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

Come with us to incredibly beautiful and historically significant places in Russia — St. Petersburg and Valaam Island.

An eventful tour of the city with a rich history and culture awaits you — St. Petersburg, where you will visit the Hermitage, Peterhof, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and also take a boat trip along the Neva River. 

And then you will take a trip by meteor to the island of Valaam, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature, visit ancient monasteries and get acquainted with the unique architecture and history of this place.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$378
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 26 – 30 May
    • 2 – 6 June
    • 9 – 13 June
    • 16 – 20 June
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 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

Imperial residences
Admire the beauty of Peterhof, which embodies the sophistication of the imperial court and the wealth of the state.
The impressive Hermitage
Immerse yourself in the educational and cultural world by exploring works of art and ancient artifacts.
Boat trip along rivers and canals
You will see the historical center with its main symbols – the Winter Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, and ultramodern buildings of the city's modern history.
Valaam Island
You will learn about the history and sights of the Ladoga region, about the monastic way of life both in pre-revolutionary Russia and in our days.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. St. Isaac's Cathedral Tour

    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 2,300 rubles/car).

    From 12:00 to 15:00 (before departure for the program, you can approach at any convenient time in this interval) in the lobby of the hotel you will be greeted by a representative with a sign "About Petersburg". He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions, which you can purchase at will.

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

    Departure for the program from the accommodation hotel.

    15:00. Departure from the hotel by bus.

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. A sightseeing bus tour will introduce you to the more than three hundred-year history of St. Petersburg.

    You will admire the panorama of the beautiful Neva River, see the magnificent ensembles of the central city squares and the famous St. Petersburg monuments.

    The tour route will take you through the most beautiful places of the city – the main streets and avenues, the main embankments and squares. All the most important and interesting, the most beautiful and famous things are waiting for you in St. Petersburg!

    At the end of the sightseeing tour, we invite you to visit the grand St. Isaac's Cathedral!

    Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral.

    St. Isaac's Cathedral will appear before you as a unique work of Russian art from the middle of the 19th century. You will see magnificent wall paintings and paintings on canvas made by famous Russian artists, and admire mosaic icons, which were created using smalt in more than 12,000 colors and shades.

    You will be amazed by the abundance of different types of stone (from granite to malachite and turquoise) that were used to decorate the temple.

    End of the program: hotel.

    Program duration: ~4.5 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Hermitage. Northern Islands of the Neva Delta Boat Trip
  • Day 3 - Valaam Island
  • Day 4 - Free day
  • Day 5 - Peterhof. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

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

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

HotelRoom categoryPrice validity periodAdult 1/2 DBLChild under 13 1/2 DBLThe third in the room is a child under 13 years oldThe third person in the room is an adultSingle room
Best Western Zoom Apartment Hotel
Hotel 3*
standard
apartments
(sw.table)
26.05.202506.06.20253229027290– – 40290
09.06.202513.06.20253293027930– – 41690
16.06.202527.06.20253356028560– – 43090
30.06.202518.07.20253229027290– – 40290
21.07.202525.07.20253293027930– – 41690
28.07.202515.08.20253229027290– – 40290
18.08.202529.08.20253076025760– – 37690
superior
apartments
(sw.table)
26.05.202506.06.20253497029970267703177045640
09.06.202513.06.20253549030490267703177046790
16.06.202527.06.20253599030990267703177047960
30.06.202518.07.20253497029970267703177045640
21.07.202525.07.20253549030490267703177046790
28.07.202515.08.20253497029970267703177045640
18.08.202529.08.20253236027360267703177040890
Apart-hotel YES Marata
center 3*
standard
apartments (without
breakfast)
26.05.202506.06.20253549030490264903149050970
09.06.202513.06.20253777032770264903149055490
16.06.202520.06.20254017035170264903149060290
23.06.202511.07.20253549030490264903149050970
14.07.202518.07.20253484029840264903149049640
21.07.202529.08.20253417029170264903149048290
standard
apartments (with
breakfast)
26.05.202506.06.20253817033170299703497052840
09.06.202513.06.20254044035440299703497057370
16.06.202520.06.20254284037840299703497062170
23.06.202511.07.20253817033170299703497052840
14.07.202518.07.20253749032490299703497051490
21.07.202529.08.20253684031840299703497050170
Rus 4*economy09.06.202520.06.20253444029440– – 48840
classic09.06.202520.06.20253817033170262403124047240
Junior suite09.06.202520.06.20254137036370262403124060570
Dostoevsky 4*standard26.05.202530.05.20253629031290– – 47240
02.06.202501.08.20254109036090– – 56290
04.08.202529.08.20253629031290– – 47240
superior26.05.202530.05.20253789032890336903869050440
02.06.202501.08.20254269037690352904029059990
04.08.202529.08.20253789032890336903869050440

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 950 rubles.

