A 5-day trip to a New Year's tale. St. Petersburg and Veliky Novgorod

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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Imperial St. Petersburg on guided tours of the sparkling center and the Petrovsky Aquatoria mock-up theater, and then discover the secrets of the Hermitage, a treasure trove of world culture.

And after that, a real Russian fairy tale awaits you in Veliky Novgorod! The Vitoslavlitsy Museum will bring to life folk rituals, winter amusements and heroes of legends. You will become a participant in a theatrical performance in the ancient Kremlin and experience the magic of a holiday coming from the depths of time!

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Freedom of choice

If you wish, you will have the opportunity to travel to ancient Vyborg or to the magical Ruskeala Mountain Park.

Time travel

Visit the famous Hermitage, the largest museum in the country, with about three million exhibits in its collection.

The Kremlin with a posadnik

Take a walk through the ancient Novgorod detinets in the company of Sbyslav, who will personally tell you the secrets and legends of the city.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Bus sightseeing tour of the city. Visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater
Arrival in Saint Petersburg.
Hotel accommodation on your own or individual transfer (additional payment: to specify).
10:10 Meeting at Ladoga Railway Station at the escalator in the center of the hall (by prior request only). Group transfer.
11:00 Meeting at the Moscow Railway Station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request only). Group transfer.
13:00 Meeting at the Moscow Railway Station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request only). Group transfer.
Independent accommodation at the hotel. Meeting with the guide, a sign with the name of the tour.
14:30 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).
15:00 Departure from the Court INN hotel.
15:30 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Atrium, Art Deco Nevsky, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels).
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.
16:30 Visit to the Petrovsky Aquatoria mock-up theater with an excursion – a New Year's theatrical trip around St. Petersburg of the XVIII century, where you will learn about why Russia celebrates the New Year on January 1, and who was the main character of this celebration.
A small gift awaits you at the end.
17:30 Continuation of the bus tour.
18:00-19:30 Transfer to the base hotels. Free time.
Additionally (to order in advance): Festive New Year's banquet in hotels.
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 on the Palace Square, 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 (2900 rubles. adults; 2600 rubles. school, art., pence., children 5-6 years old for free).

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Day 2 - Free day
Late breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Day 3 - Grand Petersburg bus tour. Hermitage Museum Tour
Breakfast.
08:30 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).
09:00 Departure from the Court INN hotel.
09:15 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Atrium, Art Deco Nevsky, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels).
09:00-12:00 Grand Petersburg bus tour. We will meet with St. Petersburg, which has been the imperial capital for three centuries and has preserved magnificent and solemn state buildings, monumental squares and strict avenues.
We will walk through the center of modern St. Petersburg: Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, Senatskaya and Isaakievskaya.
12:00 Excursion to the Hermitage, the largest museum in the country, with about three million exhibits in its collection. The entire history of world culture is presented here – from Ancient Egypt to the picturesque masterpieces of the twentieth century.
14:00 To choose from: Transfer from the museum to the base hotels or free time at the Hermitage without transfer (the Hermitage is open until 19:00).
14:30-15:00 Free time.
Day 4 - Veliky Novgorod
Breakfast.
07:50 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Atrium, Art Deco Nevsky, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels).
08:05 Departure from the Court INN hotel.
08:30 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).
Excursion to Veliky Novgorod. Highway tour.
Bus sightseeing tour of the city, acquaintance with the Sofia and Trade sides.
Visit to St. George's Monastery (St. George the Great Martyr) – the current, largest in Novgorod. A visit to its main church, St. George's Cathedral (1119).
11:30 a.m. Visit to the Vitoslavlitsy Open–air Museum of Wooden Architecture, a unique architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture. Participation in the "Fabulous New Year's Eve in Vitoslavlitsy" celebration.
According to the long-standing tradition, Novgorodians and guests of the city will have an exciting journey through the fabulous village, where they can plunge into the world of peasant culture with its customs and traditions.
The participants of the festival will join theatrical performances based on Russian folk tales, ride in a sledge and, of course, will not miss the opportunity to roll down the hill. Fans of ice games will enjoy the fun called "The Cauldron".
Museum visitors will also meet the heroes of their favorite fairy tales from childhood – Emelya, Masha, the Bear and other fairy-tale characters.
Children and adults will try to populate a Mitten, play with a Bun, and trick Baba Yaga and her friend Kikimora.
15:00 Lunch at a cafe.
17:00 Novgorod Kremlin tour: theatrical program with posadnik Sbyslav or posadnitsa Euphemia.
You will see all the most famous sights of the city: the Novgorod Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral and the bell tower with a collection of bells, the monument "The Millennium of Russia", the Faceted Chamber, the Church of St. Andrew Stratelates, the Church of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, the Secret Water Gate and much more.
Free time to explore the sights.
21:00-22:00 Approximate time of return to St. Petersburg at the base hotels.

