The story of the dive. St. Petersburg and Peterhof

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In just 5 days you will walk along one of the first streets of the city, see the triumphal gate and the main Cathedral Square, admire the panorama of the Palace Embankment and count how many hares now live on the island. Visit the Imperial Peterhof and reveal some of the secrets of the personal life of the royal personages. During a bus tour to Strelna, you will get a unique opportunity to visit one of the most famous suburban palaces in St. Petersburg.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Boat tour of rivers and canals

We will see the city in the "smooth turns" of Fontanka, Moika, Neva and small canals

An unusual route through Peterhof

We will pay special attention to the small museums of the ensemble, which do not have enough time for a day trip to Peterhof

Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna

We will walk through the suite of state halls and living rooms of the palace, visit the official apartments of the President of the Russian Federation and meeting rooms in an informal setting

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
A shuttle service to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: individual transfer from the train station/ airport (from 2000 rubles/car).

From 14:00 until departure for the program, a representative of the company with a sign "Sightseeing Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel.
He will answer all your questions, give you updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.
Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.

Important information:
tourists staying at the hotelOktyabrskaya goes on excursions from the hotel.;
tourists staying in the Cosmos Saint Petersburg hotels and "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy", for meeting and departure on excursions, they approach the Oktyabrskaya hotel (3 min walk).
14:30 Departure from the hotel by bus.
Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.
What could be more beautiful than St. Petersburg? The solemn beauty of the majestic Neva, small rivers and canals, numerous bridges connecting the islands, the magnificent panorama of the Arrow of Vasilievsky Island, palaces, cathedrals, squares - all this creates a unique image of Northern Venice.

Excursion to the "Savior on Blood".
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ ("Saved on Blood") is a memorial to Emperor Alexander II. The main feature of the "Savior on Spilled Blood" is the unique mosaics covering the facades of the building and decorating its interiors. That is why the cathedral can rightfully be called a "museum of mosaic art", as you will certainly see during the tour.
Boat tour of rivers and canals.
A boat trip will allow you to see the city from an unusual angle from the water. We will see the city in the "smooth turns" of Fontanka, Moika, Neva and small canals. Palaces and residential buildings, castles rise above granite embankments. You will see bridges and grilles, different in design and decoration. They give a unique look to our city, which is inextricably linked with the water expanses of the Neva, small rivers and canals.

The place of completion of the program: the city center.
Program duration: ~ 4.5 hours.

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Day 2 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" rate is not selected).

Free day.
Day 3 - Bus tour "Unexplored Peterhof"
Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" rate is not selected).
Room release.
Check out of the hotel with your belongings.
Transfer to Peterhof.
09:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Bus tour "Unexplored Peterhof".
We will dedicate this day of the tour to the family of Emperor Nicholas I, who is rightfully considered the "second father" of Peterhof after Peter the Great.
Excursion to the Farm Palace in Alexandria Park.
The charming summer cottage of the imperial family on the territory of Alexandria Park, the only palace in Russia that was built specifically for Alexander II. Initially, it was a modest pavilion with a farm, but gradually turned into a vast two-story palace. On the ground floor of the building, the imperial chambers have been restored, telling about the private country life of the Romanov family. The second floor of the palace is given over to the historical and cultural project "Peterhof summer residents", where more than 300 museum objects give an idea of the nature of the country culture of these places at the turn of the XIX and XX centuries.
Lunch at the cafe.
Excursion to Tsaritsyn and Holgin pavilions*.
The pavilions are located on the picturesque islands of Holgin Pond and were intended for a pleasant pastime for the wife and daughter of Nicholas I. The exquisite ensemble, created in ancient traditions, includes two small cozy palaces, Pompeian-style gardens and luxurious flower beds.

*Due to weather conditions, it is possible to replace it with an excursion to the Cottage Palace and the Gothic Chapel.
Accommodation at the New Peterhof Hotel.
The place of completion of the program: the hotel.
Program duration: ~ 6 hours.

