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Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 the city of St. Petersburg is the second largest in Russia and a former capital. It's history is dominated by its wonderful construction, its near destruction at the hands of its own people during several revolutions and the Germans in WWII, and several name changes. Revolution in the early 20th Century brought down the Russian monarchy but the siege of Leningrad failed to destroy the resilience of the population in the city and both are celebrated in the many museums and sites around the city dedicated to them.
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- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return flights including tax
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Example AccommodationHermitage Museum
With the possible exception of the Louvre in Paris, there is no other museum in the world that rivals the Hermitage. Its collection is so enormous that it would take years to view every item - there are nearly three million works exhibited! The museum is especially strong in Italian Renaissance and French Impressionist paintings as well as having works by Rembrandt, Picasso and Matisse. Not least ...
Russian Museum
Established in 1895 and opened in March 1898 by decree of Tsar Nicholas II the Russian Museum's gems are its extensive collection of late 19th and early 20th century Russian works. One big advantage of the Russian Museum is that it is organized in a clear chronological order providing a very good progression of the major developments in the history of Russian art. Of particular interest are the gr...
Church of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood.
It is a tradition in Russian architecture to erect religious buildings in honour of historic events. The Church in the Name of the Resurrection of Christ on the Site of the Mortal Wounding of His Honoured Majesty Alexander II (so the church’s canonical title reads), stands on the exact spot where the emperor was fatally injured by a bomb. It is more commonly known as the Church of the Saviour on t...
Marinsky Theatre
The world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre, known during Soviet times as the ‘Kirov’, reverted to its original name in 1992. The present building, which dates back to 1859, originally housed another theatre but was remodelled and taken over by the Mariinsky company. During pre-revolutionary times the theatre enjoyed royal patronage and has played host to some of Russia’s most celebrated classical perfor...
Yusupov Palace
On a quiet stretch of the Moika River stands a long yellow building, which was once the residence of the wealthy and respected Yusupov family. The wealth of the owners of Yusupov Palace was unbelievable, said to even exceed the property of the royal family. In Russia this family possessed about 50 Palaces. The Yusupovs were also collectors and patrons of art. The Palace saw one of the most dramati...
Peter and Paul Fortress
When Peter the Great re-claimed the lands along the Neva River in 1703, he decided to build a fort to protect the area from possible attack by the Swedes. The fortress was founded on a small island in the Neva delta on May 27, 1703 and that day became the birthday of the city of St Petersburg. The Swedes were defeated before the fortress was even completed. For that reason, from 1721 onwards the f...
State Memorial Museum of Leningrad Defense and Seige
The history of the Memorial Museum of the Blockade of Leningrad began in December 1943 when the military Council of the Leningrad Front decided to organize the exhibition "Heroic Defense of Leningrad". Within a short period of time a great deal of work was done by artists, architects and historians, many of whom were especially commissioned from the active sections of the front. The exhibition was...
Catherine's Palace
Located some 12 miles away from St.Petersburg, Catherine's Palace and Park are visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. In the seventeenth century there was a Finnish farm here called "Saari mois" in Finnish. In 1708 it became a possession of the Russian Tsar and the Finnish "Saari mois" was transformed into "Tsarskaya Mysa" that sounded more Russian.In 1708-1724 Tsarskaya Mysa was...
The Central Navy Museum
Russia's main naval museum tells the fascinating story of the development, growth and achievements of the Russian navy with a collection of naval memorabilia; armaments; authentic maritime equipment; quality models of historically significant vessels and paintings by marine artists. The pride of the museum has to be the boat of Peter the Great, known as the "Grandfather of the Russian Navy". It wa...
Palace Square and Alexander Column
Palace Square is the central square of St Petersburg and of the former Russian Empire. It was the setting of many significant events including Bloody Sunday (1905) and the October Revolution of 1917.Palace Square serves as an excellent example of how different architectural styles can be combined in an aesthetically pleasing way. On the northern side of the square stands the picturesque Baroque Wi...
Winter Palace
With Rococo flourishes usually reserved for furnishings the noted sixteenth century architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli created what is most certainly the most famous building of imperial St. Petersburg - the Winter Palace. Built between 1754 and 1762 for Empress Elisabeth (daughter of Peter the Great), the green-and-white palace is a lavish confection of arches, pediments, columns, pilasters, bays, ba...
