St. Petersburg (3N)
Overview
Russia or the Russian Federation is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, covering 17125191 square kilometres and encompassing more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area.
Highlights
- St Peterburg Airport to Hotel.
- St. Petersburg Sightseeing.
- Transfer from Hotel – Airport- Hotel.
Itinerary
On arrival at St.Petersburg airport meeting with an English speaking guide & Transfer to the hotel, Check in Hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, proceed for City tour with the visit of the Peter and Paul Fortress- during the tour, the extra – comfortable bus will take you to the most precious monuments of the city’s rich history and original architecture carefully preserved as the world cultural heritage. During this panoramic city-tour of Saint Petersburg, you will be able to hear amazing stories and to take fine pictures of the main architectural and historical sites like Nevsky prospect, the Kazan Cathedral, the Winter Palace, Vasilievsky Island, St. Isaac Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Senate Square and the Palace Square. The 3-hour sightseeing tour organized by our travel agency will allow you to get a brief but bright impression of Saint Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel. Check in & overnight at hotel. pristine waters surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, Pangong Lake is a prime tourist attraction. The long and narrow lake lies in the neighbourhood of the famous Chushul Mountains. The mirror-calm water is cold, clear and extremely salty. The lake is a breeding ground for a variety of birds. In the evening check in to your camps at Pangong Lake. Overnight stay at the camps.
Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with your guide in the hotel lobby, Excursion to Peterhof (visit of the lower park) – Located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 34 kilometers from St.Petersburg, spectacular Peterhof attracts thousands of tourists with its parks, palaces and, mainly, fountains. Among the suburban parks, Peterhof is probably the most famous for its fountains and is thus frequently compared to Versailles. ‘The Samson’ of the Grand Cascade is the most powerful and magnificent of the fountains of Peterhof and thus has been made a symbol of the park. As a former residence of the Emperors, Peterhof is also the home of several palaces with the Grand Palace as its main landmark. It had been destroyed by the Nazis and then carefully restored as to exhibit the splendor of the Royal way of life. You will see the halls, brightly decorated with gold, marble and numerous mirrors. The beauty of Peterhof, its marvelous fountains and palaces has left nobody indifferent, and you will probably be no exception. After lunch Excursion to the Hermitage (Main Building) – It is hard to imagine a trip to Saint Petersburg without visiting one of the most famous museums worldwide – the State Hermitage. Its priceless collection occupies 5 historical buildings of which the Winter Palace – the former residence of the Russian Royal family – is the most remarkable. Its rooms, decorated with marble and gold provide a fine background for the treasures of the Hermitage. You might be surprised to know that the collection of this unique museum contains over 3 million exhibits including the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael and other famous artists; however the collections of the Egyptian, Oriental and Ancient Greek art should not be missed as well. You will be literally overwhelmed by the beauty of the museum and will never forget this magnificent and legendary place. River cruise along the river Neva. Overnight in the hotel.
Morning enjoy Breakfast at Hotel & Prepare for check out from Hotel. Check out, transfer to the Airport or Railway station with English-speaking guide. Departure from St. Petersburg to Moscow by flight or Sapsan train with transfer Railway station – Airport Domodedovo/Sheremetyevo/Vnukovo.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 03 Nights hotel accommodations in St. Peterburg.
- Meal : As per plan.
- St. Petersburg Sightseeing.
- Transfer from Hotel – Airport- Hotel.
- All sightseeing & tours by SIC Basis.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch Dinner
- Guest Insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Personal Expenses.
- All Entry fees.
- Air Fare / Train Fare.
- VISA
- 5% GST Application TCS.
FAQs
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometres, and encompassing more than one-eighth of Earth’s inhabited land area.
The best time to visit Russia is during summer (June to August), with its long, light evenings and balmy temperatures of 21°C-25°C. It’s also the ideal — though most popular — time for those wishing to visit Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Russia is about 4519 kms away from India with a flight time of about 16 hours, depending on layover.
India is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Moscow, Russia
It’s a good idea to purchase a local SIM card to stay connected and save money at the same time. This will also allow you to use WiFi in restaurants and other public spaces – as a safety measure, only guests with Russian numbers can log in to public WiFi networks
Typically in Russia the etiquette is to tip anywhere between 10% and 15% of the bill. Tip in cash, and give it directly to the waiter. Many restaurants don’t accept credit cards. You don’t need to tip much, but don’t tip too little either
Pelmeni is considered the national dish of Russia. They are pastry dumplings are typically filled with minced meat and wrapped in a thin, pasta-like dough. They can be served alone, slathered in butter and topped with sour cream, or in a soup broth.
visa on arrival is not available for the Russian Federation. …An E-visa may be issued as either a tourist visa, business visa, transit visa, or as a visa for humanitarian purposes.
Russia uses Russian ruble.
The most notable include the Tretyakov Gallery, the Kremlin Armoury and the State Historical Museum in Moscow, the Hermitage Museum, and the Russian Museum in St Petersburg, the Kazan Kremlin in Kazan, etc.