. Petersburg

Masterpieces of the Hermitage

Immerse ourselves in the educational and cultural world, exploring the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, ancient artifacts and works of art of ancient Rus'

Boat trip along rivers and canals

Admire the city from the Fontanka, Moika, Neva and small canals

Architectural ensemble of St. Petersburg

See all the most important historical beauties of the city: embankments and palaces, squares and avenues, bridges and temples

Dive into the history of the city of forts

Visit the most remote of the suburbs of St. Petersburg, where military campaigns, scientific expeditions and circumnavigations began

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
Transfer to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: private transfer from the train station/airport.
From 9:00 before departure for the program, a representative of the company with a sign “Excursion Petersburg” will meet you in the hotel lobby.
He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase if you wish.
Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel's luggage room.
Important information:
tourists staying in the hotels "Moscow", "Azimut", "Ye's Marata Center" go on excursions from the hotel;
tourists staying at the “A Hotel Fontanka” hotel come to the “Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg” hotel (a nearby building) for a meeting and departure for excursions;
tourists staying at the Apart-Hotel Yard Residence come to the Moscow Hotel (Alexander Nevsky Square, 2) for a meeting and departure for excursions - 5 minutes on foot.
13:00 Departure from the hotel by bus.
Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.
What could be more beautiful than St. Petersburg? The solemn beauty of the majestic Neva, small rivers and canals, numerous bridges connecting the islands, a magnificent panorama of the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, palaces, cathedrals, squares - all this creates a unique image of Northern Venice.
During the sightseeing tour you will see not only the main architectural masterpieces of St. Petersburg, but also visit Hare Island, where Peter the Great founded the fortress that laid the foundation for St. Petersburg.
Excursion around the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress.
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the “heart” of the city, the place from which the history of St. Petersburg began. You will see a “city within a city” - typical buildings of Peter the Great’s time, the operating enterprise “Mint”, where commemorative coins, orders and medals are minted to this day. You will visit the Peter and Paul Cathedral, where the burials of Russian emperors and empresses, as well as grand dukes and princesses, are preserved.
Excursion to the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
For a long time, the Peter and Paul Cathedral was a monument to the glory of Russian weapons. Captured banners and keys to cities and fortresses captured by Russian troops were kept here for two centuries. At the beginning of the 20th century, these relics were transferred to the Hermitage. Now the cathedral displays copies of Swedish and Turkish banners.
Visit to the Trubetskoy Bastion prison.
During the excursion you will also visit the famous “Russian Bastille” - the Trubetskoy Bastion prison, where many famous Russian political figures were kept.
Radio guides will be provided for your comfort.

Place of completion of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~ 6 hours.

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Day 2 - Bus excursion to Peterhof
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus excursion to Peterhof “Water reigns in the sparkling light...”.
An excursion on the road to Peterhof introduces you to the picturesque landscape of the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, the preserved estates of the St. Petersburg nobility and the history of the road, specially built for a comfortable journey from St. Petersburg to Peterhof.
Excursion to the Peterhof Fountain Park.
The lower park has an area of 102 hectares and stretches for more than 2 kilometers along the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Incredible efforts were required to transform the deserted marshy shore of the Gulf of Finland into a luxurious park with fountains and cascades. Moreover, all the work was done by hand - tons of fertile soil were brought in, ornamental trees and shrubs were planted, which were able to take root in the cold northern climate. Peterhof is the capital of fountains, a magical garden with a palace crowned with a golden vase standing on the roof. In terms of pomp and richness of design, Peterhof surpassed its prototype, the French Versailles, and became the most striking palace ensemble in Europe.
Where to have lunch?
After the excursion, you will have 1.5-2 hours of free time to walk around the park on your own and have a snack. There are fast food outlets in the park, as well as the Standart cafe, where the cost of a set lunch is 700-1500 rubles per person. If you want to save money, we recommend taking drinks and snacks with you and having a picnic on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.

Place of completion of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~ 7 hours.
Day 3 - Bus excursion to Tsarskoe Selo
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus excursion to Tsarskoe Selo “Country Imperial Residences”.
The city is located 25 km from St. Petersburg - about an hour's drive. You will drive along the old Tsarskoye Selo road and learn how to travel in Russia before the advent of highways and railways. The luxurious and unique Catherine Palace brought particular fame to Tsarskoe Selo. This is where you will visit.
Excursion to the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room.
Guests of Tsarskoye Selo are amazed by the fantastic luxury of the decoration of the Catherine Palace. One of the halls of Rastrelli's Golden Enfilade is the famous Amber Room, stolen by the invaders during the Great Patriotic War and recreated by St. Petersburg restorers, whose work you can appreciate during a tour of the Catherine Palace.
Walk through Catherine Park.
After the tour of the palace, you will have 1.5-2 hours of free time to independently walk through the magnificent park surrounding the palace. It is decorated with exquisite pavilions, bizarrely shaped ponds and numerous monuments in honor of the victories of Russian weapons during the Russian-Turkish wars.
Where to have lunch?
There are no full-fledged food outlets within the park, only outside it. Therefore, we recommend taking drinks and snacks with you and having a picnic while walking through Catherine Park.

