St. Petersburg Extension
You’ve come this far — Don’t miss this historical treasure!
Why stop your fun and adventures when you return from a successful and thrilling summit of Mount Elbrus, Europe’s Seven Summit. On Day 13 of our Elbrus expedition, instead, say your goodbyes to your climbing team and head off for a quick flight to one of Russia’s, and arguably the world’s, most stunning cities. A UNESCO World Heritage site, St. Petersburg offers an array of cultural, artistic, and historical attractions making it one of the world’s leading centers of culture and tourism. The Mountain Madness extension does this city justice with an all-encompassing tour, reaching the main attractions and then some!
Included in Cost:
- 2 nights hotel accommodation based on double occupancy
- Breakfast
- Private vehicle
- All sightseeing and excursions including entrance fees per itinerary
- Local English speaking guide
Not Included in Cost:
- Visa fees
- Lunch and Dinner
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcohol, telephone expense, excess baggage fees, photo/video expenses inside museums (where allowed)
- Medical and trip cancellation insurance
- Other items not expressly listed as included
- Gratuities to local guides and drivers
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Itinerary
St. Petersburg Extension Day by Day
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Day 1
Mineralnye Vody / St. Petersburg
Drive to Mineralnye Vody. Fly to St. Petersburg. Transfer to hotel.
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Day 2
St Petersburg
You will be picked up at your hotel and will be shown the main sights of St. Petersburg including Nevsky Prospect, St. Petersburg’s lively main street; the Kazan Cathedral; and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, so called because it was built as a memorial on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated on March 1, 1881; and the Hermitage, which boasts over 2.7 million exhibits and displays a diverse range of art and artifacts from all over the world and from throughout history. It occupies six magnificent buildings including the Winter Palace, Small, Old and New Hermitages.
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Day 3
Ekaterina Palace
Today your excursion will take you to Pushkin and include an entrance to Ekaterina Palace. This is a magnificent baroque-style palace and was the favorite summer residence of Empress Elizabeth and Catherine the Great. The true glory of the Palace is the Amber Room, an exquisite room made of several tons of amber.
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Day 4
Fly Home
Depart St. Petersburg and fly home.
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Start Planning
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Trip Duration
4 Days Includes travel time
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