From Prince Rurik to Peter the Great: a journey through St. Petersburg and Ladoga

We invite you to an exciting journey through two unique places in Russia. You will visit the iconic sights of St. Petersburg, such as the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof, to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city.

The tour program also includes a trip to Staraya Ladoga, where you can explore the Old Ladoga Fortress and learn more about ancient times.

Take part in the Smelt is Coming! festival in Novaya Ladoga, where you can get acquainted with local traditions and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
14 - 16 May, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

The Smelt Festival is coming!
Take part in smelt cooking workshops, fishing competitions, visit a craft fair and a music show.
Pearl of the Gulf of Finland
You will see the famous cascades and paired fountains, stroll through the shady alleys and visit the Grand Peterhof Palace.
The first capital of Ancient Russia
You will dive into the times of Ancient Russia, tour the Old Ladoga fortress of the XII-XVI centuries and visit the Church of St. George.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in the city. Saint Petersburg Sightseeing Bus Tour

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Independent check-in at the hotel. Things are checked into the hotel's luggage room.

    Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Petersburg greets":

    • 10:30 departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel);
    • 11:00 departure from the Azimut Hotel (including for guests from the Ambassador Hotel, Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov, Theater Square, Express Sadovaya);
    • 11:30 departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Bagration, Kraft Nevsky, Yard Residence hotels).

    12:00 Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. We will be able to see the monumental monument to Peter the Great – the Bronze Horseman, about which A. S. Pushkin wrote in his poem, St. Isaac's, Senate and Trinity Squares.

    We will drive along the arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, and also see the famous and majestic Cruiser Aurora.

    14:00 Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress– the "heart" of St. Petersburg. During the historical walk, you will walk along the stone walls of the majestic fortress, get acquainted with its history and feel the spirit of the time when the city was just beginning its journey as the Northern Capital.

    Inside the fortress you can see modern urban sculpture, visit the main temple of St. Petersburg – Peter and Paul Cathedral, widely known as the place where almost all Russian emperors found their last rest.

    15:30-16:30 Transfer to the base hotels. Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Staraya Ladoga and the Smelt Festival are coming!
  • Day 3 - Peterhof
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel of your choice.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / RUB, depending on the accommodation:

Basic hotels (hotels where the group is being assembled):

1. Azimuth 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 43/1 Lermontovsky Ave., The nearest metro stations are Technological Institute and Baltiyskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and St. Isaac's Cathedral are within walking distance of the hotel. A 12-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Square 4* hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Smart Standard Room with Two Single Beds15.05.2026-17.05.20262040026000-

2. Moscow 4*. Breakfast buffet. 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% of the rate.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026197002600019700
Comfort Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026212002890019300

3. Russia 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro stations are Victory Park, Electrosila, and Moskovskaya. 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 categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room15.05.2026-17.05.20261690021200-
Business Single Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026-20400-
Business Number15.05.2026-17.05.2026173002200015600
Business Room with Air Conditioning Single15.05.2026-17.05.2026-20900-
Business Room with Air Conditioning15.05.2026-17.05.2026176002250015600
Comfort Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026194002620015600

Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:

1. Ambassador 4*. Breakfast buffet. A 10-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Square Hotel. Prices later.

2. Atrium 3*. Breakfast buffet Address: 21 Konnaya St./170 Nevsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. It is located in a historic building and has modern and bright rooms, an 8-minute walk to the meeting place of the Moscow Hotel. 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 categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026189002400017400

3. Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: ave. Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. The nearest metro station is 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, Alexander Nevsky Square metro station and the Moscow Hotel meeting point are 18 minutes on foot or 1 stop on the 253 bus. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in. from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in until 07:00 + 100%. Prices later.

