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, the Faberge Museum, 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
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$490
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
8 - 12 Jun
15 - 19 Jun
22 - 26 Jun
29 Jun - 3 Jul
6 - 10 Jul
13 - 17 Jul
20 - 24 Jul
27 - 31 Jul
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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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 and the Arrow of Vasilyevsky Island.
The marvelous island of Valaam
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 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Faberge Museum 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 2400 rubles/car).

    From 12:00 to 15:00 (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.

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00/15:00.

    Important information:

    • Tourists staying at the Azimut Hotel, Moscow, Russia and Dostoevsky hotels go on excursions from the hotel.;
    • tourists staying at the A Hotel Fontanka come to the Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg (43/1 Lermontovsky Ave., adjacent building) for a meeting and departure for excursions;
    • Tourists staying at the Yard Residence Apart-hotel come to the Moscow Hotel (Alexander Nevsky Square, 2) for a meeting and departure for excursions — 5 minutes on foot.

    Pay attention to the place of departure/arrival of the bus on Wednesday in Valaam.

    15:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. 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 our 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 Faberge Museum, which is brilliant in every sense!

    Faberge Museum tour. The most famous private museum in St. Petersburg, located in one of the old mansions of the city on the banks of the Fontanka River.

    At the beginning of the 21st century, the Naryshkin-Shuvalov mansion was transferred to the cultural and historical foundation "Connection of Times" and extensively renovated.

    Its restored interiors now feature more than 4,000 jewelry masterpieces by Russian masters, among which the products of the famous Faberge company occupy an honorable place.

    You will admire the magnificent halls of the old St. Petersburg mansion, see not only the famous Easter eggs, but also a wide variety of jewelry items.

    The place of the end of the program: Faberge Museum (city center, nearest metro station Gostiny Dvor / Nevsky Prospekt).

    Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ending at ~19:30).

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  • Day 2 - Hermitage. Northern Islands of the Neva Delta Boat Trip
  • Day 3 - Valaam Island
  • Day 4 - Peterhof
  • Day 5 - Free day
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       
And the Fontanka Hotel***standard25.05.202629.05.20263524028440246203142041270
01.06.202626.06.20263716030360246203142045120
29.06.202610.07.20263552028720246203142041820
superior/superior with BC25.05.202629.05.20263579028990--42370
01.06.202626.06.20263772030920--46190
29.06.202610.07.20263612029270--42920
Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg****smart25.05.202629.05.20264209035290--54420
01.06.202605.06.20264483037990--59890
08.06.202626.06.20264429037490--58820
29.06.202610.07.20264072033920--51680
Yard Residence Apart-Hotel****studio apartment with kitchen25.05.202629.05.20263853031730289903579051960
08.06.202619.06.20264127034470289903579057440
29.06.202607.08.20264127034470289903579057440
17.08.202628.08.20263935032550289903579053590
Dostoevsky****standard25.05.202629.05.20263963032830--50320
08.06.202610.07.20264319036390--57720
13.07.202621.08.20264127034470--53870
24.08.202628.08.20263963032830--50320
Moscow****standard25.05.202626.06.20264229035490306903749060970 
13.07.202621.08.20264209035290339204072058820
24.08.202628.08.20263963032830339204072053330
Russia***business13.07.202624.07.20263793031130240603086051570
27.07.202628.08.20263699030230246203142049770
comfort13.07.202624.07.20264187035120240603086059460
27.07.202628.08.20264168034880246203142059120
standard13.07.202624.07.20263716030360--49990
27.07.202628.08.20263634029540--48390

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1,100 rubles.

Russia or The Moscow Hotel or 4 nights
Russia

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, 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.

Another option
The Moscow Hotel

This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. 

It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The spacious rooms at the Moscow Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors. 

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine. 

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage State Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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Another option
Dostoevsky

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away. 

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A currency exchange service is also available. 

The Dostoevsky Hotel features an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping mall with a supermarket and a food court. An ATM is installed in its lobby. 

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel.

Another option
Yard Residence

The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4—star, eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk to Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro Station. The main highways are located nearby, along which you can quickly and conveniently get anywhere in the city. Parking is provided for the convenience of guests arriving by private transport, as well as a shuttle service and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

It offers comfortable apartments with a unique design, equipped with modern furniture, appliances, an equipped kitchen and a bathroom.

