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St Petersburg City Break - Classic Group Tour
5 days / 4 nights
Get to know cultural capital of Russia
A city break to St Petersburg is a taste of true Russian elegance. The former capital has everything from the world renowned Hermitage, with its hidden treasures, to the impressive Pushkin Palace, one of the most striking palaces in Europe. On this group tour you will explore the lively Nevsky prospect, the magnificent St Isaac's Cathedral, The Peter and Paul's fortress from which the city started growing and developing, The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, where the tragic events of 1881 happened and much more! This five day city break allows you to embrace the best of St Petersburg and is sure to spark the desire to come back for more! Visa support included!
- Introduction to your journey
- Your Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Departures and Prices
- What's Included
- Book
Highlights of the tour:
St Petersburg
St Petersburg is a former Russian capital and a stunning city, crowded with splendid palaces, impressive historical monuments, wide boulevards, beautiful bridges and is renowned as the Ballet Capital of the World.
Hermitage
Lose yourself amongst the treasures of one of Russia’s best known sights and arguably the largest collection of fine art in the world. Masterpieces from artists such as Da Vinci, Rembrandt and Kandinsky make the Hermitage an unforgettable visit.
Catherine Palace & Amber Room
In the quaint village of Pushkin, on the outskirts of St Petersburg, lies one of the most impressive and iconic buildings in Russia; Catherine’s Palace. The pastel exterior is flamboyantly embellished with gold accents and the interior is far from modestly decorated! The palace is home to the famous Amber Room with its mysterious past which our guides will tell you all about. The residence was destroyed in World War II and has been under construction ever since.
Mariinsky Theatre
The Mariinsky Theatre is a historic theatre of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg. For more than two centuries the Mariinsky Theatre has been presenting the world with a plethora of great artistes, such as Fyodor Chaliapin, Anna Pavlova, Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov and many more.
Please get in touch with our Destination Experts to order tickets for one of its illustrious ballet and opera performances.
Peter & Paul Fortress
The first structure to be built in St. Petersburg, and thus the birthplace of the city, it never served its intended defensive function. Instead it has had a rich, hugely varied, and sometimes sinister history as a military base, a home of government departments, the burial ground of the Russian Imperial family, the site of groundbreaking scientific experiments, and a forbidding jail that held some of Russia's most prominent political prisoners.
Peterhof
Known as the “Russian Versailles”, Peterhof Palace and Park is a must see at any time of the year. Famous for its myriad of fountains, the grounds of the palace become a haven for tourists in the peak summer months. Look out for the ‘Joke Fountains’ – if you step on the wrong paving stone, you will get wet! If you’re not travelling in the summer, never fear; the parks foliage is beautiful in the autumn and the grounds transform into a striking crystallised wonderland during winter months so there’s never a wrong time to visit.
ST PETERSBURG CITY BREAK
DAY 1, FLY TO ST PETERSBURG
On arrival in Russia’s second capital you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. Relax or begin your adventure with independent exploration.
DAY 2, ST PETERSBURG
After breakfast meet your guide at the hotel reception and get your bearings on a morning city tour to explore the best of Russia’s former capital. Your city tour will include a ride along Nevsky Prospect lined with marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy, with most fashionable boutiques and art salons arranged in old settings of the 18th century; the Admiralty; the Monastery of Alexander Nevsky (one of four Russia’s Lavras with its magnificent Trinity Cathedral and its cemetery where Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky and other world celebrities were buried); St. Isaac Cathedral with «The Bronze Horseman» unveiled in Senate Square; the Resurrection Cathedral on the Spilt Blood, one of the most unusual monuments of Russian Orthodox architecture built on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated and many more. Explore onward to the Peter and Paul Fortress and uncover its intriguing history. (B)
From October to April, the order of excursions may be changed: the Peter and Paul Fortress visit will be moved to Day 3 and on Day 2, you will visit Hermitage.
DAY 3, ST PETERSBURG
Today is the day of great experiences: you will visit the Treasury of the world culture - the Hermitage. Stand back and surround yourself with one of the world’s largest art collections and view masterpieces from all time greats including Da Vinci, Monet and Michelangelo. (B)
DAY 4, ST PETERSBURG
Let’s leave St Petersburg for a while and enjoy an out-of-town excursion to Pushkin to admire the golden domes and the Amber Room of Catherine’s Palace. (B)
Catherine Palace visit: between January and April and October - December.
Peterhof visit: between May and September
DAY 5, ST PETERSBURG
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight home as you wave goodbye to Russia, until next time! (B)
*The order of sightseeing visits may change depending on museum availability and public events.
If you would like to extend your travel and see the magnificent Peterhof, visit a theatre or just spend more time independently exploring the city, please let us know and we will arrange it for you! Have a look at our collection of fascinating excursions in St Petersburg.
Radisson Sonya Hotel 
4 crown
Address
Liteyny Prospekt 5/19, Tsentralny district, 191187 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Location
The only hotel designed to reflect Feodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece “Crime and Punishment”. All the interiors are connected to the book and the author, even signs on the doors have quotes on them so that while walking along any corridor one can read a piece from the book. The hotel is named after Sonya Marmeladova (one of the book's characters).
