7 day itinerary
Saint Petersburg
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Itinerary
Here's a suggested itinerary for 7 days in Saint Petersburg that is family-friendly:
Day 1: Arrival and City Tour
- Arrive in Saint Petersburg and check into your hotel.
- Start your trip with a city tour to get an overview of the city. You can take a hop-on-hop-off bus tour or hire a private guide to show you around.
- Visit some of the city's most famous landmarks, such as the , , and the .
Day 2:
- Take a day trip to , which is located about 30 minutes outside of the city.
- Explore the palace and its beautiful gardens, which are filled with fountains, statues, and other decorative elements.
- Kids will love running through the gardens and watching the fountains dance.
Day 3:
- Visit the , which is located in the town of Pushkin, about 25 km south of Saint Petersburg.
- The palace is known for its stunning Amber Room, which is covered in amber panels and gold leaf.
- The park surrounding the palace is also worth exploring, with its landscaped gardens and ornate pavilions.
Day 4: Family-Friendly Activities
- Spend a day doing family-friendly activities in Saint Petersburg.
- Visit the , which is home to over 2,000 animals from around the world.
- Check out the , which has rides and attractions for all ages.
- Visit the , where you can play vintage arcade games from the Soviet era.
Day 5: Boat Tour and
- Take a boat tour along the canals and rivers of Saint Petersburg, which will give you a unique perspective on the city.
- After the boat tour, explore , which is the city's main shopping street. There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants to explore.
Day 6: and
- Visit the , which was once owned by one of Russia's wealthiest families.
- The palace is famous for its role in the assassination of Rasputin, and you can see the room where he was killed.
- After visiting the palace, head to the , which has a collection of over 4,000 works of art, including the famous Faberge eggs.
Day 7: and Departure
- End your trip with a visit to the , which has been entertaining audiences since 1877.
- Watch acrobats, clowns, and other performers put on a show that will delight both kids and adults.
- Depart Saint Petersburg and head home, or continue your travels elsewhere in Russia.