We invite you and your loved ones to spend Christmas Eve in St. Petersburg, and Christmas itself in Medieval Vyborg.
You will get acquainted with the most famous monuments and architectural ensembles of the Northern capital, a trip to Tsarskoye Selo with an excursion to the Catherine Palace, as well as walks along the streets of the most European city in Russia.
You will walk through the halls of the Hermitage, as if you are turning over the pages of the entire history of world art, and also visit the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian monarchs
Under the shadow of Tsarskoye Selo gardens
Visit the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room, all the walls of which are decorated with "gifts of the sun", as well as admire the picturesque park
Delicious master class and tasting
You will learn about the history of the Vyborg medieval pretzel, its authentic recipe and participate in the manufacturing process yourself, as well as taste the glegs
Fortress City
You will visit Kronstadt, see the monument to all ranks of the Russian navy – the largest Naval Cathedral in Russia
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Arrival. Bus tour "Parade Petersburg". Hermitage
Arrival in St. Petersburg.
Self-service transfer to the hotel.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel.
10:00 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels).
10:30 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (including for guests from the Best Western, Ibis, Dostoevsky, Nevsky Bereg, Novotel, Port Comfort, Rus, Grand Emerald Hotel).
11:00-13:00 Bus tour "Ceremonial Petersburg", during which you will see the city strict and solemn – to match the capital of the great empire, which it has been for three centuries.
13:00-14:00 Excursion to the Hermitage – one of the largest museums in the world, passing through the halls of which you will turn over the pages of the entire history of world art, as well as visit the Winter Palace – the former residence of the Russian monarchs.
14:30 To choose from: Transfer from the museum to the basic hotels or free time in the Hermitage and the city center without transfer.
Attention: the time of the program depends on the time of visiting the Hermitage, on Fridays the working hours are 11:00-20:00.
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Day 2 -
Excursion to Tsarskoye Selo and Catherine Palace
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel.
10:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (including for guests from the Best Western, Ibis, Dostoevsky, Nevsky Bereg, Novotel, Port Comfort, Rus, Grand Emerald Hotel).
10:30 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels).
10:30-12:00 Bus tour"Under the shadow of the Tsarskoye Selo Gardens" with a tour of the Catherine Palace with the famous Amber Room.
Tsarskoye Selo is the favorite summer residence of Empress Catherine II.
The center of the ensemble is the Catherine Palace, an outstanding monument of the Baroque era, in which a unique Amber Room was recreated for the tercentenary of St. Petersburg: all its walls are decorated with "gifts of the sun".
Next to the palace there is a picturesque park consisting of regular and landscape parts.
14:00 Free time in Tsarskoye Selo (2.5 hours) or for an additional fee, a bus tour to Pavlovsk.
14:00 In addition:
Bus tour to Pavlovsk with a visit The Pavlovsk Palace and the outstanding palace and park ensemble of the late XVIII - early XIX centuries, which was the summer residence of Emperor Paul I and his family. (when recruiting a group of 20 people or more: 1,250 rubles., 850 rubles., 1200 rubles., pence.).
16:00 (18:30) Transfer to the basic hotels (depends on the group set for additional excursions).
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Day 3 -
Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
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Day 4 -
Sightseeing tour of Kronstadt. Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. The "Manor Pretzel" program
Breakfast at the hotel.
Independent check-out from the hotel with your belongings.
09:30Meeting with the guide at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow railway station in St. Petersburg.
Transfer to Kronstadt.
Sightseeing tour of Kronstadt.
Visit to the monument to all ranks of the Russian Navy – the largestThe Maritime Cathedral in Russia, reminiscent of the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Transfer to Vyborg. A guided tour telling about the historical events and nature of the Karelian Isthmus. Arrival in Vyborg.
13:00 Lunch at the cafe (for an additional fee of 950 rubles, paid in advance).
14:00 Transfer to Vyborg.
A guided tour.
16:00 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — our guide will tell you about the history of the city, its legends and secrets. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, the Town Hall Tower.
A tour of the Castle Island, where the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle is located — the symbol of the city.
18:30Participation in the "Manor Pretzel" program, held at the pretzel Museum. A burgher, a rich Swedish citizen, will meet you and treat you to the famous Vyborg pretzel.
You will be transformed into the heroes of medieval Vyborg and a tasting of glega.
After the program, you can visit the manor itself, where you can buy souvenirs, take pictures with dolls of the owners of the Carriage house, the Louhi witch.
