Saint Petersburg Imperial Estates (One day)
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Peterhof (Grand Palace And Park)
This imperial summer residence is famous all over the world. This town of parks, palaces and fountains was founded by Peter the Great in the beginning of the XVII century to commemorate the glory of Russia. According to his plan a Palace was built on beautiful terraces that are descending to the sea, it is surrounded with splendid cascades of fountains, parks with small palaces and pavilions. The centre of the ensemble is the 19-meter fountain of Samson tearing the lion’s mouth which was the symbol of the Victory of Russian troops over the Swedish in the war for the access to the Baltic sea.
Duration — 5 h.
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Peterhof (only The Lower Park With Fountains)
Peterhof or Petrodvorets is one of the best-known suburbs of St. Petersburg. The world-famous fountain and park ensemble of Peterhof is an outstanding landmark that witnessed huge stratum of Russian history. The Lower Park is an ideal place for walking. The center of the whole ensemble is the 19-meter fountain of Samson tearing the lion’s mouth. The height of spray of the fountain reaches 20 meters and it is a fantastic view indeed!
Duration — 4 h.
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Pushkin (Catherine Palace And Park)
It is a fascinating monument of architecture and garden art. In 1710 Peter the Great presented this land to his wife Catherine I and in a few years’ time a marvelous ensemble of parks and palaces was built here around the architectural center of the Catherine Palace. Visitors were amazed with the magnificence of interior decoration: golden decorations of the doors were gently shining, the suite of rooms impressed with the glittering wood carvings. The gem of the palace is the Amber room which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. The romantic alleys around the Catherine Palace invite visitors for a pleasant walk to the favorite pavilions and ponds of the Russian emperors.
Duration — 5 h.
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Pushkin And Peterhof
The package includes visit to the Catherine Palace in the city of Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), which has the unique Amber Room and a visit to another summer residence of the Russian emperors - Peterhof (Petrodvorets), where we will see the Grand Palace and the gardens with fountains.
Duration — 8 h. Package Tour «surroundings Of Saint Petersburg»
It is an economic option that allows to contemplate the most important palaces of the Russian emperors. The package includes a visit to the Catherine Palace in the city of Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), which has the unique Amber Salon and a visit to another summer residence - Peterhof, with a walk through the gardens of th «Russian Versailles» famous by its fountains and cascades decorated with sculptures and flower compositions.
Duration — 7 h. Pavlovsk (Pavlovsk Palace And Park)
This classical palace is located 27 km away from St. Petersburg as a summer residence of the tsar Paul I and his family. It is one of the few palaces that retain the cozy and private atmosphere of the royal family. The beautiful park of the palace that covers the area of 600 hectares is one of the largest parks in Europe. It is considered to be a perfect example of romantic landscape parks of the beginning of the XIX century. By all means it deserves to be called «music for the eyes».
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