Catherine Palace and restored Amber Room with the Exclusive visit to Amber Room Workshop (5 hours)
- Family-friendly
- Tour is wheelchair accessible
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Private tour is operated by just your party and a guide/driver
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, 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.
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.
Important info
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional art historian English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
- Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)
- 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
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)
- Food and drinks
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- 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 is 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 damage masterpieces.
- Piece of the Baltic Amber is for adults only
Departure and return point: your centrally located St. Petersburg hotel
Sights included in program
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2 person - US$ 434.24 (US$ 217.12 per person)
3 person - US$ 532.68 (US$ 177.56 per person)
4 person - US$ 621.92 (US$ 155.48 per person)
5 person - US$ 717.60 (US$ 143.52 per person)
6 person - US$ 811.44 (US$ 135.24 per person)
7 person - US$ 908.04 (US$ 129.72 per person)
8 person - US$ 1,008 (US$ 126.04 per person)
9 person - US$ 1,101 (US$ 122.36 per person)
10 person - US$ 1196 (US$ 119.60 per person)
Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.
Also you get 8% discount and get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.
Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a booking confirmation email. As the day of the tour approaches, our logistics team will provide you with all relevant information for your tour.
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