The magic of the white nights of St. Petersburg

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You will discover the imperial grandeur that has preserved the spirit of the era of Peter I. Walks along the fountain alleys of Nizhny Park and the underwater tunnel to Kronstadt will remain in memory for a long time.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the city: sightseeing tours of architectural masterpieces, a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Savior on Spilled Blood — symbols of St. Petersburg. You will learn the secrets of the royal residence in the Alexander Palace and stroll through the parks where legends and eras come to life.

Finish your trip in Tsarskoye Selo, a place where luxury and history merge. Inspiring views, palaces, cathedrals and walks in parks will leave an unforgettable impression.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Underwater tunnel and Kronstadt

Embark on a journey into maritime history, where you will pass through a unique underwater tunnel and learn the secrets of the fortress city, including St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral.

Peterhof — palace and park splendor

Visit the pearl of St. Petersburg, where there are more than 150 fountains. Experience the harmony of architecture and nature: elegant palaces, as well as amazing alleys

Historical Pushkin and the Alexander Palace

Take a walk through the royal residence with its rich interior and picturesque park, where you will experience the atmosphere of royal luxury and historical events.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure to St. Petersburg
19:00 Bus pick-up from Elektrostal, Lenin Avenue, 08 B (stop near Elgrad).
19:15 Departure from Elektrostal.
19:30 Bus pick-up in Noginsk, Komsomolskaya str., 76 (near the bus stop).
19:45 Departure from Noginsk.
20:30 Departure of the bus to Balashikha.
22:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
22:30 Departure to St. Petersburg via the M11 highway (travel time about 10 hours, ~700 km).
Overnight transfer (2-3 sanitary stops along the way).
23:30 It is possible to board in Solnechnogorsk (cafe Deliciously — I dot, Krasnaya str., 118) by prior arrangement.
00:00 It is possible to board in the city of Klin (cafe Deliciously — I dot, Pervomaiskaya str., 2) by prior arrangement.
01:00 Boarding is possible in Tver (Globus shopping center, Oktyabrsky ave., 101) by prior arrangement.
Day 2 - Peterhof and Kronstadt
Arrival in Saint Petersburg.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
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. The layout scheme is thought out so deeply that not a single garden decoration, not a single detail is hidden from the eyes of the guests.
Each alley ends with either a palace or a fountain, of which there are 150 in the Lower Park.
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.
You will learn why a beautiful Italian palace appeared in a city designed to become a harsh sea fortress, why Kronstadt needed Dutch cuisine, what "provincial houses" are, where the "navel of the Earth" is located.
You will also visit the majestic and solemn St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, the main naval temple in Russia.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Accommodation at the Cosmos Pulkovskaya 4* hotel.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Sightseeing bus tour "Symbols of St. Petersburg" with a visit to the Savior on Spilled Blood
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.
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) is an amazing creation of the most talented architects, the residence of the Russian monarchy, the Senate Square with the symbol of Imperial St. Petersburg, the Bronze Horseman, the 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 building 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.
Excursion to the Cathedral of the Savior on Spilled Blood. In the very center of St. Petersburg, on the embankment of the Griboyedov Canal, the Church of the Resurrection of Christ (Savior on Spilled Blood) attracts attention with its elegant, multicolored appearance.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Additionally:
boat tour along the rivers and canals of "Northern Venice": 1000 rub./adult; 800 rub./school.;
bridge-raising night tour: 1000 rub./adult; 800 rub./school
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 4 - Excursion to the Alexander Palace with a walk in the park. Visit to the Fedorovsky Cathedral
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet. Check out with your belongings.
Departure to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin).
Excursion to the Alexander Palace. In the northern part of the picturesque Alexander Park stands a magnificent building with a two—century history — the New Tsarskoye Selo (later Alexander) Palace.
You will see a reception room, a study, a Moorish room, a Valet room and a State room (half of Emperor Nicholas II)
As well as a Suite, a Bedroom, a Lilac study, a Rosewood and Maple living room (half of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna), a corner living room and Library rooms.
The rest of the palace is still undergoing restoration.
A walk through Alexander Park. The landscape park appeared around the Alexander Palace and was a favorite place for walks of the imperial family. There are many attractions related to the royal family, for example, an orphanage.
Visit to the Fedorovsky Cathedral. The Feodorovsky Sovereign's Cathedral stands majestically above the Fedorovsky town, the barracks for the imperial family's guard regiments.
14:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
15:00 Departure to Moscow via the M-11 Neva expressway.
Return to Moscow to the VDNKh metro station at approximately 00:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

Attention: the price of the tour is indicated for 1 person in rubles:

Cosmos Pulkovskaya 4* Hotel.

2-seat standard	26900
1-seat standard	29400
The third one is in a 2-bed room (for an extra place)	25500

Cosmos Saint Petersburg Pulkovskaya Hotel provides its guests with accommodation in the northern capital. The advantages of the service include: high-speed Internet, parking, shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, laundry, daily cleaning, massage, swimming pool, sauna, evening program, tour service.

The spacious rooms are decorated in a simple style and equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests will have at their disposal: a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom, personal hygiene products, slippers, and a hairdryer.

There is a Bavarian Paulaner brewery restaurant on site, which will appeal to connoisseurs of German food culture. And the cozy KamInn restaurant with a fireplace will help you enjoy delicious Buffet breakfasts.

21 modern halls and a modern congress hall, which can accommodate up to 600 people, will help in organizing corporate events.

The hotel's convenient location on Moskovsky Prospekt provides easy access to many attractions in the area. For example, to Victory Square, Hero Cities Park and architectural monuments of the city. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 5.7 km, and to Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 7.3 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 45 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

accommodation at the Cosmos Pulkovskaya Hotel 4* 2 nights;
meals included in the tour program: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
guided tours according to the tour program (including guided tours and museum entrance tickets);
transportation service by tourist class bus (one-and-a-half-story bus with luggage compartment, comfortable armchairs, climate control system, video monitor).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the program: dinners;
additional excursions:
- St. Petersburg Bridge Night Tour (adult) – 1000 rubles, (child) 800 rubles.
- guided tour of the rivers and canals of Northern Venice (adult) - 1000 rubles, (child) – 800 rubles.

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

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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!