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Discover the Beauty of the Russian Venice - St. Petersburg (CB-02)
Discover the Beauty of the Russian Venice - St. Petersburg (CB-02)
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Discover the Beauty of the Russian Venice - St. Petersburg (CB-02)
Once the Imperial capital of Russia and now its cultural hub, the elegant city of St Petersburg is an entrancing city-break destination. Nicknamed the Venice of the North, the city is built on over a hundred islands linked by a series of beautiful bridges crossing a network of canals and rivers.
Packed full of aristocratic palaces, extravagant mansions and ornate cathedrals, this, the most European of Russian cities, can’t fail to impress. During your six day tour, a comprehensive sightseeing program will ensure you won’t miss highlights such as the Hermitage, the summer palace of Petrodvorets and the Peter and Paul fortress.
- Itinerary
- Dates & Prices
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- Accommodation
- Optional Excursions
- Tour details
Day 1
Monday - St. Petersburg
Arrival Transfer to the Hotel
At St Petersburg airport, make your way to the arrivals hall where you’ll find our driver waiting to take you to your hotel. Look out for the Go Russia sign he’ll be carrying.
Day 2
Tuesday - St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg City Tour
We’re confident you’ll fall head over heels with St Petersburg and today’s introductory tour is designed to immerse you in the city’s most famous areas to start that love affair. By car, we’ll travel to iconic sights including the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Christ's Resurrection (The Saviour of the Blood). The order for the start of the Great Social Revolution was given by Lenin over 90 years ago and you’ll pay a visit to the cruiser Aurora, the ship from which the cannon signalled this historic moment.
Day 3
Wednesday - St. Petersburg
Yusupov Palace
The beautiful Yusupov Palace will always be associated with scandal, for it was here that Grigory Rasputin met his grisly fate. This influential figure, said to have wielded significant power over Tsar Nicholas II, was murdered here and the cellar where the crime took place now exhibits artefacts telling that gripping story. The splendor of the palace itself is a far cry from such horrors and you’ll delight in exploring its stunning interiors. Packed with sumptuous decor with the finest marble, gilded chandeliers and elaborate carvings dating from the 19th century, the palace offers an unrivalled glimpse into the life of a wealthy aristocratic family.
Day 4
Thursday - St. Petersburg
Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace)
There’s almost no museum in the world that rivals the Hermitage for its collection of art. There are around 3 million pieces ranging from the artists of the Italian Renaissance to the French impressionists. With so much to see, you’ll be glad we include a guided tour so that you don’t have to make sense of it on your own. The Winter Palace, home to the museum, was not only the home of the Tsars but also the backdrop for the 1905 and 1917 Revolutions, making it one of the most significant buildings in the country. Commissioned by the Empress Elizabeth in the 18th century, its stunning Baroque facade is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, making this an unforgettable place to visit.
Day 5
Friday - St. Petersburg
Petrodvorets - Palace, Fountain and Park Ensemble
Our final day’s sightseeing takes us to the suburbs of St Petersburg to one of its magnificent summer palaces, Petrodvorets, also known as the Peterhof. This palace, set in extensive parkland, features marvelous fountains and exquisite interiors, making it justifiably popular with visitors.
Day 6
Saturday - St. Petersburg
Departure Transfer from the Hotel
Today marks the end of our tour. Our driver will meet you in the hotel lobby with a Go Russia sign board ready to accompany you to the airport for your flight home.
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All our hotels have been carefully selected and personally tested by Go Russia product development team. They have been chosen for their central location, available facilities, tastefully designed interiors, and friendly service and customers’ feedbacks. Please note all our hotels are recommended on Tripadvisor and have above average ratings. On all our city-break tours we also offer
evening meals and
early-check / late check-out option in hotels as well as extra nights.
Hotel Petro Palace St. Petersburg 4*
Petro Palace is a brand new, superior 4* hotel in St. Petersburg, established in 2005 which offers the best location and superb amenities. It occupies a building of historical and cultural significance, the former residence of Baron Von Schtaal. The hotel is renowned for its central location, just steps away from the major landmarks of the city: Hermitage and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. All standard rooms are designed in modern style and feature queen size, king-size or twin beds. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, internet, telephone, interactive and satellite TV, a safe and a mini bar. Swimming pool is free of charge: 07:00 – 11:00, outside these hours a fee applies.Learn more
Hotel Nevsky Grand St. Petersbrug 3*
Hotel Nevsky Hotel Grand is ideally located in the center of St. Petersburg, and within easy walking distance of the famous landmarks of St. Petersburg - such as Hermitage; Kazan, St. Isaac's and Savior on Spilled Blood Cathedrals; Russian museum. The hotel features elegant interior and cozy homelike atmosphere. The hotel’s 135 guest rooms and 5 suites are designed in the modern style with a touch of antique, complimented by the technological amenities, including telephone, free WiFi, interactive satellite television, safe, air-conditioning system. There is a hall on every floor with soft drinks, coffee and tea, open 24 hours a day.Learn more
M-Hotel St. Petersbrug 3*
Located in the Golden Triangle District, the 3 star M-Hotel is convenient for many of St Petersburg’s attractions including being just a twenty minute walk from the Hermitage Museum. In addition, it is well connected to public transport; the nearest Metro station, Nevsky Prospect, is only a two minute walk away. The hotel’s rooms and suites are bright and airy, furnished in a comfortable fashion. WiFi is available throughout the hotel at no additional cost.Learn more
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Travel dates |
Excluding flights |
Single supplement |
Solo supplement |
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02/01/2021 - 02/06/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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02/15/2021 - 02/20/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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03/01/2021 - 03/06/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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03/08/2021 - 03/13/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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03/15/2021 - 03/20/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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03/22/2021 - 03/27/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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03/29/2021 - 04/03/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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04/05/2021 - 04/10/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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04/12/2021 - 04/17/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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04/19/2021 - 04/24/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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04/26/2021 - 05/01/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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05/03/2021 - 05/08/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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05/10/2021 - 05/15/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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05/17/2021 - 05/22/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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05/24/2021 - 05/29/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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05/31/2021 - 06/05/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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06/07/2021 - 06/12/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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06/14/2021 - 06/19/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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06/21/2021 - 06/26/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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06/28/2021 - 07/03/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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07/05/2021 - 07/10/2021 |
$1,045 |
$295 |
$295 |
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07/12/2021 - 07/17/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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07/19/2021 - 07/24/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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07/26/2021 - 07/31/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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08/02/2021 - 08/07/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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08/09/2021 - 08/14/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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08/16/2021 - 08/21/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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08/23/2021 - 08/28/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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08/30/2021 - 09/04/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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09/06/2021 - 09/11/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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09/13/2021 - 09/18/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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09/20/2021 - 09/25/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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09/27/2021 - 10/02/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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10/04/2021 - 10/09/2021 |
