Saint Petersburg's aesthetics entices you. Entering the grandiose Winter Palace in the morning before everyone else, you are sure to savor the art of Hermitage that seems infinite. You abandon the city center for a day, just like the Tzars used to, and stroll through the imperial summer residencies of Peterhoff and Oranienbaum, surrounded by the magnificent balance of exteriors and interiors. Faberge's masterpieces are fascinating, Russian art is wonderful, the modern art collection is surprising... You will also discover Dostoevsky through his life in the city.  The Stars of White Nights fabulous festival held by Mariinsky theater seduces, whereas the intimate atmosphere of choir in the Smolny Cathedral enchants. To complement the many aesthetic pleasures and intellectual impressions, you'll try the finest contemporary Russian cuisine while keep on enjoying the best city views. The magic of white nights is even stronger the night you dine on a boat that gently takes you through the many rivers and canals of the "Northern Venice".