Explore Saint-Petersburg
Russia's Mecca of cultural, historical and architectural landmarks -
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Art Treasures of St. Petersburg packages
Private Pampered Packages
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Born in 1703 of the passion of its founder, Czar Peter the Great, to bring an unwilling Russian nation into the fold of Europe, St. Petersburg remains an Imperial city of golden spires and gilded domes, of pastel palaces and candlelit cathedrals.
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I. Art Treasures of St. Petersburg · 5 Days
Package Features:
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• 4 nights accommodation at the chosen hotel, breakfast & taxes included |
Day-By-Day Program:
| Day 1 | Welcome to St. Petersburg |
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Arrive in St. Petersburg. Its winding canals, inspiring architecture and unique spirit of the city itself sets the scene for a magical time that awaits you ahead. Private car transfer to a hotel of your choice. Balance of day at leisure |
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| Day 2 | A Must-See For Everyone |
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Today your guide will take you on a half day panoramic City tour. Your sightseeing tour features major sites of this elegant city including Winter Palace, the Admiralty, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Palace Square, Mariinsky Theatre, fashionable Nevsky Prospect, a network of canals and waterways, grand palaces, noble mansions and much more! You will also have a visit inside Peter-and-Paul Fortress, where Russia's Emperors and the last czar - Nicholas II and his family - lie buried |
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| Day 3 | Grandeur & Brilliance |
| Today you will be touring the world famous Hermitage Museum. Started by Catherine the Great as a private art collection, the Hermitage grew into a world-class museum. It is easily comparable to the Louvre or the British Museum in the wealth and diversity of its holdings. Over 2.7 million art and history exhibits are displayed in its splendid halls and galleries. Da Vinci, Titian, El Greco, Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir and Picasso are only a few of the artists represented here |
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| Day 4 | Imperial Splendor |
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Today you will travel with your guide outside of St. Petersburg to Petrodvorets (Peterhof), the Russian Versailles, to visit Peter's Summer Palace and the park. Petrodvorets is the brilliant Summer Royal estate and the artistic gem of Peter the Great, where a highlight is the delightful sequence of 37 gilded bronze sculptures, 64 fountains and 142 water jets known as the Grand Cascade. |
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| Day 5 | See You Again |
| After breakfast your tour ends |
Package Prices:
| HOTEL | SEASON | Twin | Single |
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Cronwell Inn *** Free Upgrade to Comfort Room |
08 Jan-28 April; 01 Oct-30 Nov |
$ 925 |
on request |
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15 July-30 Sept |
$ 995 |
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29 April-22 May; 27 May-11 June |
$ 1,235 |
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12 June-14 July |
$ 1,325 |
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23 May-26 May |
$ 1,575 |
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Ambassador **** Free Upgrade to Superior room |
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Nov 25, 2020-April 15'21; 16 Oct, 2020-15 April'21 |
$ 1,075 |
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16 April-14 May; 16 July-15 Oct |
$ 1,175 |
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15 May-22 May; 27 May-13 June |
$ 1,535 |
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Rossi Boutique **** historical centre |
08 Jan-08 April; 07 Oct-29 Dec |
$ 995 |
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| 09 Apr-27 April; 17 Sept-06 Oct | $ 1,175 | ||
| 28 Apr-13 May; 15 July-16 Sept |
$ 1,255 |
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14 May-22 May; 27 May-13 June |
$ 1,475 |
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Indigo Tchaikovskogo **** Boutique Superior |
01 Jan-09 May; 09 Oct-31 Dec |
$ 1,175 |
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17 July-08 Oct |
$ 1,295 |
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10 May-22 May; 27 May-16 July |
$ 1,450 |
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The above prices are in Canadian dollars, per person, based in twin share.
