A rich program awaits you with visits to the most popular sights of the city, such as Peterhof, the Hermitage, Kronstadt, Peter and Paul Fortress, Tsarskoye Selo, St. Isaac's Cathedral and many others! Walk along the streets, embankments and bridges to enjoy the beauty of the metal "lace" of the famous fences of the Northern capital, visit the youngest city park on the island of New Holland and the deepest, one of the most beautiful subways in the world.
Check-in on any convenient day, the excursion program is linked to the days of the week, there is no excursion program on the day of arrival. For example, if you arrive on Sunday, then the order of excursions will be as in the program, and if you arrive on Monday, then the first excursion will be the next day (Tuesday's program) and then in the order of the days.
Location
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Moskovsky railway station
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Moskovsky railway station
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Tour highlights
Kazan Cathedral
One of the largest religious buildings in St. Petersburg, where one of the main Orthodox shrines is located – the revered icon of the Kazan Mother of God
St. Isaac's Cathedral
It impresses with the richness of the interior, decorated with various grades of marble, malachite and lapis lazuli columns, paintings and mosaics
Kronstadt
Get acquainted with the complex of flood defenses, from where you can admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland and see the famous Kronstadt forts
Hermitage
A world-renowned museum with the largest museum exposition in Russia dedicated to Western European art
Peter and Paul Cathedral
A unique architectural monument of the city, the gilded spire of which towers over the city
Peterhof
The oldest royal residence near St. Petersburg, known worldwide as the "Kingdom of Fountains"
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Check-in
Accommodation at the selected hotel after 15:00.
An updated tour program indicating the time of the group's gathering is provided at the reception desk.
Check-in on any convenient day, the excursion program is linked to the days of the week, there is no excursion program on the day of arrival. For example, if you arrive on Sunday, then the order of excursions will be as in the program, and if you arrive on Monday, then the first excursion will be the next day (Tuesday's program) and then in the order of the days.
Day 2 -
Monday: city tour "Portrait of a Great City", Peter and Paul Fortress
Independent check-in.
Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00.
Meeting with the guide at the metro station Gostiny Dvor.
The bus sightseeing tour "Portrait of a Great City" will introduce you to the best architectural ensembles of the Northern capital and the most famous monuments of monumental sculpture, with amazing panoramas of the Neva banks and the embankments of small rivers full of charm. You will see what made up the glory of St. Petersburg, which has become one of the six most beautiful cities in Europe.
An excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress introduces the fortification of Russia of the XVIII century, the history of the birth of the city at the mouth of the Neva River, the fortress-prison and at the same time the unique architectural monument of the city – the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, whose gilded spire towers over the city.
The end of the tour is near the Gorkovskaya metro station, no later than 18:00.
Transportation is provided for a sightseeing tour.
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Day 3 -
Tuesday: Kronstadt, the Island of Forts Museum and Historical Park
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station.
Country bus tour to Kronstadt. The tour route includes an introduction to the complex of flood defenses, from where you can admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland and see the famous Kronstadt forts.
During a sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city, you will visit the shore of the harbor, which has preserved its configuration since the time of Peter the Great, walk along the alleys of Petrovsky Park, see the monument to the founder of St. Petersburg and Kronstadt, the palace built for A.D.Menshikov, Petrovsky ship dock, the famous Kronstadt footstock, the Naval Cathedral and a number of other monuments. architecture, culture, science and technology, creating a unique look of the city. Visit to Fort Constantine.
The tour ends in the city center, no later than 18:30.
Transportation is provided for a country tour.
Day 4 -
Wednesday: excursion "Cast iron pattern of your fences...", Summer Garden, Hermitage
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with a guide at the Kazan Cathedral (Nevsky Prospekt metro station).
Walking tour "Cast-iron pattern of your fences ..." In order to enjoy the beauty of the metal "lace" of St. Petersburg, you need to slowly walk along its streets, embankments, bridges, and take a closer look at its unique appearance. The tour will introduce you to the history of the most famous fences of the Northern capital – the elegant trellises of the Summer Garden, Mikhailovsky Garden, magnificent gates of the Winter Palace, etc.
A walk through the Summer Garden, the oldest garden in the Northern Capital, laid out just a year after the founding of St. Petersburg. Conceived as the personal garden of Peter the Great, a little later it turned into an official ceremonial summer residence decorated with fountains, sculptures and gazebos.
Visit the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art museums in the world. The halls of the Hermitage will introduce you to the culture of different countries and peoples of the West and East: the works of Scythian and ancient Roman masters, a unique collection of Western European art. The Hermitage's masterpieces include works by Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, Renoir and many other great masters.
