| Day 1
- Saint Petersburg city tour
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The fortress was founded on a small island in the Neva delta on May 27, 1703 (May 16 according to the old calendar) and that day became the birthday of the city of St Petersburg. |
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- Church of the Savior on Blood
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The Church of Resurrection (Savior on Spilled Blood) was built as a historical and memorial center of all Russian people. The Cathedral was built in the memory of Emperor Alexander II, and his reforms, and served a symbol of repentance of the Russian people.The Savior on Spilled Blood is also a historical monument to the tragic events of March 1, 1881 |
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St. Isaac's Cathedral was once the main church of St. Petersburg and the Russian Empire's largest church. It was built in 1818-58 by French-born architect Auguste Montferrand. One hundred and eighty years later the gilded dome of St. Isaac's still dominates the skyline of St. Petersburg |
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St. Isaac's Cathedral was once the main church of St. Petersburg and the Russian Empire's largest church. It was built in 1818-58 by French-born architect Auguste Montferrand. One hundred and eighty years later the gilded dome of St. Isaac's still dominates the skyline of St. Petersburg |
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The Yusupov Palace, a unique historical landmark of federal importance showcasing architectural trends from the 18th through 20th centuries, has been rightfully acclaimed as the "encyclopedia" of St. Petersburg aristocratic interior design |
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- Hermitage ( Winter Palace)
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The State Hermitage occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the River Neva, right in the heart of St Petersburg . The leading role in this unique architectural ensemble is played by the Winter Palace , the residence of the Russian tsars that was built to the design of Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1754-62 |
Day, 2
YOU CAN DECIDE BETWEEN VARIANTS:
- Peterhoff: park and grounds
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The world-famous Royal country residence, a town of parks, palaces and fountains, was founded in the begin-ning of the XVIIIth century. It was Peter the Great who conceived the idea for the whole project. The Upper and Lower Parks were laid between 1714 and 1725 |
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- Pushkin: Catehrine’s palace with Amber Room
- Pavlovsk: Paul's residence
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The town of Pavlovsk which is famous for its palace and park ensemble is located 26 kilometers to the south of Saint Petersburg . It was founded in 1777, at the time when Empress Catherine II granted her son, Grand Prince Pavel Petrovich |
The program above includes:
- Transportation according the program
- English-speaking guide service
- Entrance fees to museums
Optional tours:
In summer time only: boat city tour
All seasons: Evening programs: theatre performance, concerts of classical music, folk-lore shows.
You can also book arrival/departure transfer! |
