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Excursions in Saint-Petersburg Saint-Petersburg dazzles a visitor with splendid palaces, stylish monuments, straight avenues, beautiful bridges and other attractions. It is filled with history and mystery. Where else would you find a city which is just 300 years old, but is already full of myths and legends? Officially proclaimed the "Cultural Capital of Russia" St. Petersburg is a place where you need weeks just to see all its major landmarks. Thus, you are in St. Petersburg and the city awaits you, but how are you going to go about it? How to fit it all in? The Russian Heritage Tour and Study Program offers several kinds of sightseeing city excursions and tours to suburb parks and palaces, each customized to suit your individual interests, wishes and needs. Sightseeing City Tours "The Walk'n'Talk Tour" Traveling on foot and by public transport, we show you the most significant sights in the city centre close up, giving you some of the historical background and the stories that lie behind the facades of this most fascinating city with its overwhelming history. You can stroll through St Petersburg's 'Champs Elysees - the famous Nevsky prospect or climb up the 43m-high colonnade of St.Isaacs Cathedral for breathtaking views of the city. This central area is a pedestrian's dream, as the waterside walkways and elegant streetscapes are best seen on foot. Duration: 3 hours Price per person in USD/EU: 25 For a broader perspective, the "Tour on Wheels" Allows you the leisure and comfort of a chauffeured drive taking in sights across the city, with personalized commentary from an experienced and informed guide. Along the way we will make several stops, where you will have the chance of viewing the sights and/or exhibits at close quarters, and stretching your legs while strolling through some of the famous streets and squares. Your guide will tell you the story of the city, the events that have left their scars, its optimistic and dramatic plans for the future, together with anecdotes about its strange, friendly and colourful inhabitants, and answer any questions you may have about this most fascinating of cities. Duration: 3 hours Price per person in USD/EU: 40 "The Grand Tour" offer visitors the opportunity to take in as much as possible of the city in a day's sightseeing, from the comfort of a car or mini van and with a knowledgeable and experienced guide. You will take a complete tour of Saint-Petersburg's most famous sites beginning with the neo-classical splendour of St.Isaacs Cathedral and geometry of the Palace Square you will have a 2 hour excursion to the 2nd largest museum in the world- the Hermitage, visit the Cathedral which still has the remains of all the Romanov imperial family, and have a rendezvous with Tsarina herself at the waxwork exhibition. The tour includes an elegant lunch at a local favourite, serving traditional Russian cuisine. Duration: 6 hours Price per person in USD/EU: 70 Tours to Summer Palaces & Parks "Tour to Pushkin" Twenty-five kilometres south of St. Petersburg you find one more jewel in the necklace of the city- the palace and parks complex of Pushkin (or Tsarskoye Selo). You take half an hour drive by car or mini van from the centre of Petersburg to reach the town of Pushkin. Our knowledgeable guide will tell you everything about the life and habits of the former owners of this luxury palace. The Catherines Palace is one of the best examples of Russian baroque with the Amber Room inside - one of the worlds wonders will exced all your expectations. The tour includes car, guide, entrance fees to the Grand Palace. Duration: 3 hours Price per person in USD/EU: 60 "Tour to Pavlovsk" Former residence of Emperor Paul I. The Palace was built in classical style by the architects Cameron and Brenna, it differs from other residences with its almost homelike atmosphere. Walking along the alleys of the park you can see the remains of the building of the Musical Station where Johann Strauss performed with an orchestra for 10 years. The Park is considered to be one of the pearls of world landscaping. Each of the seven major park districts is marked by poetry, where the beauty of northern nature is combined with the exquisite skill of artists. Tour includes car, guide service, entrance fees to the Palaces. Duration: 3 hours Price per person in USD/EU: 60 "Tour to Peterhoff" (Petrodvorets) Travel to Peterhoff- the kingdom of fountains, the magical play of water that brings you back to the epoch of Peter the Great. You and your personal guide will ride on a comfortable boat, which starts near the Winter palace and in a half an hour reaches the palace and park complex which is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. Have a walk in the park, visit the small Monplaisir and Marly Palaces and the Hermitage Pavilion listening to stories which date from imperial times. The Magnificent Grand Palace, famous for its brilliant interiors from the time of Empress Elisabeth will make you feel like a special guest at a court festival. Tour includes guide service, entrance tickets to the park. Duration: 5 hours Price per person in USD/EU: 80 - on top 2003 Tourism program "Russian Heritage Tours" |
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