Immerse yourself in the magic of Rozhdestvensky St. Petersburg, a city where history comes to life in the splendor of palace interiors. You will touch the secrets of the Yusupov Palace, where the luxury of the state halls keeps the warmth of family comfort, and hear the legends of the stormy guards carousels.
You will discover the sacred power of the Northern Capital by visiting the majestic Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the grandiose St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Get to know the pearls of the countryside: the exquisite Tsarskoye Selo with its famous Amber Room and the resplendent Peterhof. You will walk through the halls of the Hermitage and learn how the Romanov dynasty celebrated the New Year, feeling the true spirit of the imperial Christmas celebrations.
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and make all your most cherished wishes on the Palace Square
New Year traditions of the Romanovs
You will learn how the Russian emperors celebrated the most family holiday. Take a look at the life of the royal family, hidden behind the facade of the Winter Palace
Country residence
Visit the majestic Grand Peterhof Palace in winter, when it is especially beautiful in its imperial tranquility, and enjoy its interiors.
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Yusupov Palace Tour
Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Hotel accommodation on your own or individual transfer (additional charge).
10:10 Meeting at Ladoga railway Station at the information board (by prior request). Group transfer to the hotel.
11:00 Meeting at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station (by prior request). Group transfer to the hotel.
13:15 Meeting at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station (by prior request). Transfer to the program without check-in.
13:30 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (including for guests from the Best Western, Ibis, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Port Comfort, Rus, Smart Neo Moskovsky, Station L1, Nevsky Bereg, and Novotel hotels, "Grand Emerald Hotel").
13:50 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the Sokroma Library Hotel, Sokroma Is Peter)
15:15 Departure from the Azimut Hotel (including for guests from the Teatralnaya and Express Sadovaya hotels).
Bus tour"And only a cork in the ceiling!" – the history of Guards and student carousels.
16:30 Excursion to theYusupov Palace, one of the rare noble mansions in St. Petersburg, where not only the state apartments, the halls of the art gallery, the miniature home theater, but also the luxurious living quarters of the Yusupov family have survived, retaining the warmth and charm of the former owners.
18:00 To choose from: Transfer from the museum to the base hotels or free time in the city center without transfer.
Day 2 -
Visit to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. St. Isaac's Cathedral Tour
Breakfast.
09:30 Departure from the Azimut Hotel.
10:00 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel.
10:15 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya hotel.
10:15 a.m. Bus tour "On the eve of Holy Christmas", dedicated to Christian churches and Orthodox monasteries.
11:00 Visit to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra with a guided tour. Founded together with St. Petersburg as a symbol of the strengthening of Orthodoxy in the newly conquered Russian land by Tsar Peter the Great.
The Alexander Nevsky Monastery became a kind of exemplary monastery of modern times, on the basis of which a Theological Academy, a printing house, etc. were opened.
The relics of St. Alexander Nevsky were solemnly transported from Vladimir to the newly built Holy Trinity Cathedral, becoming one of the main shrines of St. Petersburg.
The Orthodox guide of the Lavra will tell you about the history and significance of the Lavra in the life of the city and Russia, venerated saints and miraculous icons, its ascetics and abbots, and the current state of the monastery.
13:30Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral – the cathedral of Imperial St. Petersburg, one of the largest cathedrals in Europe and the symbol of St. Petersburg.
14:45 To choose from: Transfer to three basic hotels by 15:30 or free time at the museum and the city center without transfer.
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Day 3 -
Free day
Breakfast. Free day.
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Day 4 -
Tsarskoye Selo Tour
Breakfast.
09:30 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya hotel.
09:45 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel.
10:15 Departure from the Azimut Hotel.
Country tour 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.
12:00 Excursion 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: 1,750 rubles. adult, 1,300 rubles. school, 1,500 rubles. art., pence.).
Transfer from the museum to the base hotels until 17:00 (19:00 when recruiting a group in Pavlovsk).
15:00 (18:00) Transfer to the base hotels (depends on the group's recruitment for the additional tour and the confirmed time of entry to the Catherine Palace).
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Day 5 -
Bus tour "New Year of the Romanov family". Hermitage
Breakfast.
11:15 Departure from the Azimut Hotel.
11:45 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel.
12:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya hotel.
Bus tour "New Year of the Romanov family", telling about the traditions and family holidays of the grand dukes and the imperial family.
14:00 Excursion to the Hermitage, passing through the halls of which, you will turn over the pages of the entire history of world art, as well as visit the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian monarchs.
16:00 Free time at the Hermitage (open until 18:00) and the city center without transfer.
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Day 6 -
Imperial Splendor of Peterhof Country Bus Tour
Breakfast. Room release, check-out with your belongings (you can also leave your belongings in the luggage room of your hotel and return for them yourself).
09:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya hotel.
09:15 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel.
09:30 Departure from the Azimut Hotel.
09:30 Suburban bus tour"Imperial splendor of Peterhof". Peterhof Road is a unique complex, almost the same age as St. Petersburg, combining imperial residences and private estates, gardens and parks located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland.
