The Christmas tale of St. Petersburg. 7-day tour

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Celebrate Christmas in St. Petersburg! This is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends, enjoy the beauty of the city and plunge into the festive atmosphere.

You will have a sightseeing tour of the city, the famous Hermitage, country trips to Tsarskoye Selo, Pavlovsk and Kronstadt, as well as a trip to the Middle Ages – the city of Vyborg.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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Tour highlights

The wealth of the Hermitage collection

Admire the works of art by great artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt

Christmas in Vyborg

You will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the medieval city, see the well-preserved Vyborg Castle, walk along the narrow streets and get acquainted with the monuments of different eras

New Year's magic of St. Petersburg

Enjoy the New Year's atmosphere of St. Petersburg while strolling through the decorated central squares

A walk through the fortress city of Kronstadt

You will see a number of defensive structures of the XVIII-XIX centuries, monuments to Russian sailors and harbors from where ships went on military campaigns and circumnavigations

The luxury of the Catherine Palace

Take a tour of the thousand-square-meter palace museum, where receptions, balls and masquerades were held

Winter holiday and mulled wine

A visit to the Nikolsky Rows public space will make the day fun and bright

Itinerary

Day 1 - January 2. Tsarskoye Selo with a visit to the Catherine Palace
Independent check-in.
Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 15:00.
You can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room until 15:00.
Country tour to Tsarskoye Selo with a tour of the Catherine Palace.
Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station.
Departure for the tour at 12:30.
The tour of the palace museum does not leave people of all ages and generations indifferent.
The interiors of the state halls and rooms are unique, the pearls of which are the Amber Room and the Large Throne Room of Mirrors with an area of one thousand square meters, where receptions, balls and masquerades were held.
The duration of the tour is 5 hours.
Transportation is provided for a country tour.

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Day 2 - January 3rd. Walking tour "There is nothing better than Nevsky Prospekt..." with a visit to the Kazan Cathedral and a tour of the Hermitage
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Walking tour "There is nothing better than Nevsky Prospekt ..." with a visit to the Kazan Cathedral and a guided tour of the Hermitage.
Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station.
Departure for the tour at 12:00.
The tour will tell you about the past and present of the main thoroughfare of St. Petersburg, about historical monuments and architectural ensembles located here.
One of the most important decors of Nevsky Prospekt remains the semicircle of the colonnade of the Orthodox Kazan Cathedral, in front of which there are monuments to the commanders M.I. Kutuzov and M.B. Barclay de Tolly.
To feel the magical atmosphere of the holiday during the walk, we will take a look at the New Year's fair on Manezhnaya Square with a large Christmas tree, festive attractions and houses with souvenirs and sweets.
Frost has nothing to do with us: hot aromatic mulled wine will help us cope with the cold.
The day will end with a guided tour of the Hermitage.
The Hermitage is the greatest museum in the world.
For almost two and a half centuries, it has collected one of the largest collections of world cultural monuments, numbering about three million exhibits.
The unique interiors of the halls, paintings, sculptures, decorative and applied arts from different eras adorn the former royal residence.
The tour duration is 3.5 hours.
Transportation is not provided.

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Day 3 - January 4th. Sightseeing bus tour of the city of Rozhdestvensky Peterburg with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing bus tour of the city of Rozhdestvensky Peterburg with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station.
Departure for the tour at 11:00.
The bus will take you through the streets and squares in a festive Christmas outfit with bright lights-Merry Christmas greetings.
During the sightseeing tour, we will visit the main sights and memorable places of the Northern capital.
You will see the magnificent architectural ensembles of the Palace and Senate Squares, the Field of Mars, the University Embankment, the Arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, which have made St. Petersburg one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and you will learn the names of the great architects who worked in this city.
This is an ideal option for exploring the city, every courtyard, pavement, and embankment of which is filled with a century-old history.
An excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress will introduce you to the history of the city on the Neva River, the 300-year–old history of the fortress, a former royal and then political prison, and at the same time the tomb of the Imperial house of Romanov in the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the tallest architectural structure in the city.
The tour duration is 3 hours.
Transportation is provided for the sightseeing tour.
On this night, the Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas, one of the most important holidays of the church calendar. The Christmas service will be held in all cathedrals and churches of the city.
The main service will be held in the Kazan Cathedral.
If you are going to attend an all-night vigil, it is better to arrive in advance in order to take seats.

