Magnificent palaces, beautiful parks, and the poet Alexander Pushkin’s family estate await you on this tour that showcases ancient and Imperial Russian history in St. Petersburg and beyond. Stroll through the stunning landscaped gardens of the Peterhof Palace; visit the Catherine Palace, one of the most splendid country residences of the Romanov dynasty; admire the vast art collection at the world-renowned State Hermitage Museum; visit one of the oldest continually operating monasteries in Russia; and discover many more fascinating historical, religious, and cultural sights on this St. Petersburg in-depth tour.