Masterpieces of the Northern Capital. Winter-spring 3-day tour

The name of this tour is no coincidence: the best Russian and many brilliant European architects, the best painters and sculptors worked in St. Petersburg. The streets, squares and embankments of St. Petersburg are full of architectural masterpieces. Masterpieces are kept in his art museums, and the imperial country residences have become true masterpieces.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
5 - 7 Jun
12 - 14 Jun
19 - 21 Jun
26 - 28 Jun
3 - 5 Jul
10 - 12 Jul
17 - 19 Jul
24 - 26 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

At the origins of the fortress city
Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress from the inside: from the royal tomb to the prison casemates
The Hermitage Storerooms
Visit the Hermitage's Gold or Diamond Storeroom, a gallery of jewels based on the collection of the Russian Imperial Family.
St. Petersburg is a city of palaces
Get to know the world of the St. Petersburg nobility on a tour of the first stone palace of the city – Menshikov Palace

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Walking tour "Palaces and their owners" with a tour of the Menshikov Palace and the Hermitage storerooms

    Independent check-in. Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 15:00.

    You can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room until 15:00.

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

    The brilliant panorama of the palace is the hallmark of St. Petersburg. The number of palaces, their beauty and the luxury of their interiors are amazing. From the very foundation of St. Petersburg, the royal family, rich aristocratic families, and high-ranking officials lived here.

    Behind the magnificent facades of the palaces, the stories of important events in Russia and the destinies of people are hidden. During the walking tour, you will see palaces of different eras and styles and learn about the secrets of their famous owners.

    Our immersion into the brilliant world of the St. Petersburg nobility will begin with a visit to the first stone palace of the Northern capital, the Menshikov Palace.

    His Serene Highness did not skimp on creating this masterpiece of Peter the Great Baroque, and today we can admire the preserved interiors, as if taking us back to the era of lavish balls and grandiose plans.

    And then we will have an excursion to the real treasury — the Gold or Diamond Storeroom of the Hermitage. This unique gallery of jewels, which grew out of the personal collection of the Russian Imperial family, impresses the imagination with its wealth and brilliance.

    It contains masterpieces from all over the world, from artifacts from ancient civilizations to exquisite creations of the early 20th century — a kaleidoscope of cultures, eras and techniques that one cannot help but admire.

    The duration of the tour is 4 hours.

    Transportation is not provided.

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  • Day 2 - Free day or guided tours for an additional fee
  • Day 3 - Sightseeing bus tour "Masterpieces of the Northern Capital" with a tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 10,820 rubles.

PlacementPeriodFor 1 person in 2 places. the roomAdditional place1-seats. NumberDiscount for children under 14 years of ageExtra day, price per room
1-seats.2-seats.2-seats. + additional information. place
Tour class laundry room, facilities on the block, breakfast set09.01-11.01 21.03-31.03157901579020550400476047607140
12.01-20.03149301493018850400392039205880
08.04-19.04153601536019700400434043406510
Station L1 3* Attic/Atrium, buffet09.01-20.03157901519019990400448047606720
21.03-19.04163501615021110400504053207840
Station L1 3* Standard, buffet09.01-20.03160701527020550400476050407000
21.03-19.04166401624021680400532056008120
M19 station 3* Standard, breakfast set09.01-20.03160701547020550400476050407140
21.03-19.04172001680022800400588061608960
Okhtinskaya 3* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-05.03166401564021820400539056007700
06.03-20.03 08.04-19.04159301543020410400469049007000
21.03-07.04162101551020970400497051807280
Okhtinskaya 3* Comfort, buffet breakfast09.01-05.03169901574022520400574059508050
06.03-20.03 08.04-19.04162801553021110400360052507350
21.03-07.04165701562021680400532055307630
Nevsky Bereg, Standard, Buffet breakfast09.01-24.0217060-2196040054606020-
25.02-31.0317910-2365040063006860-
01.04-19.0418760-2534040071407700-
Nevsky Bereg, Comfort, Buffet breakfast09.01-24.021990016600276004008260882010920
25.02-31.031933017430264704007700826011060
01.04-19.0421600181003098040099401050013300
Trio 2*, Standard, Breakfast Lunchbox09.01-11.0119900-2690040079108820-
12.01-19.02 25.02-05.03 11.03-31.0316780-2070040048305740-
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.0317770-2267040058106720-
01.04-19.0417060-2126040051106020-
Trio 2*, Standard with kitchen, Breakfast Lunchbox09.01-11.0120750-2859040087509660-
12.01-19.02 25.02-05.03 11.03-31.0318200-2352040062307140-
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.0318910-2493040069307840-
01.04-19.0418480-2408040065107420-
Dashkova Residence 3* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-11.0121600-29580400924010500-
12.01-05.0316640-1972040043405600-
06.03-19.0418060-2226040056007000-
Dashkova Residence 3* Comfort, buffet breakfast09.01-11.0123450-332504001106012320-
12.01-05.0318060-2254040057407000-
06.03-19.0419760-2648040077008680-
Dashkova Residence 3* 2-room comfort, buffet breakfast09.01-11.01260001740038040400134401484016240
12.01-05.032004015640264804007700896010360
06.03-19.0422030164303015040095201092012460
Station S12 4* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-20.03166401624021680400532056008120
21.03-19.04180601726024780400686070009940
Station S12 4* Comfort, buffet breakfast09.01-20.03167801628021960400546041006620
21.03-19.041848017380253404007140742010360
Station C10 4* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-20.03166401624021680400532056008120
21.03-19.041834017340250604007000728010220
Moscow 4* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-11.011905017950261904007560798011200
12.01-20.03172001740022520400574061609380
21.03-07.041891018310259104007420784011340
08.04-19.041806018060242204006580700010500

