5 h

Private

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Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia

Meet your guide in the morning at your hotel to hop aboard a comfortable coach and make your way to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) (30 km from Saint-Petersburg), one of St. Petersburg's must-see attractions. In terms of grandeur and excess Tsarskoye Selo outstrip even Versailles. The 18th century saw the construction of vast and truly exceptional palace, surrounded by extensive landscaped garden with diverse and fascinating decorative architecture. Built for Empress Elizabeth by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the architect of St. Petersburg's Winter Palace, the Catherine Palace is undoubtedly Tsarskoe Selo's top attraction, particularly renowned for the extraordinary Amber Room, a world famous chamber, that all decorated in amber panels backed with gold leafs and mirrors. Twenty four years of hard careful restoration work, disputes, joyful discoveries, deep disappointments and daily patient artistic work - and now you have a unique possibility of once-in-a-life experience to admire this fabulous place. Learn about the unique history of this carefully preserved room, which was originally constructed in the 18th century in Prussia, disappeared during World War II and recreated in 2003 by the hands of Russian craftsmen. The Amber Room is a priceless piece of art, with extraordinary architectural features such as gilding, carvings, 450 kg (990 lb) amber panels, gold leafs, gemstones, and mirrors, all highlighted with candle light.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tsarskoselskaya Amber Workshop, Sadovaya St., 7, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia

Besides the palace, you’ll have the opportunity to see the Masters who recreated the Amber Room at work! Spend time visiting Amber Room Workshops, a unique and exclusive experience typically inaccessible to the public!

You will listen to the admiring story of the Amber Room recreation and see the brilliant collection of never-before-seen items that presents the succession of old craftsmanship. During this amazing excursion, you will see how modern craftsmen revive old forgotten crafts.

Alos, get your personal present from Amber Room - a small piece of Baltic Amber which was intended for Amber room, but not suitable for some technical characteristics. It will be your charm, reminding you this wonderful Day in Russia for a long time!

At the end of your time here, hop back in the coach and relax on the drive back to your hotel.

Duration: 2 hours

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off. Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)
Professional art historian English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request
Entrance fee to Catherine's Palace and Amber Room
Exclusive private visit to Amber Room Workshop. Special Present - a piece of Natural Baltic Amber
Guaranteed to skip the long lines. All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park
Entry/Admission - Tsarskoselskaya Amber Workshop
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
DVD (available to purchase). Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however, the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
In Amber room flash photography is forbidden, professional photo and flash can influence on masterpieces.
Piece of the Baltic Amber is for adults only
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers