The best places in St. Petersburg. Bus tour from Moscow

Breakfast in a cafe in the city.

Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The cultural capital of Russia, the Northern "Venice".

Along with Paris, Rome and Venice, the historical center of St. Petersburg is included in the UNESCO list.

In the program:

• prospects of St. Petersburg streets and squares – Nevsky Prospekt, Senatskaya and Dvortsovaya squares, Strelka Vasilyevsky Island;
• the majestic expanse of the Neva River, clad in granite embankments, bends of rivers and canals;
• facades of magnificent palaces and temples, flying spans of bridges and airy patterns of fences: Winter Palace, Kazan Cathedral, Admiralty and Stock Exchange, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Summer Garden, Smolny Cathedral and much more.

Guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress, which was founded in 1703. The history of St. Petersburg began.

Built for defense, it did not participate in any of the battles, which is why it is perfectly preserved.

The most recognizable landmark of the fortress is the Peter and Paul Cathedral (external inspection).

It is here that all the emperors of the Russian Empire are buried, starting from Peter I and ending with Nicholas II, with the exception of Peter II and Ivan VI.

Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral (acquaintance with the artistic decoration) – the largest Orthodox church in the city.

It impresses with the power, beauty and luxury of the interior. Very often, St. Isaac's Cathedral is called the most impressive church in St. Petersburg.

Lunch at a cafe.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Free time.

Additional excursions (optional, payment upon purchase of the tour):

• boat tour "Along rivers and canals" (navigation period April-October depending on weather conditions);
• a night bus tour of St. Petersburg with the opportunity to see the city from a new perspective, be inspired by the illumination of embankments and squares, and see bridges being raised (bridges are being raised until October or November, depending on weather conditions, information about whether bridges will be raised that night appears day after 12:00 p.m.).

Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (buffet).

On this day, you will be able to choose one of the program options that suits you.

Option 1. Free day without lunch.

Option 2. A country tour to Tsarskoye Selo and Pavlovsk (optional, payment upon purchase of the tour).

Departure to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin).

Tsarskoye Selo is the favorite summer residence of Empress Catherine II.

The center of the architectural ensemble is the Catherine Palace, one of the main attractions of which is the Amber Room, recreated for the tercentenary of St. Petersburg.

There is a picturesque park next to the palace, consisting of regular and landscape parts.

Excursion to the Catherine Palace with a tour of the famous Amber Room.

Visit the magnificent example of Russian Baroque architecture, which will delight with restored interiors and tell about the life of its crowned owners.

Departure to Pavlovsk.

A suburb of St. Petersburg, inextricably linked with the names of Paul I and his wife Maria Feodorovna. Pavlovsk is known for its extraordinary landscape park and the fact that the city is the birthplace of the first public railway in Russia.

Lunch.

Excursion to the Pavlovsk Palace, which is under the protection of UNESCO.

The palace was built for the family of the future Emperor Paul I. Its interiors, inspired by the impressions of a trip to Europe, create a special, romantic mood characteristic of its crowned owner.

Departure to St. Petersburg.

Return to the hotel.

Free time.

Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (buffet).

Departure to Kronstadt.

Kronstadt is a city of Russian naval glory.

Famous Russian navigators and naval commanders set off on expeditions from here, the world's first icebreaker was created, and radio communications were invented.

City sightseeing tour:

• a walk through the fortress city;
• visit the monument to all ranks of the Russian Navy, the largest Naval Cathedral in Russia, reminiscent of the famous St. Sophia in Istanbul.

Visit the museum and historical park "Island of Forts", dedicated to the history and glory of the Russian Navy.

Lunch at a cafe.

Departure to Peterhof.

Peterhof was founded by Peter the Great in honor of the victory in the Northern War.

The unique appearance of the "Russian Versailles" was formed over the course of three centuries — from the laying of the first stone in 1712 to the present day, when after the German occupation it had to be rebuilt from the ruins. This is where travelers from different cities of Russia and abroad seek to get to.

Peterhof Lower Park tour – "Kingdom of Fountains".

There are more than 150 fountains and water cascades, including firecrackers, a panorama of the Gulf of Finland and shady alleys, pavilions, statues and flower beds.

Departure to Moscow.

Overnight transfer with sanitary stops.

05:00 Approximate early arrival time in Moscow.

Disembarkation of tourists at the nearest metro station on the way.