The radiance of the northern winter in St. Petersburg. 6-day tour

Immerse yourself in the world of imperial traditions and winter holidays of the Romanov dynasty. You will feel the atmosphere of a private family celebration in the place where the history of the great empire took place, and learn how the New Year was celebrated outside the walls of luxurious palaces.

You will travel through three great residences: you will marvel at the splendor of Peterhof, uncover the secrets of the Amber Room in Tsarskoye Selo and admire the state halls of the Yusupov Palace. Visit the monumental St. Isaac's Cathedral and the St. Alexander Nevsky Lavra, completing the picture of the imperial grandeur of St. Petersburg.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
6 days
5 nights
Departures
29 Dec - 3 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Tour highlights

The magic of New Year's Eve
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and make all your most cherished wishes on the Palace Square
St. Petersburg is so different
You will see the city from all sides, it will appear to us spiritual, picturesque and truly magical.
Visiting the Empress
Visit the Catherine Palace with its famous Amber Room. It is a magnificent example of Russian Baroque architecture.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Bus tour "New Year of the Romanov family". Hermitage

    Arrival of the tour participants in St. 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.

    Independent check-in at the hotel after 14:00 (15:00).

    13:30 Departure from the Azimut Hotel (including for guests from the Teatralnaya and Express Sadovaya hotels).

    13:50 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the Sokroma Library Hotel, Sokroma Is Peter).

    14:15 Meeting at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station (by prior request). Transfer to the program without check-in.

    14:30 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (including for guests from the Best Western, Ibis, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Port Comfort, Rus, Smart Neo Moskovsky, Nevsky Bereg, Novotel, Grand HotelEmerald").

    Bus tour "New Year of the Romanov family", telling about the traditions and family holidays of the grand dukes and the imperial family.

    15:30 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.

    17:00 To choose from: transfer from the museum to the base hotels or free time at the Hermitage (open until 20:00) and the city center without transfer.

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  • Day 2 - Imperial Splendor of Peterhof Country Bus Tour
  • Day 3 - Free day
  • Day 4 - Tsarskoye Selo Tour
  • Day 5 - Yusupov Palace Tour
  • Day 6 - Visit to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. St. Isaac's Cathedral Tour
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.:

Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg

RateRoom categoryAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Azimuth Smart Standard BBSmart Standard Room with Two Single Beds3490047850-

Grand Emerald Hotel

RateRoom categoryAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Grand Emerald Standard BB HotelStandard Room with Two single Beds460006725037250
Grand Emerald Standard BB HotelStandard Room with one Double Bed460006725037250
Grand Emerald Junior Suite BBJunior Suite with One Double Bed7100011725037250

Dostoevsky

RateRoom categoryAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Dostoevsky's Standard BBStandard Room with Two single Beds3700051000-
Dostoevsky The Improved BBSuperior Room with One Double Bed400005725034000
Dostoevsky's Standard BBStandard Room with one Double Bed3700051000-
Dostoevsky The Improved BBSuperior Room with Two Single Beds400005725034000

Ibis

RateRoom categoryAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Ibis Standard BBStandard Room, Courtyard or City View - with a double bed3690052100-
Ibis Standard BBStandard Room, Courtyard or City View - with Two single beds3690052100-

Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya

RateRoom categoryAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya Standard BBStandard Room with one Double Bed3600055250-
Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya Standard BBStandard Room with Two single Beds3600055250-
Kronwell Inn Stepladder Comfort BBComfort Room with Two single beds377505900033500
Kronwell Inn Stepladder Comfort BBComfort room with one double Bed377505900033500

Theater Square

RateRoom categoryAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Theater Square Standard BBStandard Room with one Double Bed3970056650-
Theater Square Standard Family BBStandard Family Room with One Double Bed397005665026500
Theater Square Standard with sofa BBStandard room with two single beds and a sofa397005665026500
Theater Square Premium Family Room BBPremium Family Room with One Double Bed454506790026500
Theater Square Premium Family Room BBPremium Family Room with Two Single Beds454506790026500
Theater Square Standard with sofa BBStandard room with one double Bed and sofa415006025026500

Sadovaya Express

RateRoom categoryAn adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Sadovaya Express - Standard - BBStandard room with a double bed3850054250-
Sadovaya Express - Standard - BBStandard Room with Two single Beds3850054250-
Express Sadovaya - Standard with sofa - BBStandard room with a double bed and sofa385005425029750
Sadovaya Express - Improved - BBSuperior Room with a double Bed4405065100-
Sadovaya Express - Improved - BBSuperior Room with Two Single Beds4405065100-
Express Sadovaya - Superior with Sofa - BBSuperior Room with Double Bed and Sofa440506510029750

Discount for children under 14 years of age: 1950 rubles.