Best Western Zoom Hotel 3 Apart-hotel* or YES Apart-hotel Marata center 3* or 4 nights
Best Western Zoom Hotel 3 Apart-hotel*

The Best Western Zoom Hotel is located in the Primorsky district of St. Petersburg. Parking for private cars is available on site.

The number of rooms includes apartments of the categories "Standard", "Superior" and "Family".

Guests are invited to relax in the bright rooms with modern furniture, where free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV and a private bathroom are provided for a comfortable stay.

The kitchen area is perfect for self-cooking, as it has a hob, refrigerator, electric kettle, microwave oven and necessary utensils. Grocery stores, cafes and restaurants with a varied menu are within walking distance.

The place of A. S. Pushkin's duel is 741 m away, the Specific Park is 2.2 km away, and the Chernaya Rechka metro station is 691 m away. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 21.4 km, to Finlyandsky railway station is 5.2 km.

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Another option
YES Apart-hotel Marata center 3*

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, in the epicenter of the cultural and business life of the city.

It offers free WI-FI access, a paid shuttle service and private parking. Pets are allowed by agreement.

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

The rooms include a private kitchen with a headset, an electric stove, a kettle, a refrigerator and a microwave. There is a lobby bar on site, cafes and grocery stores are within walking distance.

The services of the local business center include fax, photocopying and rental of a conference room.

Due 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. The Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage and the Faberge Museum are all within a 3-km radius. The nearest airport, Pulkovo-2, is 12.9 km away.

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Rus 4*

Rus is a four-star hotel located in St. Petersburg at 1 Artillery Street.

Facilities for residents: parking, Internet access, 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, laundry, daily cleaning, luggage storage, tour service, billiards, sauna. 

Accommodation is offered in comfortable rooms of various categories, which are equipped with all amenities. Each room has air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chairs.

Nearby are Nevsky Prospekt, the Tauride Palace, and the Kazan Cathedral. The convenient location allows you to easily move around the city and visit famous attractions.

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Another option
Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel awaits you in St. Petersburg. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, sauna, gym. On our official website, you can see the current room prices, the address and see in detail on the map what is next to the Dostoevsky Hotel.

The atmosphere and comfort of this place will be remembered only by positive emotions. Each of the rooms has everything for comfort.

There is a restaurant on site where you can taste delicious dishes from the menu, as well as have a great time.

There is a conference room equipped with related equipment for various events.

Metro stations, historical sights, beautiful squares and parks of the city on the Neva River are within walking distance.

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Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected);
  • tour service;
  • museum entrance tickets;
  • bus according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back.;
  • meeting/departure at the train station/airport;
  • extra nights;
  • The resort fee is paid directly at the hotel;
  • luggage storage at the train station; 
  • additional excursions (optional); 
  • lunches and dinners (on your own). 

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.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

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    26 – 30 May 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
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    2 – 6 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $404
    9 – 13 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $412
    16 – 20 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $412
    23 – 27 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • A
    Alexandr
    17 Feb, 2025
    An amazing tour with a well-organized and informative itinerary! Comfortable buses pick you up directly from the hotel and take you to the excursion sites. During the ride, the guide continuously shares interesting facts about the landmarks we pass. I really enjoyed the routes and locations we visited. The boat trip on the Neva River was slightly spoiled by heavy rain, but it was still a great experience. As for the Hermitage, it’s definitely a place for true art lovers. After two hours of wandering through its grand halls, you start to lose track of where you are and where you're going. In contrast, the Yusupov Palace offers a fantastic glimpse into the opulence and customs of the past. Personally, I would have preferred to swap the Hermitage visit for a trip to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, including access to its observation deck. For those with a deep spiritual interest, a visit to Valaam is best planned as a two-day trip or longer. A five-hour excursion only allows you to see a small part of it, without fully experiencing the essence of the place. Overall, the tour left me with only positive emotions and unforgettable impressions. I completely fell in love with St. Petersburg!
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    Varvara Malikova
    about provider
    1 Mar, 2025
    I had no idea what to expect from this tour. I came across a website online and decided to fill out the booking form, though I was quite nervous about whether it was trustworthy. I was contacted via Telegram by Yulia, who guided me through every step of the process. She provided all the details about the tour I had initially chosen, and when I realized it didn’t quite fit my budget, she asked about my interests in St. Petersburg and personally selected alternative tour options for me. She also helped me find suitable accommodation within my price range. The payment was made in two installments. I really appreciated how they sent all necessary documents promptly at each stage. Yulia was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly—both via the Telegram bot and email. I’m so grateful to her for her support and incredible patience! After completing the payment, I received a contract, which I signed and returned. They also sent me a ticket with all the tour details, and one day before the trip, I received a voucher. A huge thank you to Yulia for her outstanding assistance! And many thanks as well to Big Country! Now, I won’t hesitate to book another tour.
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    Eleanora
    about provider
    27 Feb, 2025
    The excursions were organized in an excellent way!