 

PlacementPeriodFor 1 person in 2 places. the roomAdditional place1-seats. NumberDiscount for children under 14 years of ageExtra day, price per room
1-seats.2-seats.2-seats. + additional information. place
Dostoevsky 4* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-31.0318060-2226040056007000-
Dostoevsky 4* Superior, buffet breakfast09.01-31.031947019070250704007000840012320
Theater Square 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast09.01-19.02 25.02-05.03 11.03-31.03182001630022540400574071409380
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.032061017010273304008120952011760
01.04-19.0421890181902987040093801078013580
Theater Square 4* Premium, buffet breakfast09.01-19.02 25.02-05.03 11.03-31.032075017050276104008260966011900
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.03231601776032400400106401204014280
01.04-19.04241601886034380400116201302015820
Express Sadovaya 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast09.01-19.02 25.02-05.03 11.03-31.03177701717021690400532067209660
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.032004017840262004007560896011900
01.04-19.0421320182202874040088201022013160
Express Sadovaya 4* Premium, buffet breakfast09.01-19.02 25.02-05.03 11.03-31.032033017930267704007840924012180
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.03211801818031260400100801008013020
01.04-19.04235901889033250400110601246015400
Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-19.04194701347024230400658084008400
Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4* Comfort, buffet breakfast09.01-19.042089019890270504007980980014000
St. Petersburg 4* Standard courtyard view, buffet breakfast09.01-11.01211801798031260400100801008012880
12.01-20.03173501685023650400630063009100
21.03-07.041834017140256204007280728010080
08.04-19.04180601706025060400700070009800
St. Petersburg 4* Standard Neva River view, buffet breakfast09.01-11.0127280197802938040091001610018900
12.01-20.032018017680222804005600910011900
21.03-07.0421180179802398040064401008012880
08.04-19.042033017730234104006160924012040
Katarina 4* Smart/Attic, buffet09.01-19.0222170-28470400868011060-
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.03 01.04-19.0425570-352304001204014420-
25.02-05.03 11.03-31.0322170-28470400868011060-
Katarina 4* Comfort buffet09.01-19.02244401974032980400109201330016660
20.02-24.02 06.03-10.03 01.04-19.04289802108042000400154001778021140
25.02-05.03 11.03-31.03244401974032980400109201330016660

Discount for a child under 14 years of age — 400 rubles.

The Moscow Hotel or Dostoevsky or 2 nights
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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Dostoevsky

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 currency exchange service is also available. 

The Dostoevsky Hotel features 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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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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The L1 Station Hotel

The L1 Station Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in close proximity to infrastructure facilities. Luggage storage and Wi-Fi access are provided free of charge. In addition, registration of foreign citizens and visa support are available for a fee.

The room fund consists of cozy and bright rooms of several categories. Each of them is stylishly decorated and equipped with modern furniture. An additional convenience is the availability of private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries.

