EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
When St. Petersburg became the new capital of Russia in 1712, a series of impressive parks and palaces sprung up in and around the city including Catherine’s Palace and the Pavlovsk Residence. During this tour you will go inside these magnificent summer residences in the city’s suburbs and see first-hand how the Russian Emperors and Empresses lived.
Your journey begins at Tsarskoye Selo, the royal country residences of Elizabeth I and Catherine II, containing Catherine’s Palace and the slightly smaller Alexander Palace. Step inside Catherine’s Palace, an immense, Baroque-style palace of Catherine the Great, her daughter Elizabeth (Peter the Great’s daughter) and her son Paul I. Stand inside the Grand Hall with its Gallery of Light, and be amazed at the intricate amber mosaics with gold leaf and mirrors decorating the walls in the breathtaking Amber Room. Take some time to look out over the beautiful park grounds with fine sculptures and pavilions. This palace is considered to be one of the best examples of classical architecture in Europe, and is a perennial favorite of locals and tourists alike.
Over at Pavlovsk Residence you will see the home of Paul I, Catherine the Great’s son, whom he shared with Danish princess Dagmar, also known as Russian Empress Maria Federovna. This stunning residence was started in the late 1800s for Paul I and was home in later years to many Grand Dukal families. Here you will discover many fine treasures including a precious gobelin and porcelain collection.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
