The blues of white nights in St. Petersburg. Bus tour from Moscow

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Alexander Dumas wrote after visiting St. Petersburg: "Nothing in the world, my dear readers, will help you imagine a June night in St. Petersburg - neither a pen nor a brush. This is some kind of obsession. Imagine that everything around you is pearly, shimmering with opalescent reflections, but not as it happens at dawn or dusk: the light is pale, and yet there is nothing painful about it, it illuminates objects from all sides at once. And not a single object casts a shadow. Transparent twilight, not night, but only the absence of day..."

We invite you to take a trip to the white nights of St. Petersburg!

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

The Pearl of the Gulf of Finland

Admire the beauty of Peterhof, which embodies the sophistication of the imperial court and the wealth of the state

The fortress city of Kronstadt

Get acquainted with the complex of flood defenses, from where you will admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland and see the famous Kronstadt forts

Maximum impressions

If desired, complement your vacation with a boat tour of rivers and canals, as well as a night tour with bridges

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure to St. Petersburg
06:30 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
07:00 Departure to St. Petersburg via the M-11 Neva expressway. There are 2-3 sanitary stops along the way.
08:00 Boarding is possible in Solnechnogorsk (cafe Deliciously – I dot, Krasnaya str., 118) by prior arrangement.
08:30 Boarding is possible in the city of Klina (cafe Deliciously – I dot, Pervomaiskaya str., 2) by prior arrangement.
10:00 It is possible to board in Tver (Lenta shopping center, Moskovskoe shosse, 16k3) by prior arrangement.
15:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing bus tour "Symbols of St. Petersburg" with a tour of the architectural ensembles of the grand St. Petersburg: Nevsky Prospekt - the first avenue of the city, Palace Square – the main square of the city with the Alexander Column adorning it, the Winter Palace (Hermitage) – an amazing creation of the most talented architects, the residence of the Russian monarchy, the Senate Square with the symbol of Imperial St. Petersburg adorning it – The Bronze Horseman, panorama of the Arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, the Field of Mars, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.
Walking tour "... Where the age of Peter comes to life" on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress, a unique historical and architectural monument, the first stone structure of the city.
St. Isaac's Cathedral is an integral part of the architectural appearance of St. Petersburg. Along with the Bronze Horseman, the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Admiralty spire, it is one of the symbols of the city on the Neva.
Accommodation at the Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* hotel.
Free time.
Day 2 - Peterhof. Kronstadt
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Peterhof.
Bus country tour "Imperial splendor, imperial grandeur..."
Travel tour "Old Peterhof road".
Guided tour of the Lower Park – an introduction to the history of the creation of the "fountain capital of the world". The Lower Park was modeled after regular gardens and retained all the features of its French originals. The layout of the Lower Park is determined by two systems of alleys fanning out from the Grand Palace and the Marly Palace.
Free time in the Lower Park.
Lunch at a cafe.
Next, we will go to the city of Kronstadt through an underwater tunnel.
The Russian Citadel on the Baltic Sea tour will allow you to take an exciting trip to Kotlin Island, where the fortress city of Kronstadt ("crown city") appeared at the beginning of the XVIII century.
Return to St. Petersburg.
Additionally:
boat tour along the rivers and canals of "Northern Venice": 1000 rubles/adult; 800 rubles/school.;
bridge-raising night tour: 1000 rubles/adult; 800 rubles/student.
A boat tour and a night bridge tour are paid for on the spot and will definitely take place when the minimum required group is recruited.

