Art & Design School Trips to St Petersburg
The heart of modern day Russia, an Art & Design Trip to St Petersburg encompasses a range of artistic influences and jaw-dropping architecture. With a vast collection of works the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg is one of the oldest and largest museums in the world and was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. Previously the Winter Palace for Russian Emperors students will be in awe of the Museum as well as its contents where they can study everything from Egyptian and Prehistoric art to Neoclassicism and Impressionism, among countless other epochs and styles. With our extensive tour of the attractions, an educational school trip to St Petersburg will encourage Art & Design students to develop a fascination for Russia and its artistic cultural heritage.
Suggested Itineraries
Our team of specialists can tailor-make any itinerary based on your curricular requirements, have a look at some of our suggested itineraries.
Accommodation
We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.
Excursions
We have subject-specific excursions that tick all the boxes for your curricular needs as well as providing life-enhancing cultural experiences.
Suggested Itinerary
BASIC
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day1
- Morning flight to St Petersburg, arrive mid-afternoon
- Free time to explore the city
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day2
- Day spent at the State Hermitage Museum
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day3
- Day spent at the Yusupov Palace
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day4
- Morning visit to St Peter & Paul Fortress
- Afternoon guided tour to explore the Nevsky Prospect
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day5
- Morning visit to the Church on Spilled Blood
- Afternoon flight home and return to UK
N.B The basic 'from' prices do not include excursions, for a full package price... Request a quote 
Accommodation
Moskva Hotel, St Petersburg
- Modern accommodation
- Excellent transport links
One of St. Petersburg's best known and biggest 3-star hotels, the Hotel Moscow is a large modern property in the centre of the city with excellent transport links.
Location: The hotel is located on the high bank of the Volga, a five-minute walk from the historic city centre.
Facilities: The hotel features a multifunctional conference hall, and meeting rooms excellent for schools to make use of.
Accommodation: All hotel rooms have a remarkable view to the Volga River are modern and spacious.
Quick Tip: This is just a small sample of possible accommodations available. Please contact us for more information.
Subject Specific Excursions
The Hermitage Museum
Not only does the Hermitage boast one of the world's greatest art collections, the museum is also worth a visit for its extravagant interior. The Winter Palace in particular is magnificent, with its marvellous Jordan Staircase and dazzling splendour of the many state rooms.
Yusupov Palace
Also known as the Moika Palace, this building was the site of Grigori Rasputin’s murder in 1916 and showcases a wealth of history of the House of Yusupov and a range of architectural styles.
St Peter & Paul Fortress
The fortress never really saw any action because the Russians had defeated the Swedes before its completion. Instead it was used as a garrison and a jail for political prisoners and there was also a torture-chamber. Many well-known individuals were jailed there through the centuries.
Nevsky Prospect
Enjoy a tour with your group of the main street in the city of St Petersburg, learning about the famous sights on the way. .
Quick Tip: If you have an excursion in mind which you don't see listed, please get in touch so we can do our best to arrange it for you!
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