| Day | Program | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in St. Petersburg. Guided transfer from the airport to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Evening is at leisure | |
| 2 | City tour. The Peter & Paul Fortress. Breakfast at the hotel. City tour. During the city tour you will see the major attractions of this magnificent city: drive along Nevsky Prospect, have glimpses of the Winter Palace and the Admiralty, wander around the Smolny Convent and St. Isaac's Cathedral. The visit to the Peter & Paul Fortress will crown this day of sightseeing. Lunch at the hotel. You have afternoon at your disposal for walking around and relaxation, or you can buy one of the optional excursions offered by us. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 3 | The Hermitage. Breakfast at the hotel. This morning is wholly dedicated to the visit to the Hermitage, one of the Europe's most prominent museums, housing the overwhelming collection of the Western Art. Lunch at the hotel. You will be offered an afternoon optional tour this day. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 4 | Visit to Pushkin, with its Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room. Breakfast at the hotel. Today you visit the countryside palace of Empress Elizabeth. The tour will take you through the stunning interiors, including the world-famous Amber Room. After visiting the palace you will be given a chance to walk around in the nice garden surrounding it. Lunch at the hotel. We have some optional tours to offer you this evening. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 5 | The Alexander Nevsky Monastery and St. Isaac's Cathedral. Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will visit the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, famous for its cemetery, where many prominent people were buried, and the 19th century St. Isaac's Cathedral, one of Europe's largest and most gorgeous churches. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon is free or choose one of our optional excursions. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 6 | Visit to Pavlovsk. Breakfast at the hotel. The residence of the family of Paul 1 - Pavlovsk - is located 5 km from Pushkin. In its rooms, created by architects Cameron, Voronichin and Rossi, wonderful pieces of 19th century applied art, paintings of Russian and European masters, that belonged to Paul 1 and his family are exhibited. Among them are some items made by Empress Maria Fedorovna. You will enjoy the visit to a magnificent palace of Emperor Paul in Pavlovsk. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 7 | Visit to Peterhof. Breakfast at the hotel. Another countryside visit is to the town of Peterhof (Petrodvorets) with its beautiful park of fountains; the Grand Cascade is the most beautiful of them. You will enjoy the stately sight of the Grand Palace (from the outside). Peterhof is available from mid May till mid September. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 8 | Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport. After leaving the hotel, the guide will accompany you to the airport and help you to get around. |