If Moscow is the epitome of a Soviet and modern-day Russian city, then St Petersburg was, and still is, definitely the showcase capital of its imperial days. Elegant but restrained, impactful at first glance but demanding to be lingered too, and then there is the legendary Hermitage, truly one of the world’s best museums, St Petersburg is undeniably the country’s very own art, cultural and history powerhouse. Experience this spellbinding city just like how the Tsars meant for you to see it with a customised St Petersburg tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours today.

After doing the rounds at the Hermitage and the Russian Museum, Yusupov Palace beckons in-the-know travellers for a glimpse into the life of one of the richest aristocratic families of Russia. Filled with more than 40,000 world-class pieces of art including works by Rembrandt, this dazzling palace is also famous as the place where Grigori Rasputin, the influential peasant-mystic who rose to eminent status in the imperial courts, was assassinated. Glitz, intrigue and hidden secrets await.

Drift along the canals of St Petersburg, affectionately known as the “Venice of the North”, and see the city in a different light. With 400 bridges crisscrossing the banks of the Neva River, a leisure boat cruise on its waterways provides an opportunity for you to marvel at some of the city’s iconic landmarks such as the Hermitage, the Vasilyevsky Island and its famous Palace Bridge all at once.