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Day 4 - January 5th. Walking tour "Multifaceted Petersburg" with a tour of the Yusupov Palace and a visit to the Nikolsky rows
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Walking tour "The Many Faces of Petersburg" with a tour of the Yusupov Palace and a visit to the Nikolsky Rows.
Meeting with a guide at Admiralteiskaya metro station.
Departure for the tour at 11:00.
The tour will begin in the grand city center.
You will see the ancient mansions of the St. Petersburg nobility, walk along the Moika River embankment and take an excursion to the Yusupov Palace, one of the rare noble estates in St. Petersburg, where not only the interiors of the state halls, an art gallery, and a home theater have survived, but also the luxurious living quarters of the legendary Yusupov family, which have preserved the warmth and charm of the former owners.
Next, your way will pass by the Mariinsky Theater and St. Nicholas Epiphany Naval Cathedral in the Kolomna district, the most "Petersburg" corner of the city, where the spirit of bohemian life, theater and eternal celebration rules.
This tour will end with a visit to the Nikolsky Rows public space.
An amazing place created in the courtyard of the old, restored Gostiny Dvor.
The atmosphere of the New Year reigns here: a winter fair, garlands of lights, a fluffy Christmas tree, "gluttonous" rows where you can pamper yourself with delicious hot mulled wine.
The tour duration is 3 hours.
Transportation is not provided.

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Day 5 - January 6th. Christmas in Vyborg Bus Tour
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Christmas in Vyborg bus tour.
Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station.
Departure for the tour at 09:00.
Today you will travel to the Middle Ages – the city of Vyborg.
On a sightseeing tour of Vyborg, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a medieval city, see the well-preserved Vyborg Castle on Castle Island, walk along narrow streets paved with cobblestones, and get acquainted with monuments from different eras.
You will have a traditional Finnish lunch, a tasting of Vyborg pretzel, as well as a story about the traditions of celebrating Christmas in different countries, symbols of Vyborg and much more.
The duration of the tour is 11 hours.
Transportation is provided for a country tour.

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Day 6 - January 7. Country trip to Pavlovsk
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Country trip to Pavlovsk.
Meeting with the guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station.
Departure for the tour at 13:00.
The Pavlovsk Palace and Park Ensemble is an imperial and grand ducal residence associated with the names of Emperor Paul I and his wife, Empress Maria Feodorovna.
During the guided tour, you will learn about the history of the construction of the Tsarskoye Selo highway, which connected St. Petersburg, the capital of Imperial Russia, with the summer country residences of Tsarskoye Selo and Pavlovsk in the 19th century.
A tour of the state halls of the Pavlovsk Palace and a visit to Pavlovsk Park, a unique monument of landscape art.
From November to April, there is free time for an independent walk in the park.
If desired, you can ride a troika for an additional fee.
The duration of the tour is 5 hours.
Transportation is provided for a country tour.
Day 7 - January 8th. Excursion to Kronstadt
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Room release before 12:00.
Country trip to Kronstadt.
Meeting with the guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station.
Departure for the tour at 14:00.
The tour route includes an introduction to the complex of flood defenses, from where you can admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland and see the famous Kronstadt forts.
During a sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city, you will visit the shore of the harbor, which has preserved its configuration since the time of Peter the Great, walk along the alleys of Petrovsky Park, see the monument to the founder of St. Petersburg and Kronstadt, the palace built for A.D. Menshikov, Petrovsky ship dock, the famous Kronstadt footstock, the Naval Cathedral and a number of other monuments. architecture, culture, science and technology, creating a unique look of the city.
The duration of the tour is 6 hours.
Transportation is provided for a country tour.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg.