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Day 5 - Free day or guided tour for an additional fee
Breakfast.
Free day.
Room release.
A program to choose from for an additional fee:
1. 08:00-20:00 Excursion to Vyborg, a city with unique monuments of defensive architecture of the 13th-18th centuries (which is no coincidence, because its name translates from Old Norse as "Holy Fortress"), a unique atmosphere of medieval buildings.
As well as the magnificent Monrepos landscape park and the 19th-century manor house. Exploring Vyborg Castle and the Old Town.
Narrow, cobblestone streets, low houses and architecture of different eras await you (2950 rubles for adults, 2550 rubles for school children, 2800 rubles for art. pennies).
08:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).
08:30 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Atrium, Art Deco Nevsky, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels).
2. 07:00-23:00 Excursion "Pearl of Karelia – Ruskeala". You will travel north from St. Petersburg to Karelia. On the way, we will visit the Kexholm fortress in Priozersk and the former Finnish town of Sortavala.
And then we will go to nature: to the Akhvenkoski waterfalls and the Ruskeala Mountain Park. Sightseeing tour around the marble quarry and free time for a walk. Departure from the metro station "Pl. Uprisings" (prices later, approximately 4,500 rubles).
07:00 Departure from Vosstaniya Square – Ligovsky ave. 10 (SMS with the guide's phone the day before).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a selected hotel in St. Petersburg.

The cost of the tour for 1 person depends on the selected hotel and the type of accommodation:

Russia 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro station is Victory Park. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, within 20 minutes you can get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow's Victory Park. Near us: The Historical Park "Russia – My History", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the rate.

Russia 3*	Double room with separate beds	Single room	Double room with twin beds / with double bed	Triple (2 main+extra cr.)	Single room	Double room with twin beds / with double bed	Triple (2 main+extra cr.)	Single room
Russia 3*	Standard		Business			Comfort
The cost of the tour	15500	21300	16500	15700	21100	17700	16700	25700

Moscow 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (lines 3-4). Convenient transport links allow guests to reach the main historical sights of St. Petersburg in 15-20 minutes: the Palace Embankment, the Hermitage, the Admiralty, the Kazan Cathedral, and the Russian Museum. The hotel offers a magnificent view of the Neva Embankment, the Alexander Nevsky Drawbridge and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra (*extra charge for the view). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% rate.

Please note that prices for the Moscow 4* hotel are approximate, please check the actual prices before buying.

Moscow 4*	Double room with separate beds	Triple (2 main+extra cr.)	Single room
Moscow 4*	Standard
The cost of the tour	19900	20100	28100

COURT INN 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: nab. 166 Griboyedov Canal, the nearest metro station is Sadovaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Spasskaya. Located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 10-minute walk from the Mariinsky Theater and the island of New Holland. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early check-in + 100%. Please note that prices for the Kort INN 4* hotel are approximate, please check the actual prices before purchasing.

COURT INN 4*	Double room with separate beds	Single room
COURT INN 4*	Deluxe
The cost of the tour	21700	29700

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

Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: ave. Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. Nearest metro station: Alexander Nevsky Square I. The building stands out for its rich history, which dates back to 1825, located in the very center of the city, next to the embankment and park area. Moskovsky Train Station is 7 minutes away by car or bus. An 18-minute walk from the Moscow 4* hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in. from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in until 07:00 + 100%. Please note that prices for the Art Deco Nevsky 4* hotel are approximate, please check the actual prices before buying.

Art Deco Nevsky 4*

Double room with separate beds

Single room

Double room with a double bed

Double room with separate beds

Triple (2 main+extra cr.)

Single room

Standard

The attic

Improved

The cost of the tour

18500

24500

18500

24500

19900

18900

27700

Kravt Nevsky SPA 4*, Buffet breakfast. Address: Alexander Nevsky St., 8A. The hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in the immediate vicinity of Nevsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. A spacious room stock with everything necessary for a family holiday, a SPA complex at the hotel with a unique design and extensive treatment facilities, as well as the NEVSKY restaurant on the roof of the hotel. 380 meters or 5 minutes walk to the metro and the Moscow hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-06:00 +100% rate, 06:00-14:00 +50% rate (without breakfast).