Place of completion of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~ 6 hours.
Day 4 - Bus tour “Family secrets of the House of Romanov.” Hermitage
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus tour “Family secrets of the House of Romanov.”
Love stories, mysterious intrigues, duels, palace coups, mystical coincidences, where each member of the reigning Romanov dynasty left his mark on the history of both our country and St. Petersburg. You will stroll along Palace Square, and a visit to the State Hermitage will reveal some secrets of the personal lives of royalty and introduce you to the luxurious Winter Palace - the ceremonial winter residence of the Russian imperial court.
Excursion to the Hermitage.
The Hermitage occupies a very special place among art museums in the world. It began as a personal meeting of Empress Catherine II and for a long time remained closed to the general public. In the middle of the 19th century the museum became public. Now its collections number more than 3.5 million exhibits. Among them are masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, impressionist paintings, ancient sculpture, Egyptian antiquities, a real mummy and much more.
After the museum tour, you will have the opportunity to independently walk through the halls of the Hermitage and examine its exhibits in more detail.

Place of completion of the program: Hermitage (nearest metro station "Admiralteyskaya").
Program duration: ~ 3,5 hours.
Day 5 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Day 6 - Bus excursion to Kronstadt
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus excursion to Kronstadt “Sea Shield in the Baltic”.
The excursion introduces you to a small, proud city, the fame of which has gone far beyond its borders. Founded by Peter I, Kronstadt was for many years the naval defender of St. Petersburg and the main base of the Baltic Fleet. You will see monuments to great naval commanders, sea harbors where military campaigns, scientific expeditions and circumnavigations began.
Visit to St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral.
The Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt, consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, is the main naval temple of Russian sailors. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century as a temple-monument to all sailors who died for the Fatherland. You will visit the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, where you will get acquainted with its unique interior decoration and maritime relics.
Visit to the museum-historical park “Island of Forts”.
This is the first and largest park in Russia dedicated to the navy. On an area of 9 hectares there are several thematic sites. You can walk along the Alley of Heroes of the Russian Navy, which tells about more than three centuries of its history, see the memory lighthouse with 200 names of heroic sailors, from the era of Peter I to the present day, and look into the apple orchard with a pond.
Boat trip around the forts of Kronstadt.
A boat trip will be a great addition to an excursion to Kronstadt. You will walk along the main Kronstadt roadstead, see the fortresses that were built right in the water on artificial foundations near the island of Kotlin, and breathe in the sea, but unsalted air of the Gulf of Finland!

Place of completion of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~ 9 hours.
Day 7 - Immersive excursion “In the footsteps of St. Petersburg heroes”
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Immersive excursion “In the footsteps of St. Petersburg heroes”.
Perhaps the most unusual and vibrant excursion in our collection, the likes of which have no analogues in St. Petersburg yet!
This is an amazing symbiosis of a bus journey through the historical center of St. Petersburg with a promenade performance in four acts in the stunning and unique scenery of the City.
The guide's dynamic and fascinating story about the most famous, real and fictional, St. Petersburg heroes is organically complemented by the magnificent performances of actors from St. Petersburg theaters right in the city squares and streets.
Have you ever seen monuments come to life? Or maybe you were knighted, and the imperial people shared their deepest secrets with you? Not yet? Then St. Petersburg Heroes, real and fictional (by the way, these are not always people!) are already waiting to meet you!

Place of completion of the program: city center.
Program duration: ~ 2 hours.
Day 8 - Bus tour “Masterpieces of Northern Palmyra”. Russian Museum. Boat trip along rivers and canals
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus tour “Masterpieces of Northern Palmyra”.
The palaces and mansions of the St. Petersburg nobility will appear before you not only as cultural monuments, but also as places where the arbiters of the destinies of the Russian State were born, lived and died. This is where their private life took place, and this is where the grandiose canvas of Russian History was created. You will visit the palace of Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich, where, by decree of Emperor Nicholas II, a museum of Russian art was founded, now known throughout the world as the Russian Museum.
Excursion to the Russian Museum.
The State Russian Museum is the world's largest collection of Russian fine art. The museum's collections number about 400:000 exhibits. They present works of all main trends and schools of Russian fine art, all its types and genres from the 10th to the 20th centuries. Here you can see icons familiar from reproductions by Andrei Rublev, paintings “Barge Haulers on the Volga” by Ilya Repin, “The Six-Winged Seraph” by Mikhail Vrubel, “The Last Day of Pompeii” by Karl Bryullov, as well as works by Serov, Surikov, Aivazovsky, Levitan and other outstanding artists.
Boat trip along rivers and canals.
A great opportunity to see the Northern capital from a different perspective - from the water. You will admire the beauty of St. Petersburg bridges and the delicate lace of cast-iron fences, elegant lanterns and exquisite facades of palaces.

