Day Schedule

➤ Breakfast

➤ Guided Tour of Peterhof Grand palace and Lower park

➤ Optional tour to Catherine's palace in Pushkin

➤ Transfer to St. Petersburg

➤ Afternoon at leisure

Peterhof palace tour

Gardens and parks are spread over more than four hundred hectares and include thirty-one amazing museums and beautiful Versailles-style gardens. Interiors, as always in Russia, are all made of gold. In summer, the Peterhof is especially good thanks to its famous fountains which run naturally.

We shall visit the Grand Palace - the golden must-see! - and have a tour around the estate. Facing the Gulf of Finland, the palace - rises above the Grand Cascade and the Lower Park, stretching along the upper terrace for almost three hundred yards. The original idea for the location and general appearance of the "Upper Chambers" — as the Grand Palace was first known — belonged to Peter the Great. Throughout the XVIIIth and XIXth centuries, the finest Russian and West European architects worked on the facades and the interior décor. But the greatest contribution was made by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli, who transformed the Grand Palace into a masterpiece of Baroque art during the reign of Peter's illustrious daughter, Empress Elizabeth, in the eighteenth century.

Catherine's Palace Tour

We will be happy to suggest optional tours in St Petersburg. Pushkin, or Tsarskoye Selo - one of the most famous suburbs of St Petersburg - is home to Catherine’s Palace, an extravagant display of Rococo-era opulence. Commissioned in 1717, the Palace has had many a transformation since its original imaginings. It’s most well known for being the summer palace of Peter the Great and Catherine I in the late 1700s; now, it’s a must-see display of Russian architecture.

The Amber Room

The highlight of Catherine’s Palace, the Amber Room is a reconstructed chamber decorated in amber panels, backed with gold leaf and mirrors. The original Amber Room has an estimated value of $500 million. It’s sometimes referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World, thanks to its lavish display of precious gold and craftsmanship. Sadly, the paneling of the original Amber Room was lost during WWII, but the reconstruction is still a sight to behold.

The city vibe

Spend your free time exploring famous Rubinsteina street, which happens to be one of the longest bar streets in Europe. Just let your guide know you'd like to try some Russian midnight fun and you'll get the list of the best, safe places which our travelers and us have already checked. St Petersburg is a place for long, very long parties and you can easily spend most part of the night exploring one place after another. It is safe and sound to relax until 3 AM after enlightening and busy sightseeing day with your guide. Surprisingly, St Petersburg is not just a city full of museums and glorious architecture it is world-famous for, but a great place if you like to relax in the evening in a cozy craft beer bar. Just ask your guide for a recommendation for the evening!

Heli flight

Another great local experience, a panoramic helicopter flight from Peter and Paul Fortress, place where St Petersburg was founded back in 1703. Best views and professional pilots at your disposal. You take off and land from the Peter and Paul Fortress, the heart of St Petersburg.

Nevsky prospect

Walking along the city's main avenue, Nevsky prospect, is always a good idea. Running through the city's historical center it is full of entertainment and local life. Take a lot inside the innumerous churches and cathedrals located on the Nevsky prospect.