A Short Break in St Petersburg

Explore Russia's Imperialist History

Due to the ongoing situation we regret that we are currently not considering trips to Russia. We hope for a swift return to normality so that our trusted partners in Russia can once again help you discover the beautiful side to their destination.


Behind the impeccable contours of its palaces, St Petersburg is a young and bustling city. It has been a cultural capital for a long time, but today the city is alive with curiosity, imagination and enthusiasm. Designed as a theatre of power, it is also home to intellectuals and the arts. Soak it all in by strolling among the many palaces, the lattice of canals, the museums, peaceful parks and a thousand nooks and crannies where the spirit of Russian Enlightenment is still to be discovered. Our favourite things to do The Arts Square, a quiet island of greenery lined with theatres and museums, a short walk from the bustle of Nevsky Prospekt...

Included in the itinerary

To take full advantage of your time here, this long weekend provides a welcome at the airport, private transfers to your hotel located in the historical centre, and two complementary visits, one almost obligatory and the other completely new, to this magnificent city. A tour of the city with a private guide, taking in its most beautiful monuments, and ending with a visit to St Isaac's Cathedral. The city of the Tsars is home to three centuries of heritage: the State Hermitage Museum, the fortress Peter and Paul, sumptuous palaces and buildings... and many other sights, including the spectacularly large St Isaac's Cathedral built in the 19th century by nearly 400,000 workers. Everything about St Isaac's expresses enormity: it stands on 24,000 piles, has 350 statues and reliefs on its facade and 112 columns; its sumptuous interior decoration required 880lb of gold, 1,000 tonnes of bronze, 16 tonnes of malachite and more than 100 square feet of lazurite. Its frescoes and murals are spectacular, such as that of Karl Bryullov which adorns the main dome and covers 8,000 square feet. On your last day, you will be accompanied by a local guide for a walk without a pre-planned route, based entirely on your interests and what your guide thinks you will enjoy.. Your guide will help you discover another facet of the city, it's an opportunity to share in a small slice of day-to-day life and to talk about everyday life in Russia.

Your accommodation in the city

forms part of a new generation of hotels in Russia that focus on people-centred hospitality and intimate surroundings right in the heart of historic St Petersburg. It's just a few steps away from the Moyka River, the Blue Bridge and the monument to Nicholas I. A short 15-minute walk takes you to the second largest museum in the world, the State Hermitage Museum. The entrance hall of the hotel recalls the atmosphere of St Petersburg in the 19th century - carved wooden caissons and columns, wall frescoes, a large marble staircase, wall mouldings, sculptures and hanging candelabras make up this tableau. During the famous 'White Nights' you can walk down to the quays and take in the scenery from the numerous bridges.
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