Petersburg. Peter. From the first stone to the skyscraper. 5-day tour

We invite you to a thematic tour dedicated to Peter the Great and his favorite city – St. Petersburg. To the city that became the embodiment of the Russian monarch's dream: it was here that Russia went to the sea and fortified itself on the shores of the Baltic Sea. 

We will learn about how St. Petersburg was created, we will see its "heart" – the Peter and Paul Fortress – and the palace of the first governor – A. D. Menshikov. The construction of the city became possible thanks to the successful capture of the Swedish fortresses. We will visit one of them – the fortress of Oreshek. 

And we will also see the outpost that strengthened these territories behind us – the sea fortress city of Kronstadt. The symbol of Peter's victories were the ceremonial residences erected according to the tsar's plan on the shores of the Baltic Sea: Oranienbaum and Peterhof, which will appear before you in all their splendor.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 20 – 24 September
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Guided tour with VR glasses
Thanks to virtual reality glasses, we will look beyond the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman
The Pearl of the Gulf of Finland
Let's appreciate the exquisite interiors of the Grand Peterhof Palace and learn more about the life of Russian rulers
A walk through the fortress city
Let's immerse ourselves in the 300-year history of the Kronstadt forts and feel our involvement in the sea
Peter the Great's Dream
Let's take a walk through the Peter and Paul Fortress, see St. Petersburg – the city that became the symbol and embodiment of all the reforms of the emperor
A journey into the past of the Prince's lands
We will go to the Shlisselburg bay of Lake Ladoga, where the fortress of Oreshek awaits us on a small Nut island
Master class on Russian sbiten
We will learn how to pick spices, cook and taste a delicious drink that will recharge and warm you in any weather

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Petrovsky Petersburg bus tour, Peter the Great's Dream tour, interactive tour

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. 

    10:30 Departure from the Arts Square for guests from the hotels "Katarina Art Hotel", "Izzy at Gostiny Dvor".

    11:00 Meeting with the guide at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter I, a sign with the name of the tour.

    11:20 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (Ligovsky ave., 10), including guests from the Best Western, Ibis, Port Comfort, and Novotel hotels.

    Petrovsky Petersburg Bus Tour with VR glasses. 

    Thanks to virtual reality glasses, we will look beyond the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman. You will see the Peter and Paul Fortress, created during the Northern War, and Russia's first shipyard in the Baltic – the Admiralty, the first building in the city – the House of Peter I – and the first Summer Garden, learn about the history of the luxurious Menshikov Palace, where the famous Peter's Assemblies once took place, and the building of the first museum of Russia – the Kunstkamera. 

    14:00 Lunch at a cafe or restaurant in the city.

    15:00 Excursion "Peter the Great's Dream" in the Peter and Paul Fortress with a visit to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

    We will walk along the first street of St. Petersburg, get acquainted with the associates of the tsar and his enemies, find out which Peter's traditions have been preserved and firmly entered our lives. 

    17:45 Interactive tour "How it's done" in the Museum-layout "Petrovsky Aquatoria".

    Significant sights of the capital of the Russian Empire of the XVIII century and its suburbs have been recreated here, and this is a great opportunity to see St. Petersburg of Peter the Great's time and find out which masters created this city and its layout.

    19:00-19:30 Transfer to hotels. 

    Placement.

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road". Excursion to Oranienbaum with a visit to the Grand Menshikov Palace
  • Day 3 - Country trip to Kronstadt. New Petersburg Bus Tour
  • Day 4 - Shlisselburg. Sightseeing tour of the Oreshek fortress
  • Day 5 - Bus tour "Vasilyevsky Island – Island of dreams"
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel to choose from:

The cost of the tour without accommodation: 21000 rubles

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation, the price is for 1 person in rubles:

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers).

WE RECOMMEND IT: Katarina Art Hotel 4* (Saint Petersburg), buffet breakfast. A 4-minute walk from the Arts Square (meeting with the guide there) exit via Italianskaya Street.

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate beds Single room Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate beds Triple (2 main+additional beds)

 

Single room

SmartStandardComfort
17.05.2432400420003400046000370003440052000
31.05.2437000520003960057000410003700060000
05.07.2437000520003860055000406503675059250
19.07.24-16.08.2434400466003560049000396003600057000
06.09.24-20.09.2430600386003180041000336003200045000


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

Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast

Check-in datesDouble room with a double bedSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 SmartComfort
17.05.244080032400344003260044800
31.05.244740035800374003460050800
14.06.245050037300389003550053700
05.07.24 – 16.08.244580035000358003340047400


WE RECOMMEND IT: Comfort Port 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast. A 3-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*:

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
SmartSuperior
17.05.24327003290040800427003630061800
31.05.24-14.06.24361003470047500453003810067000
05.07.24-16.08.24345003470044300453003810067000
06.09.24-20.09.24334003280042000424003600061000

Ibis 3* (St. Petersburg), Buffet breakfast. A 12-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*: 

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle room
Standard
17.05.24-14.06.243580048000
05.07.24-16.08.243420044400
06.09.24-20.09.243280042000

Nevsky Shore 3* (St. Petersburg), Buffet breakfast. A 4-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*:

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single AdultDouble room with separate bedsSingle room
 ComfortStandard
17.05.24-31.05.243700035000498003340042400
14.06.24-19.07.244200038400598003840052400
02.08.24-16.08.243880036200534003500045800
06.09.24-20.09.243480032800454003160038800

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4* (St. Petersburg), Buffet breakfast. A 9-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*:

