Blending traditional Russian culture and European style, the city of St. Petersburg is a must on everyone's travel bucket list. Explore the dramatic history of the tsars and their royal families. Marvel at the international masterpieces of art and jewelry in the palatial State Hermitage Museum.

There's so much to see and do in the Baltic seaport of St. Petersburg, whose countless stylish canals and bridges often earn the city comparisons to Venice. But it's not just a modern metropolis – it's a much newer city compared to most in Russia and Europe, as it was built essentially from scratch in 1703. Of course, there's a wide variety of dining, nightlife, and entertainment options. Other highlights include the ballet at Mariinsky Theatre, the Rasputin lore in Yusupov Palace, and the opulent Church of the Spilled Blood.