Welcome to St Petersburg
One of the most romantic and
mysterious cities of the world; the city
of the first and the last Russian
Emperors with an amazing story
reflected in its names: Petersburg,
Petrograd, Leningrad and again
St Petersburg.
Due to all its rivers, canals and
bridges that cross the city it’s often
called “Northern Venice” .
St Petersburg was built by the best
Russian and European architects,
with all the latest architectural trends
of the time. Since 1712, St Petersburg
has been the capital of the Russian
Empire. Today it is the second largest
city in Russia
We’ll help you to get to know this city
with all its imperial beauty and charm
Day 1
Arrival in St Petersburg
Fast-track service
Welcome cocktail on Krasin
ice-breaker
Great way to get the group together to ‘break
the ice’ It was the most powerful icebreaker
in the world and has had an interesting history
– now a Museum.
Dinner at Restaurant Russian
Empire
Housed in one of the oldest and most
luxurious mansions of St. Petersburg,
the Stroganov Palace, located on
Nevsky Avenue.
Day 2
Peter-and-Paul Fortress
Peter 1st and Catherine the Great will give you
‘their’ introduction to the Fortress and Peter
and Paul Cathedral (1727), the burial place of
all Russian Emperors (from Peter the Great to
Nicholas II) with the exception of Peter II and
John VI.
Heli-tour
The flight start in Peter and Paul
Cathedral grounds and traverses the whole
historical centre of Petersburg. Helicopter
capacity is 18 pax per flight
Pre lunch drinks inside
the Fortress
With Russian Army Choir entertainment
Lunch at Ocean
A ‘Glass Boat’ located on the Bund of the
Neva River. Magnificent views of the
Hermitage Museum and the Peter and Paul
Fortress
Exclusive visit to the Hermitage
Museum
The Hermitage is one of the largest
museums in the world – a ‘must’ see,
Visit to Vodka Museum and dinner
at restaurant Vodka Room
Vodka tasting followed by a sumptuous
dinner at Russian Vodka Room №1 a classic Russian restaurant
with the widest choice of vodka
in the City.
Day 3
Visit to Peter’s the Great summer
residence (29 km from the city-center)
The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces
and gardens laid out on the orders of Peter
the Great. These Palaces and gardens are
sometimes referred as the "Russian
Versailles".
Lunch at restaurant Summer
Palace, a reconstruction of
the 18th Century Palace
Visit the famous ballet school &
performance at Mariinsky Theater
The traditions of Russian ballet originated
in 17th century, the time of the first ballet
performance. You will have an opportunity
to visit the famous Ballet School, have a
ballet master class and a private
performance.
Dinner at restaurant Sadko
Built in the 1770’s, this Russian restaurant
Sadko is located in the historical centre
of St Petersburg . One of our favourite
restaurants combining Russian
traditions and modern European style.
Day 4
City rally
Each small group will have their own guide
and will travel around the city changing to
different modes of transport .
Visit to Spilled Blood Cathedral
and souvenir market
Main feature of this cathedral is mosaics
that completely cover the walls and
ceilings - over 7500 square metres of
Mosaics
Lunch at restaurant
Russian Kitsch
“Russian Kitsch” is a restaurantparty-house, where 365 holidays are
celebrated. Every day is a celebration
for something. For each party there
is original entertainment .
River and canal cruise with
cocktails on board
Cruise along the city's historical center,
with its parade of palaces, elegant bridges,
gardens, granite embankments and
cathedrals visible from a long way off.
Gala dinner at Yusupov Palace
The most sumptuous non-imperial
palace in St. Petersburg was
the home of the wealthiest family
in Russia, who moved in the
most powerful circles.
The palace on the Moika River was
one of the 54 estates owned by
the Yusupovs who were great
collectors of art, this residence
Was one on the most splendid
palaces in Russia.
Day 5
Morning to discover the City at your own pace
Lunch at restaurant Podvorie
Podvorie is considered by many as the most
Russian of all Russian restaurants where you
will be offered traditional Russian cuisine,
The restaurants serve exclusive home products
and wines made by the restaurant owner at
his private summer residence in Crimea,
from the grapes of his own vineyards.
Transfer to the airport
Departure
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