We invite you to take a Christmas tour of Saint Petersburg! You will start from the origins of the Peter and Paul Fortress and see how Russia's power grew, embodied in grandiose cathedrals and palaces. Go to Tsarskoye Selo with its revived eighth wonder of the world — the Amber Room.
And then explore the hidden treasures of the crown. You will meet with the imperial collections: from the exquisite Faberge eggs in the Shuvalov Palace to the priceless paintings of the geniuses of painting in the Hermitage.
You can go on additional excursions with children to the ice cream factory, the aquarium, etc. and make the most of your impressions.
Rozhdestvensky St. Petersburg
Enjoy the views of the magical Northern Capital, littered with lights and filled with a festive atmosphere
Country Palace
Visit the residence of Empress Catherine II. Take a look at the magnificent example of Russian Baroque architecture and enjoy the winter picturesque park
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Shuvalov Palace Tour
Arrival in Saint Petersburg.
10:10and 12:30 Meeting at Ladoga railway Station at the information board (by prior request). Group transfer.
11:00 and 13:00 Meeting at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station (by prior request). Group transfer.
13:00-14:30 Free time for lunch and accommodation.
See the "Important to know" section for the bus departure schedule for excursions.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Petersburg welcomes".
15:30 Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, during which together we will trace the history of our city's development from the first buildings - the Kunstkamera, the Twelve Colleges, the Peter and Paul Fortress – to the grandiose ensembles of later eras.
17:30 Excursion to the Shuvalov Palace– the magnificent Faberge Jewelry Museum. Behind the modest facades of the Shuvalov Palace, we will see carefully restored interiors and real wonders of jewelry art.
The museum has an unparalleled collection of Russian jewelry and decorative and applied arts of the XIX-XX centuries. The most valuable and famous items in the museum's collection are 9 imperial Easter eggs created by Carl Gustaf Faberge.
18:30 Transfer to the base hotels until 20:00 or free time in the city center.
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Day 2 -
Free day or a program to choose from for an additional fee
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day. A program to choose from for an additional fee:
Additionally (for the curious): Excursion to Vyborg. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.
08:00-20:00 Excursion to Vyborg (3400 rubles for adults, 2900 rubles for school, 3200 rubles for students, 3200 rubles for pence).
During the tour, you will get acquainted with the majestic Vyborg Castle and walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town, paved with cobblestones, where every step tells its own story, take a trip through the rocky landscape park of Monrepos.
11:00 Monrepos tour.
13:00 Lunch for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles for adults) or free time in the city center.
14:00Visit to Castle Island, where the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle is located.
15:00 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — You will see the Market Square, Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, various towers: Clock, Round, Town Halls; Burgher houses, knight's, merchant's; schools: Russian, Finnish, Swedish.
16:30 Free time in the Old Town
18:00 Departure to St. Petersburg. Transfer to the base hotels. 20:00-21:00 The end of the program.
Additionally (for those with a sweet tooth): An excursion to the Alpinetti ice cream factory with a tasting (children 5-17 years old 1,900 rubles, all others 1,100 rubles).
We are conducting a tasting tour. You will learn the secrets of ice cream production, visit the freezer and try yourself as a pastry chef. After the educational part, you will have a tasting: gelato, sorbet, ice cream and sugar straw.
You will decorate the popsicles and cones with icing, the same and sprinkles to your taste. The amount of ice cream is unlimited!
Additionally (for romantics): Heavenly Prospect tour: safe roof tour (1100 rubles for adults, 900 rubles for children 12+).
To hear the history of St. Petersburg in the fresh air, to learn the secrets of Nevsky Prospekt, the secrets of street names and squares, to place the sights in professional binoculars and, of course, to take spectacular photos — all this can be done on excursions "Heavenly Prospect"!
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Day 3 -
Tsarskoye Selo Country Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Petersburg welcomes".
See the "Important to know" section for the bus departure schedule for excursions.
11:00 Suburban excursion to Tsarskoye Selo. 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."
There is a picturesque park next to the palace, consisting of regular and landscape parts.
12:30Excursion to the Catherine Palace with the famous Amber Room. You will visit a magnificent example of Russian Baroque architecture, which will delight with restored interiors and tell about the life of its crowned owners.
