On arrival at Pulkovo airport \ train station, you will be met and transferred to your hotel* or you may get to the hotel on your own. Check in and spend the balance of the day at leisure for exploring or shopping.

Delicious breakfast at hotel (included in accommodation rate).  Visit to the Hermitage, the most celebrated and the most important of Russian museums, one of the most beautiful in the world, not only because of its collections, but the buildings themselves, featuring ceremonial suits with the collections of Italian, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German and French paintings, the works of French impressionists.

After a tasty lunch at a local restaurant*, take a 1,5 hour walking tour - overview of the Hermitage surrounding area: Palace Square, Forecourt of Capella, Square of Arts, Michael’s Gardens,  Michael’s Castle, Mars’ fields, Marble Palace, Milionnaja Street , Winter Canal, Palace Square. The rest of the day is free for exploring your local surroundings - you may wish to take a boat trip on the Neva river* and the canals

After a nourishing breakfast (included in accommodation rate) you’ll take a fascinating tour to Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin). Visit the famous imperial residence in the baroque palace that was designed by Rasstrelli in the 18th century and that contains the legendary “Amber room”.

Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant* and visit to Palace of Pavlovsk, residence of Paul the First, Catherine the Great’s son, built by the best classical architects of 18th century. This Palace makes a wonderful impression by its elegant and harmonious mood and collections of porcelain, tapestries and paintings.

After a nourishing breakfast (included in accommodation rate). Day free to relax, shop, or continue sightseeing on your own if time permits. Transfer* to Pulkovo International Airport or Train station. Departure