The Magic Palaces
The Magic Palaces
from 754 euro (price for 2 persons)
5 days/4 nights
Every day
Saint-Petersburg
What's included:excursions; airport transfers;
Tour detail: Individual Tour
DAY 1
Arrival and guided city tour.
- The city tour covers the main places of interest in St. Petersburg such as Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral, The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.
Additionally:
Ballet or opera in Mariinsky theatre (50-70 euro)
DAY 2
Excursion to Peterhof.
Additionally: excursion to Oranienbaum
DAY 3
The Hermitage Museum.
- You'll have a 4-hour guided tour to see the most remarkable works of art.
St. Petersburg's most popular visitor attraction, and one of the world's largest and most prestigious museums, the Hermitage is a must-see for all first-time travellers to the city. With over 3 million items in its collection, it also definitely rewards repeat visits, and new-comers can only hope to get a brief taste of the riches on offer here, from Impressionist masterpieces to fascinating Oriental treasures.
DAY 4
No wonder they say that St. Petersburg - it is an open air museum . The streets of the city are decorated with magnificent palaces and mansions , which are unique exhibits . Learn more about them you can on our bus tour , these buildings keep secrets against members of the imperial family and the people close to them.
Additionally: Excursion in Yusupov Palace or Faberge Museum
DAY 5
- Excursion "Main Cathedrals". 3-hour coaching tour through the city with visiting of The Saviour on the spilled blood , St. Isaac's Cathedral, The Sampson Cathedral andThe Kazan Cathedral.
The Saviour on the spilled blood - This marvelous Russian-style church was built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in March 1881.
St. Isaac's Cathedral is the largest cathedral in St. Petersburg. It was the largest church in Russia when it was built (101.5 meters high), and is still the third largest domed cathedral in the world. For visitors willing to climb 300 steps, it provides a spectacular view of St. Petersburg.
The Sampson Cathedral is one of the first churches in St. Petersburg. It stands on the spot where Peter I in 1709 built a wooden church in memory of the victory at Poltava. Composition typical of ancient temple architecture - topped the bulbous head faceted dome on a high drum with dining room and a multi-tiered hipped bell tower, topped with a bulbous head.
The Kazan Cathedralin Saint-Petersburg - the orthodox temple, located in the heart of the city. The facades of the temple are to Nevsky prospect and Griboedova channel. This is one of the largest buildings in the Northern capital.
- Boat trip along canals and rivers "Venice of the North" (summer)
Not included: Airfares to Russia (ask your travel specialist for the best deals), visa, accommodation.
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