Private One Day Catherine and Peterhof Palace (Includes Visa)

On this private tour for 2 you will haveA comprehensive full day tour gives you a unique chance to admire the most splendid palace and park ensembles of the 18th century, former summer residences of the Russian tsars that are considered to be exquisite monuments of Russian art with a worldwide reputation, The Palaces of Catherine & Peterhof Park

WHAT YOU VISIT

Catherine Palace - Designed by Rastrelli, the ornate Baroque Palace is over 1,000 feet long and features an ornate blue facade. Gold onion domes crown the palace's north end, the site of the chapel. A gallery of Greek and Roman heroic busts decorates a covered walkway designed for Catherine the Great. Surrounding the palace are 1,400 acres of manicured gardens and parkland. Your tour visits the White Vestibule, Grand Hall, the Amber Room, the Portrait Hall, the Crimson Pilaster Room and more.
The Palace of Paul will replace Catherine’s Palace if your travel date is the last Monday of the month . The Palace of Paul has one of the largest landscape parks in Europe , you will get to admire the elegant rooms of Emperor Paul I as well as the great art collections .

Peterhof Park -Travel to another former summer Imperial residence. Set in magnificent gardens, Peterhof is reminiscent of Versailles. It was almost completely destroyed by the Nazis in World War II but has been restored to its full splendor. The gardens are dotted with countless fountains, charming pavilions and summer houses. Particularly impressive is the fact that the landscapers and garden designers who worked on the estate managed to overcome the unfavorable weather conditions of the Northern climate to create a lovely land of flowers and greenery. The fountains of Peterhof are one of the most famous tourist attractions in the region. The diversity of fountains in the park is surprising. From monumental ensembles like the Samson Cascade to the ever popular Joke Fountains, including one which sprays anyone who steps on a particular paving stone. When you see them remember this is all done without pumps. You will explore the Palace grounds and Gardens as we will not have enough time to tour the inside.

Your return to St Petersburg, (weather permitting) will be by Hydrofoil and takes about 30 minutes as you travel by water between Perhalf and St Petersburg. If the Hydrofoil is not running we will return via the same route use to get to the Peterholf.

St Petersburg Underground – The stations are worth seeing , Many are adorned with crystal chandeliers , marble vestibules and beautiful frescoes’ . This was not the mode of travel for the Tsar’s but had the grandeur they enjoyed. This stop is time permitting.

For Lunch we will stop at places where locals would eat. Expect the average lunch will be about $ 10.00. You guide can help you with selections and money exchange if needed.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY

Board your motor coach for a narrated drive through St. Petersburg. Drive south of St. Petersburg to Tsarskoye Selo, passing Stalin-era buildings, modern residential apartments and dachas. Heading west to Peterhof, you will see the industrial and residential areas of St. Petersburg, some former mansions of the Russian Nobility, Alexandria Park and the Peter and Paul Cathedral in Peterhof.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

You will be required to provide your passport to complete this booking so we can process your tour visa.