Accommodation
“Radisson Sonya” offers 173 rooms of four categories that have special names that correspond the hotel philosophy: Standard — “Conscience”, Reval — “Gгасе”, Executive — “Rebirth” и Suite — “Еgо”. All rooms have: Wi-Fi Internet, individual climate-control, telephone, safe, tea/coffee set, mini-bar, desk, make-up mirror, satellite TV.
Leisure
The Metamorfos restaurant The restaurant is gorgeously decorated in the common conception of the hotel. The menu (that looks like a book) includes a great variety of dishes from Russian (incl. traditional and historical recipes) and European cuisines. There is also a Fitness Center and Turkish baths on the territory.
Business facilities
Radisson Hotel Sonya has all the necessary facilities for hosting seminars, meetings and conferences. There are four conference halls that can sit from 8 to 65 people and a court-yard for official dinners and banquets. All halls are fully equipped. Hall Prologue — Meeting room (11,6 sq.m.). Sits up to 8 people. Hall Chapter I — conference hall (20,9 sq.m.). Sits from 10 to 15 people. Hall Chapter II — conference hall (25,8 sq.m.). Sits from 15 to 20 people. Charpte I and Chapter II Can be transformed into one hall (46,8 sq.m.) to sit up to 40 delegates. Epilogue — conference hall (83,6 sq.m.). Sits up to 60 delegates.
Other services
24/7 room service, Early breakfast from 4.30 a.m., ATM, Taxi service, Wake-up calls, Dry cleaning.
Please note that our local partners reserve the right to change hotels to similar hotels of the same standard and change the order of excursions.
St Petersburg City Break Tour 2020
*Hotel in St Petersburg changed from Radisson Sonya to St.Petersburg Departures 2020
2020, DEPARTURE DATES Price per person from, excluding flights Single room supplement, from JANUARY 14/01/2020 - 18/01/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 
28/01/2020 - 01/02/2020 Sold Out Sold Out FEBRUARY 11/02/2020 - 15/02/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 25/02/2020 - 29/02/2020 Sold Out Sold Out MARCH 10/03/2020 - 14/03/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 24/03/2020 - 28/03/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 31/03/2020 - 04/04/2020 Sold Out Sold Out APRIL 07/04/2020 - 11/04/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 14/04/2020 - 18/04/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 21/04/2020 - 25/04/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 28/04/2020 - 02/05/2020 Sold Out Sold Out MAY 05/05/2020-09/05/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 12/05/2020 - 16/05/2020* Sold Out Sold Out 19/05/2020 - 23/05/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 26/05/2020 - 30/05/2020 Sold Out Sold Out JUNE 02/06/2020 - 06/06/2020* Sold Out Sold Out 09/06/2020 - 13/06/2020* Sold Out Sold Out 16/06/2020 - 20/06/2020* Sold Out Sold Out 23/06/2020 - 27/06/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 30/06/2020 - 04/07/2020* Sold Out Sold Out JULY 07/07/2020 - 11/07/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 14/07/2020 - 18/07/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 21/07/2020 - 25/07/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 28/07/2020 - 01/08/2020 Sold Out Sold Out AUGUST 04/08/2020 - 08/08/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 11/08/2020 - 15/08/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 18/08/2020 - 22/08/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 25/08/2020 - 29/08/2020 Sold Out Sold Out SEPTEMBER 01/09/2020 - 05/09/2020 Sold Out Sold Out 08/09/2020 - 12/09/2020 600.03 £ 234.14 £ 15/09/2020 - 19/09/2020 600.03 £ 234.14 £ 22/09/2020 - 26/09/2020 600.03 £ 234.14 £ 29/09/2020 - 03/10/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ OCTOBER 06/10/2020 - 10/10/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ 13/10/2020 - 17/10/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ 20/10/2020 - 24/10/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ 27/10/2020 - 31/10/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ NOVEMBER 17/11/2020 - 21/11/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ DECEMBER 08/12/2020 - 12/12/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ 23/12/2020 - 27/12/2020 520.42 £ 175.6 £ 
Flight details:
Flight is not included. Please speak to us to add the best possible flight to your tour
Please note:The tour operates in case there are minimum 2 passangers booked per departureSt Petersburg City Break Tour is available with departures from any city in the UK and worldwideA deposit is paid on this tour - please enquire at the booking stageWe use live currency update, price may slightly fluctuate dailyIntoRussia Ltd reserves the right to change hotels to similar ones of the same standard and change the order of excursions
Extras:If you are a group and want to add extra days or excursions, or you are looking for more independence, contact our Destination Experts for a tailor-made package
Included in price:
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Accommodation at the Radisson Sonya Hotel or similar category (St. Petersburg hotel on some dates in May-July)
• Sightseeing with English-speaking guides as specified
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
• Full Russian visa support
Not Included:
• Return flights (please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour)
• Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulate
• Travel insurance
• Regional add-ons
Add to your tour:
• Theatre tickets
• Mini river cruise along the Neva river
• The opening of the bridges nightly cruise
• Visit to Ostankino Tower
For more excursions click here
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