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Very best of St. Petersburg and suburbs - Winter variant
(2 days)

Title Very best of St. Petersburg and suburbs - Winter variant
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This program is oriented for the guests mostly interested in the golden age of St. Petersburg i.e. mid XVIII - mid XIX centuries. Elegant palaces, lavishly decorated cathedrals and ballet performance will make you forget about XX century and enjoy the Age of Elegance.
Duration 2 days

St. Petersburg + visits to royal residences (20-30 km far from St. Petersburg)
Price per person For 2 guests 129 EUR
For 3 guests 89 EUR
Included English-speaking guide with a car around the clock
Not included Lunch/supper, entrance, photo and video fees
Accommodation Please check our apartments list for the accommodation
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Day-by-day itinerary:

1 day

Yusupov palace is one of the palaces of Russian nobility which could compete with the royal one by its exquisite and gorgeous decoration. (This palace may be exchanged for the similar one on the days when it is closed for the visits.) - Dinner at a local bistro - Car transfer - The Church on the Spilled Blood always attracts attention by its flowery national architecture so different from anything in the Europe. After St. Marco cathedral in Venice this church has the largest area covered with mosaics in the world (8000 sq.m.) - Then we walk along Nevsky pr. on foot and drop by the way into one of the most popular local cafe. The choice of sweets here is rich and seductive. This walk is also a chance for some shopping - Car transfer back to your accommodation for the rest before the evening going out.
In the evening
Opera, Ballet or Symphony performance at the Mariinsky (Kirov) theater (schedule permitting) - Mariinsky (Kirov) theater restaurant. The floor of the restaurant was used once as the theater scene. Many scenery details decorate its walls. The photos of world famous stars look here like these of the relatives. One of them may sit at the table next to you - Car transfer to your accommodation.

2 day

Visit to the Hermitage. We stroll through the great halls of the tsars and remember the balls and ceremonies that once were held there. We will pass the main section of the museum, including the Imperial living quarters, the famous Malachite room and beyond - Dinner - St. Isaac cathedral is famous by its interiors with lapis lazuli and malachite columns. 4000 sq.m. interior is fully covered with semi-precious stones and mosaics and it is very impressive. We also mount a circular staircase and have a look to the city center from the birds eye view - Visit to Tsarskoye selo (Pushkin) royal residence and walk in its endless gardens. You will see one of the largest European royal palaces built in XVIII century. Numerous park pavilions in different styles will entertain you within your walk - Car transfer to your accommodation.

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