There is a kitchen area on site. In the morning, guests are served delicious and hearty meals, which are included in the price. It is also possible to serve an additional breakfast for a fee. In addition, you can have a full lunch or dinner at the nearest catering establishment.

Nearby are the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, the monument to S. Yesenin, Vosstaniya Square and the A.V. Suvorov Memorial Museum. The nearest public transport stop is 100 metres away, and Moskovsky Railway Station is 1 km away.

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The M19 station

The M19 Station Hotel was opened in 2016 and is located in the Central District of the Northern Capital.

The number of rooms in the hotel is 81. Each has a ventilation and air conditioning system. Sleeping places with orthopedic mattresses allow you to fully relax after active walks.

A breakfast of fresh products is served every morning, which is charged for a new day.

There is a wide range of restaurants, canteens and cafes within walking distance. Famous cultural attractions are within walking distance.

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Okhtinskaya Hotel

Okhtinskaya Hotel is located 0.1 km from the Neva River in Saint Petersburg. 

The categories "Standard", "Comfort" and "Junior" are available for occupancy, which are equipped with sleeping places, a TV, and a mini-bar. The private bathroom has personal hygiene products and a hairdryer.

You can have lunch at the local lobby bar or at nearby cafes and restaurants.

The hotel provides facilities for organizing and holding business meetings. 5 equipped conference rooms are perfect for corporate events of any scale. And for a family celebration or a significant day, 4 modern banquet halls with a capacity of up to 250 people have been prepared.

Nearby are St. George's Garden, Malookhtinsky Park. The distance to the airport is 16.9 km. The distance to the railway station is 2.7 km.

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Nevsky shore 122

Nevsky Bereg 122 Furnished rooms are 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 helpful and attentive staff will be happy to help if they have any questions.

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 on site called Pier 122, where guests will be happy to enjoy a hearty and varied breakfast.

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.

The hotel offers 41 comfortable 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 hospitable and helpful staff will do everything possible to make your stay at the hotel homely.

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The Trio

The Trio Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, next to Zvenigorodskaya Metro Station.

Each room is made with care for the guests. Everything is arranged so that vacationers feel comfortable and cozy. The rooms have comfortable furniture, TV, mini fridge, private bathroom, hairdryer. Rooms are also cleaned upon request, and an on-site laundry service is available for an additional cost.

Some rooms have a small kitchenette with everything you need for cooking: a microwave oven, an electric kettle, kitchenware and dishes. Guests can also order breakfast in the lunch boxes. There are many cafes and restaurants near the hotel and you can enjoy your meals there.

There are many interesting places near the hotel. Faberge and Anna Akhmatova museums, the Hermitage, the Winter Palace, and the Summer Garden are open in the surrounding area. There is paid parking near the hotel for car drivers. Pulkovo airport is located at a distance of 14.3 km, Vitebsk railway Station - 0.5 km, bus station -1.4 km.

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Dashkova's Residence

The hotel "Dashkova Residence" has a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of guests, which will delight the guests of the city with fast service. There is free Wi-Fi. The possibility of booking family rooms and checking in with pets.

The rooms will delight with a cozy interior and a variety of different options for every taste. Each room has facilities in the form of a private bathroom. There are suites for newlyweds and hypoallergenic rooms for guests with special requirements.

The on-site lobby bar and a huge number of restaurants and cafes nearby will provide excellent opportunities to have a delicious and satisfying snack and gain strength to explore a huge number of local attractions.

In the immediate vicinity there are a number of cultural monuments that will appeal to lovers of history and ancient architecture, such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman, the Botanical Garden, the Yusupov Palace.

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Premier S12 Station

The Premier S12 Station Hotel is located in the historical part of St. Petersburg, close to the business and cultural centers of the city.

The hotel can provide maximum comfort and positive emotions to those who like the respectability of historical buildings, as well as those who appreciate modern amenities. The hotel offers stylish rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay and a pleasant stay. There is also an internet connection, a common lounge, laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference room. For the convenience of guests, the hotel has an elevator.

A buffet breakfast is served from 07-30 to 10-30. The room has a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The Spoon Cafe is located 0.2 km from the property.

The reception staff will be happy to provide the necessary assistance when booking excursions, trips and transfers from the airport and train station and back. There are attractions nearby. The distance to the airport is 13.6 km. Vitebsk Railway Station is 1.4 km away.