Excursion to the Grand Palace – a majestic and exquisite palace, whose facade stretches along the terrace for almost 300 meters, occupies a dominant position in the composition of the Peterhof ensemble.
Its ornate interiors are filled with numerous works of art and tell about the life of the Russian rulers.
14:00-15:00 Transfer to Moskovsky railway station.
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
4 nights
Comfort
Upscale
Premium
The tour provides accommodation in the hotels of St. Petersburg to choose from.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
Basic hotels (hotels where the group is being assembled):
Azimuth is 4*. Breakfast buffet 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
Smart standard with two beds
36500
51000
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-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% rate, 11:00-15:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast).
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard with one or two beds
37000
51000
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Superior with one/two beds
40000
57250
34000
Oktyabrskaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Ligovsky ave., 10. The most popular hotel is located opposite Moskovsky Train Station, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt.The nearest metro station is Ploshchad Vosstaniya / Mayakovskaya. 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).
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard with one/two beds
41500
59000
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Comfort with one/two beds
43250
62500
30750
Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:
Ibis 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Ligovsky ave., 54, nearest metro stations: Vosstaniya Square, Ligovsky Prospekt. A 10-minute walk to the meeting place is the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early Check-in + 100%. Prices later.
Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4* / Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Stremyannaya St., 18. The hotel is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 3-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Mayakovskaya metro Station, a 5-minute walk from Moskovsky Train Station, a 15-minute drive from Palace Square and Alexander Nevsky Lavra, a 7-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel". Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-06:00 +100% rate, 06:00-12:00 +50% rate (without breakfast). Prices later.
Nevsky bereg (122) 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 122 Nevsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is Ploshchad Vosstaniya. The hotel is located in a cozy old–fashioned building, close to the city's largest transport hub, the Moscow Railway Station. The Hermitage Museum, Anichkin Bridge, shopping malls and many entertainment venues are located nearby. A 4-minute walk to the meeting place is the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check–out time: 14:00 check–in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in Before 06:00 - 100%, Early Check-in from 06:00 - 50%, early check-in includes breakfast. Prices later.
Nevsky bereg (93) 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 93. The nearest metro station is Ploshchad Vosstaniya. All conditions for a comfortable stay are provided here — there is air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee in the rooms, microwave, stove, safe, heating in 5 minutes on foot to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. 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.
Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" 4* / Port Comfort Ligovskiy 29 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Ligovsky ave. 29. The hotel is located in the historical part of St. Petersburg near the metro station Ploshchad Vosstaniya, Nevsky Prospekt and Oktyabrsky Shopping Mall, 4 minutes away. a 3-minute walk from the Moskovsky train station and the Gallery shopping center, a 3-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in at 00:14:00 +100% of the fare. Prices later.
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 4* hotel. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard Room with one Double Bed
39700
56650
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Standard Family Room with One Double Bed
39700
56650
26500
Grand Emerald Hotel 5*. Breakfast buffet. Address:18 Suvorovsky Prospekt. The hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station and Nevsky Prospekt, as well as near Smolny Cathedral and Tavrichesky Garden, a 10-minute walk from Oktyabrskaya 4* Hotel: Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 06:00-12:00+100% of the fare, 12:00-14:00 +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
46000
67250
37250
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. A 12-minute walk to the Azimut 4* hotel. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in 100% of the fare. We invite you to the Master class "St. Petersburg in chocolate" at the Rubiscookies Sweet Architecture Bureau in Nikolsky Rows (approximately 1,750 rubles. children under 16 years old, 1,500 rubles. adult). You will taste more than 12 varieties of premium chocolate — from white to bitter, coffee, berry and citrus, and create an original chocolate bar made from Belgian chocolate and natural additives.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard room with a double bed
38500
54250
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Standard room with a double bed and a sofa
38500
54250
29750
Discount for children under 14 years old: 1950 rubles.
Discount for children aged 14-16: 650 rubles.
Additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): The Grand Palace of Peterhof, 1,650 rubles, the Catherine Palace, 1,250 rubles, a total of 2,900 rubles (all excursions in Russian), there are no additional charges for other museums.
Discount for students (Russian State full-time universities) and pensioners (Russian Federation): 250 rubles .
Dostoevsky or Hotel or 4 nights
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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Tour conditions
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
6 days 5 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 or 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;
private transfer to and from the hotel;
additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): The Grand Palace of Peterhof, 1,650 rubles, Catherine Palace 1,250 rubles, total 2,900 rubles (all excursions in Russian);
personal expenses.
It's important to know
What are the check-out hours at the hotel?
Check–out time in hotels is 12.00. Guaranteed check-in after 14:00 (15:00), depending on the hotel rules.
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.
What discounts are available on the tour?
Discount for children under 14 years old: 1950 rubles.
Discount for children aged 14-16: 650 rubles .
Discount for students (Russian State full-time universities) and pensioners (Russian Federation): 250 rubles .
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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