4. Theater Square 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. A 12-minute walk to the Azimut Hotel.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room with one Double Bed15.05.2026-17.05.20262530035300-
Standard Family Room with One Double Bed15.05.2026-17.05.2026253003530018200
Standard room with two single beds and a sofa15.05.2026-17.05.2026253003530018200
Premium Family Room with One Double Bed15.05.2026-17.05.2026278004020018200
Premium Family Room with Two Single Beds15.05.2026-17.05.2026278004020018200
Standard room with one double Bed and sofa15.05.2026-17.05.2026253003530018200

5. The hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov. Walk to the Azimut hotel.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room with Two single Beds15.05.2026-17.05.2026202002700016500
Studio Room with Two Single Beds15.05.2026-17.05.2026209002840016500

6. 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. The atrium has tables, chairs, and even a grand piano to play on. There is also a children's room, although there are no tutors. A 16-minute walk to the meeting place - the Rossiya Hotel

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Business Number15.05.2026-17.05.20261860024100-
Standard Room with Two single Beds15.05.2026-17.05.20261880024400-
Standard room with a double bed15.05.2026-17.05.20261880024400-
Standard room with extras. a place15.05.2026-17.05.2026188002440015800
Comfort Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026185002440015800
Deluxe Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026216003000016600
The Suite Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026252003720016600

7. Express Sadovaya 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in 100% of the fare. A 12-minute walk to the Azimut Hotel.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard Room with Two Single Beds/ One Double Bed15.05.2026-17.05.20262450033600
Standard room with a double bed and a sofa15.05.2026-17.05.20262450033600
Superior Room with Two Single Beds/One Double Bed15.05.2026-17.05.20262700038600
Superior Room with Double Bed and Sofa15.05.2026-17.05.20262700038600

8. Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4*. Continental breakfast Address: 43/12 Khersonskaya St.. Nearest metro station: Alexander Nevsky Square I. 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. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in before 08:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 08:00 + 50%:

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Smart without kitchen15.05.2026-17.05.20261860024200-
Smart with kitchen15.05.2026-17.05.20261900025000-
Atelier15.05.2026-17.05.2026196002610018000
Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Smart without kitchen (without breakfast)15.05.2026-17.05.20261820023800-
Smart with kitchen (without breakfast)15.05.2026-17.05.20261860024600-
Studio (without breakfast)15.05.2026-17.05.2026192002570018000

9. Muse of City Nevsky

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Single Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026-32900-
Standard Room15.05.2026-17.05.20262600036900-
Superior Room15.05.2026-17.05.2026291004240024600
Family Suite15.05.2026-17.05.2026352005460024600
The suite room15.05.2026-17.05.2026398006380024600

Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 750 rub.

Discount for pensioners (if you have a pension certificate on the tour) and students: 300 rubles.

Surcharge for foreign tickets (except the Republic of Belarus): 4,200 rubles (all excursions are in Russian).

Art Deco Nevsky or The Moscow Hotel or 2 nights
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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The Moscow Hotel

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. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

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. 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. 

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine. 

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage State Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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Theater Square

The Theatre Square Hotel is located in the Nikolsky Rows of St. Petersburg. It offers free internet access and luggage storage. You can check in at any time, as the reception is open around the clock.

There are standard and family rooms. You can stay either alone or with a family of up to six people. The rooms are equipped with double, single and bunk beds. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet.

For an additional cost, you can purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Vacationers can listen to live jazz concerts, and in winter they can go ice skating and the Venetian carousel, play ice mini golf and curling. There are several interesting sights within walking distance. There is a metro station about a 15-minute walk away, from where you can get anywhere in the city. The Kryukov Canal runs across the street from the hotel. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.9 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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Sadovaya Express

Express Sadovaya Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, in the Nikolsky Rows building. The hotel offers internet access, as well as a parking space.

The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Superior", which can accommodate up to three people. The private bathrooms have a set of towels for each guest. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms.

Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. A variety of dishes are served for lunch and dinner. There are several food establishments nearby the hotel.

In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling, as well as jazz concerts. There are several metro stations within a 20-minute walk: Sadovaya, Spasskaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Baltiyskaya and Pushkinskaya. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.8 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg

AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt. 

