Trip To St. Petersburg

Presented By:Nitin GoelMBA-2B

300 years old, St. Petersburg has a rich and exciting history

Full of dramatic events and major historical figures

Founded in 1703 by Emperor Peter the Great as his “window on the West”

St. Petersburg enjoys a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere

Most beautiful architecture in Europe

For those interested in culture and history, St. Petersburg is the perfect holiday destination

About Saint Petersburg

Location: Eastern Europe, the Eastern

shore of the Baltic Sea (Gulf of Finland)

Latitude: 59 degrees 57' North Longitude: 30 degrees 19' East Time Zone: GMT +3, Eastern +8 Founded: 16 (27) May, 1703

Population: 4 million 750 thousand (as

of January 1998) Area: 1400 square kilometers Main river: Neva. The city is located in

the delta of the Neva River on numerous islands, a fact which prompted some observers to call it "The City on 101 Islands"

St. Petersburg in Facts and Figures

Name changes: May, 1703 - August, 1914-St.

Petersburg August, 1914 - February,

1924-Petrograd February, 1924 - July, 1991-

Leningrad July, 1991 - Present -St.

Petersburg Symbols: The Angel with a Cross

(weather-vane on top of the Peter and Paul Cathedral)

The Little Ship - Korablik (weather-vane on top of the Admiralty tower)

Main cultural attractions:

The Hermitage Museum The Mariinsky Opera and

Ballet Theater The Imperial palace and

park ensemble at Peterhof Airports: Pulkovo-2 International Pulkovo-1 Domestic Sea port: Passenger terminal on

Vasilievsky Island

Map of Saint Petersburg

Weather Forecast

Air Fare

Map of Hotels

Hotels

Metro Taxis Express Buses Trolley Buses Trams Buses

Getting Around

Day-1

St. Petersburg City Attractions

Hermitage Museum

Russian Museum

Day-2

St. Petersburg City Attractions

St. Isaac's Cathedral

Winter Palace

Day-3

Neva River and Canal Boat Tour

The Folk Show

Day-4

The Grand Palace (newest and finest shopping mall )

Major shopping destinations

• Passazh (largest selection of men's and women's apparel, antiques, tableware etc.)

Day-5

Dom Knigi (The House of Books)

St. Petersburg Flea Market (Russian watches, inexpensive lacquer boxes, military and traditional costumes, etc.)

Major shopping destinations

Day-6

Borsch

Solyanka

Golubtsi

Mushrooms

Salad "Vinaigrette"

Famous Food Items

Famous places of food

Day-7

Pubs & Cafes

Clubs

Expected CostAir fare 35,704

Hotel Charges 14,192

Taxi Fare 14,192

Neva river ride 43.63

Shopping 15,000

Meals & Cuisines 4,000

Total 83,131.63

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