Full Day Saint Petersburg & Peterhof Tour (SIC)

• City : Saint Petersburg
• Category: Local Sightseeing
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• Price:

  USD 187

Description

Discover Saint Petersburg's Hidden Architectural Gems And Let Yourself Be Seduced By The Charms Of Russia's Must Cultural City. This Is The Perfect Trip For Both Cruise Passengers And Visitors Staying In The City Of The Tsars.

We Start This Tour From The Port Of Saint Petersburg Or From Your Hotel, Where We Will Board An Open-Top Panoramic Bus Which Will Take You Into The Heart Of The Russian City.

We Arrive At Hare Island, Where We Will Visit The Peter And Paul Fortress. Constructed By Peter The Great As A Defense Against Possible Invasion, Over Time It Has Served As A Military Base, Laboratory, And A Prison. Today It Houses A Museum Which You Will Explore At The Hands Of Our Guide, Who Will Reveal The Fascinating History Of This Fort Where Notable Figures Such As Dostoevsky And Trotsky Were Imprisoned.

You Will Enter Into The Citadel Complex And Visit The Saints Peter And Paul Cathedral, Where Almost All The Entire Romanov Dynasty Is Buried.

Staying With The Legacy Of The Tsars In Saint Petersburg, We Will Visit The Church Of The Savior On Blood, One Of The Most Spectacular Monuments In The City. Inside, You Can Immerse Yourself In The Intricate Detail Of The Mosaic Pictures That Adorn The Walls And Ceilings Of The Interior. The Church Was Constructed In 1883 By Tzar Alexander III As A Tribute To His Father Alexander II, Who Was Assassinated In This Same Spot 2 Years Earlier.

After Enjoying Your Own Free Time To Eat, We Then Take A Boat Tour Along The Rivers And Canals Where We Will See The Beautiful Bridges Of What Is Known As "The Venice Of The North".

No Trip To Saint Petersburg Is Complete Without Visiting The Hermitage Museum. This Is Where Catalina La Grande Started One Of The Most Important Art Collections In The World. You Can See Works By Tiziano, Monet, Van Gogh, And Leonardo Da Vinci, As Well As Jewels, Weapons, And Russian Masterpieces In An Unforgettable Venue. The Huge Complex Houses 6 Historic Buildings Along The River Bank, Including The Winter Palace, Which Was The Official Residence Of The Tzars.

If You Want To Extend Your Experience Of Saint Petersburg, You Have The Option To Add A Visit To Peterhof. In This Case, You Will Follow The Same Itinerary As The Tour Of Saint Petersburg, But Without The Visit To The Church Of The Savior On Blood.

Located Almost 20 Miles To The West Of Saint Petersburg, Peterhof Was The Residence Of The Tzars Until 1917. Strolling Through The Majestic Gardens With Grand, Gilded Fountains, You Will Feel Like You Belong To Russian Monarchy. You Will Discover The Main Gold Plated Fountain Which Is The Centrepiece Of A Huge Network Of Water Channels.

At Around 9 Pm, We Will Return To Saint Petersburg On The Bus Arriving At The Original Departure Point.

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