Winter stories of the palaces of St. Petersburg

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During this New Year's tour to St. Petersburg, you have a great opportunity to get acquainted with the palaces of the city on the Neva, learn about how their owners celebrated Christmas in the old days, and compare their traditions with modern ones.

You will visit Peterhof, one of the imperial residences, and also, if desired, you can spend New Year's Eve at a festive banquet.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Secret Treasures

Take a look behind the modest facade, where 9 imperial Faberge wonders are hidden, which are not found anywhere else in the world.

New Year in the heart of St. Petersburg

Recharge your energy and aesthetics for the whole year by spending an unforgettable night in the Northern Capital

Etiquette is excellent

You will mentally put on imperial robes and learn the secrets of palace dinners in the Grand Peterhof Palace, standing on the balcony above the park.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Faberge Museum Tour
Arrival in Saint Petersburg.
11:30 Meeting with a guide at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter the Great, the sign "Greets Petersburg".
11:30 Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, during which we will trace the history of our city's development from the first buildings - the Kunstkamera, the Twelve Colleges, the Peter and Paul Fortress – to the grandiose ensembles of later eras.
13:30 Excursion to the Faberge Museum. Following the principle of the great master, the modest facades of the Shuvalov Palace hide the real wonders of jewelry art.
This museum has an unparalleled collection of Russian jewelry and decorative and applied arts of the 19th-20th centuries.
The most valuable and famous items in the collection are 9 imperial Easter eggs created by Carl Gustaf Faberge.
15:00 Transfer to the hotels until 16:00 or free time in the city center.
We recommend visiting the iconic places of St. Petersburg on this day:
Karl Bulla's photo salon at the Demidov house (open until 20:00);
subscription editions (open until 22:00);
Yeliseyev Merchants store (open until 23:00);
Singer Company House – Book House (open until 23:00);
New Year's Fair in New Holland, on Manezhnaya Square;
crumpets on Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street (open until 20:00).
Additionally (to order in advance): A festive New Year's banquet in hotels (estimated prices last year: "Saint Petersburg" from 12,000 to 35,000 rubles, "Radisson Sonya" 20,000 rubles, in "Indigo" from 30,000 rubles).
Additionally (to order in advance): 21:30-02:30 Bus tour "Celebrating the New Year in St. Petersburg".
On this New Year's Eve, St. Petersburg fulfills wishes. We will read his secret signs together and, of course, celebrate the New Year: we will make a wish in one of the central squares of the city, drink a traditional glass of champagne and take unforgettable photos for memory.
Pleasant treats, surprises and breathtaking views of the modern city are waiting for you. Let's plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and magic, let's start the new year with unforgettable impressions (3,800 rubles. adults; 3300 rubles. school, art., pence., children 5-6 years old for free).
Start and end addresses of the tour: Dostoevsky Hotel Vladimirsky Ave., 19; Moscow Hotel Alexander Nevsky Square, 2; Oktyabrskaya Hotel Ligovsky ave., 10; Rossiya Hotel.

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Day 2 - Bus tour "Winter holidays". Yusupov Palace Tour
Late breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels in the afternoon. The sign "Petersburg greets".
For the schedule of departure of buses from hotels, see the "Important to know" section.
12:40 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.
14:30-16:30 Excursion to the Yusupov 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.
To choose from: Transfer to the base hotels until 18:30-19:30 or free time at the museum and the city center without transfer.

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Day 3 - Country bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road". Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release, check-out with your belongings. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotels.
For the schedule of departure of buses from hotels, see the "Important to know" section.
Transfer from St. Petersburg to the seaside suburb of Peterhof. The Peterhof Imperial Summer Residence was built to amaze the imagination of all guests and introduce them to the history of the Russian state.
10:30 Guided tour of the Grand Peterhof Palace. On our tour, we will visit the Grand Peterhof Palace, a majestic and exquisite building whose facade stretches for almost 300 meters and effectively divides the park into an upper and lower part.
Its ornate interiors are filled with numerous works of art and tell about the official life of the Russian rulers.
We will learn palace etiquette, try to imagine ourselves at a gala dinner, and learn about the most famous events that have ever taken place in the palace.
Transfer to the base hotels until 14:00.
14:30 The end of the program at the metro station "Pl. Vosstaniya" on Nevsky Prospekt, at the Moscow railway Station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg.

Basic hotels (hotels where the group is being assembled) :

1. 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). The Junior Suite room can accommodate 4 people.