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Day 4 - Bus tour to Strelna "Visiting the President"
Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30-11:00 Free access to the Aqua Center of the Novy Peterhof Hotel.
Take your swimming accessories with you!
11:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Bus tour to Strelna "To visit the President"*.
Strelna is a small settlement on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, which is reached by an ancient road laid by Peter the Great at the beginning of the XVIII century. Driving along the "road among the estates" you will feel the flavor of bygone eras. You will find out why, already during the construction of a luxurious park with fountains, the emperor had to move to another place and why two palaces for one tsar appeared in Strelna at once. At the end of the XVIII century, the Strelninsky ensemble became a country grand ducal residence. Since then, the Bolshoy Strelninsky Palace has been called Konstantinovsky.

Excursion to The Konstantinovsky Palace.
The tour route passes through the suite of state halls and living rooms of the palace with a visit to the official apartments of the President of the Russian Federation and meeting rooms in an informal setting. The tour will allow you to get a complete picture of the history of the palace and park ensemble and its modern function as the "Palace of Congresses".
*Possible replacement for an excursion to Oranienbaum. The Bolshoy Menshikov Palace (on days of state events).

Lunch at the cafe.
Transfer to Oranienbaum.
Excursion to the Chinese Palace.
The main attraction of the Chinese Palace is the Glass Cabinet, which has survived to this day, like most of the interiors of this amazing building, in its original form.
During the tour, you will learn about the difficult history of the Private Cottage complex and explore the interiors of the palace, consisting of two halves - Catherine and Pavlovskaya.

The place of completion of the program: the hotel.
Program duration: ~ 7 hours.
Day 5 - Excursion to Peterhof "There are fountains shining with silver"
Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30-10:00 Free access to the Aqua Center of the Novy Peterhof Hotel.
Take your swimming accessories with you!
Room release. You will leave your belongings in the luggage compartment of the bus.
10:10 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Excursion to Peterhof "There are fountains shining with silver".
You will visit one of the most beautiful suburbs of St. Petersburg, where the first ceremonial country residence appeared at the beginning of the XVIII century. Fountains and cascades became the main decoration of Peterhof.
Excursion to the Grand Palace.
Majestic, luxurious and refined - it's all about him. The palace is the center of the entire Peterhof ensemble. In the past, it was the official ceremonial residence of the Russian emperors, the so-called "crown palace".
Excursion to the Catherine Building Palace.
The Catherine Building is a small chamber palace next to the Montplaisir, built for Elizabeth Petrovna and rebuilt for Catherine II. The main attraction of the Catherine Building is the famous Russian or Guryev service. Made at the Imperial Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg, it numbered more than 4,500 items and was used at state dinners in the Winter Palace.
Where to have lunch?
After the tour along the route, you will have 1.5-2 hours of free time to walk around the park and have a snack on your own. There are fast food outlets on the territory of the park, as well as the Standart cafe, where the cost of a set lunch is 700-1500 rubles per person. If you want to save money, we recommend taking drinks and snacks with you and having a picnic on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
The place of completion of the program: Moskovsky railway station, metro station "Pl. Uprisings."
Duration of the program: ~ 7.5 hours (end ~ 18:00).
The departure time for the tour can be changed to earlier or later.
It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation: 2 nights in St. Petersburg, 2 nights in Peterhof.

The cost per 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel. Room category		Price validity period		Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 14 1/2 DBL	The third child in the room is under 14 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single Room
Saint-Petersburg Fri-Sun	Peterhof Sun-Tue	Price validity period		Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 14 1/2 DBL	The third child in the room is under 14 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single Room
Port Comfort on Ligovskiy smart plus DBL (without breakfast)	New Peterhof standard	16.08.2024	20.08.2024	29230	27930	-	-	39870
Port Comfort on Ligovskiy smart plus DBL		16.08.2024	20.08.2024	30490	29190	-	-	41150
Oktyabrskaya standard (tourclass)/ standard (tourclass) DBL		16.08.2024	20.08.2024	30830	29530	-	-	40760
Oktyabrskaya comfort/ DBL comfort		16.08.2024	20.08.2024	31590	30290	-	-	42180
Cosmos St. Petersburg Nevsky Hotel standard		16.08.2024	20.08.2024	32690	31390	-	-	44490

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 5,000 rubles.