Place where the program ends: pier (nearest metro station “Admiralteyskaya”).
Program duration: ~4,5 hours
Day 9 - Bus excursion to Pavlovsk
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus excursion to Pavlovsk.
In the necklace of suburban palace and park ensembles, Pavlovsk is the youngest. Its history began in 1777, when a palace was built on the high bank of the Slavyanka River and a luxurious park was established, which became one of the best landscape parks in Europe. Unlike the official residences of Tsarskoe Selo and Peterhof, Pavlovsk was the private property of Empress Maria Feodorovna and her heirs. This explains the special, intimate, cozy atmosphere of the magnificent Pavlovsk Palace.
Excursion to the Pavlovsk Palace.
The Pavlovsk Palace captivates absolutely everyone with its harmony and grace. Located surrounded by a magnificent park in the valley of the picturesque Slavyanka River, it embodies all the originality of Russian and European artistic culture of the 18th century. During your tour of the palace, pay attention to the collections of watches, mirrors and porcelain on display.
Place of completion of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~ 6 hours.
Day 10 - Bus excursion "Peter's Petersburg". Kunstkamera. Completing the program
Breakfast at the hotel. Release of rooms.
You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel’s luggage room or put them in a storage room at the Moskovsky railway station at your own expense. A group transfer to the station is included in the tour program.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Moskovsky railway station.
Bus excursion "Peter's Petersburg".
During the excursion you will touch the history of the birth of St. Petersburg - the history of great battles and victories, incredible plans. The city, built by the will of the reforming king, amazes even experienced tourists. And the identity of the king himself still causes heated debate. But, undoubtedly, only one thing is that Emperor Peter I is still invisibly present in the city. This is exactly what we will experience during the excursion.
Excursion to the Kunstkamera.
The Kunstkamera is the first public museum in Russia, the creation of a unique collection of which was initiated by Emperor Peter I himself. The inquisitive tsar was always attracted by mysterious “curiosities”. They became the first exhibits of the Kunstkamera. And now the Kunstkamera is the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography named after. Peter the Great, which presents objects that reveal the characteristics of different peoples of the world.

Place of completion of the program: Kunstkamera (nearest metro station "Admiralteyskaya").
Program duration: ~ 2,5 hours.
Day 11 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Day 12 - Excursion to the Summer Palace of Peter I. Summer Garden. Completing the program
Breakfast at the hotel. Release of rooms.
You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel’s luggage room or put them in a storage room at the Moskovsky railway station at your own expense. A group transfer to the station is included in the tour program.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Moskovsky railway station.
Bus tour “Visiting a genius.”
The excursion will allow you to travel back to the distant 18th century and feel like contemporaries of the Peter the Great era. You will find out what reforms Peter I carried out, what entertainment he preferred, what he dreamed about, and what of his ideas came to life.
Excursion to the Summer Palace of Peter I.
The Summer Palace was built in the Petrine Baroque style according to the design of Domenico Trezzini and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The residence was intended only for use in the warm season. The two-story palace consists of fourteen rooms and two kitchens. Today the palace is a branch of the State Russian Museum and allows you to visualize the modest life of the great reformer Tsar, and the furniture and numerous household items reveal the character of their owner.
Walk through the Summer Garden.
The Summer Garden is the pearl of the landscape architecture of St. Petersburg. An independent walk through the oldest park in the city will be a magical end to the tour!
Place where the program ends: Summer Garden (closest see Nevsky Prospekt metro station).
Program duration: ~ 3 hours (ends ~ 13:00).
At the end of the excursion day, you independently get to the Moscow station or hotel and pick up your luggage from the storage room.
The departure time for excursions may be changed to earlier or later.
It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

11 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in St. Petersburg.

