St Petersburg Short Break

Depart for St. Petersburg, Russia.

Upon arrival at St Petersburg Airport, meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel.

Guided Tour of St. Petersburg

Full Day

Join us on a guided tour of Russia's most fascinating and delightful city, St. Petersburg! We’ll gaze upon the splendid Winter Palace, former residence of the Russian Monarchs. We’ll go on to savour yet more famous sights, including the Church of our Saviour on Spilled Blood, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the elegant boulevard, Nevsky Prospekt.  

Afternoon at Leisure

Afternoon

After some exciting hours of discovery in this unforgettable city, we can return to our hotel in the afternoon to relax and unwind. For those of us who have not had enough sightseeing, there is still plenty of time to explore more, and our guide will be happy to offer recommendations.

Guided tour of The Hermitage Museum

Full Day

Let's see more! Spend the morning on a guided visit to the Hermitage Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world! Containing over two million works of art, this remarkable complex showcases Russian and Italian Renaissance art, French Impressionist works, Egyptian antiquities, and much more.

After our guided tour, let’s take some free time to rest and reflect on our visit to St. Petersburg’s vast and beautiful storehouse of art treasures.

Join us at a local restaurant this evening and take advantage of some time at leisure in the city before dinner.

Visit Catherine's Palace & Park

Full Day

Let’s enjoy a leisurely morning, before discovering another St. Petersburg highlight on a guided tour to Catherine's Palace in the town of Tzarskoye Selo. This stunning Rococo palace boasts manicured lawns, a magnificent ballroom, an ornate chapel, and some of the most detailed and beautiful architecture you will ever see.  We can stroll through the lovely gardens before enjoying the rest of the afternoon at our ease in St. Petersburg.

Free Time in St. Petersburg

Full Day

Explore St. Petersburg at your own pace.

Spoilt for choice! Let’s take time out to browse one of the city’s many museums, with their abundance of historical treasures, and to admire the ornate monuments, buildings, and squares.  

Drink a coffee in one of the traditional cafes, where writers, poets, and many political figures have gotten their inspiration.

Our guide will be happy to suggest places of interest to see and visit.

Discover Peterhof Palace & depart Russia

Let’s experience even more on our final day in Russia, with a visit to Peterhof Palace! Often called the 'Russian Versailles', this palace does not disappoint. Cascading fountains, extravagant chandeliers, rolling lawns, and beautiful baroque architecture are just some of its impressive features. Later, with fond memories, we say goodbye to St. Petersburg and transfer to the airport for our flight home.