117 activitati in St Petersburg, Russia

The capital of the republic, Petrozavodsk, has the status of a "historic" city of Karelia. The emergence of Petrozavodsk is associated with the name of Emperor Peter the Great and the turbulent historical events of the beginning of the 18th century: the struggle for Russia's access to the Baltic world, the European manner, and the active development of industrial production in an agricultural country. 
Onega Embankment is one of the most beautiful places in the city, a favorite place for walks and recreation of citizens. Its construction began in the second half of the 20th century, and on the Day of the City, June 25, 1994, its opening took place. In July 2002, construction of the second line of the embankment along Lake Onega began in Petrozavodsk. The second stage of the embankment, 500 m long, passes in the area of a historic building, therefore its appearance is made in the style of the XIX century.

An unique old city, Irkutsk was known as «Paris of Siberia» in the middle of the 19th century. It plays a remarkable role in the Russian history and it's not accidentally called the city-museum. Irkutsk saves many ancient monuments, romantic look, church cupola's lighting upon the blue current of Angara River. This incredible city is called the midst of the Earth, since it's equidistant from the three world's oceans: the Arctic, the Pacific and the Indian. Irkutsk has the largest treasury of wooden architecture monuments among Siberian cities. The whole districts of the wooden houses are kept. The wood carving, lacy designs skillfully decorate ridge-roofed houses, window frames and door jambs. Wooden architecture and amazing carving, as seen in Irkutsk, is not present in any corner of the world.

The capital of the republic, Petrozavodsk, has the status of a "historic" city of Karelia. The emergence of Petrozavodsk is associated with the name of Emperor Peter the Great and the turbulent historical events of the beginning of the 18th century: the struggle for Russia's access to the Baltic world, the European manner, and the active development of industrial production in an agricultural country. 
Onega Embankment is one of the most beautiful places in the city, a favorite place for walks and recreation of citizens. Its construction began in the second half of the 20th century, and on the Day of the City, June 25, 1994, its opening took place. In July 2002, construction of the second line of the embankment along Lake Onega began in Petrozavodsk. The second stage of the embankment, 500 m long, passes in the area of a historic building, therefore its appearance is made in the style of the XIX century.

The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is called the most grandiose and majestic medieval fortress, the Kremlin preserved in the center of Russia. According to experts, the Kremlin has no analogues for the difference in altitude between its two halves and is one of the most advanced engineering and fortification structures of its time. In the history of his life he received 3 more rebirths. He became wooden, white stone and, finally, appeared in front of us in brick form.

Standing high on the banks of the Volga River, the Kazan Kremlin is a unique historical symbol of Tatarstan history. The Kremlin offers magnitudes of contrast, housing a number of orthodox cathedrals and mosques, a significant symbol of religion and history in Kazan.

Enjoy Saint Petersburg at your own pace, with no rushing, having enough time for photo stops, walking, shopping and enjoying lunch! No Russian Visa required! This 1-day Fully Flexible shore excursion is perfect for everyone who wants to be flexible and not feel rushed!

The Grand Tour of St Petersburg offers visitors the opportunity to take in as much as possible of the city in a 3-hour sightseeing: a complete tour of St Petersburg's most famous sites from the comfort of a car or mini van and with a knowledgeable and experienced guide. The tour is an excellent introduction to St Petersburg -- the second largest and most beautiful city in Russia. Over almost 300 years of its history St Petersburg accumulated all the grandeur of the Russian Imperial Court and became one of the largest centers of culture and science. Numbers are limited to six people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

We invite you to an exciting sightseeing tour of Ekaterinburg, during which you can see all the most interesting sights of the city. This tour takes you to the main historical places of Yekaterinburg.During the tour you will visit: the historic park, you will see the wooden dam of the first factory of the city, the old city embankment and the monument to Lenin, the leader of Soviet Russia. The tour will also send you to the places connected with the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, who is from Yekaterinburg. On the tour you will see old merchants' mansions that were built during the Siberian gold rush of the 18th century and modern shopping centers, the theater district and the university. Do you want to get acquainted with the sights of the city, to feel its rhythm, to plunge into the three hundred year history of the city? Then welcome to us.

Yekaterinburg is situated practically on it, the boundary runs in 17 km from the city. The total length of the border on the territory of Russia is 5524 km (including the Ural mountain range - 2000 km., 2534km on the River Ural, and on the Caspian Sea - 990 km). The question of where the border between Europe and Asia is, different time was solved differently. Ancient Greeks held this border on the Mediterranean Sea, all what was to the east, they regarded as Asia. Later the border between Europe and Asia gradually moved eastward: at various time the line was on the rivers Don and Volga, Ob, and other geographical boundaries.

Situated in the eastern part of Russia, Vladivostok is one of the most picturesque and attractive cities in Russia. Today it is a fabulous modern city that draws attention of travelers from all over the world by its unique nature, lovely sceneries, loose military-historical monuments and unique shade of sea romance. You can watch the sun set over the frozen Golden Horn Bay, climb the city's beautifully layered volcanic hills, and view architecture from different eras, from old wooden homes to shiny new office buildings. Vladivostok is a very special city.

Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, one of the largest and most beautiful cities of Russia, which is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage cities. According to official version accepted nowadays, Kazan was founded no less than 1000 years ago. The atmosphere of this intriguing autonomous republic is redolent of Central Asia. The spires of many mosques dot the skyline - including the grand Kul Sharif Mosque inside the historic kremlin.
Kazan easily combines the culture and traditions of the East and the West: next to the finely cut minaret towers there are old Orthodox churches.

On this tour, your guide will take you through the central streets of the city. You will see the statues of Ekaterinburg's founders and communist leaders, and also learn some local stories, legends and jokes related to them.

Kaliningrad is the center of the most western Russian region which plays a unique role in the commercial interaction between Russia and Europe. Overlooking the Baltic Sea, the Kaliningrad region boasts some striking scenery. Among the region's attractions, you'll find a vibrant city with 700 years of Prussian history, pleasant coastal towns facing the sea, and the wild. You'll also find a colorful array of wildlife hidden in the region's thick forests.

Kivach is the second plain waterfall in Europe, situated in the heart of the nature reserve. You will get acquainted with typical local flora and fauna in the nature museum and with rare plants like Karelian birch in the dendrarium.In Karelia, in the famous edge of the plains and lakes, in addition to the calm glacial landscape (kams, oases, moraine ridges), you can find more "dynamic" beauty. The Kivach waterfall, located in the homonymous nature reserve, is not only a natural decoration of the Karelian region, but also the second-largest plains waterfall in Europe and gives way only to the Rhine
Church of Assumption
Built in 1774 the church of Assumption represents traditional Russian wooden architecture. Of great interest are the original 18th century icons.To the north from Petrozavodsk, at the end of a narrow bay of Lake Onego, named Chupa-guba, one of the most beautiful monuments of the wooden architecture – the Church of the Assumption, built in 1774.

Kaliningrad is the centre of the most western Russian region which plays a unique role in the commercial interaction between Russia and Europe. Overlooking the Baltic Sea, the Kaliningrad region boasts some striking scenery. Among the region's attractions, you'll find a vibrant city with 700 years of Prussian history, pleasant coastal towns facing the sea, and the wild Curonian spit, a narrow landmass lined with some of Europe's highest sand dunes, deserted beaches and verdant marshland. You'll also find a colorful array of wildlife hidden in the region's thick forests.

This sightseeing tour of “Hero City” is a perfect choice for those who want to take in a lot of history in a short time with the comfort of traveling by car. You'll learn in depth about the city and the Battle of Stalingrad, a turning point of WWII.