THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON
Rembrandt’s masterpiece“ The Return of the Prodigal
Son” one of his last canvases and “Dande” with its
tragic story of having been slashed and then defaced
with acid by a deranged visitor in 1985.
The Peacock Clock, a miracle of craftsmanship by the
English Jeweller James Coxe, once belonging to
Catherine the Great’s lover Potemkin. On the rare
occasions that the peacock “performs”. it spreads it’s
tail as a cockerel crows and a mushroom rotates in
surreal
accompaniment.
• The famous Icon which is rumoured to have saved
the Museum from destruction during WW2 and the
catastrophic
900
day
siege
of
Leningrad.
• Two magical works of Leonardo Da Vinci “Benois Madonna” and “Madonna Litta” a later and much
accomplished
work
depicting
the
Virgin
suckling
the
infant
Jesus.
• Works by Titian that he “never planned to sell” and one of his last works completed when he was over
90
years
old.
• The Winter Palace Staterooms, which are as memorable as anything on display in the Hermitage.
Glittering with gold leaf and enormous crystal chandeliers, and boasting acres of marble. They have
witnessed everything from imperial gala balls to declarations of war.
Available Tour Departure Dates
The tour is available on 9th of June.
4 hours tour
NOTE: The minimum number of persons for the tour is 2 people
Inclusions
Private roundtrip transportation
Guide speaking your language assistance
Sightseeing & Shopping Stops
Admission fees to all museums in the program
Permission for photo/video at the museums
2 prs
4 prs
6 prs
8 prs
10 prs
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35