Free time in Tsarskoye Selo (2.5 hours) or for an additional fee, a bus tour to Pavlovsk. If a group is recruited, those who do not go on an additional excursion to Pavlovsk spend more time in Tsarskoye Selo.
Additionally: An excursion to Pavlovsk with a visit to the Pavlovsk Palace. The palace was built for the family of the future Emperor Paul I.
Its interiors, inspired by the impressions of a trip to Europe and the delicate taste of Maria Feodorovna, create a special, romantic mood characteristic of its crowned owner (when recruiting a group of 18 people or more: 1600 rubles. adult, 1150 rubles. school, 1500 rubles. art., pence.).
Transfer from the museum to the base hotels until 17:00 (19:00 when recruiting a group in Pavlovsk).
Additionally: visit to the Aquarium, where the shark show takes place at 19:00. A modern museum of living marine nature awaits you, where you can make a real trip around the world.
And also to visit sharks and seals, plunge into the fabulous world of coral and get acquainted with its exotic inhabitants (900 rubles. adult, 650 rubles. school, art., 400 rubles. pence.).
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Day 4 -
Grand Petersburg bus tour. Hermitage Museum Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release, check-out with your belongings. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Petersburg welcomes".
See the "Important to know" section for the bus departure schedule for excursions.
Transfer to Moskovsky train station (luggage storage at your own expense).
08:00 (12:00) Grand Petersburg bus tour. We will see a city where the splendor of the imperial court and the grandeur of the churches, the might of the royal guard and the work of the highest authorities met.
We will explore the magnificent palaces and cathedrals, learn about the theaters where great artists worked and take a walk around the Palace Square, where history, culture and art combined.
10:30 (14:30) Excursion to the Hermitage, one of the world's greatest museums, located in six unique buildings, including the Winter Palace, the residence of the Russian tsars.
We will see the masterpieces of great masters: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Titian, El Greco, Gauguin, Matisse and many others.
Please note: the time of the Hermitage tour may change to 2:30 p.m., please specify after December 24.
12:00 (16:00) Free time at the Hermitage (open until 20:00).
We recommend visiting the iconic places of St. Petersburg on this day:
Karl Bulla's photo salon at the Demidov house (open until 20:00);
subscription editions (open until 22:00);
Yeliseyev Merchants store (open until 23:00);
Singer Company House – Book House (open until 23:00);
crumpets on Bolshaya Konyushennaya (open until 20:00);
New Year's Fair in New Holland, on Manezhnaya Square (open until 22:00).
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
2 nights
Comfort
Upscale
Premium
The tour provides accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg to choose from.
The price is indicated for 1 person/rub.
Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):
Russia 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro station is Electrosila. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, within 20 minutes you can get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow's Victory Park. Near us: The Historical Park "Russia – My History", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the rate.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard with two beds
14700
19800
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Business single
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19800
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Business with two beds
15300
21150
13650
Moscow 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (lines 3-4). Convenient transport links allow guests to reach the main historical sights of St. Petersburg in 15-20 minutes: the Palace Embankment, the Hermitage, the Admiralty, the Kazan Cathedral, and the Russian Museum. The hotel offers a magnificent view of the Neva Embankment, the Alexander Nevsky Drawbridge and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra (*extra charge for the view). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% rate.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard Room with One/Two beds
19800
28950
19050
Dostoevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is centrally located 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 (Vladimirsky Cathedral).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).
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard with one/two beds
21750
30150
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Superior with one/two beds
23550
33900
19950
Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:
Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: ave . Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. Nearest metro station: Alexander Nevsky Square I. An 18-minute walk from the Moscow 4* hotel. The building stands out for its rich history, which dates back to 1825, located in the very center of the city, next to the embankment and park area. Moskovsky Train Station is 7 minutes away by car, and Alexander Nevsky Square metro station is 10 minutes away on foot. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in before 07:00 + 100%. Prices later.
Atrium 3*, Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 170. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. It is located in a historic building and offers modern and bright rooms. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in before 07:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 07:30 +50% (with breakfast).
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard with one/two beds
21900
32700
16950
Oktyabrskaya 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Ligovsky ave., 10. The most popular hotel is located opposite Moskovsky Train Station, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt.The nearest metro stations are Ploshchad Vosstaniya / Mayakovskaya, an 18-minute walk from Dostoevsky Hotel (or 1 metro stop). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-08:00 +100% rate, 08:00-14:00 +50% rate (without breakfast). Prices later.