Discount for children aged 14-16: 650 rubles .

Discount for full-time students (Russian State universities) and pensioners (Russian Federation): 250 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.

Dostoevsky 4* or AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg or 4 nights
Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A ticket office and a tour desk are available at the reception. Her staff will also recommend the most interesting events in St. Petersburg. A currency exchange service is also available.

The Dostoevsky Hotel has an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping mall with a supermarket and a food court. An ATM is installed in its lobby.

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel. 

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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. It has recently undergone major renovation and visitors can enjoy modern comfort.

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.

The Azimut Hotel in St. Petersburg has several conference rooms of different sizes. They are equipped with ergonomic furniture, flipcharts with markers and paper. Modern IT equipment will allow the event to be held at the highest level. Here you can hold large seminars or negotiations with partners in a small office. The hotel staff are real professionals in organizing such events. They will help you make a corporate event plan and choose the right room for your needs.

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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The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya

The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is the first hotel in the Cronwell Hotels Gallery & Resorts, which opened in St. Petersburg in 2010. The hotel is also the first certified eco-friendly hotel in Russia.

The interiors of the hotel emphasize the flavor of the old St. Petersburg, but at the same time, the rooms meet all international requirements. For the convenience of guests, the rooms are equipped with Finnish beds with orthopedic mattresses, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator and a kettle.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Favorite Restaurant, and an English tea party "Five o'clock" with specialty pastries is held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For business events, the hotel has a spacious conference room, a meeting room and a tea room "Stafford", equipped with all necessary equipment and comfortable furniture.

The Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, on the famous Stremyannaya Street, in a historic building that has been completely renovated according to the hotel's design.

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Grand Hotel Emerald 5*

The Grand Emerald Hotel opened in 2003 in the Central District of St. Petersburg and has been pleasing its guests ever since. The Nekrasovsky Garden is located not far from the grand Hotel.

It is proposed to accommodate guests in rooms of different comfort levels and price segments. The rooms are equipped with a TV, a mini-bar and air conditioning. Each room has a combined bathroom with personal hygiene products.

On the territory of the grand hotel there is a restaurant, a cafe and a lobby bar, which offers a wide range of a la carte dishes.

A specially equipped conference room is provided for business meetings and seminars.

The grand hotel is located within walking distance from Nevsky Prospekt and Tavrichesky Garden. For an additional fee and by appointment, the use of the entire sauna complex is included: swimming pool, Russian bath, Turkish hammam, relaxation area, banquet area. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.9 km, and Pulkovo-1 Airport is 16.3 km away.

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Ibis

Opened in 2008, the Ibis St. Petersburg Center Hotel is located in St. Petersburg at 54 Ligovsky Prospekt. It has a 3-star status. Paid parking is available here. On our official website, each guest will be able to get acquainted with the current prices for rooms at the Ibis St. Petersburg Center hotel, display the hotel on the map for convenience and carefully study the reviews of vacationers.

The hotel has 221 rooms. Each room includes a spacious sleeping place, necessary furniture, as well as a satellite TV and a private bathroom. Cleanliness and comfort always reign here. Thanks to open access to a free Wi-Fi network, you can always stay in touch and keep up to date with all the news.

You can have a delicious and satisfying meal at the hotel's restaurant.

For the convenience of guests, the following facilities are provided: 24-hour business center, expedited check-in on arrival. If you are planning a business or entertainment event, the hotel offers you a 95 square meter space with conference rooms.

The convenient location will allow you to quickly reach the main attractions: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage, the Faberge Museum, the Alexander Theater and others. The Gallery shopping center, Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square and metro stations are just a step away.

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Theater Square

The 4-star Theatre Square Hotel is located in St. Petersburg's Nikolsky Ryady. 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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Express Sadovaya Hotel

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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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 tour: 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;
  • New Year's banquet (prices to be specified);
  • 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 is the cost of a New Year's banquet?

Azimut Hotel:

Ticket price: from 20,000 rubles.

Table purchase: 250,000 rubles. (10 seats).

Children's ticket from 6 to 12 years: 13,000 rubles.

Please print out the tickets and prepare them in advance before entering the hall.

Sadovaya Express:

Adult – 12,000 rubles.

Additionally purchased on request: a package of unlimited drinks, including alcohol – 3,000 rubles per person.

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Dates and Prices

  • $476
    29 Dec, 2026 – 3 Jan, 2027 6 days 5 nights
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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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    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.