Day 5 -
Monrepos Park. A master class on baking a real Vyborg pretzel. The Alvar Aalto Library. Departure
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
09:20 Meeting with the guide at the Druzhba Hotel.
09:30 Meeting with the guide at the Vyborg Hotel.
10:00 Guided tour of Russia's only rocky landscape park Monrepos, whose name means "my peace", "my rest", "my rest" in French.
The rock landscape park Monrepos of the XVIII-XIX centuries is of rare beauty located on the lands of a former private estate, the owners of which for 150 years were the Barons Nicolai, who served Russia in the field of education and diplomacy.
The park is under planned reconstruction, but still we could not ignore the unique creation of landscape designers of the XVIII-XX centuries.
12:00 Master class on baking a real Vyborg pretzel.
You will learn about its history, recipes and participate in the manufacturing process yourself. We will try an authentic medieval pretzel recipe.
15:00 Lunch at the cafe (for an additional fee of 950 rubles, paid in advance).
16:00Excursion to the Alvar Aalto Library.
You will be able to discover the amazing architecture of functionalism by visiting the only library in Russia, built according to the project of the outstanding Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. This building was built specifically to house a library, taking into account all the processes taking place in the book house.
17:00 Free time in the Old Town to buy souvenirs.
18:00 Return to St. Petersburg.
Arrival at Moskovsky train station approximately at 21:00.
We recommend buying tickets for night trains or booking an extra night in St. Petersburg.
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
4 nights
Comfort
Upscale
Premium
The tour provides accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg to choose from.
Basic hotels in St. Petersburg (hotels where the group gathers)
Double with separate beds + Double with separate beds
Single + Single
Double with separate beds + Double with separate beds
Single + Single
An adult for an additional one. beds + Adult for extra. beds (3rd in 2nd room)
Standard MTK (18m) + Standard
Comfort MK + Standard
03.01.25
27800
38400
28550
40200
21500
Hotels in St. Petersburg, from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions+ the basic Druzhba hotel in Vyborg:
Dostoevsky 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is located in the center opposite Vladimirskaya Square and next to the Dostoevskaya / Vladimirskaya metro station, the facade of the hotel building faces the Cathedral of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God (Vladimir Cathedral). A 16-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-in time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% of the fare, 11:00-15:00 + 50% of the fare (without breakfast).
Nevsky Bereg 122 3*, Buffet breakfast. Address: 122 Nevsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is Vosstaniya Square. The hotel is located in a cozy old building, close to the largest transport interchange in the city – the Moscow railway station. The Hermitage, Anichkin Bridge, shopping malls and many entertainment venues are located nearby. A 4-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check–in time: 14:00 check–in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in Before 06:00 - 100%, Early Check-in from 06:00 - 50%, early check-in includes breakfast.
Nevsky bereg 93 3*, Breakfast "the buffet." Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 93. The nearest metro station is Vosstaniya Square. All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here — there is air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee in the rooms, microwave, stove, safe, heating. a 5-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in. from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in until 07:00 + 100%.
Double with separate beds + Double with separate beds
Single room + Single room
Standard + Standard
03.01.25
25700
35850
Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" 4* / Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Ligovsky ave. 29. The hotel is located in the historical part of St. Petersburg near the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya", Nevsky Prospekt and the Oktyabrsky shopping mall, 4 minutes away. walking distance from Moskovsky train station and the Gallery shopping center, in 3 minutes walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:14:00 +100% of the fare.
It is also possible to stay in hotels: Vyborg, Moscow and Oktyabrskaya — please specify the cost when booking.
Excursion package without accommodation (the guide will be waiting for such tourists in the lobby of the hotel "Moscow" or "Oktyabrskaya" - specify when booking): 13150 rubles
The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles:
Discount for children under 14 years old (0-13): 1500 rubles.
Discount for children aged 14-16: 400 rubles.
Discount for pensioners (if you have a pension certificate on the tour): 300rub.
Art Nouveau Palace Hotel 4* or Cosmos Pribaltiyskaya Hotel 4* or 3 nights
Art Nouveau Palace Hotel 4*
The Art Nouveau Palace Hotel is located in Saint Petersburg. It offers free Wi-Fi. An exquisite 4-star Art hotel with a unique design, an excellent choice for those who appreciate the European level of comfort and attentive staff, as well as for all those in love with the atmosphere of St. Petersburg. The Lenexpo Exhibition Complex is 2.2 km away, and the Admiralty Building is 2.9 km away. The hotel is located in Vasileostrovsky district, 3 km from St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms at the Art Nouveau Palace Hotel have a balcony with city views. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.