The tour ends at Admiralteyskaya metro station, no later than 17:00.
Transportation is not provided.
Day 5 -
Thursday: Tsarskoye Selo
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the metro station Gostiny Dvor.
Country bus tour to Tsarskoye Selo with a tour of the Catherine Palace.
A tour of the Catherine Palace, the brilliant creation of F.B. Rastrelli, does not leave people of all ages and generations indifferent. The luxury of the decoration is admired by the Large Throne Hall of Mirrors, with an area of one thousand square meters, and the "Golden Suite" of state rooms, among which is the world—famous revived Amber Room.
At the end of the tour in the palace, you will have a walk through one of the most elegant palace parks in St. Petersburg.
attention: The tour may end later in the city center, around 20:00.
Transportation is provided for a country trip.
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Day 6 -
Friday: Walking tour "Three steps from Nevsky Prospekt" with a visit to the observation deck
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the Dostoevskaya metro station.
Walking tour "Three steps from Nevsky Prospekt" with a visit to the observation deck.
During today's author's walking tour, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old St. Petersburg. You will not have to walk far, the walking route runs in the immediate vicinity of Nevsky Prospekt. You will learn how the real Petersburg lived in different eras: the palatial 18th century, the raznochinny 19th, the rebellious 20th! And the tour will begin with an ascent to one of the highest observation platforms of the city – the Bell Tower of the Vladimir Cathedral. From here you will not only admire the famous St. Petersburg roofs, but also, together with the guide, plot the route of your excursion.
The end of the tour is near the Admiralteyskaya metro station, no later than 16:00.
Transportation is not provided.
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Day 7 -
Saturday: St. Isaac's Cathedral, New Holland Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the Admiralteyskaya metro station.
Walking tour "Two islands, three centuries" with an excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral.
The epithet "the most" can be used in the description of all the objects of this tour, and it begins with an excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral. The temple built by the arch. Built by Montferrand in 1858, it is an outstanding architectural monument. The former main cathedral of the Russian Empire, the largest cathedral in the city is able to accommodate about 14,000 people. It impresses with the richness of the interior, decorated with various grades of marble, malachite and lapis lazuli columns, paintings and mosaics.
The tour will continue with an acquaintance with the most recognizable monument of our city, the "Bronze Horseman", created for the 100th anniversary of the accession of Peter the Great to the throne.
The tour will end on the man-made island of New Holland. This is the youngest park in St. Petersburg, which is a unique cultural public space, with museums, restaurants, exhibitions, recreation areas, playgrounds, workshops and concerts, located on the territory of an architectural monument of the XVIII century.
The end of the tour in New Holland, no later than 16:00.
Transportation is not provided.
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Day 8 -
Sunday: Peterhof
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the metro station Gostiny Dvor.
Country bus tour to Peterhof "Russian Versailles" with a tour of the Lower Park of fountains.
The most brilliant of the suburbs of St. Petersburg. The originality of this ensemble is unique. Outstanding monuments of architecture, sculpture, painting, and landscape art are concentrated here. The oldest royal residence near St. Petersburg, known worldwide as the "Kingdom of Fountains", was built over two centuries by the efforts of many outstanding Russian and European architects. The entire Lower Park is decorated with fountains, which are the main purpose of the trip to Peterhof. When leaving the Lower Park, do not forget to throw a coin into the pool of the Favorite fountain in order to return here.
attention: The tour may end later in the city center, around 20:00.
Transportation is provided for a country trip.
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
7 nights
Comfort
Midscale
Premium
The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.
