Winter duet. St. Petersburg and Vyborg

Immerse yourself in the winter fairy tale of two eras! From the luxury and secrets of Imperial St. Petersburg with its festive traditions to medieval Vyborg. You will meet the Finnish Santa Claus, taste glega and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the ancient castle with its legends.

Become a part of the story by tasting it! You will bake the famous Vyborg pretzel with your own hands, participate in a tasting of craft drinks and get lost in the magic of the Monrepos rock park.

Location

Moscow
$545
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
31 Oct - 3 Nov
1 - 4 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Secrets of Vyborg Castle
You will feel the breath of history on the island, standing at the walls of the ancient fortress, which will be 732 years old in 2025.
The fascinating Monrepos Park
A walk through the snow-covered alleys by the sparkling Vyborg Bay and the atmosphere of tranquility will make you forget about the hustle and bustle of city life.
Festive Petersburg
You will see the Northern Capital, decorated with thousands of lights. Explore the central squares, temples and palaces.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure to St. Petersburg. Winter Holidays Bus Tour

    06:30 Gathering of the group in the parking lot of the Kosmos hotel, VDNKh metro station.

    07:00 Departure to Saint Petersburg via the M11 expressway.

    For the departure schedule from other possible cities, see the "Important to know" section.

    16:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Bus tour "Winter holidays". Getting to know the festive city, the central squares decorated with New Year's beauties-Christmas trees. A retrospective of the traditions of New Year and Christmas celebrations in St. Petersburg from past eras.

    Accommodation at the Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* hotel.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. Guided tour to the Alvar Aalto Library. Interactive program "Christmas at the manor"
  • Day 3 - Monrepos Park tour. Visit to the Castle Island. Pretzel baking workshop and beer tasting
  • Day 4 - Thematic tour "Romanov Palaces in St. Petersburg". Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich's Palace Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The price of the tour is indicated for 1 person, rub.:

Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* Hotel, Druzhba 3*, Vyborg 3*Price
Double standard39500
The third one in the room (extra place euro pad)36500
Space Baltic 1 night

Cosmos Saint Petersburg Pribaltiyskaya Hotel 4* is located in Vasileostrovsky district of Saint Petersburg, 6.7 km from the city center. When staying here, guests will appreciate the beauty of the Gulf of Finland, the calm atmosphere and the good ecology. High standards of service are a distinctive feature of the hotel. Vacationers are provided with free parking, WI-FI access and 24-hour registration service. 

The hotel has 1,184 rooms. Their equipment is suitable for the needs of tourists and businessmen — there is an air conditioning system, a TV with satellite and cable channels, comfortable beds and a desk for working with a laptop. A safe is provided for the safety of valuables. The private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and a set of towels. On request, it is possible to book rooms for people with disabilities.

It's nice to start every morning with an individual cup of hot drink from the tea and coffee station. The hotel complex has restaurants and bars with a wide range of food and drinks. A buffet breakfast is served daily according to the opening hours of the establishment. You can also shop at the nearest grocery stores and store food in individual mini-bars.

The purpose of the trip can be different, both entertaining and working. A conference area with a capacity of 20 to 200 people is available for various types of meetings. In your free time, you can cheer up and work out at the local gym. There is a library on site for a more relaxing stay.

Due to the location of the hotel, vacationers can diversify their leisure time with walks and a cultural program. For example, the Erarta Gallery of Modern Art and the picturesque Botanical Garden of St. Petersburg State University should be highlighted among the attractions in the district. It is 16 km from Pulkovo airport and 5.9 km from Baltiysky Railway Station.

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Friendship or Vyborg 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Moscow

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • meals included in the program: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches;
  • guided tours according to the tour program (including guided tours and museum entrance tickets);
  • services of an accompanying person along the route;
  • transportation service by tourist class bus (one-and-a-half-story bus with luggage compartment, comfortable armchairs, climate control system, video monitor). 

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • meals not included in the program: dinners;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

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):

TitleThe number in the registry and the link to the page in the registry
Premier S12 StationC782024018797
Smart Neo MoscowC782024018435
Comfort Port SinkC782024017469
Comfort Port Sennaya PloshchadC782024000309
CorinthiaC782024010657
Grand Hotel Moika 22C782024004585
Onyx Boutique HotelC782024004790
ElkusC782024003199
Valo BusinessC782024004770
Baltic StatesC782024011948
Helen HotelC782024014377
Valo Ramada PlazaC782024004769
RussiaC782024004054
IZZZI at VladimirskayaC782024012345
Repinsky resortC782024019681
Azimut Park Hotel and Spa RepinoC782025003900
Comfort Port on LigovskyC782024001158
IZZZI on a Bank accountC782024022482
Kravt NevskyC782024000500
Nevsky Coast 93C782025003929
Nevsky Shore 122C782025003929
Novotel Saint Petersburg CenterC782024016019
Boho SocromaC782024001182
River Palace HotelC782024005857
Yard Residence Apartment HotelC782024003123
AtriumC782024002811
IZZZI at Gostiny DvorC782024022470
Talion Imperial HotelC782024007601
Grand Emerald HotelC782024015550
Cosmos Selection Nevsky Royal HotelC782024000889
Palace BridgeC782024011687
Lotte Hotel Saint PetersburgC782024000428
Grand Hotel EuropaC782024013240
AngleterreC782024014066
Kosmos NevskyC782024013054
Space BalticC782024022202
MoscowC782024013026
Court Inn St. Petersburg Hotel and Conference CenterC782024017451
The AmbassadorC782024000663
Indigo St. Petersburg - TchaikovskyC782024019843
IbisC782024007799
Sadovaya ExpressC782024005332
Radisson SonyaC782024003700
DostoevskyC782024015569
Azimut Hotel Saint PetersburgC782024008882
Art Deco NevskyC782024019973
Art Nouveau PalaceC782024020006
Kronwell Inn StremyannayaC782024014938
Dashkova's ResidenceC782024006859
Best Western Plus Center HotelC782024010272
Valo NetworkC782024008718
RussiaC782024020386
Theater SquareC782024007993
AdmiralteiskayaC782024013136
Hotel Saint PetersburgC782024013950
New PeterhofC782024012530
The M19 stationC782024014633
SamsonC782024006946
L1 stationC782024017055
OktyabrskayaC782024015106
Hotel on Rimsky-KorsakovC782024013237
Petrovsky Art LoftC782024011398
Krestovsky Park HotelC782024005893
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Dates and Prices

  • $357
    31 Oct – 3 Nov 4 days 3 nights
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  • $545
    1 – 4 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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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.