St. Petersburg, Russian Federation from ₼1,130

Total price From ₼2,260

Created: Thursday, May 2, 2024

About the destination

Inextricably linked to the major events of Soviet Union, St. Petersburg cannot escape its imperial past. Physically, at least, St. Petersburg has been the city of the tsars since Peter the Great founded the city in a swamp and moved the capital here from Moscow in 1712 to provide greater contact with the West. Many of the major baroque and neoclassical buildings and well-designed streets and landscaped parks are the work of imperial French and Italian architects. St. Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, is often called Russia’s Western Gate, and the City of White Nights. For a splendid overview of the city, climb the dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral on Isaakievskaya square, a massive example of 19th century civic-religious architecture; its dome is covered in pure gold. Nearby, on Senate Square overlooking the Neva, is Falconet’s Monument to Peter the Great. Peter and Paul Fortress was founded by Peter the Great and was erected in just one year between 1703 and 1704 during the Great Northern War against Sweden. The fortress was never used to defend the city but it was used as a political prison under the Tsar. Inside the fortress is the main attraction for visitors: the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul containing the tombs of Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Nicholas II and other tsars. Nevsky Prospect is St. Petersburg’s main avenue and one of the best-known streets in Russia. The buildings along Nevsky Prospekt are a treasure house for art-nouveau-fans. Nevsky Prospect is also the city’s central shopping street and the hub of the city’s entertainment and nightlife. Even if the rest of the city were non-existent, the Hermitage alone would merit a week-long visit to St. Petersburg. Located in the magnificent, luxurious Winter Place, former residence of the tsars, this collection of art unquestionably ranks among the world’s finest. But before you immerse yourself in the art, take in the main halls where the tsar reigned and entertained, especially the awesome Malachite Hall, where the provisional Government held its last meeting before the revolution exploded around it. Cool and aristocratic St. Petersburg is a magnificent city with beautiful architecture everywhere. Often described as the Venice of the North, St Petersburg is a city defined by water. Whether you’re cruising the elegant canals, crossing one of the 342 bridges in the city, or just watching them being raised over the mighty Neva River at night to allow ships to pass through, you’re never far from water in St Petersburg.

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11 Aug

Transport from Baku to St. Petersburg

Departure

Azerbaijan Airlines - J219

20:20 - Baku, Heydar Aliyev (GYD)

23:40 - St. Petersburg, Pulkovo (LED)

1 PC Nonstop Fare: AZAL CLASSIC

Transport: J219

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: AZAL CLASSIC

11 Aug

Accommodation

3 Nights

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ART Avenyu Hotel

Saint Petersburg - At 2.2 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTSaint Petersburg, Grivtsova Lane, 6к2, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg 190000 Standard double room (bunk bed)

ART Avenue Hotel is located in Saint Petersburg. This hotel is located in the heart of the city. Near the hotel are Admiralteyskaya metro station, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Admiralty building.Free Wi-Fi on the territory will help you to stay on-line. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, ironing. The staff of the hotel speaks English and Russian.The room is warmly decorated and has everything you need to have a rest after a long eventful day. There is a TV. Please note that the listed services may not be available in all the rooms.

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14 Aug

Transport from St. Petersburg to Baku

Return

Azerbaijan Airlines - J220

00:40 - St. Petersburg, Pulkovo (LED)

05:45 - Baku, Heydar Aliyev (GYD)

1 PC Nonstop Fare: AZAL CLASSIC

Transport: J220

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: AZAL CLASSIC

Total price From ₼2,260