The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles, depending on the accommodation:
Placement
Period
8/7
Extra day (per room)
PICKAXE
Tour class, facilities on the block, breakfast set
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
15.07-29.09.24
29950
3915
1st place. Number
15.07-29.09.24
40345
3440
Additional place
15.07-29.09.24
29950
1955
PICKAXE
Standard, room amenities, breakfast set
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
15.07-29.09.24
31810
4455
1st place. Number
15.07-29.09.24
44095
3980
Additional place
15.07-29.09.24
31810
2225
DOSTOEVSKY 4*
Standard, buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
15.07-29.09.24
41840
7370
1st place. Number
15.07-29.09.24
58380
6050
DOSTOEVSKY 4*
Comfort, buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
15.07-29.09.24
43695
7910
1st place. Number
15.07-29.09.24
63255
6750
DOSTOEVSKY 4*
Superior, buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
15.07-29.09.24
44160
8045
1st place. Number
15.07-29.09.24
65140
7020
Additional place
15.07-29.09.24
42900
3780
ST. PETERBURG4*
Standard Courtyard, buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
08.07-25.08.24
45275
8370
26.08-29.09.24
41500
7290
1st place. Number
08.07-25.08.24
74570
8370
26.08-29.09.24
67015
7290
Additional place
08.07-25.08.24
36875
2565
26.08-29.09.24
35200
2430
MOSCOW 4*
Standard, buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
01.07-01.09.24
38310
6345
02.09-29.09.24
36450
5805
1st place. Number
01.07-01.09.24
57685
5940
02.09-29.09.24
53935
5400
Additional place
01.07-01.09.24
34460
2430
02.09-29.09.24
34000
2430
THEATRE SQUARE 4*
Standard attic, breakfast buffet
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
27.05-11.08.24
46665
8775
12.08-29.09.24
42025
7425
1st place. Number
27.05-11.08.24
69820
7695
12.08-29.09.24
60455
6345
Additional place
27.05-11.08.24
33015
1755
12.08-29.09.24
31875
1755
THEATRE SQUARE 4*
Premium buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
27.05-11.08.24
53630
10800
12.08-29.09.24
48990
9450
1st place. Number
27.05-11.08.24
83870
9720
12.08-29.09.24
74505
8370
Additional place
27.05-11.08.24
34730
1755
12.08-29.09.24
33590
1750
EXPRESS SADOVAYA 4*
Standard attic, breakfast buffet
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
27.05-11.08.24
45735
8505
12.08-29.09.24
41095
7155
1st place. Number
27.05-11.08.24
67945
7425
12.08-29.09.24
58580
6075
Additional place
27.05-11.08.24
36285
2430
12.08-29.09.24
35145
2430
EXPRESS SADOVAYA 4*
Premium buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
27.05-11.08.24
52700
10530
12.08-29.09.24
48060
9180
1st place. Number
27.05-11.08.24
81995
9450
12.08-29.09.24
72630
8100
Additional place
27.05-11.08.24
38000
2430
12.08-29.09.24
36860
2430
Domina Pulkovo 4*
Standard apartment, buffet breakfast
For 1 person.
in 2 places. the room
08.07-01.09.24
43415
7830
02.09-29.09.24
38310
6345
1st place. Number
08.07-01.09.24
65150
7020
02.09-29.09.24
60520
6345
Additional place
08.07-01.09.24
31515
1620
02.09-29.09.24
30260
1620
Without accommodation and meals
16780
-
Discount for a child under 14 years old
2350
-
In the period from 05.06-08.06.24, 22.06-30.06.2024, it is possible to change the cost of the tour in connection with the International Economic Forum, the Legal Forum and the Scarlet Sails holiday in the city. The cost is specified by the manager upon confirmation of the tour.
Kirochnaya Hotel or Hotel "Moscow" 4* or 7 nights
Kirochnaya Hotel
Kirochnaya Hotel is located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, a 15-minute walk from Chernyshevskaya Metro Station.
Nearby attractions such as the Tauride Garden, the Smolny Institute, and the A.V. Suvorov Museum are located.
This is a comfortable and peaceful place with rooms for up to 4 people, the interior of which is designed in a classic English style.
An ideal option for those who would like to live in the center and not overpay for additional services.
The hotel has 24 rooms of different capacities: 13 double, 8 triple, 3 quadruple.
All of them are equipped with sturdy single beds with massive headboards.
The furniture also includes bedside tables, tables, chairs, and a wardrobe.
Cups, saucers, towels, and free toiletries are provided.
The bathrooms are located on the floor, 1 for 2-3 rooms. They have showers, bathrooms, sinks.
Some rooms are equipped with private facilities.
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Another option
Hotel "Moscow" 4*
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.
The spacious rooms at the Moskva Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe.
Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. 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 State Hermitage Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.
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Another option
St. Petersburg Hotel 4*
This hotel offers spacious rooms with stunning views of St. Petersburg and the Neva River. The hotel is located in the city center, on the Pirogovskaya embankment.
The modern rooms at the Saint Petersburg Hotel feature cable TV, a desk and a seating area. Many rooms have large windows with panoramic river views. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
The Bering Restaurant serves Russian, Pan-Asian and European cuisine. A varied buffet breakfast is served in the morning. La Vue Restaurant on the roof with panoramic views of the Neva River has 5 dining rooms and offers wine tasting.
The reception of the Saint Petersburg Hotel is open 24 hours a day. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. In addition, guests of the St. Petersburg Hotel can visit the gift shop and use the conference rooms.
Saint Petersburg Hotel is less than 3 km from the Hermitage Museum. Finlandsky Train Station is less than 1 km away.
