Compare 2-day Private Tour Of St Petersburg With Imperial Residences Visit (Visas Included) by Tourboks vs The Golden Ring - Small Group, 2023 Small Group by Insight Vacations
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| Description | This 2-day Private Tour Of St Petersburg With Imperial Residences Visit (Visas Included) allows you to make the most out of your time in this former imperial capital with your private guide and driver. You design your St. Petersburg itinerary with us and we do the rest, for 2 whole days! An ideal tour also for the cruise passengers, as you will not even need a visa! | Visit the historic sites of Yaroslavl and Suzdal—that stood witness to some of the most significant, nation shaping events in Russian history. Seek out the multicolored churches of Sergiyev Posad, journey to the ivory covered Kremlin of Rostov-the-Great and tour the towering golden domes of Trinity Cathedral in Kostroma—on this 5-day Russian adventure. Delight your eyes in Vladimir at the Museum of Crystal and Varnished Miniatures and bring home your own version of a famous Russian souvenir, after a hands-on Matryoshka doll workshop. Explore Suzdal with the Insight Choice of visiting the Monastery of the Saviour St. Ethimius or learn about the ancient art of icon painting from an Orthodox priest. Don’t leave without trying Shchi’ cabbage soup—a local favourite and a Russian staple. |
This 2-day Private Tour Of St Petersburg With Imperial Residences Visit (Visas Included) allows you to make the most out of your time in this former imperial capital with your private guide and driver. You design your St. Petersburg itinerary with us and we do the rest, for 2 whole days! An ideal tour also for the cruise passengers, as you will not even need a visa!
Itinerary
DAY 1
10:00
Pick-up
Meeting at your hotel or cruise ship terminal (please, note the start time of the tour will be adjusted depending on your ship arrival time)
10:00 - 11:00
Transfer to Peterhof
Transfer to the best known suburbs of St. Petersburg. This gem of Russian 18-19 century architecture used to be the favourite and most beautiful summer residence of the Royal family. The world-famous palace, fountain and park ensemble of Peterhof is an outstanding landmark that witnessed huge stratum of Russian history.
11:00
Peterhof Fountains Park
Peterhof, one of the most visited Russian attractions, will win your heart with its romantic atmosphere and picturesque views. It is also an engineering state-of-the-art system as all the fountains work just like it was 300 years ago.
11:15 - 12:00
Peterhof Grand Palace
Peterhof, perhaps the most beautiful park residence in the world, contains 173 fountains, 3 large cascades and a number of Palaces. We will take you to the most beautiful one — the Grand Palace and show you the shiny cupolas and the beautiful East Chapel.
12:30 - 13:00
Peterhof Park and Gardens
The spectacular parkland at Peterhof is remarkable for the sheer variety of styles encompassed in its layout and features. Representing nearly two centuries of European aristocratic fashion executed to the highest standards, Peterhof is like an encyclopedia of park design through the age of empire.
13:00 - 14:00
Transfer to Pushkin
Transfer to Tsarskoe Selo is a town to the south from St. Petersburg. It was the main summer residence of the royal family, hence the name (Tsarskoe Selo means tsars village). The second name of the town is Pushkin.
14:15
Lunch break (not included/ at own cost)
Tasting the local cuisine is an important part of the new culture discovery. We have created special 3-course sets for you: Russian and Georgian. There is also a set for kids.
15:30 - 17:00
Catherine Palace & Amber Room
The Catherine Palace is a historical and compositional center of the palace-and-park ensemble. It is a remarkable edifice in the Russian Baroque style, with richly decorated interiors including the world-famous Amber Room, which was restored by the Tercentenary of St. Petersburg in 2003.
17:00
Drop off
Return to the ship or hotel.
DAY 2
10:00
Pick-up
Meeting at the ship (please, note the start time of the tour will be adjusted depending on your ship arrival time)
10:00 - 11:00
Explore the historic centre of St Petersburg
During this tour, your guide and driver will take you to the most picturesque areas of St. Petersburg where you will be able to make multiple photo stops at your request, while engaging you in entertaining and informative discussion about the city's history and present-day life.
11:00 - 12:30
Peter and Paul Fortress
The Peter and Paul Fortress is a symbol of St. Petersburg and one of the few remaining fortresses of the 18th century, the burial place of Russian emperors, as well as a former political prison of Russia. It was the one the history of St. Petersburg began with.
12:30 - 13:00
Church of Savior on the Spilled Blood
The magnificent Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of St. Petersburg's most memorable landmarks. The church, built at the end of the nineteenth century, is constructed in a classical Russian style decorated with colorful domes and glazed tiles.
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch break (not included/ at own cost)
Tasting the local cuisine is an important part of the new culture discovery. We have created special 3-course sets for you: Russian and Georgian. There is also a set for kids.
14:30 - 15:30
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
The dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral dominates the skyline of St. Petersburg and its gilded cupola can be seen glistening from all over the city. You can climb up the 300 or so steps to the observation walkway at the base of the cathedral's dome and enjoy the breathtaking views over the city.
15:30 - 17:00
State Hermitage Museum
We will see the most important masterpieces of famous painters, sculptors and masters of Applied arts. In our program there are Petrovsky Hall , the Throne Hall, where you can appreciate the power, strength and greatness of Russia at that time.
17:00
Drop off
Return to the ship or hotel.
Day 1: To Sergiev Posad, Rostov-the-Great and to Yaroslavl
At 07:45 meet your Travel Director at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow and depart for Sergiev Posad. Visit some of the colourful churches of the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra. Journey to Rostov-the-Great and explore its ivory towered Kremlin and the Museum of Enamel. Continue to Yaroslavl where a delicious dinner is served at a riverside restaurant.
Day 2: Kostroma and Suzdal Experience
During your sightseeing of Yaroslavl, see the domed Church of Elijah the Prophet and the Holy Transfiguration Monastery. Travel to Kostroma to see the fabulous Trinity Cathedral. Continue to charming Suzdal.
Day 3: Exploring Suzdal
Explore Suzdal with Insight Choice. Choose to meet an Orthodox priest and learn about the ancient art of icon painting. Alternatively, visit the Monastery of the Saviour St. Ethimius. Dine like a local as you enjoy an authentic Home-hosted lunch with a meal typical of the region.
Day 4: On to Vladimir and return to Moscow
Journey to Vladimir to see the carved stone walls of the Cathedral of St. Demetrius, and visit the Museum of Crystal and Varnished Miniatures. Visit a Matryoska doll-making workshop and try your hand to decorate your own. Return to Moscow where you are at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 5: Farewell Moscow
Departure transfers will arrive at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport at 05:00, 08:00 and 11:00 and at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport at 05:00, 10:00 and 13:00.
