Discover Russia's Best
See all the major highlights with tailor-made tours to Russia, combining land tours with river cruises
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The Russian imperial city and the residence of many Russian Tsars, St. Petersburg holds rich historical heritage. Being Russia's "cultural heart", the Northern Capital simply mesmerizes with its amazing royal palaces, fascinating museums, and famous canals.
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Arrival in Saint Petersburg
Welcome to St. Petersburg - the Venice of the North! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own.
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St. Petersburg City Tour, Faberge Museum & Boat Ride
After breakfast, you meet your guide in the hotel lobby and go on an amazing panoramic city tour around the most cherished gems of St. Petersburg, including Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaak's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, and Faberge Museum.
One of the places you enter today is St. Isaac's Cathedral, which dominates the St. Petersburg skyline and opens outstanding city views. Its lush interiors and golden dome are awe-inspiring.
You have a photo stop at the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, which stands where Russia's great emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded.
You also visit the Peter and Paul Fortress - a burial place of almost all the Russian emperors and empresses from Peter the Great to Nicholas II and his family.
After lunch in a local restaurant, the guide takes you to one of the most beautiful palaces in St. Petersburg - the Shuvalov Palace located on the Fontanka River to show you the world's largest collection of works by Carl Faberge, including nine of the famous Imperial Easter Eggs, considered not only fine jeweled works of art, but also unique historical artifacts.
You end the tour on a high note, having a private boat ride on the city's romantic canals.
After the tour, you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.
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Tour of the Hermitage Museum, Embarkation & Folk Show
Following breakfast, you check-out from the hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and go to the legendary Hermitage Museum to see its unique collection of world art.
During the tour, you visit the Winter Palace halls to explore the Hermitage's main collection, including the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, El Greco, and many others. The main tour is followed by a visit to one of the most impressive corners of the museum - the Diamond Room.
You then cross the Palace square to enter the General Staff Building, which houses Hermitage's superb collection of Modern European Art, primarily consisting of the world-famous French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.
After the tour, you are taken to the cruise terminal and board the luxurious Mustai Karim ship where you settle in, relax and get ready for an exciting evening in the city - the Russian Folk Show.
Your choice of Hotels
We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you.
Corinthia Hotel, St. Petersburg
If you are looking for a special place to stay during your trip, check out the Corinthia Hotel on the city's famous Nevsky Prospect. Read more about this amazing hotel.