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Another option
Dostoevsky Hotel 4*
The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to a 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 are equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A ticket service and a tour desk are available at the reception. Its staff will also recommend the most interesting events in St. Petersburg. A currency exchange service is also available.
The Dostoevsky Hotel has 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. There is an ATM in its lobby.
Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel.
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Another option
Theatre Square 4*
The Theatre Square Hotel is located in the Nikolsky Rows of St. Petersburg. It offers free internet access, luggage storage. You can check in at any time, as the reception is open around the clock.
Standard and family rooms are available. You can check in either alone or with a family of up to six people. The rooms are equipped with double, single and bunk beds. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet.
For an additional cost, you can purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Vacationers can listen to live jazz concerts, and in winter - ice skating and the Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling. There are several interesting sights within walking distance. There is a metro station about a 15-minute walk away, from where you can get to anywhere in the city. The Kryukov Canal runs across the street from the hotel. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.9 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.
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Another option
Express Sadovaya 4*
Express Sadovaya Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, in the Nikolsky Rows building. It offers internet access, as well as a parking space.
The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Superior", where up to three people can stay. The private bathrooms have a set of towels for each vacationer. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms.
Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. A variety of dishes are available for lunch and dinner. There are several food establishments in the vicinity of the hotel.
In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling in the courtyard, as well as jazz concerts. There are several metro stations within a 20-minute walk: Sadovaya, Spasskaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Baltiyskaya and Pushkinskaya. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.8 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.
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Another option
Domina Pulkovo 4*
Domina Hotel and Apartments is located in Saint Petersburg, within walking distance from Pulkovo Park.
Stylish rooms have been prepared for your stay, which have everything you need to ensure that your vacation leaves only pleasant impressions. Guests can relax in comfortable beds, use a hairdryer and personal hygiene products in the bathroom, watch TV or tell about their journey on social networks by connecting to Wi-Fi.
In order to enjoy delicious food at any time, a kitchen area with modern electrical appliances and a set of dishes is installed.
You can stroll through the Oak Grove garden, admire the grandeur of the white stone walls of St. Nicholas Church, visit the Grand Layout Museum. And public transport will take you to the very center of the city, where the most famous sights are located: the Hermitage, the Kazan Federal Cathedral, etc. The distance to the Baltic Railway Station is 8.5 km, and Pulkovo Airport is 4.9 km away.
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Tour conditions
Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Moskovsky railway station
Included in price
accommodation in the selected hotel (accommodation after 15:00, check-out before 12:00) (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
meals: breakfast in the hotel restaurant according to the number of nights of stay (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
the excursion program and transport services in accordance with the tour program.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
additional services and excursions not included in the tour program;
the resort fee of 100 rubles / person / 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);
hotel accommodation (when choosing a rate without accommodation)
meals not specified in the program (lunches, dinners);
breakfast (when choosing a rate without accommodation);
private transfer is available on request;
an additional day at the hotel.
It's important to know
Are plane 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.
How is the tour going?
The tour program is linked to the days of the week, check-in is possible on any day. The first day will be free for convenient accommodation and rest, the excursion program starts from the next day. For example, if you chose to check in on Monday, then the tour will start on Tuesday according to the program of the day.
An updated tour program with an indication of the time of the group's gathering is given to tourists at the hotel at the reception.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can apply for it on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Important information
The excursion program is not provided on the day of arrival. Tourists stay at the hotel on their own and join the group from the 2nd day of the program.
The end time of the excursions in the program is preliminary, an updated tour program indicating the time of the group's gathering and the end time of the program is sent to tourists a week before arrival in electronic form, and is also issued at the hotel at the check–in desk upon arrival.
The starting and ending point of the tour is the city center, according to the program.
The Company reserves the right to make changes to the order of visiting sightseeing sites or replace them with equivalent ones, without changing the full scope of services provided.
In the period from 05.06-08.06.24, 22.06-30.06.2024, it is possible to change the cost of the tour in connection with the International Economic Forum, the Legal Forum and the Scarlet Sails holiday in the city. The cost is specified by the manager upon confirmation of the tour.
The tour was well-organized, and the preloaded transit card included in the package was incredibly useful—such a great idea! However, unfortunately, in my case, there was no mention of it anywhere—not on the envelope with the vouchers, nor in the printed tour program. It also wasn’t brought up in my communication with the manager. As a result, we had to figure out on our own what the card was and how to use it. We only realized later that it already had money loaded onto it—when we happened to use it. Luckily, we traveled around the city a lot, so the balance on the card was put to good use. That being said, to be fair, I should note that other tour participants mentioned they did receive this information on their envelope and that their manager informed them about it when sending the tour details.
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