St. Petersburg Explorer

Day 1 St Petersburg Arrival 

Private transfer from the Airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky (or similar). Time at leisure until an early evening Welcome Meeting with your tour escort and fellow guests.

Day 2 St Petersburg: Imperial City Tour and Catherine's Palace with the Amber Room

This amazing city enjoys worldwide fame, while the Neva River and many canals mean the city is entitled, Venice of the North. Your morning sightseeing tour acquaints you with all of the splendours including Peter and Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Church of the Bleeding Saviour, Nevsky Convent and more. Afternoon sightseeing to Zarskoye Selo, visits impressive Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room which, although it vanished during World War II,  was recreated and restored for St. Petersburg's tri-centennial celebrations. Your evening visit to Nikolaevsky Palace, means an exciting and traditional Russian folklore show, and also includes some Russian drinks and snacks.

Day 3 St Petersburg: Peterhof Palace and Hermitage Art Museum

This morning's excursion to Peterhof Palace sees and an uncontested masterpiece of Peter the Great's time, with an  impressive Grand Palace, the Grand Cascade, Water Avenue and wonderful parks. Afternoon visit to the world-famous, treasure filled, Hermitage Art Museum - a truly wonderful way to end your exploration of this great city. Tonight, you might like to join the optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti.

Day 4 St Petersburg Departure

Private transfer to airport and end of arrangements. Depending on your flight / train departure time, you can join an optional morning canal cruise.

2022 departures:
12, 26 April  
10, 17, 24 May 
07, 14, 28 June 
12, 26 July  
02, 09, 16, 23, 30 August  
06, 13, 20, 27 September 
04 October