St. Petersburg
Destination Highlights
- Magnificent European-inspired architecture, boulevards and tree-lined canals
- Renowned Hermitage Museum with its incredible collection of art treasures
- Discovery of the ‘Venice of the North’ on a canal cruise
- The impressive cathedrals of St. Isaac’s and Spilt Blood
- Lavish gardens and summer palaces of Peterhof and Catherine’s Palace
Sightseeing
SPOTLIGHT ON ST. PETERSBURG
4 day TAILOR-MADE TOUR
A comprehensive 4 day package to explore Peter the Great’s imperial city in depth. See the ‘must-see’ highlights of Spilt Blood Cathedral, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Nevsky Prospekt and the world famous Hermitage Museum, home to over 3 million works of art!
Day 1: Airport transfer and hotel check-in.
Day 2: City Tour with Peter & Paul Fortress and Spilt Blood Cathedral. (B)
Day 3: Hermitage Museum Tour and Russian Folklore Show. (B)
Day 4: Transfer to the airport. (B)
Cronwell Inn Stremyannya (3 star): from $692*
Hotel Golden Triangle (4 star): from $698*
Hotel Astoria (5 star): from $1040*
Inclusions: Return transfers, 3 nights accommodation, daily breakfast (B), privately guided sightseeing as indicated, services of a local representative
IMPERIAL ST. PETERSBURG
5 day TAILOR-MADE TOUR
A longer stay allows you not just to soak in the atmosphere of this magical city and all its well-known highlights, but also to venture out of the city to discover the summer palaces that surround St. Petersburg such as Catherine Palace and Peterhof Palace.
Day 1: Airport transfer and hotel check-in.
Day 2: City Tour with Peter & Paul Fortress and Hermitage Museum Tour. (B)
Day 3: Excursion to Catherine Palace and Gardens and Russian Folklore Show. (B)
Day 4: Excursion to Peterhof Palace. (B)
Day 5: Transfer to the airport. (B)
Cronwell Inn Stremyannya (3 star): from $1173*
Hotel Golden Triangle (4 star): from $1181*
Hotel Astoria (5 star): from $1637*
Inclusions: Return transfers, 4 nights accommodation, daily breakfast (B), privately guided sightseeing as indicated, services of a local representative
BONUS: Includes FREE Russian Folklore Performance
*From prices are per person in AUD, based on twin share in low season.
Sightseeing (PRIVATE TOURS)
These tours are privately guided. Departure times can be scheduled to suit your requirements. Prices are based on minimum 2 people.
City Tour with Peter & Paul Fortress
Price: $133 per person
A comprehensive tour of Peter the Great’s imperial city. See the Nevsky Prospekt, Hermitage, Kazan Cathedral, St Isaac’s Cathedral and Peter & Paul Fortress, site of the city’s first settlement.
Departs: Daily except Wed and last Tue of month at 09.30
Duration: 4 hours
City Tour with Peter & Paul Fortress and Spilt Blood Cathedral
Price: $169 per person
Combine a comprehensive tour of St. Petersburg with Peter & Paul Fortress, the site of the city’s first settlement and the impressive Spilt Blood Cathedral.
Departs: Daily except Wed and last Tue of month at 9.30
Duration: 5 hours
City Tour with Peter & Paul Fortress, Spilt Blood Cathedral & St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Price: $260 per person
A complete city tour covering all the major highlights including Peter & Paul Fortress, Spilt Blood Cathedral with its 7,000sqm of mosaics and the gold-domed St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
Departs: Daily except Wed and last Tue of month at 9.30
Duration: 8 hours
Hermitage Museum
Price: $86 per person
Tour the renowned Hermitage Museum, located in the former Winter Palace, with its astonishing collection of pre-historic, Egyptian, Oriental and European art. Tour does not include hotel transfers.
Departs: Daily except Mon at 10.30
Duration: 4 hours
Hermitage Museum & Treasure Gallery
Price: $337 per person
Extend your tour of the Hermitage Museum to include one of two special exhibits: The Gold Room with its magnificent collection of golden artefacts; or The Diamond Room showing the development of the diamond craft over the centuries. Tour does not include hotel transfers.
Departs: Daily except Mon at 10.30
Duration: 5 hours
Yusupov Palace & Rasputin Exhibition
Price: $108 per person
An extensive tour of this 18th century mansion, with its world renowned art collection, and its Rasputin Exhibition detailing the monk’s life and infamous murder. Tour does not include hotel transfers.
Departs: Daily at 12.00
Duration: 4 hours
St. Petersburg Canal Cruise
Price: $86 per person
St. Petersburg is known as the “Venice of the North.” View the city’s stunning architecture from a different perspective, on its major canals and Neva River. Tour does not include hotel transfers.
