Meet your private guide in the lobby of the hotel and head off to the first summer residence. You will see the most remarkable subway stations on your way to Peterhof. Later, discover the astonishing range and diversity of fountains and architectural decorations. You will see the monumental ensembles like the Grand Cascade, the Chess Cascade and also the ever-popular Joke Fountains, including one which sprays unwary passers-by who step on a particular paving stone.
Afterward, you will visit another summer residence of the Russian Tsars, Tsarskoye Selo (modern Pushkin). You will dive into the atmosphere of the 18th century, walking the strict lines of the French garden and wondering through the Golden Enfilade of Catherine's Palace. During the guided excursion, you will see the eighth wonder of the world, the Amber Room. This unique interior will attract thousands of tourists every year and leave all of them speechless, deserving its informal name as the eighth wonder of the world.