$995 |
$225 |
$295 |
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10/11/2021 - 10/16/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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10/18/2021 - 10/23/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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10/25/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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11/08/2021 - 11/13/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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11/22/2021 - 11/27/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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12/06/2021 - 12/11/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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12/20/2021 - 12/25/2021 |
$895 |
$85 |
$295 |
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Travel dates |
Excluding flights |
Single supplement |
Solo supplement |
Book |
02/01/2021 - 02/06/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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02/15/2021 - 02/20/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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03/01/2021 - 03/06/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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03/08/2021 - 03/13/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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03/15/2021 - 03/20/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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03/22/2021 - 03/27/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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03/29/2021 - 04/03/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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04/05/2021 - 04/10/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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04/12/2021 - 04/17/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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04/19/2021 - 04/24/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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04/26/2021 - 05/01/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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05/03/2021 - 05/08/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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05/10/2021 - 05/15/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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05/17/2021 - 05/22/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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05/24/2021 - 05/29/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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05/31/2021 - 06/05/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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06/07/2021 - 06/12/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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06/14/2021 - 06/19/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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06/21/2021 - 06/26/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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06/28/2021 - 07/03/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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07/05/2021 - 07/10/2021 |
$1,295 |
$545 |
$295 |
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07/12/2021 - 07/17/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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07/19/2021 - 07/24/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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07/26/2021 - 07/31/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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08/02/2021 - 08/07/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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08/09/2021 - 08/14/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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08/16/2021 - 08/21/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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08/23/2021 - 08/28/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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08/30/2021 - 09/04/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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09/06/2021 - 09/11/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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09/13/2021 - 09/18/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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09/20/2021 - 09/25/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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09/27/2021 - 10/02/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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10/04/2021 - 10/09/2021 |
$1,195 |
$425 |
$295 |
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10/11/2021 - 10/16/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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10/18/2021 - 10/23/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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10/25/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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11/08/2021 - 11/13/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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11/22/2021 - 11/27/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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12/06/2021 - 12/11/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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12/20/2021 - 12/25/2021 |
$995 |
$195 |
$295 |
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Note on pricing:
- All prices are per person, in US Dollars. All included services are listed in the
tour dossier and the right-hand side column, section “Included”.
- Price “Excluding flight” does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights. Alternatively we can quote an airfare for you. We advise not to delay with booking your tour as airfares may go up.
- Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
- Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
- “Train upgrade” supplement means an upgrade for a compartment for 2 people and refers to overnight trains only.
Advisable to book if you prefer more privacy and comfort during your overnight train journeys.
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with Go Russia. To respect our clients' privacy all names are encoded.
Natasha our guide in St Petersburg was excellent - her wide breadth of knowledge was amazing, from the arts, to literature , to culture, political awareness and recommending cafes or restaurants. Her advice was invaluable and her english language skills fabulous. Natasha made the trip and the City come alive.
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Sofia White
The tour guide is knowledgeable and friendly. The driver was nice as well.
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Paige Sharp
Liked the guided tours and her knowledge of the best bits to see ar hermitage
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Isabelle Farmer
Helen - our guide made an enormous contribution to our holiday. She was extremely knowledgeable with regards to art, history, culture and all of the venues we visited. In addition she was able to suggest places to eat and other visits etc. Best of all Helen has a lovely personality and we felt we were sharing the holiday with a friend!
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Logan Poole
All the way through booking process and dealing with our extra requests, Julia gave a first class service and everything in St Petersburg ran exactly as planned by Julia from the moment we got off the plane. The Tour guides (Milena and Nadia) were also very good and knowledgeable as was the hotel reception staff. so this made for a great holiday.
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Erin Hancock
Every little detail was catered for so that we felt safe and secure at all times that everything was taken care of. All the detail given before the trip was incredibly useful. Everything was on time and as planned. Guides were absolutely brilliant and their knowledge was amazing.
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Peter Gould
It was a balanced tour covering important highlights.
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Millie Daly
Natasha our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant and spoke excellent English. The Petro Palace hotel was faultless. Ghost, the restaurant we used served excellent food in very pleasant surroundings. And of course St Petersburg is an extraordinarily beautiful and interesting city
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Ruby Pearson
Really enjoyed the tour overall. Natasha, the St Petersburg guide, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
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Eva Bryant
Our guide in St Petersburg, Natasha, was so exceptional in every way - knowledge, organisation, command of English - that we were lost in admiration. The others were all good, we hasten to add!
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Steven Droy
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