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Day 3 - Free day. Excursions for an additional fee to choose from
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.
A free day.
You can book only one country trip to Gatchina or Oranienbaum! Excursions are booked together in the tour!
Gatchina country bus tour: Paul I's Palace and Park. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel, the sign "Greets Petersburg".
10:30 Departure from the Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya hotel.
Gatchina is one of the suburban imperial residences. Picturesque landscapes, silence, abundance of reservoirs, architectural monuments – all this gives the palace and park complex a special charm.
The Gatchina Palace preserves the memory of Paul I and his wife, whose modest facades conceal luxurious interiors and the famous underground passage to Silver Lake. And around it there is the first romantic landscape park in Russia, which we will take a walk through.
17:30 End in the city center at the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya".
The cost per adult is 3450 rubles / person; schoolchildren 3150 rubles / person; pensioners (from 60 and older) – 3400 rubles / person.
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Bus tour to Oranienbaum. The Great Menshikov Palace. The Chinese Palace.
09:30 Meeting with a guide at 6 Isaakievskaya Square (St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly building). The sign "Greets Petersburg".
Bus tour to Oranienbaum, which was conceived as part of a majestic panorama welcoming everyone arriving in the new Russian capital by sea, a unique palace and park ensemble of the XVIII – early XX centuries, preserved during the Great Patriotic War.
Excursion to the Grand Menshikov Palace, the ceremonial residence of the "first" grandee of the state, Alexander Menshikov, we will visit the modern interactive exhibition "Oranienbaum through the ages".
Excursion to the Chinese Palace of Oranienbaum. Externally, the austere and restrained Chinese Palace inside impresses with the variety and richness of its interiors, including a unique Glass cabinet decorated with fleecy silk and glass bead embroidery in the middle of the XVIII century.
19:00-20:00 Return to the city center at Moskovsky railway station.
The cost per adult is 4,400 rubles/ person; schoolchildren are 3,900 rubles /person; pensioners (60 and older) are 4,350 rubles/person.

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Day 4 - Bus tour "Romanov Palaces in St. Petersburg"
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out with your belongings.
Thematic bus tour "Romanov Palaces in St. Petersburg".
Mikhailovsky, Catherine, Pavlovsky, Marble – these and other palaces have long been symbols of St. Petersburg and the pride of its architecture, culture and history. Famous buildings can be admired during a walk, remembering at the same time the names of famous architects of that time, architectural styles and their features.
The Elaginoostrovsky Palace is one of the few architectural landmarks of St. Petersburg, which has never been renamed during its entire existence.
The pearl of the unique palace and park ensemble of Elagin Island is considered to be the Elaginoostrovsky Palace.
The tour "The ceremonial suite of the Elaginoostrovsky Palace".
During the tour, you will learn about the history of the summer imperial residence on Yelagin Island, join the work of the best Russian master decorators of the first quarter of the 19th century and visit the private chambers of Empress Maria Feodorovna.
The Cabinet History tour is a retrospective of the decoration of cabinets of the 19th and early 20th centuries and interior design in houses during the period of fascination with historical styles and Art Nouveau. You will be able to visit the restored study of Emperor Alexander I, which has not been exhibited before, and join the objective world of the interior of the study.
14:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
15:00 Departure to Moscow via the M-11 Neva expressway.
The approximate time of arrival in Moscow at the VDNKh metro station is 24:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* 3 nights Hotel (Saint Petersburg):

*Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4 Hotel**
2-seat standard	29500
1-seat standard	36900
The third one is in a 2-bed room (for an extra place)	27250

Discount for a child under 16 years of age – 350 rubles /person.

Cosmos Saint-Petersburg Pribaltiyskaya Hotel is located in the Vasileostrovsky district of St. Petersburg, 6.7 km from the city center. When settling here, guests will appreciate the beauty of the Gulf of Finland coast, calm atmosphere and good ecology. High standards of service are a distinctive feature of the hotel. Vacationers are provided with free parking, WI-FI access and 24-hour registration service.

The room fund contains 1184 rooms. Their equipment is suitable for the needs of tourists and businessmen — there is an air conditioning system, a TV with satellite and cable channels, comfortable beds and a table for working with a laptop. A safe is provided for the safety of valuables. The private bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and a set of towels. Upon request, it is possible to book rooms for people with disabilities.

Due to the location of the hotel, vacationers can diversify their leisure time with walks and a cultural program. For example, among the attractions in the district, it is worth highlighting the Erarta Gallery of Modern Art and the picturesque Botanical Garden of St. Petersburg State University. Pulkovo-2 airport is 15.7 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation at the Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* 3 nights;
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
excursion service according to the tour program (including guide services and entrance tickets to museums);
escort services along the route;
transport service by a tourist class bus (a one-and-a-half-storey bus with a luggage compartment, comfortable armchairs, climate control system, video monitor).

Paid extra

travel to Moscow and back;
meals not specified in the program;
additional excursions;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

$348

12 – 15 Jun 4 days 3 nights

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Reviews

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Anna

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13 Feb, 2025

My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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Elena

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12 Feb, 2025

First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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Margarita

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12 Feb, 2025

Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!