The kitchen is equipped with a set of dishes, a refrigerator and a stove for cooking lunch. The BACKYARD is located on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can taste menus from 14 gastronomic brands.

The convenient location of the Yard Residence apartments allows vacationers to get to the main attractions of the city and learn more about its history. Also nearby is the Museum of urban sculpture, the necropolis of the masters of art, the Museum of Ancient Antiquities and much more. The distance to the airport is 14.2 km. The train station is 5.3 km away.

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Another option
AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg

AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt. 

The spacious rooms are decorated in a well-kept modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics. Safes are provided in the rooms for the safety of valuables. You can adjust the comfortable temperature using split systems. Some rooms offer beautiful city views. And thick curtains will allow you to create darkness and get a good night's sleep even during the famous white nights.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant in the morning. They are represented mainly by sandwich slices, fresh fruits and vegetables, porridges and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here using a set menu or order delicious dishes from the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant will allow you to arrange a business lunch or a romantic dinner here. A banquet hall is available for large events such as family or corporate celebrations.

There is a convenient transport interchange near the hotel. It can be reached by buses, minibuses, tram or taxi. There is a parking lot for a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also nearby. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina right next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats sail along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from Baltiysky Railway Station, and about an hour from the airport. The Karambol State Musical Theater and the Museum of the History of State Securities of Russia are just a two-minute walk away.

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Another option
A-Hotel Fontanka

A-Hotel Fontanka is a hotel on the Fontanka River embankment. The hotel is inexpensive, located in the Admiralteysky district of the northern capital. This is a special format of AZIMUT hotels, which allows guests of the city to save money on their trip and receive a standard set of services. Also, a large selection of attractions nearby also attracts guests. Nearby are the Column of Glory, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, the Great Choral Synagogue, and the Russian Museum. 

More than 450 rooms of various categories are provided for guests, and everyone can choose the most suitable one according to their taste and budget. In the hotel you will find classic rooms with a capacity from 1 to 4 people. Each room has a stylish design, an equipped workplace, and free internet. 

Among all there are categories "standard", "junior suite", "superior" and "suite". Each room has a safe, multi-channel TV, heating system, air conditioning. Some rooms offer beautiful views of the city. Featuring a shower or bathtub, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and personal hygiene products. 

If you are used to traveling with a pet, then accommodation with a pet can be arranged for you here, but upon prior request, for an additional fee.

The hotel has an AVENUE restaurant, where you can taste traditional Russian cuisine, as well as a menu for vegetarians. There is also a "SKY BAR" on the territory of the restaurant, from which you can admire the beautiful views of the city from a height. There are also restaurants and cafes nearby with various cuisines and at an affordable price. A good breakfast is served at the hotel in the morning, but you can choose a fare without meals and arrange meals for yourself in the city.

For business meetings, A-Hotel Fontanka has an equipped meeting room with ergonomic furniture, stationery and Wi-Fi internet. There is a pier next to the marina entrance to the hotel, from which sightseeing steamers and river trams depart during the summer season. The friendly staff at the reception will tell you how to arrange a guided tour. Another advantage will be the availability of parking, luggage storage and a souvenir shop.

A wonderful view of the river, the presence of a pier, a convenient location almost in the historical center of the city and the proximity of the metro — "Technological Institute". Baltiyskaya Metro Station is a twenty-minute walk away, and Pulkovo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Also nearby are the Yusupov Palace, the British Admiralty, the Youth Theater, the Trinity Izmailovsky Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theater Concert Hall and other interesting places. Moskovsky Train Station is 6 km away.

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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), 1 lunch;
  • tour service;
  • museum entrance tickets;
  • bus according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back.;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" rate is selected), 4 lunches and 1 dinner;
  • The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1,100 rubles.;
  • private transfer from the train station/airport (from 2400 rub/car);
  • extra nights;
  • luggage storage at the train station; 
  • additional excursions (optional).

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

  • $513
    8 – 12 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $513
    15 – 19 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $513
    22 – 26 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $490
    29 Jun – 3 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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    6 – 10 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • E
    You can’t see everything on a short trip, but it’s more than enough to recharge. St. Petersburg feels like an open-air museum. Truly fascinating and full of history.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello Elena, thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you on another one of our tours in Russia!
  • A
    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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    Valentina Matyushina
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    14 Apr, 2026
    I was impressed by the views of the palaces