Room category	An adult in the main seat	Single occupancy	An adult in an extra seat
Standard Room	17850	24550	-
Comfort Room	18550	25850	13750
Junior Suite Room	19850	28650	13750

2. St. Petersburg 4* Breakfast buffet. Address: Pirogovskaya nab. 5/2. The nearest metro station is Lenin Square. All conditions for a comfortable stay are provided here — there is air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee in the rooms, kettle, safe, heating, terrace, mini-bar. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a gym, a sauna, and a conference room. And you'll probably want to relax by the pool — it's here too. And indoor. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in before 08:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 08:00 + 50%. The Deluxe room can accommodate 4 people.

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3. Rus 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 1, Artillery Street. The nearest metro station is Chernyshevskaya. In the very center of the city – a 10-minute walk from the Summer Garden and Mikhailovsky Castle, a 20-minute walk from Moskovsky train station (one metro stop). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in in high season + 100%, in low season + 50% of the fare. The Junior Suite room can accommodate 4 people.

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4. Radisson Sonya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Liteyny ave., 5/19. The nearest metro station is Chernyshevskaya. A 17-minute walk to the Summer Garden and Mikhailovsky Castle. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in before 08:00 + 100%, after 08:00 + 50% of the fare.

Room category	An adult in the main seat	Single occupancy	An adult in an extra seat
Standard Room	20150	29150	Standard Room

Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:

1. Indigo Tchaikovsky 5* / Indigo St. Petersburg – Tchaikovsky 5*, buffet breakfast. Address: Tchaikovsky St., 1. Located near the Tavrichesky and Summer Gardens, 11 minutes from the metro station Chernyshevskaya, 1 minute walk from the Radisson Sonya hotel Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00.

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2. The Three Musketeers 3*, buffet breakfast. Address: Zagorodny ave., 10. In the city center, a 20-minute walk to Moskovsky train station and 1 metro stop to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. The Family room can accommodate 4 people.

Room category	An adult in the main seat	Single occupancy	An adult in an extra seat
Standard Single Room	-	14650	-
Standard Room	12550	16650	11350
Superior Standard Room	12850	17350	11350
Family Room	13350	18350	11350

Four-bed accommodation in one room is possible in basic hotels: Oktyabrskaya 4* 2 main beds in Junior Suite plus 2 additional beds. beds; in the St. Petersburg 4* hotel, 2 main beds in the Deluxe Courtyard plus 2 additional beds. beds; in the Rus hotel 4* 2 main beds in the Junior Suite plus 2 additional beds. beds; in the Three Musketeers 3* hotel, there are 2 main beds in the Family Suite plus 2 additional beds. beds.

Discount for children under 16: 700 rubles.

Surcharge for foreign tickets (excluding EAZS): The Grand Palace of Peterhof 1,500 rubles (all tours in Russian), there are no surcharges for other museums.

The five-star Hotel INDIGO is located in the very center of the historical buildings of the founding of St. Petersburg, near the Tauride and Summer Gardens. The hotel building belongs to the architectural monuments of the middle of the XIX century.

The hotel offers 120 rooms of various categories with a wide range of pillows and a free mini-bar. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, a docking station for gadgets, a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a set of hygiene products.

In the morning, a buffet breakfast with an individual order of hot dishes and drinks, fresh pastries and sparkling wine is served in the bright atrium of the Wine and Water restaurant. The panoramic restaurant terrace is open on the roof of the hotel from April to November.

A business office is available on site, as well as several conference rooms.

The nearest metro station is a 10-minute walk from the property. It will take 7 minutes by car from Moskovsky Train Station.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

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 and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the program: lunches, dinners;
additional excursions on request:
New Year's Eve banquet at the hotel;
private transfer to and from the hotel;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Discount for children under 16: 700 rubles.

Dates and Prices

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31 Dec, 2026 – 2 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Svetlana

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5 Jun, 2026

I really enjoyed the tour, even despite the snowfall. The itinerary was packed with activities and experiences - so much so that by the second day we were feeling pleasantly tired. The lunches were excellent, and we were glad we chose to include them. The organization was outstanding, and our guide, Nelli, was wonderful. She shared a wealth of interesting information and presented it in a way that kept everyone engaged throughout the trip. The Druzhba Hotel was quite good overall. The breakfasts offered a wide variety of dishes, and the location was convenient, not far from the city center. There was also a supermarket nearby, which was very handy. A few practical notes for future travelers: standard rooms are equipped with 2 separate beds rather than 1 large bed. Slippers and bathrobes are not provided. A hairdryer was available, but the complimentary shower gel and shampoo packets were quite small .
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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!

Winter stories of the palaces of St. Petersburg

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