City break in St. Petersburg
4 Days Starting and ending in St. Petersburg
Visiting: Saint Petersburg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GSP
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
VegetariansVegans
Tour operated in:
English , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Enjoy a 4 days tour in St. Petersburg to discover all the amazing and historical sites of this fabulous russian city. In St. Petersburg we will see the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent, the Hermitage Art Museum (optional), Zarskoye Selo and Catherine’s Palace (optional), the Peterhof Palace (optional).
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : St. Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Day 2 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North.
During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more.
The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations.
In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.
Day 3 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks.
In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered.
In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti.
Day 4 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Optional transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Entrance Fees
Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress
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Accommodation
3 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotel
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Porterage at hotels
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Service of English, German, Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
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Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi at the hotel (if available)
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Personalized welcome package
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Meals – Breakfast Only
3 x buffet breakfast
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1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Meals – Full Board
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International Travel
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Meals – Half Board
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Anything not specified under included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Game Drives on Safari
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Fully Guided
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Train Tickets
Optional Extras
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Transfer hotel-airport with private car (1-3 persons)
Transfer hotel-airport: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Guided channel cruise
Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp
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Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti
Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp
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Transfer hotel-airport with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Transfer hotel-airport: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Transfer airport-hotel with private car (1-3 persons)
Transfer airport-hotel: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Half board (3 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea)p
Half board (3 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 95.00 pp
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4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace
4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: EUR 80.00 pp
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3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum
3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp
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Transfer airport-hotel with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Transfer airport-hotel: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace
Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp
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4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace
4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR 75.00 pp
Check out our Q&As
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What is the tipping policy?
We suggest 10 Eur per person for the guides and 5 Eur per person for the bus driver
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
This tour requires a tourist visa for Russia for most passport holders. We DO NOT provide Visa services, but we’ll issue the Visa support letter. Valid visa must be obtained by the traveller before visiting Russia. Please note that the grant or refusal of the Russia Visa is at the sole discretion of the Russian authorities.
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is a supplement for single room
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The tour includes a guide for the guided cities visit as well as for all the tranfsers between cities
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the coach has air conditioning
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, only the ones specified in the program
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, they are optional
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal, regular
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* hotels
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
The cost for visa has to be covered by the guests. We only provide invitation letter if required
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimum group size of 1 pax is always guaranteed
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flight are not included
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wi-Fi is free if available at the hotel
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can offer pre and post stay at the same hotel booked for the tour. Price information will be shared separately.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, accommodation details will be sent 3 weeks prior the departure of the tour
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Rubles
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, the tour planning includes at least one half day for private visits
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Are pet accepted?
Unfortunately pets are not accepted
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Normally we are looking for 1 luggage per participant
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What is the maximum group size?
Generally the maximum group size is 30 pax
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The guides are English speaking but the we can offer the tour in German, Italian, Spanish
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are welcome for this tour
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