Socroma Apartments Library. Lunch box breakfast. All rooms have a kitchenette.Address: Pushkinskaya St., 19. It is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, 500 meters from Vladimirskaya metro station and a 7-minute walk from the Dostoevsky Hotel, a 12-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in before 09:00 + 100%, after 09:00 + 50%. Prices later.
Socroma Is Peter Apartments. Lunch box breakfast. All rooms have a kitchenette.Address: Dostoevsky St., 30. Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, 600 meters from Vladimirskaya metro station and a 10-minute walk from the Dostoevsky Hotel, Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 11:00 check-out. Prices later.
Elkus 3*, Breakfast "Swedish line". Address: Blagodatnaya str., 10 building 3 p.1. Nearest metro station: Electrosila. The Elkus Hotel also has an internal atrium, some rooms overlook it. There are tables, chairs and even a grand piano in the atrium where you can play. There is also a children's room, although without tutors. A 16-minute walk to the Rossiya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out Early Check-in. 00:00-01:59 – 100%, 02:00 - 13:59 – 50% no breakfast. Prices later.
Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4* Continental breakfast. Address 43/12 Khersonskaya Street. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. Each room at the YARD Residence is a stylish apartment with high ceilings and panoramic windows. Each one has everything you use at home every day. To the meeting place Moscow hotels 5 minutes on foot. Estimated Prices later.
Discount for children under 14 years old: 1300 rubles
Surcharge for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): 2,900 rubles. The Grand Palace of Peterhof (Thursday) 1,650 rubles, Catherine Palace (Saturday) 1,250 rubles. (all tours are in Russian), there are no additional charges for other museums.
Hotel "Moscow" 4* or "Russia" 3* or 2 nights
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 Moscow 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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"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. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.
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 halls 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 distance to the airport is 8.2 km.
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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 come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A ticket office and a tour desk are available at the reception. Her 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. An ATM is installed in its lobby.
Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel.
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Art Deco Nevsky
The Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is located in a lively part of St. Petersburg, not far from the city center. Parking on the street is provided for guests with a private car. Services include tickets to shows and events, luggage storage, hiking, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi access.
All rooms are decorated in an elegant style and pleasant colors. Several categories with a maximum capacity of up to three people are available for booking. The rooms have antique-style upholstered furniture, comfortable bedroom spaces, storage space for clothes, a personal shower room and a bathroom.
You can have a delicious and satisfying meal in the cafe on the ground floor, which offers a wide range of hot dishes, snacks and drinks. There are also many grocery stores, restaurants and fast food chains within walking distance.
Nearby there is a developed infrastructure, historically significant places, parks and cultural monuments. There is a metro station nearby, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Neva River. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is about 15 km, to Moskovsky Train Station is 1 km.
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Atrium
Atrium Furnished rooms are located in the center of St. Petersburg, in a beautiful historical building.
Vacationers can stay in comfortable rooms, made in an original design with modern furniture, modern appliances, an individual bathroom and a hairdryer.
There is an atmospheric and cozy restaurant of German cuisine "Bier König", where a buffet breakfast is served for visitors from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning.
The hotel is located in the heart of the northern capital, not far from the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in an area of rich infrastructure that will be appreciated by both businessmen and numerous tourists.
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Oktyabrskaya
Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on Ligovsky Prospekt 10 in St. Petersburg, next to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station. The convenient location allows guests to quickly reach the main attractions. This hotel is considered the oldest in the city and is of special historical value.
The bright interior of the spacious rooms is decorated in warm colors. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Rooms of various categories are provided for accommodation, each of which is equipped with a personal bathroom with modern plumbing and a set of personal hygiene products. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes, a TV and free access to a Wi-Fi network.
Meals are served in the complex, which consists of an elegant restaurant "Assembly", a cozy lobby bar "Lampshade" and "Du Nord 1834 Pastry Shop", which will delight guests with French cuisine. The restaurants offer Buffet and a la Carte lunches and dinners, as well as all facilities for banquets and corporate parties.
