Luxury and secrets of St. Petersburg palaces

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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of luxury and splendor during the May holidays in St. Petersburg!

A rich program awaits you with a visit to the most famous sights of the city on the Neva River. You will visit the Palace of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, the Yusupov Palace, as well as Gatchina and Tsarskoye Selo.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The architectural ensemble of St. Petersburg

You will see all the most important historical beauties of the city: embankments and palaces, squares and avenues, bridges and temples and much more

City of the Muses – Tsarskoye Selo

Admire the fantastic luxury of the Catherine Palace, where one of the halls of the Golden Suite of Rastrelli is the famous Amber Room.

Romance and secrets of St. Petersburg palaces

You will walk through the main halls of the Yusupov Palace, as well as visit the Rasputin Murder exhibition, which reconstructs the events of the last hours of the life of one of the most mysterious characters in Russian history.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
A transfer to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: an individual transfer from the train station/ airport (from 2000 rubles/car).

Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00.
You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.

From 12:00 to 14:00 (before departure for the program), a representative of the company with a sign "About Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel.
You can approach at any convenient time in this interval.
He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.
Departure for the program from the accommodation hotel.
14:00 Departure from the hotel by bus.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.
The tour route passes through the most beautiful places of St. Petersburg - the main city streets, the main embankments and squares.
As if in a fairy tale, St. Petersburg will whirl you with a series of beautiful facades of palaces, behind the walls of which the destinies of individuals and the whole state were decided.
They remember about love and hate, about nobility and baseness, about loyalty and betrayal of the powerful of this world.
Excursion to the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich.
You will visit the grandson of Emperor Nicholas I. He had a fine artistic taste and deep knowledge of Russian history, literature and art.
The decoration of the ceremonial halls and living quarters of his beautiful palace became a mirror image of the tastes, morals, and preferences of the owner.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~4 hours.

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Day 2 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).
Free day.

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Day 3 - Gatchina and Tsarskoye Selo
Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).
09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
A trip to Gatchina and Tsarskoye Selo is a great way to get to know the two most significant and beautiful palace and park ensembles of the suburbs of St. Petersburg.
Gatchina bus tour "The Mysterious Emperor Paul I"
The history of the Gatchina Palace and Park complex began in 1765, when Catherine II donated these lands to her favorite, Count Grigory Orlov. The palace was built by architect Antonio Rinaldi in the style of a medieval castle.
In 1783, after the death of Count G.G. Orlov, Empress Catherine II presented Gatchina to her son, Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich, the future Emperor Pavel I.
He transformed Gatchina in accordance with his ideas of an ideal state. In 1881, Alexander III and his family settled in Gatchina for 13 years. The emperor was very fond of Gatchina and annually allocated considerable funds for the development of the city. As a result, Gatchina has become an exemplary palace city.
Gatchina Palace tour.
You will be enchanted by the magnificent interiors of the Gatchina Palace, the serenity of the landscapes of the surrounding park and the mirrored surface of numerous lakes and ponds.
During the Gatchina Palace tour, you will see memorabilia that belonged to Emperor Paul I, carefully preserved by the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, and the state halls, where truly imperial splendor and luxury reign.
Lunch at a cafe.
Transfer to Tsarskoye Selo (~45 min.).
Bus tour to Tsarskoye Selo "Suburban imperial residences".
You will find yourself in the brilliant world of the former official residence of the Russian emperors – Tsarskoye Selo.
During the tour, you will learn when this suburb of St. Petersburg appeared, what events are associated with it, and why it is often called the "city of the muses." The magnificent and unique Catherine Palace brought special fame to Tsarskoye Selo. This is where you will visit.
Excursion to the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room.
Guests of Tsarskoye Selo are stunned by the fantastic luxury of the Catherine Palace.
One of the halls of Rastrelli's Golden Suite 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.
A walk through the Catherine Park.
After the tour of the palace, you will have 1.5-2 hours of free time to walk around the magnificent park surrounding the palace on your own.
Russian Russian Museum is decorated with exquisite pavilions, bizarrely shaped ponds and numerous monuments in honor of the victories of Russian weapons during the Russo-Turkish wars.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~9.5 hours.