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Cosmos Pribaltiyskaya Hotel 4*
Cosmos Pribaltiyskaya Hotel offers views of St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Finland. It offers 26 meeting rooms, a business center, a banquet hall and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Rooms at the Pribaltiyskaya Hotel feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free bottled water is provided. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. The superior rooms also have bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. Light snacks and drinks are available at the 24-hour lounge bar. The hotel also has a gift shop and concierge services.
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Apart-hotel Yard Residence 4*
YARD Residence is located in Saint Petersburg, 1.7 km from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station and 2 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Moskovsky Train Station (1.7 km), Anna Akhmatova Museum (2.7 km) and Faberge Museum (2.7 km) are nearby.
Each room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided. The rooms are equipped with a kettle. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a dishwasher, a microwave and a stove. In addition, all rooms have a safe.
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Hotel "Moscow" 4*
This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant.
The spacious rooms at the Moskva Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors.
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River Palace Hotel 4*
This hotel is conveniently located on Vasilyevsky Island — in the business, cultural and historical center of the city, just 2.5 km from Nevsky Prospekt and Palace Square. It offers a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available. Luggage storage is also available.
All rooms have a wardrobe. Each room at River Palace Hotel has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is served every morning.
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"Russia" 3*
The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. Car owners will be able to use private parking.
The hotel has 392 rooms. All of them are decorated in bright colors and equipped with modern furniture. Guests will enjoy the availability of a telephone, a TV and a private bathroom. Connection to a free Wi-Fi network is available throughout the territory.
Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. There are bars and restaurants on site where you can have a delicious and satisfying meal.
For business people, there are several specially equipped conference rooms and meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology.
The St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex is about a 10-minute walk away. Near the hotel you will find several attractions of the city. The airport is 8.2 km away.
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Cort Inn 4*
Cort Inn is located in Saint Petersburg, 2.8 km from the city center.
All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here — there is air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee in the rooms, kettle, safe, heating. You can choose any of the 273 currently available rooms on Yandex. Travel. Cleaning is done every day.
The hotel has a restaurant, a gym, and a conference room.
Each guest will have Internet access, you can upload photos, send a file or call your family by video.
Plan your trip so that you can check into the hotel exactly. Check-in here starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00. Even if you arrive late at night, you will be met at the 24-hour front desk and will be helped with accommodation. There is an elevator inside. Necessary facilities are available for people with special needs.
If you have a car, you can leave it in the parking lot. If you get there on your own, use the transfer service.
At your service: dry cleaning, laundry, room service, concierge service, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out.
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Dostoevsky 4*
The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.
The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. Ticket service and a tour desk are available at the reception. Its staff will also recommend the most interesting events in St. Petersburg. A currency exchange service is also available.
The Dostoevsky Hotel has an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping mall with a supermarket and a food court. There is an ATM in its lobby.
Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel.
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Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*
Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, close to the main attractions and Moskovsky Train Station.
The hotel offers accommodation in stylish rooms of various categories. Each room has a double bed, a sofa, a TV, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.
There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric hob and dining table. There are many cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
The distance to the airport is 14.6 km. Nearby you can find a shopping center, recreation parks and other leisure facilities.
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Nevsky Bereg 122
The three-star Nevsky Bereg 122 Hotel is located in St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Vosstaniya Square. Guests of the cultural capital will be able to spend their holidays in excellent conditions, and the responsive and attentive staff will be happy to help if any questions arise.
The bright rooms are equipped with the necessary amenities for comfortable accommodation, and the cozy interior creates a homely atmosphere. There is a private bathroom, hairdryer, cosmetics, slippers, LCD TV and Wi-Fi.
There is a restaurant "Pier 122" on site, where guests will be happy to be fed with hearty and varied breakfasts.
Local attractions and important urban places are located very close, you can walk to them on foot. The convenient location near public transport stops and a metro station will allow you to get anywhere in the city. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.3 km, and Pulkovo Airport is 14.3 km away.
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Nevsky Coast 93
The Nevsky Bereg Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt 93 is located in the heart of the Northern Capital.
It offers 41 cozy rooms, each of which is made to all standards. Rooms with a wonderful view of Nevsky Prospekt allow you to enjoy all the colors of the city of St. Petersburg.
