An opportunity to discover the ancient, Imperial, and modern history of Russia’s elegant “northern capital” of St. Petersburg and the nearby cities of Veliky Novgorod, Valay, and Vyborg. Highlights of this 11-day History and Palaces of St. Petersburg and Veliky Novgorod Tour include Peterhof, the Catherine Palace, and four other major palaces; the State Hermitage Museum, one of the most impressive art museums in the world; and various fortresses, museums, and monasteries.