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Day 4 - Bus tour "Romance and secrets of St. Petersburg palaces"
Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).
Room release.
You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel's luggage room or take them with you on the bus.
09:30 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus tour "Romance and secrets of St. Petersburg palaces".
Today we will visit the Yusupov Palace, which could compete with the splendor of the interiors even with the imperial possessions.
On the way to the palace, you will see many luxurious mansions, each of which is beautiful in its own way. The fates of their owners were often intertwined in the most mysterious ways, including with the Yusupov family.
Excursion to the Yusupov Palace (state halls, the prince's living quarters and the Rasputin Murder exhibition).
The Yusupov Palace is one of the rare mansions where not only the main halls, but also the private chambers of the owners have survived. The appearance of the palace reflected both the Oriental origin of the owners, as well as the delicate taste and unlimited financial possibilities.
In addition to the state halls where the Yusupovs hosted their annual balls, you will visit the music room, the living room of Henry II, the prince's study with a library, the Moorish Living Room, as well as the Rasputin Murder exhibition, which reconstructs the events of the last hours of the life of one of the most mysterious characters in Russian history.
The place of the end of the program: Moskovsky railway station, Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station.
Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ending at ~13:00).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the chosen hotel, RUB.:

Hotel	Room category	Price validity period		Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 13 1/2 DBL	The third in the room is a child under 13 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single room
Russia***	standard	08.05.2025	11.05.2025	20870	18720	-	-	29870
	business	08.05.2025	11.05.2025	21270	19120	15120	17270	30670
	comfort	08.05.2025	11.05.2025	22670	20520	15120	17270	33470
Apart-hotel Uno by Valo	DBL standard (without breakfast)	08.05.2025	11.05.2025	21670	19520	-	-	30670
Oktyabrskaya****	standard (tour class)/ standard (tourclass) DBL	08.05.2025	11.05.2025	24270	22120	-	-	32270
	comfort/ DBL comfort	08.05.2025	11.05.2025	25120	22920	19120	21270	33670
	junior suite	08.05.2025	11.05.2025	27390	25240	19120	21270	38270

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1,200 rubles.

Hotel Russia Saint Petersburg

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, a 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.

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Another option

Apart-hotel Uno by Valo

The apart-hotel "UNO by Valo" is a high–status place to stay, located in St. Petersburg, not far from Moskovsky Train Station. The architectural appearance of the apart-hotel building, which was built in 1901, perfectly fits into the unsurpassed atmosphere of the city. The facade of the hotel is decorated with French balconies, everything is decorated in the St. Petersburg style.

The apartments are decorated in Italian style, using a warm range in one color. The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with stylish interiors and living facilities. They include comfortable beds, a TV, a bathroom with a shower and toiletries. Towels are provided, as well as wireless internet access.
The Comfort and Superior rooms have small kitchen areas.

Nearby are the embankments of Sinopskaya and Obvodny Canal, the Center for Contemporary Art, the stadium and several metro stations. The distance to Pulkovo airport is 14.9 km, and Moskovsky Train Station is 0.6 km away.

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Another option

Oktyabrskaya 4*

Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on Ligovsky Prospekt 10 in St. Petersburg, next to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station. The convenient location allows guests to quickly reach the main attractions. This hotel is considered the oldest in the city and is of special historical value.

The bright interior of the spacious rooms is decorated in warm colors. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Rooms of various categories are provided for accommodation, each of which is equipped with a personal bathroom with modern plumbing and a set of personal hygiene products. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes, a TV and free access to a Wi-Fi network.

Meals are served in the complex, which consists of an elegant restaurant "Assembly", a cozy lobby bar "Lampshade" and "Du Nord 1834 Pastry Shop", which will delight guests with French cuisine. The restaurants offer Buffet and a la Carte lunches and dinners, as well as all facilities for banquets and corporate parties.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro station is only 180 meters away. There are two large shopping malls within walking distance. The Palace Square is 3.2 km from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

accommodation at the selected hotel;
3 breakfasts (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected);
1 lunch;
tour service;
museum entrance tickets;
bus according to the program (departure from the hotel).

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meeting/departure at the train station/airport;
extra nights;
luggage storage at the train station;
additional excursions (optional);
breakfast (if the "no breakfast" tariff is selected);
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

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

Dates and Prices

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8 – 11 May 4 days 3 nights

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1 Mar, 2025

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