Spring in the St.Petersburg (6 days)

Spring in the St.Petersburg (6 days)

from 670 euro

6 days/5 nights

28.04.2016-3.05.2016
Saint-Petersburg

Hotel Helvetia 4*

What's included:excursions; airport transfers;

This carefully designed tour harnesses the best of St. Petersburg. Be swept away by the historic beauty of Peterhof Palace; let your imagination run wild at the Hermitage. Your knowledgeable guides are eager to help you make the most of your St. Petersburg excursion.

Tour detail:

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 Pushkin (also known as TsarskoeSelo) with visit to Catherine's Palace

The ensemble of the Catherine's Palace and Park are among Russia's top historical recreation complexes visited by hundreds of thousands tourists every year. Built for Empress Elizabeth by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the architect of St.Petersburg's Winter Palace, the Catherine Palace is undoubtedly Tsarskoe Selo'stop attraction, particularly renowned for the extraordinary Amber Room. Lesswell known, and currently much more dilapidated, the Alexander Palace isnonetheless a neoclassical masterpiece, and has a particularly poignantconnection with the family of the last Tsar, Nicholas II.

Excursion to Pavlovsk. Pavlovsk Palace is an 18th-century Russian Imperial residence built by Paul I of Russia in Pavlovsk, within Saint Petersburg. After his death, it became the home of his widow, Maria Feodorovna. The palace and the large English garden surrounding it are now a Russian state museum and public park.

Dinner in the The Podvorye Restaurant (Russian Cuisine)

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

·         Excursion to Peterhof.

Located 29 kilometers west of St. Petersburg, the imperial estate of Peterhof is one ofthe most popular day trips from the city. The Grand Palace is extravagant andlavish in its own right, but the real highlight of Peterhof is the GrandCascade – a series of more than 140 fountains and canals cascading down a hillbehind the Grand Palace. Beyond the Grand Cascade, the impeccably maintainedgrounds include acres of forests, gazebos, fountains and several smallerpalaces. You can easily spend an entireday exploring it all.

DAY 5

• Excursion in Yusupov Palace

Once the residence of Prince Felix Yusupov, one of the richest men in Russia, thisspectacular mansion has a more practical feel than some of the royal palaces,but manages to dazzle visitors nonetheless. It is probably best known as thesite of mystic Grigori Rasputin’s murder in 1916; unhappy with the peasant’sstrong influence over Empress Alexandra Fedorovna, Yusupov and other members ofthe imperial family killed Rasputin in the building’s cellar. If you are interested in Russian history orthe legacy of the Romanov family, you should enjoy the Murder of Rasputin Tour,offered several times a day.

During the exhibition "Killing Rasputin" you will visit in the very rooms where prepared and made one of the most mysterious crimes of the early 20th century. Hear excerpts from the memoirs of Felix Yusupov and an interview with him in 1967 you will see the archival documents and photographs that will help answer many questions related to the personality of Grigory Rasputin.

• DAY 6
• 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 Cathedralis 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 Cathedralis 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.

Departure.

Transfer to the airport is arranged

Not included: Airfares to Russia (ask your travel specialist for the best deals), visa.