Silver necklace of Russia. Petersburg and Pskov

Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).

09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

Bus tour "Resplendent St. Petersburg".

The tour presents the city as a single organism, where the granite rim of rivers and canals, the golden glow of spires and domes, the stone decoration of grand ducal palaces and numerous temples create a unique image of the resplendent Northern capital.

Guided tour of the Hermitage.

The Hermitage occupies a very special place among the art museums of the world. It began as a private collection of Empress Catherine II and remained closed to the general public for a long time.

In the middle of the 19th century, the museum became public. Now his collections number more than 3.5 million exhibits. Among them are masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Impressionist paintings, antique sculpture, Egyptian antiquities, a real mummy and much more.

Boat trip "Northern Islands of the Neva Delta" (duration: ~1h 45 min).

The Northern Islands of the Neva Delta boat trip on a two–deck motor ship is one of the most popular urban routes.

During one trip, you will be able to see the historical center of St. Petersburg with its main symbols – the Winter Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Arrow of Vasilievsky Island, and the ultramodern buildings of the city's recent history – the Gazprom Arena stadium in the form of a flying saucer and the tallest skyscraper in Europe – the Lakhta Center.

The comfortable ship will delight travelers with a large promenade deck with panoramic views.

There is a restaurant with a chef's signature menu on board the ship.: You can order a full lunch, a light salad, or a cappuccino with dessert to make your trip even more enjoyable (on your own for an additional fee).

The end point of the program is the pier (the nearest metro station is Admiralteiskaya).

Program duration: ~5 hours.

Breakfast (order a dry ration at the reception on your own the night before, if the breakfast rate is purchased).

You get to the place of departure for the tour on your own.

It is possible to order an individual transfer from the hotel to the departure point for an additional fee.

06:15 Departure of the bus (metro station pl. Vosstaniya, Ligovsky ave., 10) (gathering of the group 15 minutes before departure).

Highway tour "On the way to Pskov land".

Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia, with a history dating back more than XI centuries. He was first mentioned in the chronicle in 903.

The city began on a rocky promontory at the confluence of the Velikaya and Pskov rivers, where the townspeople built a powerful fortification.

Arrival in the ancient city of Pskov.

An introductory tour.

During a guided tour of Pskov, the guide will tell you about its main attractions.: The Roundabout city and the Pokrovskaya Tower, the most powerful fortress tower in Pskov, will show the Mirozhsky Monastery and the monument to Princess Olga, the heavenly patroness of the city.

You will also hear about Pskov's famous merchant chambers, prominent representatives of merchant dynasties, and the fate of temples protected by the UNESCO World Organization.

A tour of the Kremlin, a visit to the Trinity Cathedral, you will see Dovmont city and Vechevaya Square, which will tell you what happened at this place during the period of Pskov's independence.

Get acquainted with the Order Chambers of the 17th century, which have survived to the present day in their original form, and examine the image of ancient Pskov from the time of Ivan the Terrible on a mighty metal map.

On the territory of the Kremlin you will visit the pearl of the Pskov land – the Trinity Cathedral with its unique seven-tiered iconostasis.

Lunch at a cafe in the city (optional, on-site payment)

Izborsk and the Slovenian Keys.

Entrance tickets to the Izborsk Fortress are available on request for an additional fee.
"Iron City" is how Izborsk is rightfully called on Pskov land. For many centuries, the Izborsk fortress with valor and honor repelled the attacks of unfriendly neighbors and defended the western approaches to Pskov.

You will walk along the fortress walls, learn about the history and military successes of the fortress, admire the picturesque views from the top of Zhiravja Gora and be sure to go down to the Slovenian Springs for healing water.

Attention! A visit to the Slovenian Keys may be cancelled due to weather conditions.

Pechora. The fortress of the Pskov Caves Monastery.

Excursion to the famous Pskov Caves Holy Dormition Monastery.

You will get acquainted with the history of the fortress monastery and will be able to visit the "near Caves", an amazing underground world where the reliquaries of the monks of the monastery are located.

Place of completion of the program: gost. Oktyabrskaya, Moskovsky railway station, metro station "Pl. Uprisings."

Program duration: ~17 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).

Free day.

Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).

09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

Bus tour to Peterhof "There are fountains shining with silver...".

The tour will give you an unforgettable encounter with one of the most famous suburban imperial residences. The road that will lead us to Peterhof still cherishes the traces of bygone centuries. The preserved monuments and manors recreate the atmosphere of rural life in Russia at the end of the XIX – beginning of the XX century.

Peterhof Fountain Park tour.

The Lower park has an area of 102 hectares and stretches for more than 2 kilometers along the shore of the Gulf of Finland. It took incredible efforts to turn the deserted swampy shore of the Gulf of Finland into a luxurious park with fountains and cascades.

Moreover, all the work was done manually – tons of fertile land were imported, 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 topped by a golden vase standing on the roof.

Its base is the Grand Cascade, an incredible aquatic extravaganza with fountains and sculptures.

The jet of the most famous fountain "Samson" rises to the height of a seven-story building.

In terms of splendor and richness of decoration, Peterhof surpassed its prototype, the French Versailles, and became the most striking palace ensemble in Europe.

The program ends at the city center, Moskovsky train Station (Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station).

Program duration: ~5.5 hours (ending at ~14:30).

The departure time for excursions can be changed to earlier or later. It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones.