lmperial Splendors of St. Petersburg
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"Our MIR tour manager in St. Petersburg was amazing - knowledgeable, accommodating, fun. I don't know what else to say but that we'd go virtually anywhere she was going. We learned so much and had so much fun"
Leslie and Paul Rosen
Chicago, IL |
St. Petersburg, home of the czars and their courts, is a rich repository of extravagant palaces, brilliant museums and renowned theaters overflowing with music and dance. Its fashionable boulevards and serene canals glisten in the White Nights of summer and dazzle on sunny winter days.
Days 1-8: St. Petersburg & Environs
Admire Peter’s vision of a cultured capital, fully realized in the superb Russian Museum, the polished columns of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the elegant theaters and the recent proliferation of private art galleries, gourmet restaurants and fine hotels.
Visit the Usupoff Palace with its marble staircase, gilded interior and jewel-box theater. Tour the 19th century mansion of a Russian nobleman, pausing to sip a flute of chilled champagne in the drawing room. The strains of a Russian melody complete the setting, recreating the atmosphere of St. Petersburg’s cultured salons of the past.
The world-renowned Hermitage Museum, with its fabulous collection of art and artifacts, deserves a full day, as does Peter’s summer home at Peterhof. In Tsarskoe Selo, now known as Pushkin, visit Alexander’s Palace, the favorite residence of Nicholas II and Alexandra, and the lavish Catherine’s Palace, with its expertly restored Amber Room.
We’ll be treated to a magical evening at the ballet or opera, a summertime cruise along the city's lovely canals, and dinner in one of St. Petersburg’s best restaurants. Admire the dazzling domes of the Church on Spilled Blood and window-shop along sophisticated Nevsky Prospekt.
Trip Details
| Length of Trip: |
8 Days |
| Remaining 2007 Departure: |
December 1-8 |
| Departures in 2008: |
4 |
| Dates: |
May 17-24 |
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July 12-19 |
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August 30-September 6 |
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November 22-29 |
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| Land Tour Cost |
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| 2-16 travelers |
$4,595 |
| Single Supplement |
$1,195 |
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MIR Signature Features
- Trace the steps of Russian nobility with
visits to their former residences
- Enjoy a full day tour of the world-famous
Hermitage Museum
- Attend a world-class performance at a St.
Petersburg theater
- Stroll the classic country gardens at
Pavlovsk and Pushkin
Map
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| Days 1-8: |
St. Petersburg - the city and its environs |
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Suggested Extensions
Enjoy a customized extension to Moscow for as many nights as you'd like. Contact us for details.
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