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

PICKAXE Tour class, facilities on the block, breakfast set
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	37380	4185
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	47100	3710
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	37380	2090
PICKAXE Standard, room amenities, breakfast set
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	38970	4725
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	50310	4250
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	38970	2360
OKHTINSKAYA 3* Comfort, buffet breakfast
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	39370	4860
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	52735	4655
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	35770	1620
RUSSIA 3* Standard, buffet breakfast
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	35035	3390
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	45160	3380
RUSSIA 3* Business, buffet breakfast
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	36625	3930
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	44320	3245
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	33295	1215
DOMINA PULKOVO 4* Standard apartment, buffet breakfast
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	39370	4860
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	53950	4860
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	38170	2160
DOSTOEVSKY 4* Standard, buffet breakfast (it is not possible to put an extra seat)
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	38815	4670
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	49910	4185
DOSTOEVSKY 4* Superior, buffet breakfast
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	40805	5345
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	51495	4455
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	45725	3780
EXPRESS SADOVAYA 4* Standard attic, breakfast buffet
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	50910	8775
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	69135	7425
EXPRESS SADOVAYA 4* Premium buffet breakfast
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	56880	10800
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	81180	9450
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	44880	2700
THEATRE SQUARE 4* Standard attic, breakfast buffet
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	50910	8775
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	70755	7695
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	39210	1755
THEATRE SQUARE 4* Premium buffet breakfast
Placement	Period	7 days /6 nights	Extra day (per room)
For 1 person. in 2 places. the room	02.01-08.01.25	54095	9855
1st place. Number	02.01-08.01.25	75560	8505
Additional place	02.01-08.01.25	41195	2025
Excursion program without accommodation and meals
Number of days of the excursion program		7 days /6 nights
		25490	-
Discounts for children under 14 years old
Number of days of the excursion program		7 days /6 nights
		1700	-

"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.

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"Kirochnaya"

Kirochnaya Hotel is located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, a 15-minute walk from Chernyshevskaya Metro Station. Nearby attractions such as the Tauride Garden, the Smolny Institute, and the A.V. Suvorov Museum are located. This is a comfortable and peaceful place, the interior of which is designed in a classic English style.

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Theatre Square 4*

In the pursuit of impressions, it is important to return to a place where you can have a good rest. The Teatralnaya Ploshchad Hotel is located in Saint Petersburg. This hotel is within walking distance of the city center. You can take a walk near the hotel. Nearby: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Yusupov Palace and the Institute of Technology-II.

There is also a bar for guests. It's time to remember your daily bread! A restaurant is available for guests. Do you want to stay in touch? The hotel has Wi-Fi. It is convenient for guests with disabilities: an elevator takes guests to the upper floors.

Other services are also available. For example, gym, media lounge, Cafe to Go, restaurant. Pets are allowed.

A TV will be waiting for you in the room. The equipment depends on the selected room category.

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DOMINA Pulkovo 4*

DOMINA Pulkovo Hotel and Apartments ** is a new unique apartment hotel under the management of the Italian DOMINA chain.

The complex is located in the south of the city, near Pulkovo International Airport, within walking distance from Zvezdnaya and Moskovskaya metro stations. Just 8 metro stops and you are in the heart of St. Petersburg on Nevsky Prospekt. A convenient location will allow guests to combine a relaxing holiday with a busy one

the excursion program. And the presence of a kitchenette in the apartment with a refrigerator, a hob and a set of dishes makes this option ideal for a family holiday.

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Okhtinskaya Hotel

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

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

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

The hotel has created conditions 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 there 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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Hotel Russia

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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Express Sadovaya Hotel

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

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

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

In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling in the courtyard, 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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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

hotel accommodation according to the number of nights (accommodation after 15:00, check-out before 12:00);
meals: breakfast in the hotel restaurant according to the number of days (nights) of stay;
the excursion program and transport services in accordance with the tour program;
the services of a group guide for all excursion days of the tour;
the Podorozhnik transport card.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals: lunches and dinners + breakfasts, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
accommodation in a hotel, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
the resort fee of 100 rubles/person/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024 in St. Petersburg);
additional excursions on request;
private transfer;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

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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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.

The Christmas tale of St. Petersburg. 7-day tour

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