Apart-hotel Port Comfort on Ligovskiy

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" 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, a sofa, a TV, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric hob 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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Another option

Oktyabrskaya 4 Hotel*

Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Ligovsky Prospekt, next to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station. The convenient location allows guests to quickly reach the main attractions. This hotel is considered the oldest in the city and is of special historical value.
The bright interior of the spacious rooms is decorated in warm colors. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Rooms of various categories are available for accommodation, each of which is equipped with a personal bathroom with modern plumbing and a set of personal hygiene products. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes, a TV and free Wi-Fi access.

Meals are served in a complex consisting of an elegant restaurant "Assembly", a cozy lobby bar "Lampshade" and "Du Nord 1834 Pastry Shop", which will delight guests with French cuisine. The restaurants offer buffet and a la Carte lunches and dinners, as well as all conditions for banquets and corporate events.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro is only 180 meters away. There are two large shopping malls within walking distance. The Palace Square is 3.2 km from the hotel.

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Another option

Cosmos Saint-Petersburg Nevsky Hotel

Cosmos Saint-Petersburg Nevsky Hotel is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, thanks to such an advantageous location, guests can get to the main attractions, spending a minimum of time. The hotel meets all the requirements of the modern hotel industry and will be an excellent choice for guests who appreciate comfort and quality. The hotel offers its clients a 24-hour front desk with friendly staff who are ready to advise and assist on any issue.

The extensive room stock is represented by bright and comfortable double rooms, which include: beds with soft orthopedic mattresses, natural wood furniture, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a modern shower cabin and toiletries, which are provided free of charge. The stylish interior is decorated in pleasant pastel colors and helps the hotel guests to plunge into a homely atmosphere.

The food is organized at the highest level. There is an excellent restaurant on the territory of the hotel, where you can order delicious dishes at affordable prices, and the bar offers a huge range of drinks for every taste.

For business meetings, conferences, negotiations, you can use one of the two modern conference rooms.

Nearby the hotel there are public transport stops and metro stations "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" and "Mayakovskaya". Moskovsky Train Station is a few meters away. Attractions such as the State Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Stockmann Shopping Center are also within walking distance of the hotel. The distance to Pulkovo airport is 15.7 km, to the railway station - 222 m.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 49 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

accommodation at the selected hotel;
breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" rate is not selected);
2 lunches;
tour service;
entrance tickets to museums;
bus according to the program;
use of the Aqua Center at the New Peterhof Hotel (07:30-11:00).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meeting/seeing off at the train station/airport;
additional excursions (optional);
the surcharge for foreign tourists is 5000 rubles.;
the resort fee of 100 rubles / 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);
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

Bathing accessories for visiting the Aqua Center of the Novy Peterhof Hotel.

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Elena

20 Nov, 2024

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The tour organization was absolutely outstanding!!!!! Our guide, Anastasia, is incredible—intelligent, engaging, and an absolute professional! A special thank you to her for making the trip so enjoyable! The hotels I stayed at during the tour were extremely comfortable and truly deserve the highest praise! These included the Port Comfort in St. Petersburg and the Victoria in Vyborg. The tour bus drivers were attentive and exceptionally skilled professionals! And of course, I must mention my dedicated assistant, Manager Yulia, who guided me step by step with great expertise during the voucher purchase process. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in organizing my vacation!!!!!

20 Nov, 2024

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Oksana

5 Nov, 2024

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The tour was absolutely wonderful! Each day was packed with incredible experiences, all of them very positive. Our guide, Anastasia Pokrovskaya, was fantastic! The only downside was the accommodation in St. Petersburg – Hotel "Moscow" didn’t quite meet the promised comfort level. Next time I visit this amazing city, I’ll be choosing different lodging.

5 Nov, 2024

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