WEEKEND IN SAINT-PETERSBURG (3 days / 2 nights)
Tour Program It is for three centuries now that St.Petersburg delights visitors to the northern capital of Russia with its majestic appearance. Founded by Peter the Great on May, 1703 in the mouth of the Neva, St.Petersburg turned within two decades into a remarkable European city that attracted attention of the entire civilized world. You will be impressed by numerous museums and galleries, theatres and cathedrals, palaces and parks. Poetic atmosphere and friendly people will make your stay in St.Petersburg really unforgettable! Day 1 Friday | - Arrival in St.Petersburg. Transfer from the airport to the hotel / hostel, accommodation.
- Panoramic city tour – all major highlights in the course of four hours tour including visits to St.Isaac’s Cathedral – the imposing building, 101.5 meters high, the interiors of the cathedral a veritable art treasury, and Peter & Paul fortress – the oldest building in St.Petersburg, which was planned as a defence against the enemies, the historical core of the city, one of its most remarkable architectural complexes.
- Free time
| Day 2 Saturday | - Breakfast.
- Excursion to the Hermitage Museum – one of the major museums in the world. Its collection consists of nearly 3 million works of art representing all the times and peoples.Founded by Catherine the Great as a private collection, the Hermitage turned over the years into a major public art museum. Exhibits are displayed in five linked buildings along riverside.
- Boat trip “Along rivers and Canals”******
- Evening performance Folkshow with fourchette at Nikolaevsky Palace or Mariinsky ballet.******
- Transfer to/from the performance******
| Day 3 Sanday | - Breakfast.
- Tour to Petrodvorets (Petergoph) – official residence of the Russian Emperors in the past. In 29 km west of St.Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland, the most impressive of St.Petersburg’s suburban palaces. In good weather it is well worth spending here minimum 4-5 hours, enjoying the various palaces, the parks and sea view. Petrodvorets includes several other mini-museums of interest, which are also worth seeing due to it’s architectural and historic importance.******
- Airport transfer. Departure from St.Petersburg
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****** - Optional services Price for 1 person in a group (in EUR)
(Price includes transportation, excursions, entry tickets to museums) Group 6 -15 pers 160 EUR
Group 20 – 40 pers. 100 EUR The final prices are to be offered you on receiving an order from you and taking in consideration the number of tourists and confirmed tour program.
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