The St. Petersburg collection. A 3-day tour. Autumn-Spring

Discover the splendor of St. Petersburg, a city where history meets art. Legendary monuments such as the Peter and Paul Fortress and St. Isaac's Cathedral await you, as well as exciting guided tours of Tsarskoye Selo and the Amber Room.

Immerse yourself in the tsarist era, stroll through palaces, parks and embankments, and continue your journey to the Hermitage, one of the largest museums in the world. This tour will bring unforgettable impressions and discoveries.

The program of this tour is arranged in such a way that you can stop at any chosen date for 3 days in the periods from October 13, 2025 to December 30, 2025 and from January 12, 2026 to April 26, 2026. Each excursion day of the tour is assigned to a specific day of the week.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 6 – 8 July
    • 13 – 15 July
    • 20 – 22 July
    • 27 – 29 July
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 3 January, 2026
    • 2 – 4 January, 2026
    • 3 – 5 January, 2026
    • 4 – 6 January, 2026
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Country residences
You will visit majestic palaces and parks such as Tsarskoye Selo and Peterhof — vivid examples of imperial wealth and architecture.
Faberge's Masterpieces
Visit the delightful jewelry museum with imperial eggs and masterpieces of Russian decorative art
The heart of St. Petersburg
Get acquainted with the history of the fortress and learn about its architectural features and visit the main temple – Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Monday. Bus tour to Kronstadt

    Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Petersburg welcomes".

    10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.

    10:40 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium hotels.

    11:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Best Western, Dostoevsky, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Smart Neo Moskovsky, Novotel, Nevsky Bereg, Comfort Port Ligovsky, Station,Socroma", "Emerald".

    Bus tour to Kronstadt. After driving along the causeway through the Gulf of Finland, you will take a walk through the fortress city located on a small island, and at least for a short time you will feel involved in the sea.

    The largest Naval Cathedral in Russia awaits you on the huge Yakornaya Square.

    One of the initiators of its construction was the famous preacher John of Kronstadt. Nowadays, the Naval Cathedral is the main temple of the Russian Navy.

    13:30 Visit to the museum-model of the Forts of Kronstadt, where, thanks to modern technologies, you will be fully immersed in the 300-year history of these structures.

    Unique layouts, recreated with exquisite precision, will come to life in front of you.

    Free time to explore the Ostrov Fortov Museum and Historical Park, which is dedicated to the history and glory of the Russian Navy.

    You will find an Alley of Heroes, reminiscent of the road of time, a Lighthouse of memory, recreation areas for children and adults.

    In the park, you can learn about the history of the fleet, admire the views of the Coastal Harbor, ride a panoramic swing and, of course, make a wish that will be fulfilled by a penguin inhabitant of Antarctica.

    It is symbolic that the Russian travelers who discovered this continent began their journey in Kronstadt.

    18:00 Transfer to the base hotels "Moscow", "Oktyabrskaya", "Russia".

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  • Day 2 - Tuesday. Bus tour "Vasilyevsky Island – Island of dreams"
  • Day 3 - Wednesday. Bus tour "Palaces of St. Petersburg and their owners"
  • Day 4 - Thursday. Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road"
  • Day 5 - Friday. Saint Petersburg Sightseeing Bus Tour
  • Day 6 - Saturday. Country trip to Tsarskoye Selo with a visit to the Catherine Palace
  • Day 7 - Sunday. Grand Petersburg Bus Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The cost of the tour with accommodation depends on the chosen hotel and arrival dates. Possible locations and estimated prices are shown below. 

Please check the relevant information when booking.

HotelAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Art Deco Nevskyfrom 11700from 14100
Atriumfrom 14,000from 17,800
Best Western Plus Center Hotelfrom 14400from 17,500
Grand Emerald Hotelfrom 18,500from 24300
Dostoevskyfrom 16100from 19100
Kronwell Inn Stremyannayafrom 14,500from 19600
Moscowfrom 14100from 18100
Nevsky Shore 122from 14,500from 18,000
Oktyabrskayafrom 14,000from 17,000
Comfort Port on Ligovskyfrom 14100from 18,800
Russiafrom 12,000from 14600
Smart Neo Moscowfrom 16600from 22300
Elkusfrom 12,500from 15100

Base hotels (hotels where the group gathers): Russia 3*. Breakfast buffet., Moscow 4*., Oktyabrskaya 4*. 

