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| St Petersburg is one of the most fascinating and enchanting cities to visit at any time of year. |
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Summer in the City
Enjoy the long summer evenings of the famous White Nights. This is the ideal time for walking tours of the city and attending a host of open-air events and entertainment. Explore St Petersburg in true Russian style with a tour of the River Neva. Our concierge will be delighted to arrange boat tours from May to October. |
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Autumn Glory
Golden Autumn, as the Russians call it, bathes St Petersburg in a crisp bronze light that gives the city an extra special quality. Learn about Russia through its art at the Russian Museum. Watch the golden spires of Catherine's Palace in Pushkin catch the autumnal sunshine. Discover the Yelagin Palace with its own wooded island that seems to complement this evocative season. |
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Winter Wonderland
Romantic St Petersburg is at its most picturesque as the snow shrouds its famous landmarks, parks and streets. Winter is a time for traditional troika rides in the countryside, warming international and Russian cuisine and enjoying the city’s magnificent ballet and opera and special Christmas and New Year celebrations. Treat yourself to a luxury stay at Grand Hotel Europe and enjoy the Zhivago-like romance of winter in St Petersburg with our White Days package. |
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Spring Sensations
Spring in St Petersburg is perfect to enjoy the heady scents and blooming displays of the many parks and gardens. It’s also a lovely time to explore the renowned treasures of the Hermitage museum and the delights of the city’s surrounding palaces, including the landscaped gardens of Paul’s Palace at Pavlovsk. |
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