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Saint-Petersburg, Peterhof, Pushkin and Pavlovsk
offered by supplier M17267 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 3
day(s)
Group Size: 20
- 25
people
Destination(s):
Russia
Specialty Categories:
Archeology/History
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 169 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 176 Euro (EUR)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Comprehensive City Tour of St.Petersburg. Our tour manager will be waiting for you from 9.45 to 10.00 am in your hotel lobby to inform you about tour itinerary and details. After that you are welcomed by the Comprehensive City Tour of St.Petersburg – a complete tour of Saint-Petersburg most famous sights from the comfort of a car or mini van and with a knowledgeable and experienced guide. During the comprehensive tour you will see all the main highlights of St.Petersburg. Along the way several stops will be made, where you will have the chance of viewing the sights at close quarters.
The tour is an excellent introduction to St.Petersburg- the second largest and most beautiful city in Russia. Visit The Hermitage Museum - Russia's best gallery of world art, one of the most prominent art museums in the world and definitely the main tourist attraction of St.Petersburg. The museum has about 2.7 million exhibits and displays a full range of world art from Ancient Egypt to early 20th century Europe. It includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, unique collections of Rembrandt, Rubens and French Impressionists.
The collection is huge and very exciting. It had been calculated that if you decide to spend only one minute in front of each exhibit, you will have to stay in the Hermitage for 11 years, but on the tour you will have an opportunity to see all the great masterpieces of the world's art at a glance in several hours with a comment of a knowledgeable expert-guide.
Day 2: Tour in Peterhof. Come and discover Peterhof - St.Petersburg's most famous and spectacular Imperial estate. Located on the sea shore The Grand Palace and park complex of Peterhof with its unique array of fountains is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. The Great Palace, filled with fascinating and elaborate interiors, sits on top of a high seashore ridge overlooking the vast Lower Park. The palace at Peterhof sits amidst an enormous park, adorned with fountains, statues and pavilions.
The estate's Lower Park lies between the Great Palace and the seashore and boasts the world's largest system of fountains, earning it the title the "Russian Versailles".
The park's unique fountain system was designed in the 18th century and doesn't require the use of any pumps to operate the fountains. There are four major cascades and over 140 fountains in the park. The most impressive is the Great Cascade, located directly below the Great Palace and featuring an impressive golden statue of Samson grasping the mighty jaws of the lion. The park's other cascades feature black and white chess board designs, Chinese dragons and numerous other features are definitely worth seeing.
Day 3: Tour in Pushkin and Pavlovsk. We offer you the magnificent Summer Residences of the Russian Tsars on the tour to royal town of Pushkin and Pavlovsk. All Russian monarchs lived, worked, granted audiences, arranged diplomatic receptions for foreign ambassadors, gala balls and masquerades in the gorgeous halls of the palaces. A comfortable chauffeured drive will take you to the town of Pushkin, where you will find a jewel of Russian baroque- Catherine Palace with the Amber Room inside, which is considered to be one of the world's wonders. The Catherine Palace enchants and delights everyone. Its azure facades amaze by grandiose sizes, they reflect the unique feature of the Russian national character - emotionality of perception.
Just a few miles from Pushkin lies the superb palace and park complex of Pavlovsk - this Imperial Estate was the residence of Emperor Paul I, the son of Catherine the Great, and his family. The estate's magnificent palace sits on hill overlooking an English-style landscaped park, with a beautiful river running through it. A magic, huge landscape park was laid around the Palace of Paul I, who was looking for solitude in this quiet picturesque place. Johann Strauss performed with an orchestra in the building of the Musical Station in the park.
Available tour start dates: all year round on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Inclusions
4 excursions;
3 lunches on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days;
Transportation (1st day 3 hours, 2nd day – 5 hours, 3rd day – 6 hours); English-speaking guide assistance: during all the tour activities; Entrance fees: all the visits according to the tour itinerary.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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