The spacious rooms are decorated in a well-kept modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics. Safes are provided in the rooms for the safety of valuables. You can adjust the comfortable temperature using split systems. Some rooms offer beautiful city views. And thick curtains will allow you to create darkness and get a good night's sleep even during the famous white nights.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant in the morning. They are represented mainly by sandwich slices, fresh fruits and vegetables, porridges and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here using a set menu or order delicious dishes from the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant will allow you to arrange a business lunch or a romantic dinner here. A banquet hall is available for large events such as family or corporate celebrations.

There is a convenient transport interchange near the hotel. It can be reached by buses, minibuses, tram or taxi. There is a parking lot for a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also nearby. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina right next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats sail along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from Baltiysky Railway Station, and about an hour from the airport. The Karambol State Musical Theater and the Museum of the History of State Securities of Russia are just a two-minute walk away.

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On Rimsky-Korsakov

The 3* Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov is located in St. Petersburg. The exact address on the city map is 45 Rimsky-Korsakov Ave., the center of St. Petersburg, near Nikolsky Garden. There is a paid guarded parking on site, places are available on request.

The cozy and modern rooms are designed according to the classical style. Each of them is equipped with wooden furniture, including a wardrobe, a TV, and wireless Internet access.

The apartment also has a kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electric kettle and kitchenware. Everyone can have lunch at the cafe, where breakfast is served every day in the morning. At lunchtime, the menu is available to order not only national, but also European cuisine.

There is a metro station within walking distance from the accommodation, which allows you to get to any point of the city. The famous Mariinsky Theatre is located nearby. Moskovsky Train Station is a 20-minute drive away.

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The Ambassador

The Ambassador Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Rimsky-Korsakov Avenue and has a four-star status. Guests are offered a wide range of services that will make the quality of their stay even better. The caring staff is always ready to help with any questions that arise. Each guest can visit the fitness center, restaurant, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage.

The room stock is designed so that everyone can choose comfortable conditions and a suitable budget. There are both standard rooms and suites available for you. In any case, each of them has a sleeping and living area, as well as a bathroom. Upon prior request, you can bring your pet with you. Cleaning is carried out daily, so you will always be clean and cozy.

The price includes breakfast, which is served for you every morning in the restaurant, so that you will be full of energy from the beginning of the day. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee.

For guests' convenience, there is a 24-hour business center, executive car rental, and expedited check-in upon arrival. The following facilities are available for events: a conference center and meeting rooms. A round-the-clock airport shuttle is available for an additional fee.

Nearby are the Museum of Railway Transport, the Griboyedov Canal, the Bolshoy Obukhov Bridge and the Fontanka River.

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Russia

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station. 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, 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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Atrium

Atrium Furnished rooms are located in the center of the cultural capital of Russia, in a beautiful historical building.

Guests are invited to stay in comfortable rooms, which have modern appliances and furniture. The rooms are designed in an original style, which gives comfort and special charm. Guests have access to a private bathroom and a hairdryer.

There is an atmospheric and cozy restaurant of German cuisine on site, where a buffet breakfast is served for visitors.

The furnished rooms have an excellent location, close to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in an area of rich infrastructure that will be appreciated by both businessmen and numerous tourists. The distance to the airport is 14 km. The distance to the railway station is 0.9 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. The distance to the airport is 14.2 km. The train station is 5.3 km away.

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Music of the City Nevsky (Kravt Nevsky SPA)

Muse of City Nevsky Spa Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, not far from Nevsky Prospekt. The hotel 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.

The Spa hotel offers its guests spacious rooms of various categories, equipped with the necessary furniture and appliances for living and relaxing. The private bathroom has a modern set of plumbing fixtures, personal hygiene products, a set of towels and a hairdryer.

The spa 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, the Palace Square, the Mariinsky Theater, the Kunstkamera, the Russian Museum, etc. Alexander Nevsky Square metro station is nearby. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 14.1 km, to Moskovsky railway station is 1.2 km.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
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 and dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • private transfer to and from the hotel;
  • personal expenses.

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Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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    Sebastian Constantin Egerer
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    28 Apr, 2026
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    I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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    Tatiana
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    10 Apr, 2026
    I enjoyed the trip!
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    Irina
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    2 Mar, 2026
    Overall, the tour went very well, and all the scheduled excursions took place as planned.