St. Petersburg - the former capital of the tsars and tsarinas, is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, yet its grace, glamour and 300-year history attract residents from around the globe.

The first day of the tour offers visitors the opportunity to take in as much as possible of the city in a day's sightseeing: experience fascinating beauty and rich culture of the city together with our knowledgeable and experienced guide. Admire the golden dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral (inside visit), which dominates the St Petersburg skyline. Adore the royal geometry of Palace Square, five-domed fabulous Church on the Spilled Blood, St Petersburg’s most elaborate church, and the Peter & Paul Fortress and the Cathedral (inside visit), where the Romanovs are buried. You will swoon at the panoramic views from atop the fortress walls, at the foot of which lies a sandy riverside beach. Enjoy lunch at one of the best local restaurants and have a 2-hour guided excursion in the astonishing State Hermitage Museum. Mainly set in the magnificent Winter Palace and adjoining buildings, the Hermitage fully lives up to its amazing reputation. You can be absorbed by its treasures for days and still come out wanting more. The enormous collection (over three million items, only a fraction of which are on display in around 360 rooms) almost amounts to a comprehensive history of Western European art. Viewing it demands a planning, so our knowledgeable expert-guide will show you all the great masterpieces of the world's art at a glance in several hours.

On the second day explore some of the lovely suburbs, witnessing the greatness of the former Russian Tsars. Visit charming Pushkin, which bears witness to the former glory of the Russian Tsars, with its extravagant architecture and sumptuous gardens, being one of the most grandiose summer residence in all of Russia. You will visit the vast baroque Catherine Palace, a real pearl among the summer residences of the Romanovs and a UNESCO site. The interiors are superb, with highlights including the Great Hall, the Arabesque Hall, the baroque Cavalier's Dining Room, the White State Dining Room, the Crimson and Green Pilaster Rooms, the Portrait Hall and of course the world-famous Amber Room, where the whole surface of the walls is covered with natural amber. Our experienced guide will give detailed explanation of what you'll see in each room. Besides the palace, the guide will take you around the royal Catherine’s park. Close to the palace you will have a tasty lunch in a restaurant.

Same day admire Peterhof, a suburb with a highly popular palace and park often referred to as The Russian Versailles, one of St. Petersburg's most famous and popular visitor attractions. Hugging the Gulf of Finland, 29km west of St Petersburg, Peterhof is really gem of the environs of the city. The astonishing buildings are surrounded by leafy gardens and a spectacular ensemble of gravity-powered gilded fountains, including 4 cascades. The Grand Cascade is the greatest fountain complex in the world. The ensemble of the Grand palace and parks of Peterhof is a great monument famous all over the world as "the fountain capital", which is worth seeing! After exploring the Peterhof, return to your hotel where your tour ends.