A kaleidoscope of Christmas lights. 5-day Saint Petersburg Tour

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 11:00.

The bus will take you on a magical journey through the city, which is transformed by the flickering of festive lights, shining installations, bright garlands, and itself resembles a Christmas tree decoration.

During our sightseeing tour, we will visit all the main sights and memorable places of the Northern Capital, which look especially magnificent during the New Year period.

You will be able to admire the grandiose architectural ensembles of the Palace and Senate Squares, dusted with snow in the reflection of sparkling garlands.

We will enjoy the beauty of the University Embankment, flooded with lights, where majestic buildings in festive lighting will greet us. Then we will find ourselves on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, which, all in dazzling illumination, creates an amazing sight.

During this tour, you will not only learn the names of the great architects who created in St. Petersburg, but also feel the atmosphere of fun and joy that is in the air.

During the tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress, you will get acquainted with one of the first buildings of St. Petersburg, a unique historical and architectural monument where the bastions and fortifications of Russia of the XVIII century will tell you all their stories.

You will hear a fascinating story about how money was minted at the St. Petersburg Mint, feel the sinister atmosphere of the Trubetskoy Bastion prison and visit the tomb of the Russian emperors — the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

The duration of the tour is 3-3.5 hours.

Transportation is provided for the sightseeing tour.

Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Meeting with a guide at Admiralteiskaya metro station. Departure for the tour at 11:00.

The tour will begin in the grand city center. You will see the ancient mansions of the St. Petersburg nobility, walk along the Moika River embankment and take an excursion to the Yusupov Palace— one of the rare noble manors of St. Petersburg.

Not only the interiors of the main halls, an art gallery, and a home theater have survived here, but also the luxurious living quarters of the legendary Yusupov family, which have retained the warmth and charm of the previous owners.

Next, your way will pass by the Mariinsky Theater and St. Nicholas Epiphany Naval Cathedral in the Kolomna district, the most "Petersburg" corner of the city, where the spirit of bohemian life, theater and eternal celebration rules.

The Nikolsky Rows courtyard is a unique space in the city center. An amazing place has been created in the former "gluttonous rows" of the renovated Gostiny Dvor, where the atmosphere of the New Year reigns.

You will see: a winter fair, garlands of lights, a fluffy Christmas tree, "gluttonous" rows where you can treat yourself to delicious hot mulled wine.

The tour duration is 3 hours.

Transportation is not provided.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Meeting with the guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 08:30.

Today you will take an exciting journey into the Middle Ages — to the wonderful city of Vyborg! During the sightseeing tour, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the well-preserved Vyborg Castle, located on Castle Island.

You will stroll through the picturesque narrow cobblestone streets and experience the unique spirit of the past centuries. You will see unique monuments of various historical periods and learn about the rich history of the city.

In addition, you will enjoy a traditional Finnish lunch and a tasting of the famous Vyborg pretzel, a real treat! In addition, you will hear fascinating stories about the Christmas traditions of different countries and the symbols of the city of Vyborg.

This journey will be a wonderful experience full of discoveries and magical moments!

The duration of the tour is 11 hours.

Transportation is provided for a country tour.

On this night, the Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas, one of the most important holidays of the church calendar. The Christmas service will be held in all cathedrals and churches of the city. The main service will be held in the Kazan Cathedral.

If you are going to attend an all-night vigil, it is better to arrive in advance in order to take seats.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Room release before 12:00.

Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 12:10.

Russian Russian Empress Catherine Palace is the official summer residence of three Russian emperors, a masterpiece of the Russian Baroque, a witness to historical decisions and events, palace conspiracies and intrigues, and numerous novels by Russian empresses.

After walking through the Golden Suite, visiting the Large Throne Room decorated with mirrors and gilded carvings with an area of about 1,000 square meters, where royal balls and receptions were held, you can go back several centuries and imagine how Empress Catherine II lived.

Of course, during the tour you will also see the "pearl" of the palace – the famous Amber Room, learn the history and secrets of its creation, disappearance and re-creation. After the tour of the palace, you will have a peaceful walk through one of the most elegant palace parks in St. Petersburg.

There, the graceful alleys and picturesque expanses of the park, located under a layer of white sparkling snow, will give you unforgettable impressions and beautiful views.

The duration of the tour is 5 hours.

Transportation is provided for a country tour.