Departs: Daily at 10.00 (May-Sep)
Duration: 2 hours
Peterhof Palace and Gardens
Price: $221 per person
Peter the Great’s grand summer palace on the Gulf of Finland. Discover its lavishly furnished staterooms and take a walk through the gardens to the gold fountains of the Grand Cascade.
Departs: Daily except Mon and last Tue of the month at 09.30
Duration: 5 hours
Catherine Palace and Gardens
Price: $208 per person
Catherine Palace, a massive, baroque palace set in vast European-style gardens, with an ornate façade nearly 300 metres long, the palace contains the stunning Amber Room, now fully restored.
Departs: Daily except Tue and last Mon of the month at 09.30
Duration: 5 hours
Catherine & Pavlovsk Palaces
Price: $263 per person
Combine Catherine Palace and Pavlosk Palace, smallest of the summer palaces built by Catherine the Great, set in English-inspired gardens and still retaining its original grandeur.
Departs: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun at 09.30
Duration: 7 hours
Folklore Show at Nikolaevsky Palace
Price: $79 per person
Enjoy a folklore show in the spectacular setting of the Nikolaevsky Palace. A varied itinerary includes classical folk songs, a Russian folk trio and an acrobatic Cossack song-and-dance group. Hotel transfers not included.
Departs: Daily at 17.30
Duration: approx. 2 hours
TRANSFERS
Private transfer Per vehicle (1-2 pax)
Airport to Hotel or vice versa $94
Railway / Coach / River Station to Hotel or vice versa $78
St. Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod $386
PRIVATELY GUIDED SHORE EXCURSIONS FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Beyond Travel offers passengers arriving by cruise liner the opportunity to explore St. Petersburg with a private guide. Below are three FULL DAY tour options on offer, however all day tours can be tailored to suit your requirements:
- PETERSBURG CITY TOUR & HERMITAGE from $360 per person*
- PETERSBURG CANAL CRUISE & PETERHOF PALACE from $360 per person*
- PUSHKIN & CATHERINE PALACE from $282 per person*
*Tour prices based on minimum 2 passengers
Please contact Beyond Travel for more details.
Hotels
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS
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- GRAND HOTEL EUROPE ***** from $208*
Iconic Orient Express hotel on the Nevsky Prospekt renowned for its impressive facade. Rooms combine 19th century charm with modern luxury.
Stay 4 / Pay 3 (16-30 Apr / 1–31 Aug / 1-15 Oct)
Stay 3 / Pay 2 (1 Jan-15 Apr / 16 Oct-31 Dec)
- HOTEL ASTORIA ***** from $204*
Sophisticated Rocco Forte hotel overlooking St. Isaac’s Cathedral, combining traditional Russian character and modern luxury. Modern styled rooms with traditional features and oak flooring.
Stay 4 / Pay 3 (1 Jan-30 Apr / 1 Nov-28 Dec)
- DOMINA PRESTIGE HOTEL ***** from $142*
Luxury lifestyle hotel on the Moika Embankment close to St. Isaac’s Cathedral. All guestrooms are individually designed combining style, space and comfort.
- ANGLETERRE HOTEL **** from $152*
A Rocco Forte property with a long tradition of offering quality and service in the heart of the city. The hotel features elegantly styled, spacious rooms with parquet floors and soft colour schemes.
Stay 4 / Pay 3 (1 Jan-30 Apr / 1 Nov-28 Dec)
- HOTEL GOLDEN TRIANGLE **** (Superior Room) from $90*
Boutique property situated in the very centre of St.Petersburg. The hotel’s traditional architecture is complemented by its elegant interiors and individually designed, classically furnished rooms.
- PETRO PALACE HOTEL **** from $95*
A great value first class hotel featuring tastefully furnished rooms with modern amenities. Ideally located close to St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Hermitage Museum.
- ROSSI BOUTIQUE HOTEL **** from $105*
Situated on the Fontanka Embankment, this charming hotel offers well-appointed rooms with exposed wooden beams and brickwork for added character.
- M HOTEL *** (Superior Room) from $90*
Basic, clean and comfortable hotel offering an inexpensive stay in the heart of St. Petersburg, very well located just behind Kazan Cathedral.
- CRONWELL INN STREMYANNAYA *** (Comfort Room) from $88*
A renovated hotel located just off the Nevsky Prospekt. This budget property emphasises the classic style and atmosphere of historic St. Petersburg.
- HOTEL ARBAT NORD *** from $68*
Small, tourist class hotel offering comfortable, well appointed rooms and a cosy atmosphere. Located 15 minutes walk to the city’s main attractions.
* From prices are per person per night in AUD, based on twin share in low season, and include breakfast and taxes.