Explore the elegant architecture, tranquil canals, and verdant gardens of Russia’s most “European” city on this 4-day highlights of St. Petersburg tour. Follow the history of this fascinating city and learn about Peter the Great’s legacy as you journey from the original citadel, the Peter and Paul Fortress, to the imperial palaces, stunning 18th-20th century churches, and the warship that played a key role in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. You’ll also enjoy an out of town excursion to the magnificent Peterhof Palace, with its impressive fountains and gardens, and Kronstadt, the former centre of maritime trade and defence.