Art Treasure Packages can be offered based on a hotel of your choice, which may not be listed above. Please contact our office to discuss your tailor-made package
II. Art Treasures of St. Petersburg, 6 Days
Package Features:
• 5 nights accommodation at the chosen hotel, breakfast & taxes included
• A chauffeured car transfer upon arrival & departure
• A comprehensive city tour of St. Petersburg, with photo stops (flexible touring format)
• A visit inside Peter & Paul Fortress
• A guided overview tour of the Hermitage Museum
• A trip outside of St. Petersburg to Petrodvorets (Peterhof) to visit the Summer Palace and the Park
• A trip outside of St. Petersburg to Pushkin to visit the exquisite Catherine's Palace with its famous Amber Room
• Entrance fees to museums and sites included in sightseeing program
• Services of a licensed English-speaking guide for sightseeing
• Transportation by a chauffeured car
Day-By-Day Program:
DAY 1 Welcome to St. Petersburg
Arrive St. Petersburg. Private car transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight
DAY 2 A Must For Everyone
Today your guide will take you on a half day panoramic City Highlights tour. Your sightseeing tour features most noteworthy sites of this elegant city including views of the Winter Palace, the Admiralty, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Palace Square, the Church on the Spilled Blood, Mariinsky Theatre, fashionable Nevsky Prospect, a network of canals and waterways, grand palaces, noble mansions and much more!
Continue your tour with a visit inside the historical Peter-and-Paul Fortress, the oldest structure of St. Petersburg, where Russia’s Emperors and Romanov dynasty family members lie buried
DAY 3 Grandeur & Brilliance
Today you will be touring the world famous Hermitage Museum. Started by Catherine the Great as a private art collection, the Hermitage grew into a world-class museum. It is easily comparable to the Louvre or the British Museum in the wealth and diversity of its holdings. Over 2 million art and history exhibits are displayed in its splendid halls and galleries. Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, El Greco, Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir and Picasso are only a few of the artists represented here
DAY 4 Russian Versailles
Today you will travel with your guide outside of St. Petersburg to Petrodvorets (Peterhof), the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, on the Gulf of Finland.
With its vast vista of landscaped gardens, fountains & statuary, it surpasses the beauty of Versailles that served as an inspiration for Peter the Great
DAY 5 Playground of the Czars
Today travel outside of St. Petersburg to Pushkin to visit the gorgeous Catherine’s Palace with its famous Amber Room. Marvel at the sumptuous interior of its rooms, the most opulent of them being the Amber Room
In the evening perhaps attend the theatre performance at one of the first class theatres of St. Petersburg. We'll gladly help you get the tickets to the performance of your choice. Transfers to / from the theatre can also be arranged
DAY 6 See You Again
Today your tour ends. Transfer to the airport is included
The package can be customized to your specific interests. Please contact us for details.
Package Prices:
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Dostoyevsky **** City centre Free upgrade to a Superior Room |
01 Oct'17-30 April; 01 Oct'18-31 March |
$ 1,150 |
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01 May-14 May; 15 July-30 Sept |
$ 1,375 |
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15 May-14 June |
$ 1,655 |
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| 15 June-14 July | $ 1,765 | ||
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Helvetia Hotel **** historical city centre Free upgrade to Superior Room |
01 Jan-31 March; 01 Nov–31 Dec |
$ 1,365 |
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01 April-13 May; 18 July-31 Oct |
$ 1,575 |
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14 May-22 May; 28 May-13 June; 16 July-17 July |
$ 1,925 | ||
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Petro Palace ***** downtown core |
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| April 01 - April 28 | $ 1,435 | ||
| 07 July - 10 July; 15 July - 10 Oct | $ 1,745 | ||
| 29 April - 14 May | $ 1,975 | ||
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21 May - 30 May; 05 June - 14 June; 04 July - 06 July |
$ 2,115 |
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May 01 - May 17; July 06 - Oct 03 |
$ 1,675 |
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| Astoria Hotel ***** downtown core |
Nov 25, 2020-31 March 2021 |
$ 1,875 |
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01 Nov, 2020-31 March,2021 |
$ 1,965 | ||
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01 April-30 April; 01 Aug-31 Oct |
$ 2,150 | ||
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01 May-22 May; 28 May-12 June; 17 July-31 July |
$ 2,765 |
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The above prices are in Canadian dollars, per person, based in twin share
Package can also be offered with other hotels not listed here.
Please contact our office for details
