City Break to St. Petersburg

One of the most famous art galleries on the planet, this huge building also encompasses the Winter Palace. You can visit the royal chambers and marvel at an art collection from across Russia and beyond. Indeed, the Egyptian, Italian, French, and numerous other exhibits are magnificent.

Seen from above, the astoundingly beautiful grounds of this splendid palace are perfectly lush and symmetrical. When you're in them, you can lose yourself among the mazes, patios, and gardens outside. Inside the Grand Palace, you'll find a gorgeous French-style, opulent interior.

Built in the 1880s, this is one of Russia's most easily recognisable buildings. A series of towers is topped with the distinct Russian onion-shaped domes, painted in vivid colours.

This is St. Petersburg's best shopping street. It houses the magnificent Bolshoy Gostiny Dvor, a UNESCO-protected shopping centre with everything from designer labels to high street brands. This is a fantastic place to taste authentic Russian and international food, too.

A beautiful old fortress that's built on a small island on the river, it was founded by the legendary Peter the Great and tells the story of the city's origins. Its fascinating history bears the marks of the changing faces of Russia through the centuries.