The cost of the tour depending on the category of accommodation, RUB:

Hotel	Room category	Valid period of prices		Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 14 years old 1/2 DBL	Third in the room (child under 14 years old)	Third in the room (adult)	Single Room
A Hotel Fontanka***	standart	03.06.2024	28.06.2024	51190	48290	38030	40930	71730
	standart	01.07.2024	30.08.2024	46790	43890	38030	40930	65860
	superior/superior with BC	03.06.2024	28.06.2024	53390	50490	-	-	76130
	superior/superior with BC	01.07.2024	30.08.2024	48260	45360	-	-	68790
Apart-hotel YES Marata center***	standard apartment (without breakfast)	03.06.2024	14.06.2024	59670	56770	39490	42390	98940
		17.06.2024	28.06.2024	63270	60370	39490	42390	106140
		01.07.2024	12.07.2024	54860	51960	39490	42390	89330
		15.07.2024	30.08.2024	51190	48290	39490	42390	81990
	standard apartment (breakfast included)	03.06.2024	14.06.2024	66270	63370	46090	48990	105540
		17.06.2024	28.06.2024	69870	66970	46090	48990	112740
		01.07.2024	12.07.2024	61460	58560	46090	48990	95930
		15.07.2024	30.08.2024	57790	54890	46090	48990	88590
Aparthotel Yard Residence****	smart DBL (without kitchen)	03.06.2024	14.06.2024	62270	59370	-	-	103420
		17.06.2024	12.07.2024	58530	55630	-	-	95930
		15.07.2024	26.07.2024	55590	52690	-	-	90120
		05.08.2024	16.08.2024	53390	50490	-	-	85660
		19.08.2024	30.08.2024	50190	47290	-	-	79270
	smart apartment DBL with kitchen	03.06.2024	14.06.2024	65940	62990	-	-	110740
		17.06.2024	12.07.2024	62190	59290	-	-	103260
		15.07.2024	26.07.2024	58530	55630	-	-	95930
		05.08.2024	16.08.2024	56330	53430	-	-	91530
		19.08.2024	30.08.2024	53130	50230	-	-	85130
	studio apartment with kitchen	03.06.2024	14.06.2024	69120	66170	42430	45330	116990
		17.06.2024	12.07.2024	64390	61490	42430	45330	107660
		15.07.2024	26.07.2024	59990	57090	42430	45330	98860
		05.08.2024	16.08.2024	57790	54890	42430	45330	94460
		19.08.2024	30.08.2024	54860	51960	42430	45330	88590
Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg****	smart	17.06.2024	28.06.2024	61460	58560	-	-	91530
Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg****	smart	01.07.2024	30.08.2024	54860	51960	-	-	80530
Moscow****	standard	03.06.2024	28.06.2024	65130	62230	45360	48260	106930
Moscow****	standard	01.07.2024	30.08.2024	56330	53430	45360	48260	89330

The additional payment for a foreign tourist will be 830 rubles.

A Hotel Fontanka***

Offering free WiFi, A-HOTEL Fontanka is located in Saint Petersburg, 1.5 km from Tekhnologichesky Institut Metro Station.

Rooms include a TV, work area and private bathroom.

Various cafes and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk. Palace Square and the State Hermitage Museum are 3 km away. Moskovsky railway station is 6 km away. Pulkovo International Airport is 18.5 km away.

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Apart-hotel YES Marata center***

Ye's apart-hotels are a European approach to rental housing. The three-star Marata hotel from this chain is located in the Central district of St. Petersburg, at the epicenter of the cultural and business life of the city. Guests benefit from free WI-FI access, a paid shuttle service and private parking. By agreement, pets are allowed.

The extensive hotel room includes 85 bright rooms. They are equipped with stylish furniture, a wardrobe, an iron, ironing board and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer, shower cabin and toiletries.

The layout of the premises includes a private kitchen with a suite, an electric stove, a kettle, a refrigerator and a microwave oven. There is a lobby bar on site, cafes and grocery stores are within walking distance.

Services at the local business center include fax, photocopying and meeting room rental.

Thanks to the location of the facility, guests have the opportunity to see most of the sights of St. Petersburg. Near the complex there are several metro stations - “Ligovsky Prospekt”, “Zvenigorodskaya” and “Vladimirskaya”. Within a 3 km radius you can visit the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage and the Faberge Museum. The distance to the nearest airport “Pulkovo-2” is 12.9 km.

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Aparthotel Yard Residence****

YARD Residence Apart Hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, 1.7 km from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station and 2 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Nearby are Moskovsky Train Station (1.7 km), Anna Akhmatova Museum (2.7 km) and Faberge Museum (2.7 km).

Each room has a wardrobe, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided. The rooms are equipped with a kettle. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a dishwasher, microwave and stovetop. In addition, all rooms have a safe.

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Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg****

Hotel "AZIMUT St. Petersburg" is located on the embankment of the Fontanka River, just 2 metro stations from the city center. It occupies the tallest building in the historical district of St. Petersburg. It features a panoramic bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

All bright rooms at the AZIMUT St. Petersburg Hotel are equipped with a TV. They include a work desk and a private bathroom with shower.

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Moscow Hotel****

This 4-star hotel is located in St. Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 meters 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 Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors.

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