Extend Your Stay
Add 3 nights in St. Petersburg for only $779 USD (Single room: add $185 USD)
St. Petersburg is a city of haunting magnificence. Created by Peter the Great in 1703 to be his “window on Europe,” St. Petersburg combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook. Considered the cultural heart of modern day Russia, St. Petersburg is rapidly regaining its reputation as one of the Great Cities of Europe. From the vibrant colors of spring, through the sunny summer days and endless twilight of the famous White Nights, the brilliant golden sun of autumn, and into the crisp and brittle brightness of a St. Petersburg winter, the city casts its own unique spell over visitors.
Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter Russia.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - St. Petersburg
Journey by private motorcoach through the Karelia region of Finland, a romantic land of lakes, rivers and canals. Follow the Gulf of Finland and cross the border into Russia, where you’ll settle into your hotel in St. Petersburg.
Included meals: breakfast
Day 2 - St. Petersburg
This morning, a local guide brings the city of St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad) to life. This beautiful city is built upon 101 islands at the mouth of the River Neva, which you’ll cross to behold the Peter and Paul Fortress on Zayachy Island. In the Trubetskoy Bastion, you will see the cells which held such famous political prisoners as Fyodor Dostoevsky, Maxim Gorky and Alexander Ulyanov, Lenin’s elder brother. You’ll also visit the Alexander Nevsky Monastery. After passing by St. Isaac’s Cathedral, visit the world-renowned Museum of the Hermitage. Housed within the Winter Palace of the czars and established by Catherine the Great as the private art collection of Russian royalty, this priceless exhibition is unrivaled and ranges from ancient classical sculpture and Renaissance painting to gold antiques from the Crimea and delicate ornaments from the House of Fabergé.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Alexander Nevsky Monastery, Museum of the Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress
Day 3 - St. Petersburg
Today, you might wish to join a full-day optional excursion to the Palace of Peterhoff, the summer residence of Peter the Great. Built in 1720 to the design of the French architect Le Blond, this stately residence has been revised by various emperors and empresses. The gardens outside are every bit as impressive as the interior. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your group tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
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$99 USD |
Peterhof
Journey to the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland to visit Peterhof, Peter the Great’s summer residence. On a guided tour, you'll explore the opulent palaces and gardens of Peterhof and learn how this former retreat of the czars has changed throughout Russian history.
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Day 4 - St. Petersburg
A Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)
Park Inn Nevsky Prospekt / St. Petersburg / 1-3
Located on one of the best-known streets in Russia, within walking distance to St. Petersburg’s main tourist and historical sites, the hotel is also close to trendy restaurants, bars and great shopping. Providing excellent modern amenities, the Park Inn Nevsky St. Petersburg features 270 well-equipped and comfortable rooms, flat screen TVs, high-speed wireless internet access and individual climate control.