Summer Palace and Gardens
Emperor Peter the Great's private palace was built between 1710 and 1712 by Domenico Trezzini. The small palace, built in the delightful Summer Garden, contains just 14 rooms and was the summer residence of Peter the Great and his family from 1712 until the Emperor's death in 1725. The two-story yellow palace is very modest in appearance for a royal residence. Its facade is simple and it has a hig...
Alexander Nevsky Monastery
The monastery was founded in July by Peter the Great near to the spot where contemporary Swedish maps showed the Swedish fort Landskrona had stood. In 1712, the first church was built, in wood, on the site of the future monastery and consecrated in Peter's presence on March 25, 1713. The monastery began working shortly afterward.In 1724, a new church, designed by Italian architect Domenico Trezzin...
Cruiser Aurora
Travel back in time by stepping on board the ship Aurora, which played an important role in the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. The cruiser Aurora was built between 1897 and 1900 by the "New Admiralty" in St. Petersburg and joined Russia's Baltic fleet in 1903. During the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 the cruiser took part in the Battle of Tsusima. Amongst the ship's exhibits visitors can see a port...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fly from UK to St Petersburg, transfer to you accommodation on arrival | Evening free to explore | |
| Day 2 | Half Day Panoramic City Tour see the beautiful cathedrals, Cruiser Aurora etc | Afternoon explore further on foot | Evening free to explore |
| Day 3 | Visit Yusupov Palace the full story of the murder of Rasputin will unfold before you. | Take a boat trip on the Neve River | Evening free to explore |
| Day 4 | Visit the State Heritage Museum with over 2.7 million pieces of art | Spend some time shopping | Evening free to explore or enjoy a Folk Show |
| Day 5 | Free time until departure | Transfer to the airport and fly back to the UK | |
Hostel Pilau
PILAU hostel is located at the heart of the city centre, in close proximity to famous St.Petersburg place FIVES CORNERS. About 2 minutes walk from the Dostoevskaya/Vladimirskaya subway station and 5 minutes to the main city street Nevsky Prospekt.
We're surrounded by the museums, theaters, cinemas, cafeterias, pubs, bars, clubs, eating places, gardens and channels. Such tourist attractions as the Hermitage Museum, the Palace Square, the Kazan Cathedral, the Summer garden, the Russian museum, the Isaac’s Cathedral, the Yusupov Palace and others in a close walking distance through the Hostel. It’s easy reach us from the airport and railway stations. Moscow railway station just 15 minutes walk.
We're surrounded by the museums, theaters, cinemas, cafeterias, pubs, bars, clubs, eating places, gardens and channels. Such tourist attractions as the Hermitage Museum, the Palace Square, the Kazan Cathedral, the Summer garden, the Russian museum, the Isaac’s Cathedral, the Yusupov Palace and others in a close walking distance through the Hostel. It’s easy reach us from the airport and railway stations. Moscow railway station just 15 minutes walk.
Cuba Hostel
Cuba Hostel Backpackers is a cozy, modern hostel with great international atmosphere in the center of downtown St Petersburg, the perfect place to meet people, exchange travel stories and find new experiences. The hostel provides budget accommodation for tourists, travelers and backpackers visiting Saint Petersburg.
The hostel offers clean and comfortable 4-bedded, 6-bedded, 8-bedded and 10-bedded dorm rooms. Check in time: 12:00 Check out time: 11:00, though the hostel has luggage storage facilities to accommodate you before check in and after check out.
The hostel offers clean and comfortable 4-bedded, 6-bedded, 8-bedded and 10-bedded dorm rooms. Check in time: 12:00 Check out time: 11:00, though the hostel has luggage storage facilities to accommodate you before check in and after check out.
St Petersburg Hotel
This large hotel has 410 rooms all with TV, telephone and en-suite facilities. It has conference rooms capable of holding up to 800 delegates and two restaurants offering both simple and gourmet food; the buffet breakfast in the ‘Winter Garden’ restaurant is a great way to begin your day with terrific views over the Neva River and the singing of exotic birds. There are also two bars which offer snacks throughout the day. Close to the city centre, many famous landmarks are easily reached: the Hermitage museum, St Peter and St Paul fortress and the Summer Gardens for example. The famous Russian Cruiser ‘Aurora’ is moored across the river from the hotel and the views are definitely one reason to stay here, especially during spring and summer ‘The White Nights’ when there is almost continuous daylight.