Kravt Nevsky SPA 4*	Double room with twin beds / with double bed	Single room
Kravt Nevsky SPA 4*	Standard
The cost of the tour	31300	47300

Discounts:

for children under 14 years of age — 1000 rubles.;
for children aged 14-16 — 400 rubles.;
students (full—time Russian state universities) and pensioners (Russian Federation) - 250 rubles.

Russia

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station. 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. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.

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 halls 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 distance to the airport is 8.2 km.

Another option

Moscow

Moscow 4* is a modern four-star hotel located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, near the main attractions of the capital and the Alexander Nevsky Square metro station. Guests can use shuttle services, laundry and dry cleaning, and sightseeing services.

Comfortable rooms of different categories are prepared for the guests: "Standard", "Comfort", "Suite", "Apartments". Each has comfortable furniture and modern appliances, a private bathroom, as well as the following amenities: air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, safe, telephone, refrigerator, bath and hygiene products. Some rooms offer beautiful views of the Neva Embankment and the city panorama.

A buffet breakfast is included in the accommodation. Additionally, you can visit other establishments operating on the territory of the hotel: restaurants of Russian, European, and Asian cuisines, a coffee shop, a fast-food cafe, a bakery, a teahouse, and a lobby bar. Room service is available.

For business and festive events, it is possible to rent venues equipped with modern equipment: conference halls, cinemas, banquet halls.

For leisure and pleasant relaxation, the Moscow 4* hotel provides many services: a SPA center, a gym, a beauty salon, a cinema, a shopping center. Parking is available on site. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 1.64 km, and the airport is 21.8 km away.

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Another option

COURT INN

"CORT INN St. Petersburg Hotel & Conference Center" invites guests of St. Petersburg to experience the high level of 4* service and appreciate the comfort.

You will be warmly welcomed at the reception and the check-in procedure will be arranged, which is available around the clock. It offers a full range of services from basic (laundry, shuttle, parking) to additional (gym, organization of celebrations).

The simplicity and sophistication of the 273 rooms is what makes you feel comfortable. The rooms have everything for comfort: comfortable and functional furniture, modern appliances, a private bathroom with hygiene supplies.

There are several restaurants on the territory representing international, Russian and German cuisine: "Poema", "Birstube", "Onegin".

Several conference halls are available for rent for business events of various sizes. The halls are equipped with modern equipment. Our staff will help you connect and set up your equipment.

The Baltic Railway Station is only 1.5 km away. The location of the hotel allows you to quickly get to public transport stops, attractions, and the Neva embankment.

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Another option

Kravt Nevsky Hotel & SPA

The Kravt Nevsky Hotel & SPA is located in the center of St. Petersburg, not far from Nevsky Prospekt. The hotel offers a spa, guided tours, and laundry facilities. You can park your car in the parking lot in the courtyard of the hotel, subject to availability, or in a paid city parking lot.

The Spa hotel offers its guests spacious rooms of various categories, equipped with the necessary furniture and appliances for living and relaxing. The private bathroom has a modern set of plumbing fixtures, personal hygiene products, a set of towels and a hairdryer.

The spa hotel has a restaurant where a buffet breakfast is served in the morning, as well as a separate menu.

For business meetings and other events, the hotel has a conference hall with 25 seats, equipped with high-quality equipment.

The main attractions are located within walking distance: the Hermitage, the Palace Square, the Mariinsky Theater, the Kunstkamera, the Russian Museum, etc. Alexander Nevsky Square metro station is nearby. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 14.1 km, to Moskovsky railway station is 1.2 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

accommodation at the selected hotel;
meals specified in the program (breakfast);
guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
tickets to museums according to the program;
guide support/

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the price of the tour: lunches and dinners;
additional excursions on request:
A festive New Year's banquet in hotels is optional (to be booked in advance).

It's important to know

Discount for children under 14 years old (0-13): 5 days 1000 rub.

Discount for children aged 14-16: 5 days 400 rub.

Discount for students (full-time Russian State universities) and pensioners of the Russian Federation (if they have a pension certificate on the tour) for 5 days: 250 rubles.

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I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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Overall, the tour went very well, and all the scheduled excursions took place as planned.

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A 5-day trip to a New Year's tale. St. Petersburg and Veliky Novgorod

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