Silver necklace of Russia. St. Petersburg with a visit to Valaam Island on a meteor

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.

Excursion to 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.

08:30 Departure from St. Petersburg by bus, Ozerki metro station (pick up 15 minutes before departure).

Transfer to the pier of the Valaam Monastery.

A guided tour of the highway will tell you about the history and sights of the Ladoga region, and give you an idea of the monastic way of life both in pre-revolutionary Russia and today.

Meteor ferry to Valaam Island.

Walking sightseeing tour of the central estate of the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (conducted by the guides of the monastery's Pilgrimage Service).

The tour will take you along the picturesque paths of Valaam Island, introduce you to the daily life of the monastery and its main attractions. During the tour, you will visit the monastery's apple orchard, climb the pilgrimage stairs to Mount Tabor, and visit the Lower and Upper Reaches of the main Transfiguration Cathedral, where the relics of St. Sergius and Herman the Wonderworkers of Valaam are located. You will also enjoy a concert by the choristers of the Valaam Monastery.

Walking tour to St. Nicholas Skete.

This hermitage is one of the most beautiful monasteries of Valaam, where you can see the restored tent church of St. Nicholas, the snow–white cell building and the apple orchard.

Lunch in the refectory of the monastery is included in the program.

Since you will have to walk a lot during the day, choose comfortable clothes and shoes.

The end point of the program is at the Ozerki metro station.

Duration of the program: ~16 hours (depending on the transport situation).

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).

Room release.

You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel's luggage room or take them with you on the bus. 09:00.

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.

Fountain Park tour.

Peterhof 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 place of the end of the program: the city center, Moskovsky railway station (Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station).

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