A premonition of Christmas in St. Petersburg

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We invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of aristocratic St. Petersburg! Exquisite mansions, theatrical performances, wine tasting in the palace, meeting with the art of Boris Grigoriev – every day of this luxurious tour is filled with discoveries.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Classics in candles

Discover the amazing mansion of A.A. Polovtsev and enjoy an evening concert of classical music in a cozy atmosphere among hundreds of candles

Palaces and wines

Visit the Konstantinovsky Palace, taste luxurious Tokay and Russian wines in the presidential cellars

The Imperial Theatre

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of art by attending a spectacular performance at the magnificent Imperial Theater

The luxury of the aristocracy

You will have an exciting tour in the luxurious Eliseev house with a glass of wine and delicious snacks

The Magic of Christmas

Immerse yourself in the festive mood of the city with a tour of Nevsky Prospekt and a visit to the Christmas tree on Palace Square

The Imperial brilliance of Faberge jewelry

A trip to the Faberge Museum will reveal the success story of the court jeweler and his incredible jewelry masterpieces

Itinerary

Day 1 - Talion Club and performance at the Imperial Theatre
You arrive at the hotel on your own. A shuttle service to the hotel is available at an additional cost and must be booked in advance.
Check-in at the hotel from 15:00.
From 12:00 to 15:00, a representative of the company will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. He will answer all your questions and give you updated tour programs.
15:00 Departure from the hotel by minibus.
Today we will visit a luxurious mansion in the center of the most aristocratic quarter of St. Petersburg.
Excursion to Talion Club "Visiting Eliseev" with a glass of wine and light snacks.
The house of the famous Eliseev dynasty is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, on the corner of Nevsky Prospekt and the Moika River embankment. The Eliseevs, merchants and bankers who came from the peasant environment, became famous not only as successful businessmen, but also as patrons of the arts, amateurs and patrons of the arts.
The mansion is truly unique – few other mansions have preserved so many authentic historical interiors and decorative items. Everything around is filled with the spirit of a bygone century, visitors to these walls do not leave a feeling of delight and admiration, and most importantly, involvement in the fate of an architectural masterpiece.
After the tour of the mansion, you will have a glass of wine and light snacks in the main restaurant.
18:00 Visit to the performance at the Imperial Theater.
20:30 Dinner at the restaurant.
22:00 Return to the hotel.
Day 2 - Konstantinovsky Palace, tasting, Polovtsev Mansion and classical music concert
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotels.
Excursion to Strelna with a visit to the Konstantinovsky Palace and tasting in the wine cellars.
Have you ever visited the President? No? Then you definitely need to visit the Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Catch your reflection in one of the countless mirrors of the main halls of the palace, admire the expanses of the Gulf of Finland from the palace windows...
In the current Konstantinovka residence, all persons are "first"! And happy ones! After all, you will enjoy tasting the best Tokay and Russian wines in the personal presidential cellars.
Since the XVIII century, Hungarian, Burgundy, Spanish and Rhenish wines have been stored in the extensive cellars of the Great Constantine Palace. The tradition was revived along with the palace, when in 2003 the Hungarian Prime Minister presented St. Petersburg with a collection of wines from the Tokai region.
On a tour of the wine cellars you will learn the history of wine drinking in Russia, try the dessert wine that the Russian sovereigns loved so much, and an experienced sommelier will initiate you into the secrets of winemaking, successful harvests and varietal bouquets of elite drinks.
Lunch at the restaurant.
15:30 Return to the hotel.
Free time at the hotel.
18:30. Check out of the hotel.
Excursion to the mansion of A.A. Polovtsev.
It is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, not far from St. Isaac's Cathedral and is now known in the city as the Architect's House. The building is striking in contrast between the simple classical facade facing Bolshaya Morskaya Street and the luxury of the interior interiors made in different styles. Despite the difficult 20th century, the house has mostly preserved its historical decoration.
20:00 Concert "IN CANDLESTICKS: Masterpieces of classics in the Polovtsov Mansion".
The series of events IN CANDLESTICKS transforms the most beautiful and unusual halls of St. Petersburg into cozy concert venues, filling the space of the halls with the warm light of thousands of candles, which creates a unique atmosphere and an ideal background for making music. One of the most luxurious palace halls in St. Petersburg this evening will be filled with the sounds of eternal, popular classical music by such composers as P.I. Tchaikovsky, A. Vivaldi, J. Massenet, S.V. Rachmaninov and others.
22:00 Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Bus tour of the festive city, Faberge Museum and Boris Grigoriev exhibition
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Room release, you can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Bus tour of the city "Anticipation of Christmas".
New Year and Christmas are the most favorite holidays of the year, they are shrouded in a fabulous flair of magic and various wonderful stories. This is exactly how, a little bit magical, you will see St. Petersburg this winter morning before Christmas. You will drive along the elegant Nevsky Prospekt and make a stop at the most beautiful Christmas tree in the city on Palace Square.
After the bus part of the tour, we will go to visit the legend of jewelry art – Carl Faberge, without whose jewelry 120 years ago, probably, no high-society holiday could do without.
Thematic tour "The Empire of Carl Faberge: the success story of a court jeweler".
You will learn the amazing story of the life and work of the outstanding Russian jeweler Carl Faberge, get acquainted with the peculiarities of his company's work, reveal the secrets of the main jewelry techniques and, of course, see a unique collection of 9 imperial Faberge Easter eggs.
Tea party with the signature dessert "Faberge Egg".
Excursion to Boris Grigoriev's exhibition "The first master in the world".
The Faberge Museum in St. Petersburg and the Cultural and Historical Foundation "Connection of Times" presents a large retrospective exhibition of Boris Grigoriev, which takes place in the new exhibition space of the Shuvalov Palace. For the first time, the Foundation presents Grigoriev's masterpieces from its collection to the general public.
The main event is the display of the grandiose canvas "The Inspector", as well as a unique series of illustrations for the novel "The Brothers Karamazov". The exhibition will be complemented by works by B.Grigoriev from the collections of state museums and private private collections.
14:30 The end of the program at the hotel.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in standard rooms of the hotel Novotel St. Petersburg 4*.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation option:

Double room*	Single room	Double room* (child under 14 years old)
44970	49570	44970

*When choosing a double room, tell the manager which room is required: with two single beds or one double bed.

Novotel Saint Petersburg Center is 200 metres from Nevsky Prospekt and a 4-minute walk from Vosstaniya and Mayakovskaya Metro Stations.

It offers a gym, a rich selection of dishes and rooms with facilities for making hot drinks. The interior of the Novotel St. Petersburg Center Hotel is decorated in a beautiful modern style.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle, a mini fridge and air conditioning.

The GourmetBar bar-restaurant opens onto a summer terrace. It serves drinks and dishes of European and Russian cuisine, which are prepared with local products.

It takes very little time to walk from the Novotel St. Petersburg Center to the numerous shops. Public transport will allow you to easily reach the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the Mariinsky Theatre and other attractions of St. Petersburg.

After a busy day, guests can relax in the Novotel's Turkish steam bath or book a massage session.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

Hotel accommodation;
2 breakfasts at the hotel, 1 lunch, 1 dinner;
tour service;
entrance tickets to museums;
theater ticket;
concert ticket;
minibus according to the program (departure from the hotel).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
meeting and seeing off at the railway station or airport.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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