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Day 1, St Petersburg

Upon arrival in a beautiful St Petersburg, transfer to the chosen hotel. Check-in, free time to explore a city or just have some rest in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2, St Petersburg

Have a breakfast at the hotel and get ready to explore the city. During our NEVSKY PROSPEKT WALKING TOUR you will see the true treasures of the city.  Nevsky prospect has always been the main street of the city, it remembers many important historical events. On both sides the street is surrounded by architectural masterpieces, keeping their own unique history. See Anichkov bridge decorated with sculptures, Catherine’s garden and monument in front of the Alexandrinsky theatre, Eliseevy Merchants' Shop, Church of the Savior on blood, Kazan Cathedral, Royal square with Hermitage, Admiralty, St. Isaac’s Cathedral at the left side, and much more. On the way you will meet street musicians, artists, actors and even clowns, which will let you feel the unique creative atmosphere of the city. Even Russian Emperors liked to take a walk along Nevsky prospect!

Carry on with the cruise by Neva River and its canals. Saint-Petersburg is aptly called “North Venice”: a boat tour on its rivers and canals is an absolute must-do there. Breathtaking views from the water and bridges over the city architecture are really worth seeing. During this tour you will see all the main points of interest of Saint-Petersburg from water and hear the stories about its most famous bridges such as Anichkov bridge and Bridge with Golden Gryphons. You will travel along the canals and see such jewels of the city as St. Isaac Cathedral, The Church of our Saviour on the Spilled Blood and other places than will mesmerize you and make your visit to the city unforgettable. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 3, St Petersburg

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose the optional tour to Peterhof Palace and Park. Located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 34 kilometers from St. Petersburg, spectacular Peterhof attracts thousands of tourists with its parks, palaces and fountains. Among the suburban parks, Peterhof is probably the most famous for its fountains and is thus frequently compared to Versailles. ‘The Samson’ of the Grand Cascade is the most powerful and magnificent one and thus has been made a symbol of the park. As a former residence of the Emperors, Peterhof is also the home of several palaces with the Grand Palace as its main landmark. It had been destroyed by the Nazis and then carefully restored as to exhibit the splendor of the Royal way of life. You will see the halls, brightly decorated with gold, marble and numerous mirrors. The beauty of Peterhof, its marvelous fountains and palaces has left nobody indifferent, and you will probably be no exception.

Another optional excursion awaits you: Hermitage and Winter Palace! The priceless Hermitage collection occupies 5 historical buildings of which the Winter Palace – the former residence of the Russian Royal family – is the most remarkable. Its rooms, decorated with marble and gold provide a fine background for the treasures of the Hermitage. You might be surprised to know that the collection of this unique museum contains over 3 million exhibits including the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael and other famous artists; however, the collections of the Egyptian, Oriental and Ancient Greek art should not be missed as well. You will be literally overwhelmed by the beauty of the museum and will never forget this magnificent and legendary place.Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 4, St Petersburg

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose the optional tour to Pavlovsk. The former residence of the Emperor Paul I and one of the largest English gardens in Europe is located within 3 km from Pushkin. Here you may visit the classical style Emperor’s palace built on the edge of 18 – 19 centuries, and walk over the beautiful parks. The whole ensemble is included in UNESCO World’s Heritage list. Due to its large territories the exploration of the whole place may take some time. The park is divided by 7 different zones with carefully ornamented pavilions in every one of them. Together with Pavlovsk palace you may enjoy the visit to church of Peter and Paul and walk over the monument of Pavel the First, whose statue greets the visitors near the entrance to the ensemble.

What else could you do today? Shopping (optional)! Saint Petersburg is a modern and progressive city, which at the same time cherishes its traditions and heritage. Shopping here will allow you to feel it and give you amazing discoveries! You will find all major international brands, from democratic to lux class, represented in the stunning historical buildings, which are worth visiting even if you are not going to buy anything. If you are searching for luxury brands - Babochka boutique, DLT department store or Bolshaya Konyshennaya street, where it is located, would be the best places. For those who prefer niche brands and progressive fashion - Au Pont Rouge or DayNight. In Pulkovo Outlet village, Babochka Outlet, Daynight Outlet, Discount-boutique "Terminal" and Stockmann you will find the collections of premium class European brands with discounts up to 80%. Galeria, Europolis, City Moll, Nevsky centre and other department stores have an impressive set of mass-market brands. Don't miss the Petersburg's Passage, The Eliseevsky Shop and Gostiny Dvor which are valuable historical monuments of architecture with a centuries-old history.

You could also have a night to remember at... Nikolayevsky Folk Show and Coctail (optional). In 10 minutes walking from the Hermitage and 3 minutes from the St. Isaac's Cathedral – you will discover a beautiful place – a real masterpiece of architecture from the second half of the 19th century – the Nikolaevsky Palace. Built for Grand Duke Nikolay, the son of the Emperor Nikolay I, this place meets with the highest cultural expectations. You will enjoy the fascinating traditional folk show “Feel Yourself Russian”. This show combines music, song and dance of different regions of Russia and allows discovering the true spirit of the country in the most incredible way.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5, St Petersburg

Breakfast at the hotel. Bid farewell to St Petersburg as you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.

The order of the visits might be changed. However, all visits mentioned in the program will be provided in full.