Peterhof - Russian Versailles
Description:
On the shores of the Baltic Sea, 30 kilometers southwest of the city, is the favorite summer residence of Peter I - a magnificent ensemble of palaces, pavilions, parks and fountains. Excursion to the Grand Palace: the opportunity to see the restored interiors, collections of furniture, porcelain, artistic bronze. Walk in the Lower Park: The Main Cascade. Lion cascade, Golden Mountain, Chess ruins, fountains, jokes. Palace "Monplaisir", bath building, enclosures, pavilions ... Return to St. Petersburg on a hydrofoil ship - Meteor. Duration: 5 hours. Car/minibus. Meteor. An accredited guide. Entrance tickets to the Grand Palace and Park are included in the price.
Peterhof - Russian Versailles On the Baltic sea shore, in 30 km to the south-west from a city, there is Peter's favorite summer residence - a magnificent ensemble of palaces, pavilions, parks and fountains. A guided inside visit to Grand Palace : a chance to see restored interiors, furniture collections, porcelain and bronze objects. Walk in the Lower Garden: Grand Cascade, Lion Cascade, Gold Mountain, Chess Cascade, Funny Fontains. Monplaisir, Bath Houses, pavilions ... Coming back by hydrofoil. Duration - 5 hours. Car/minibus. Licensed English (French, Spanish, Italian) speaking guide. Museum and park admissions, hydrofoil boat trip (one way) are included. Price: from 135 USD/pers.