White Nights in Saint Petersburg
By Jack M · Jul 14, 2016
- Saint Petersburg
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- 2 Nights
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- Historic Sites, Culture, Walking, Exhibitions, Luxury
- Origin
- Moscow, Russia
- Destination
- Saint Petersberg, Russia
- Main mode of transport
- Aeroplane (Aeroflot)
- Cost per person
- High-end
- Accommodation
- State Hermitage - www.thehermitagehotel.ru/en/
Best Bits
The history, culture and architecture.
Worst Bits
I should have brought a warmer jacket.
Trip Dates and Comments on Timing
June — The white nights festival was a really fun thing to experience.
Arrival Logistics
Landed at St Petersburg airport and taxied to my hotel. It’s not very close to the city but everything went very smooth.
General Overview of Itinerary
To just walk out the door and keep walking.
Main Activities
Cruises, Culture, Exhibitions, Historical visits, Luxury, Walking
Food and Drink Highlights
Trying the different local vodkas was fun. There is such a variety!
Essential Packing for this Trip
A warm jacket!
Jack’s experience:
On one of my last business trips to Moscow I decided to take advantage of being in the country and traveling up to Saint Petersburg for a weekend. It was during the white nights festival which marks the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. Despite having to travel often to Moscow for business I didn’t much care for it. Saint Petersburg left me a better impression. The people are friendlier, the culture and the city are remarkable and it is easy to become immersed in the history and architecture. I spent most of my time just wandering the city on foot, visiting sights, exploring streets and eating at local places.
About The Traveller
Gender & Age Range Male, 36-45
I’m From Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Occupation Publishing
My favourite trip as of late New Zealand, solo travel in lots of nature for a soul-refresher.
Travelling Style Book the first night, then wing it from there!
It’s a dealbreaker when I’m stuck around large groups of package tourists.
Continent I know best Asia
First Last Name
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I’m from Perth, Western Australia
My favourite trip as of late is New Zealand, solo travel in lots of nature for a soul-refresher.
My travelling style is to Book the first night, then wing it from there!
It’s a dealbreaker when I’m stuck around large groups of package tourists.
Continent I know best is Asia.
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