Discount for children under 14 years old: depending on the day of arrival – Mon. 100 rub., Tue. 300 rub., wed. – no, Thu. 400 rub., Fri. 350 rub., Saturday. 700 rub., open. 600 rubles .

Discount for children aged 14-16: depending on the day of arrival – Mon. 100 rub., Tue. no, wed. no, Thu. 400 rub., Fri. 350 rub., Saturday. no, Open. no.

Additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): The Grand Palace of Peterhof (Thu.) 1,650 rubles, the Catherine Palace (Saturday) 1,250 rubles (all excursions in Russian), there are no surcharges for other museums.

Hotel "Moscow" 4* or Oktyabrskaya Hotel or 2 nights
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.

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Oktyabrskaya Hotel

The four-star Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station. 

It offers modern rooms with stylish interiors and free Wi-Fi. 

The facade of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel is made in a classic style. 

The elegant rooms feature a private bathroom, a refrigerator and a TV with satellite channels. 

A full buffet breakfast is served from 07:00 to 11:00. 

Drinks can be ordered at the Abazhur Lobby Bar from 11:00 to 23:00. 

There is a beauty salon and a gift shop on site. 

Conference rooms and meeting facilities are available for business travelers.

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Grand Hotel Emerald 5*

The Emerald Grand Hotel is located near Smolny Cathedral and the Tauride Garden. Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station and Nevsky Prospekt are a 10-minute walk away.

The interiors of the Grand Emerald Hotel are luxuriously decorated in a classic style. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Outdoor enthusiasts can use the gym and aerobics classes. The hotel offers a spa area with Russian and Turkish baths and a mini-pool (for an additional fee). Visitors to the Emerald Wellness Center will be offered a wide range of treatments.

The Room DND Restaurant serves Japanese and pan-Asian cuisine.

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Russia 3*

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. 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.

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Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*

The Port Comfort on Ligovskiy Apart-Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, close to the main attractions and Moskovsky Train Station.

The hotel offers accommodation in stylish rooms of various categories. Each room has a double bed, sofa, TV, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric stove and dining table. There are many cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

The distance to the airport is 14.6 km. Nearby you can find a shopping center, recreation parks and other leisure facilities.

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Cronwell Inn 4*

The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is the first hotel in the Cronwell Hotels & Resorts Hotel Gallery, which opened in St. Petersburg in 2010. The hotel is also the first certified eco-friendly hotel in Russia.

The interiors of the hotel emphasize the flavor of the old St. Petersburg, but at the same time, the rooms meet all international requirements. For the convenience of guests, the rooms are equipped with Finnish beds with orthopedic mattresses, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator and a kettle.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Favorite restaurant, and an English tea party "Five o'clock" with specialty pastries is held from 17.00 to 18.00.

For business events, the hotel has a spacious conference room, a meeting room and a tea room "Stafford", equipped with all necessary equipment and comfortable furniture.

The Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, on the famous Stremyannaya Street, in a historic building that has been completely renovated according to the hotel's design.

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Best Western Plus Center Hotel 4*

The Best Western Plus Centre Hotel is located in the historical heart of St. Petersburg, in the center of the business, cultural and entertainment life of the Northern Capital. The hotel is located at the intersection of Nevsky and Ligovsky Avenues, on Vosstaniya Square, opposite Moskovsky Train Station, which provides an excellent opportunity to explore the city center, organize business meetings and shopping, explore museums, theaters, restaurants.

Double Room: A modern and comfortable room with two single beds or one large bed for one or three people. The area is 25 sq.m.

In the room:

  • Two single beds, or one large bed.
  • The possibility of an additional sleeping place.
  • 32-inch LCD TV.
  • Free Internet access.
  • Kettle, tea steamer, coffee, black tea, sugar, cream.
  • A la carte breakfast at the French cuisine restaurant "Du Nord 1834 pastry shop" on the 1st floor of the Hotel.
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Dostoevsky 4*

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 ticket office and a tour desk are available at the reception. Her 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. An ATM is installed in its lobby.

