St. Petersburg’s city-bus tour, during which you will meet with many world-famous attractions (Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, theAdmiralty, the Cabinet of Curiosities, the Spit of Basil’s Island, Nevsky Prospect), and you will get a first impression of the most beautiful city in Russia, which is also a cultural capital of the largest country in the world – St. Petersburg!
Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress – the first building on the Neva Riverbanks, which for more than 300-years history St. Petersburg has kept its original appearance. The Spirit of Peter the Great St. Petersburg is still in the walls of this fortress. You will tour in the Peter and Paul Cathedral andthe prison of Trubetskoy bastion.
Excursion to the house of Peter I.This nondescript building surrounded by greenery of the trees – the first building on the banks of the Neva! House that was built in a hurry, for three days for a long time became the seat of the first Russian Emperor. Peter I was a man ofhumble, honest and hardworking.In it, you'll be able to make sure after visiting his home.
Transfer to hotel. Accommodation at the hotel (2 nights).
Free time.
2 day:
Breakfast “Buffet”.
Excursion "The Romanov dynasty." Romanovs is a dynasty, the fate of which came as a flowering of the Russian state, and the collapse of a powerful empire.With the advent of Mikhail Alekseevich ended a troubled time, in the days of Peter I, Russia became the Empire, and St. Petersburgits capital, Catherine II has made of Russia one of the most enlightened and attractive countries in the world, Alexander I rebuffed Napoleon Bonaparte with his seemingly invincible army, Alexander II abolished serfdom and Nicholas II swept the country three revolutionary wave and the monarchy fell. Romanovs left an indelible mark on the history of Russia, European continent and around the world. During the tour you will visit a lot of places connected with this great dynasty and you can make a trip a long time in 300 years!
Visit the largest museum in Russia, brought together in their collections the best works of art from around the world, which is, indeed, “the face” of St. Petersburg – the Hermitage! Professional guide will take you to the famous Main Staircase of the Winter Palace, the halls, where Russian emperorslived, and will tell you about the history of the many exhibits on display at the museum.
Excursion to the Yusupov Palace - a model of style, luxury and high taste! Its owners are one of the richest family in the all history of Russia – Yusupov family. You will learn about the complicated history of this family, see the amazed imagination halls of the palace and know a bit more about the mystical conspiracy and murder in the Russian history - the murder of Grigory Rasputin.
3 day:
Breakfast “Buffet”. Check out.
Departure to one of the world-famous suburb of St. Petersburg – Tsarskoe Selo. Tsarskoe Selo - is a model of an ideal combination of the two incongruous styles – baroque and classicism! Of course, the heart of Tsarskoe Selo is the Catherine’s Palace, perhaps, with the most famous room in the world – Amber room!
Alexander Pushkin studied in Tsarskoe Selo and now there is Lyceum-museumnear the Palace (probably visit for an additional fee).
Excursion to Pavlovsk with a visit to Pavlovsk Palace and Park (for an additional fee).
Free time.
Tour price per person in :
Hotel
Dates
Number of persons
SGL
45+1+2
40+1+2
Hotel 3*
room "Standard"
01.10.14 – 01.05.15
01.10.15 – 01.05.16
5500
5700
1200
Hotel 4*
room "Standard"
01.10.14 – 01.05.15
01.10.15 – 01.05.16
5700
5900
1200
Grand Hotel Emerald 5*
room "Standard"
10.10.14 – 01.04.15
10.10.15– 01.04.16
8400
8700
5600
Eremitage official 5*
room "Standard"
10.10.14 – 01.04.15
10.10.15– 01.04.16
9300
9600
5800
The price includes:
accommodation at the hotel (2 nights),
2 breakfasts «Buffet»,
excursions (inc. entrance tickets to museums),
guide (3 days),
taxes
Comments:
NOTE: it is possible fluctuations in the priceduring the seasonby 5-10%, andin connection with the change in the exchange rate! Pre-check the costof the tourManager.