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 StandardComfort 
17.05.243280044600338003300046600
31.05.24-05.07.243640051600374003520053600
19.07.24-16.08.243380046600348003360048600
06.09.24-20.09.243200043000330003240045000

Novotel 4* / Novotel St. Petersburg Centre 4*. Buffet breakfast. A 7-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*:

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsSingle room

 

Single room

Double room with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble room with a double bed
 StandardPremiumLuxury
17.05.24-16.08.2438400506006060043400418006560045800
06.09.24-20.09.2435800456005300039600384005560040800

Discount for children under 14 years old (5 days): 1700 rubles

Discount for children aged 14-16 (5 days): 1250 rubles

Discount for students (5 days): 350 rubles

Discount for pensioners (5 days): 400 rubles

Katarina Art Hotel 4* or October 4* or 4 nights
Katarina Art Hotel 4*

The Catherine Art Hotel is located in a quiet, cozy courtyard of the Basilica of St. Peter the Great. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia, is just a few minutes' walk from the Russian Museum and the Mikhailovsky Theater, and a 10-15-minute walk from the Hermitage and Palace Square.

The room fund is represented by comfortable rooms, each of which includes a wardrobe, a table, a refrigerator, a TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a set of toiletries and a bathrobe. Wi-Fi is also available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a wide selection of dishes from the menu. There is a cafe within walking distance.

The nearest airport is 15 km away, and the train station is 3.6 km away.

10 kv smart rooms, in-room amenities

Standard - rooms of 15 sq.m., room amenities
Comfort - rooms of 20 sq. m, room amenities

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Another option
October 4*

The hotel is located close to one of the most popular attractions of St. Petersburg, such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (2.1 km) and Smolny Cathedral (2.8 km), the Oktyabrskaya Hotel is excellent for tourists.

The rooms at Oktyabrskaya Hotel have a refrigerator, air conditioning and a mini-bar, and guests can stay in touch all the time thanks to free Wi-Fi.

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Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, close to the main attractions and Moskovsky Train Station.

The hotel offers accommodation in stylish rooms of various categories. Each room has a double bed, a sofa, a TV, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric hob and dining table. There are many cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

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Another option
Ibis 3*

The Ibis St. Petersburg Center Hotel is a three-star European-level hotel and offers 221 comfortable and modern rooms. The hotel is located in the city center on Ligovsky Prospekt, a five-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt, 500 meters from the Moscow Railway station. Our guests will be able to enjoy the excellent cuisine of the ibis kitchen restaurant, visit the lobby bar of the hotel.

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Another option
Best Western 4*

The Western Plus Centre Hotel is a comfortable, modern hotel that meets international standards of hospitality. The Best Western Plus Centre Hotel is the first and so far the only hotel of the brand in St. Petersburg. 

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Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3*

IZZZI Hotel at Gostiny Dvor is located next to the Alexandrinsky Theater, 440 m from Gostiny Dvor Metro Station and 800 m from Nevsky Prospekt Station.

The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with comfortable furniture, a plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, a telephone, a work desk and a bathroom with cosmetics and a hairdryer.

Guests can order a delicious buffet breakfast for an additional fee or use the shared kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kettle and kitchenware. The "Meet" restaurant serves delicious lunches and dinners, and a discount is provided for hotel guests.

There is a common recreation and work area, a library, a children's corner and laundry services at the guests' disposal. Nearby there is the Catherine Garden - 180 m, the Anichkov Palace - 600 m and the Kazan Cathedral - 1 km. Moskovsky Train Station is 2 km away, and the airport is 20 km away.

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Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a hotel of the Cronwell Hotels & Resorts Gallery, which opened in St. Petersburg in February 2010. The hotel is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 3-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Mayakovskaya Metro Station, a 5-minute walk from Moskovsky Train Station and a 30–minute drive from Pulkovo Airport. The color scheme of the hotel's interiors emphasizes the classic style, flavor and atmosphere of historical St. Petersburg

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Novotel 4*

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. You will also be able to stay in touch at all times, as St. Petersburg Novotel offers free Wi-Fi to its guests.

The hotel offers concierge services and room service. Novotel St Petersburg also offers a fitness center and a restaurant to help you relax after a busy day.

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Kravt Nevsky SPA 4*

A family-run 4* SPA hotel located in the central district of St. Petersburg, next to the main thoroughfare of the city, in the historically established boutique area of Nevsky Prospekt, as well as walking distance from the main attractions.

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Nevsky Shore 3*

The three-star Nevsky Bereg 122 Hotel is located in St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Vosstaniya Square. Guests of the cultural capital will be able to spend their holidays in excellent conditions, and the responsive and attentive staff will be happy to help if any questions arise.

The bright rooms are equipped with the necessary amenities for comfortable accommodation, and the cozy interior creates a homely atmosphere. There is a private bathroom, hairdryer, cosmetics, slippers, LCD TV and Wi-Fi.

There is a restaurant "Pier 122" on site, where guests will be happy to be fed with hearty and varied breakfasts.

Local attractions and important urban places are located very close, you can walk to them on foot. The convenient location near public transport stops and a metro station will allow you to get anywhere in the city. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.3 km, and Pulkovo Airport is 14.3 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • radio equipment (headphones);
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • accommodation, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
  • breakfast, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles / day will be paid by guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024, an experiment on the introduction of a resort fee will start in St. Petersburg);
  • private transfer;
  • additional excursions;
  • other expenses not included in the tour program (souvenirs, excursions, objects not included in the tour program, additional services at the hotel).

It's important to know

Are the tickets included in the tour price?

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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Dates and Prices

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    20 – 24 Sep 5 days 4 nights
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