Fully Private St. Petersburg City Break package (6-Days)
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St. Petersburg
6-days | 1 country | 1 Cities EXPERIENCE A KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOURS, FRAGRANCES AND TASTES ON THIS COUNTRY EXPLORER TRIP. A journey taking you from the interior of Italy to the coast. Visit the sultry, sun-kissed island of Capri and stay in an old Franciscan convent in the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi. Vertical Divider
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Please note the itineraries we offer are based on our experience in the region and only provide suggestions how to explore the country to the fullest. All packages are custom, dates are flexible and inclusions are adjustable.
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Day by Day (quick overview)
◯ Day 1: Arrival in St. Petersburg
◯ Day 2: Hermitage and Savior on Spilled Blood
◯ Day 3: St. Petersburg City Tour
◯ Day 4: Trip to Peterhof
◯ Day 5: Trip to Pushkin
◯ Day 6: Departure
*Arrival and departure time will be scheduled according to your flights details, your private driver will meet you and transfer you back to the airport
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Day by Day Itinerary |
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Day 1: Arrival in St. Petersburg
Welcome to the legendary Venice of the North and the brilliant Northern capital of Russia - St. Petersburg! Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own. No meals included. |
Day 1 inclusions:
Private business sedan transfer Overnight stay in centrally located hotel |
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Day 2: Tour of the Hermitage Museum and Savior on Spilled Blood
Following breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and walk to the legendary Hermitage Museum along the Nevsky Prospect and admire the Kazan Cathedral and the Admiralty building along the way. The Hermitage Museum houses its unique collection of world art, including the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, El Greco, Francisco Goya and Thomas Gainsborough in the halls of the Winter Palace. You then cross the Palace square to enter the General Staff Building which houses Hermitage's superb collection of Modern European Art, primarily consisting of the world-famous French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. After a short break for coffee you explore the Palace Square, have a tour of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, which stands where Russia's great emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded. You then walk to the Arts Square and explore its beautiful ensemble including the Mikhailovsky Theater. After the tour you walk to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
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Day 2 inclusions:
Private tour with local certified guide VIP entrance tickets Overnight stay in centrally located hotel |
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Day 3: St. Petersburg City Tour
Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on an amazing panoramic city tour around the most cherished gems of St. Petersburg with your private driver. You start the day with a drive along the Summer Garden, and after crossing the Neva River you have a chance to see the legendary Cruiser Aurora. Afterward, you visit the Peter and Paul Fortress - a burial place of almost all the Russian emperors and empresses from Peter the Great to Nicholas II and his family. After a scenic drive along the University Embankment you have a chance to see the Bronze Horseman, an equestrian statue of Peter the Great. A highlight of the day is a guided tour of the magnificent St. Isaac's Cathedral, which is known to be the second tallest Orthodox church in the world. Before returning to your hotel you see some other major sights as the Mariinsky Theater, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral and the Alexandrinsky Theatre. Breakfast is included. |
Day 3 inclusions:
Private St. Petersburg City Tour VIP entrance tickets Overnight stay in centrally located hotel |
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Day 4: Trip to Peterhof
It is impossible to imagine a trip to St. Petersburg without a visit to the famous Russian Versailles - the glorious Peterhof! And today you travel with your private guide and driver to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to explore the former summer residence of Russian Tsars. During the tour you visit the famous Bath Cottage, which offers a fascinating insight into everyday life of Russian court, take a walk in the beautiful Lower Park, lavishly adorned with 176 fountains of various forms and styles and numerous gilded statues of ancient gods and heroes, and explore the Grand Palace (from the outside). After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
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Day 4 inclusions:
Private Peterhof Tour Private Transfers to Peterhof VIP entrances Overnight stay in centrally located hotel |
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Day 5: Trip to Pushkin
After breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and head with your private driver to one of the gems of Russian palatial architecture - the brilliant Catherine's Palace which is located in Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) about an hour south from the center of St. Petersburg. This striking example of baroque architecture was once gifted by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine I. Later on it serviсed as summer residences to many Russian Emperors and empresses who contributed a lot into its development and further beautification. During the tour, we walk through the lavish parks and gardens of this outstanding palace and enjoy its gorgeous interiors, including the replica of the world-renowned Amber Room. After the tour, you return to your hotel in St. Petersburg and have the rest of the day free. Breakfast is included. |
Day 5 inclusions:
Private Pushkiny Tour Private Transfers to Pushkin VIP entrances Overnight stay in centrally located hotel |
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Day 6: Departure
This is the final day of your amazing St. Petersburg tour. After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips! Breakfast is included. |
Day 6 inclusions:
Private Business sedan transfer to the airport |
The package can be modified and adjusted to your needs or liking. Travel dates are flexible. Please contact our travel specialist for further information.
Hotels in Moscow:
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Hotels in St. Petersburg:
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Hotels are subject to change due to availability, if hotel is fully booked during your travel dates, hotels will be changed into a complete equivalent.
Optional Tours
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Disclaimer: We will not bombard you with emails, just let us know your travel preferences - we will do our best to accommodate and present best package with best price.
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About this trip
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Sightseeing highlights |
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VISIT St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome,the Roman Forum, the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino, and the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
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VIEW the ancient sites of Rome, the Faraglioni Rocks on the Isle of Capri, the Benedictine Abbey in Monte Cassino, St Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio in Florence
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SCENIC CRUISE to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
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Price Options
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*Travel dates are flexible. Hotel availability must be checked before purchasing the package. |
*Travel dates are flexible. Hotel availability must be checked before purchasing the package. |
*Travel dates are flexible. Hotel availability must be checked before purchasing the package. |