The hotel has a lobby, a smoking room, a luggage storage, and 24-hour security for your safety.
The friendly and helpful staff will do everything possible to make your stay at the hotel feel homely.
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Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya Hotel
The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is the first hotel in the Gallery of Cronwell Hotels & Resorts, which opened in St. Petersburg in 2010. The hotel is also the first certified eco-hotel in Russia.
The interiors of the hotel emphasize the flavor of the former St. Petersburg, but at the same time the rooms meet all international requirements. For the convenience of guests, the rooms are equipped with Finnish beds with orthopedic mattresses, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator and a kettle.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Favorite restaurant, and an English tea party "Five o'clock" with branded pastries is held from 17.00 to 18.00.
For business events, the hotel has a spacious conference room, a meeting room and a tea room "Stafford", equipped with all necessary equipment and comfortable furniture.
The Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, on the famous Stremyannaya Street, in a historic building that has been completely reconstructed according to the hotel project.
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Kravt Nevsky Hotel & Spa
Kravt Nevsky Spa Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, near Nevsky Prospekt. It offers a spa, guided tours, and laundry facilities. You can park your car in the parking lot in the courtyard of the hotel, subject to availability, or in the paid city parking lot.
The hotel offers its guests spacious rooms of various categories, equipped with necessary furniture and appliances for living and recreation. The private bathroom has a modern set of plumbing fixtures, personal hygiene products, a set of towels and a hairdryer.
The hotel has a restaurant where a buffet breakfast is served in the morning, as well as a separate menu.
For business meetings and other events, the hotel has a conference room with 25 seats, equipped with high-quality equipment.
The main attractions are located within walking distance: the Hermitage, Palace Square, Mariinsky Theatre, Kunstkammer, Russian Museum, etc. Alexander Nevsky Square metro station is nearby. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 14.1 km, to Moskovsky railway station - 1.2 km.
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Grand Hotel Emerald 5*
The Grand Emerald Hotel opened in 2003 in the Central District of St. Petersburg and has been pleasing its guests ever since. Nekrasovsky Garden is located not far from the grand Hotel.
It is offered to accommodate guests in rooms that differ in terms of comfort and price segment. The rooms are equipped with a TV, a minibar and air conditioning. Each room has a combined bathroom with personal hygiene products.
On the territory of the grand hotel there is a restaurant, a cafe and a lobby bar, which offers a wide selection of dishes from the menu.
A specially equipped conference room is provided for business meetings and seminars.
The Grand hotel is located within walking distance from Nevsky Prospekt and Tavrichesky Garden. For an additional fee and by appointment, the use of the entire sauna complex is included: swimming pool, Russian bath, Turkish hammam, relaxation area, banquet area. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.9 km, and Pulkovo-1 Airport is 16.3 km away.
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Friendship 3* (Vyborg) 1 night
The comfortable Druzhba hotel complex is located in the central part of Vyborg, on the picturesque coast of the bay.
Vacationers are offered modern categories of rooms with city views, equipped primarily with a bed and furniture, new appliances and a private bathroom with hygiene products.
There is a restaurant on site, where you can have a delicious and satisfying lunch, tasting a variety of dishes and drinks.
A conference room equipped with the necessary equipment for events and presentations is available for business people.
The recreation area has a convenient location, as it is located near a transport interchange and a railway station. Pulkovo-1 Airport is 179 km away.
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Tour conditions
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
Included in price
accommodation in St. Petersburg and Vyborg (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
breakfast after overnight stay (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
tickets to museums according to the program;
guide support.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
lunches, dinners + breakfasts, when choosing a fare without accommodation;
lunch in Vyborg: 1 lunch 950 rubles, paid in advance;
accommodation, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
the resort fee of 100 rubles /person / day will be paid by guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024, an experiment on the introduction of a resort fee will start in St. Petersburg);
additional excursions on request;
private transfer (to be booked in advance);
personal expenses.
It's important to know
Are there discounts for the tour?
Discount for children under 14 years old (0-13): 1500 rubles.
Discount for children aged 14-16: 400 rubles.
Discount for pensioners (if there is a pension certificate on the tour): 300rubles.
Are plane/train tickets included in the tour price?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
What are the check-out hours at the hotel?
Check–out time in hotels is 12.00. Guaranteed check-in after 14:00 (15:00).
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Anna
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13 Feb, 2025
My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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Elena
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12 Feb, 2025
First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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Margarita
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12 Feb, 2025
Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!