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel. 

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Art Deco Nevsky Hotel

The Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is located in a lively part of St. Petersburg, not far from the city center. Nearby there is a developed infrastructure, historically significant places, parks and cultural monuments. Parking on the street is provided for guests with a private car. Services include tickets to shows and events, luggage storage, hiking, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi access.

All rooms are decorated in an elegant style and pleasant colors. Several categories with a maximum capacity of up to three people are available for booking. The rooms have antique-style upholstered furniture, comfortable bedroom spaces, storage space for clothes, a personal shower room and a bathroom.

You can have a delicious and satisfying meal in the cafe on the ground floor, which offers a wide range of hot dishes, snacks and drinks. There are also many grocery stores, restaurants and fast food chains within walking distance.

There is a metro station nearby, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Neva River. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is about 15 km, to Moskovsky Train Station is 1 km.

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Atrium Hotel Saint Petersburg

Atrium Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in a beautiful historical building.

Vacationers can stay in comfortable rooms, made in an original design with modern furniture, modern appliances, an individual bathroom and a hairdryer.

There is an atmospheric and cozy restaurant of German cuisine "Bier König", where a buffet breakfast is served for visitors from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning.

The hotel is located in the heart of the northern capital, not far from the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in an area of rich infrastructure that will be appreciated by both businessmen and numerous tourists.

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The Elkus Hotel

Elkus is a modern hotel located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has 258 rooms ranging from compact and ergonomic to spacious and atmospheric with fireplaces and terraces. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. From the 5th to the 16th floor, the rooms offer panoramic views of the city.

An electric kettle and a refrigerator are provided. You can have a snack in the hotel's restaurant or lobby bar.

There is a covered parking, a fitness club, as well as a playroom for children. Aviator Park and Moscow Victory Park, the museum "Russia - My Story" are nearby. Pulkovo Airport is 9 km away, and Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 3.4 km away.

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Nevsky Bereg 122 Hotel

The three-star Nevsky Bereg 122 Hotel is located in St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Vosstaniya Square. Guests of the cultural capital will be able to spend their holidays in excellent conditions, and the helpful and attentive staff will be happy to help if they have any questions.

The bright rooms are equipped with the necessary amenities for comfortable accommodation, and the cozy interior creates a homely atmosphere. There is a private bathroom, hairdryer, cosmetics, slippers, LCD TV and Wi-Fi.

There is a restaurant on site called Pier 122, where guests will be happy to enjoy a hearty and varied breakfast.

Local attractions and important urban places are located very close, you can walk to them on foot. The convenient location near public transport stops and a metro station will allow you to get anywhere in the city. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.3 km, and Pulkovo Airport is 14.3 km away.

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Smart Hotel Neo Moscow

The Smart Hotel Neo Moskovsky is located in Saint Petersburg, 0.4 km from the landmark F. A. Ponamarev Apartment Building. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All room categories, regardless of the cost, have everything you need for a comfortable stay and leisure for guests.

There is a Tili Dough pastry shop, Subway and Burger King fast food chains on site. The Belorussky Dvorik Store is 0.4 km away.

At leisure, tourists can visit the business card of the district "Office building of Nikolaevsky railway station", it is 0.4 km away. The Chimney bar is 0.3 km away. Pulkovo-2 Airport is 14.2 km away, and Moskovsky Train Station is 0.2 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • Meals: breakfast after the first night;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support;
  • Headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not included in the program: lunches and dinners;
  • additional excursions on request;
  • personal expenses;
  • additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): The Grand Palace of Peterhof (Thu.) 1,650 rubles, the Catherine Palace (Saturday) 1,250 rubles (all excursions in Russian), there are no surcharges for other museums.

It's important to know

Are there discounts for the tour?

Discount for children under 14 years old: depending on the day of arrival – Mon. 100 rub., Tue. 300 rub., wed. – no, Thu. 400 rub., Fri. 350 rub., Saturday. 700 rub., open. 600 rubles .

Discount for children aged 14-16: depending on the day of arrival – Mon. 100 rub., Tue. no, wed. no, Thu. 400 rub., Fri. 350 rub., Saturday. no, Open. no.

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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!