The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro station is only 180 meters away. There are two large shopping malls within walking distance. The Palace Square is 3.2 km from the hotel.
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Sokroma Library
Apartment Sokroma Biblioteka is located in the Central District of Saint Petersburg. Important infrastructure facilities and attractions of the city are located nearby.
The bright apartments are furnished with comfort and attention to decorative details. Comfortable upholstered and cabinet furniture, LCD TV, and free Wi-fi are installed. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower.
The kitchen area has the necessary household appliances and a set of dishes. There are a large number of restaurants and cafes serving a variety of dishes within walking distance.
Guests can visit the Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic at 101 m, the Museum of Nonconformist Art at 255 m, St. Vladimir's Cathedral at 411 m, or take a walk in the San Galli Garden, located 544 m from the apartment. Pulkovo Airport is 15.2 km away, and Moskovsky Railway Station is 421 km away.
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Sokroma Is Peter Apart's
Apartment "Sokroma Is Peter Apartments" is located in St. Petersburg, in the city center.
Two-level studios with bright interiors and comfortable furniture are offered for accommodation. They include a private bathroom, Wi-Fi, an LCD TV and a hairdryer.
In addition to the household appliances available in the kitchen area for cooking, guests can use the dishes, as well as order a delicious a la carte continental breakfast in the morning. The Umami Ramen Cafe with Asian cuisine is located nearby.
The following attractions are located in the surrounding area: the Literary and Memorial Museum of F.M. Dostoevsky is 425 m away, the Loft Project "Floors" is 457 m away, and the Theater. The Leningrad City Council is in 723 . The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 14.7 km, to Moskovsky railway station - 1 km.
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Elkus
Elkus is a modern hotel located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg.
The hotel has 258 rooms ranging from compact and ergonomic to spacious and atmospheric with fireplaces and terraces. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. From the 5th to the 16th floor, the rooms offer panoramic views of the city.
An electric kettle and a refrigerator are provided. You can have a snack in the hotel's restaurant or lobby bar.
There is a covered parking, a fitness club, as well as a playroom for children. Aviator Park and Moscow Victory Park, the museum "Russia - My Story" are nearby. Pulkovo Airport is 9 km away, and Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 3.4 km away.
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Yard Residence
The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4-star, eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk to Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro Station. The main highways are located nearby, along which you can quickly and conveniently get anywhere in the city. Parking is provided for the convenience of guests arriving by private transport, as well as a shuttle service and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.
It offers comfortable apartments with a unique design, equipped with modern furniture, appliances, an equipped kitchen and a bathroom.
The kitchen is equipped with a set of dishes, a refrigerator and a stove for cooking lunch. The BACKYARD is located on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can taste menus from 14 gastronomic brands.
The convenient location of the Yard Residence apartments allows vacationers to get to the main attractions of the city and learn more about its history. Also nearby is the Museum of urban sculpture, the necropolis of the masters of art, the Museum of Ancient Antiquities and much more.
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Tour conditions
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
Included in price
habitation;
meals included in the program: breakfast;
guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
tickets to museums according to the program;
guide support;
Headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the program: lunches (to be purchased in advance for an additional fee) and dinners;
additional excursions on request;
surcharge for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): 2,900 rubles. The Grand Palace of Peterhof (Thu.) 1,650 rubles, Catherine Palace (Saturday) 1,250 rubles (all excursions in Russian);
personal expenses.
It's important to know
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Insurance is not included in the tour program. You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
At what time and from which hotels do buses leave for excursions?
Day 1:
14:30 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.
15:00 Departure from the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium, Art Deco Nevsky, and Yard Residence hotels.
15:30 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the Sokroma This is Peter, Sokroma Library, Oktyabrskaya hotels).
Day 3:
09:30 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the Yes on Marata, Sokroma This is Peter, Sokroma Library, Oktyabrskaya hotels).
10:00 Departure from the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium hotels.
11:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.
Day 4:
Departure from the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.
Departure from the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium hotels.
Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the Yes on Marata, Sokroma This is Peter, Sokroma Library, Oktyabrskaya hotels).
In which accommodation facilities is it possible to stay on the organizer's tours?
Within the framework of the organizer's tours, it is possible to stay in the following accommodation facilities (depending on the tour, see the information in the "Accommodation" section):
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