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Premier S10 Station

The modern and comfortable Station Premier S10 Hotel is located in the central part of Saint Petersburg. We are happy to offer comfortable accommodation and transfer services for our guests.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in original colors and have an interesting design. The private bathroom is equipped with a built-in hairdryer, bath accessories and bathrobes. Standard room amenities include a TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, refrigerator, mini-bar, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Cleaning is carried out daily.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the cozy cafe. It is possible to order breakfast in the room. In addition, there are numerous food establishments for every taste in the vicinity of the hotel.

St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theatre, and the Admiralty are within walking distance of the Premier S10 Station. In addition, there are metro stations and public theater stops nearby.

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Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Mayakovskaya Metro Station. The State Hermitage Museum and Alexander Nevsky Lavra are a 15-minute drive away.

It offers a restaurant and conference facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.Other facilities include an equipped conference room with a coffee break area.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, refrigerator and tea set. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. 

The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya's restaurant serves Russian and European cuisine. A buffet breakfast and English-style afternoon tea with a variety of pastries are also available. 

There is also an ATM on site and a luggage storage room. 

Moskovsky Train Station is an 8-minute walk away. The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a 35-minute drive from Pulkovo International Airport.

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Saint-Petersburg

The luxury St. Petersburg 4* Hotel enjoys a convenient location in the central part of the northern capital, near the Neva River embankment. There is a magnificent view from here. Guests have a unique opportunity to relax in a comfortable environment with a variety of services. For convenience, guests have access to Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. There is an Oceanclub Fitness & Spa on site with a gym, swimming pool and sauna. 

The hotel has more than 500 rooms. The hotel offers guests accommodation in one of the rooms from budget to Deluxe and Executive Suites. All rooms have soft and comfortable beds, as well as slippers and bathrobes, a hairdryer, and a desk for work. Bathrooms are located in the rooms.

Guests can enjoy unique snacks and drinks at the Meeting Point Lobby Bar, which is open 24 hours a day. The hotel also has a Bering restaurant, which offers buffet breakfasts. Guests have a unique opportunity to visit the two-level restaurant "La Vue" with 350 seats. The room is divided into 7 halls, including a wine cellar, a tasting room, a living room and a terrace.

It is possible to hold a corporate event and a business meeting right at the hotel. For this purpose, the guests are provided with several large and modern conference halls of various capacities. The conference rooms are equipped with necessary appliances and equipment. A special hall is proposed, divided into several sections.

The hotel enjoys a convenient location in the business center of St. Petersburg. There are two metro stations and city attractions nearby: Sampsonievsky Bridge, Pirogovskaya Embankment, KvadraT Gallery and the famous Aurora Cruiser Museum. There is a fast charging station for Zevs electric vehicles in the parking lot.

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Katarina

The Catherine Art Hotel is located in a quiet, cozy courtyard of St. Peter's Basilica. St. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia, is just a few minutes' walk from the Russian Museum and Mikhailovsky Theater, and a 10-15-minute walk from the Hermitage and Palace Square.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, each of which includes a wardrobe, a table, a refrigerator, and a TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a set of toiletries and a bathrobe. Wireless Wi-Fi access is also available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a wide range of a la carte dishes. There is a cafe within walking distance.

The nearest airport is 15 km away, and the train station is 3.6 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • meals according to the program: 2 breakfasts in the hotel restaurant, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • group guide services for all excursion days of the tour;
  • Podorozhnik transport card for all excursion days, except for days with additional excursions;
  • The excursion program and transportation services are provided in accordance with the tour program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfasts (when choosing a fare without accommodation), lunches and dinners;
  • guided tours for an additional fee;
  • accommodation, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • private transfer is available on request.

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    Alla Sedova-Sitnikova
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    13 Feb, 2025
    The tour was well-organized, and the preloaded transit card included in the package was incredibly useful—such a great idea! However, unfortunately, in my case, there was no mention of it anywhere—not on the envelope with the vouchers, nor in the printed tour program. It also wasn’t brought up in my communication with the manager. As a result, we had to figure out on our own what the card was and how to use it. We only realized later that it already had money loaded onto it—when we happened to use it. Luckily, we traveled around the city a lot, so the balance on the card was put to good use. That being said, to be fair, I should note that other tour participants mentioned they did receive this information on their envelope and that their manager informed them about it when sending the tour details.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello, Alla! Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the organization of future tours. We’d love to welcome you on another journey through Russia!