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A trip to the "New Year's Tale" for 6 days. St. Petersburg and Veliky Novgorod

Give yourself the opportunity to get acquainted with the richness and beauty of the history, culture and nature of St. Petersburg and its surroundings.

From the magical New Year's streets of the Northern Capital to the ancient walls of Veliky Novgorod, this tour promises to give vivid impressions that will be pleasant to remember for a long time.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 31 December, 2024 – 5 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

Freedom of choice
If you wish, you will have the opportunity to travel to Vyborg or Karelia
Time Travel
The Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up Theater offers a unique journey through the history and architecture of St. Petersburg on a scale of 1:87
Majestic architecture
Immerse yourself in the luxury and grandeur of the architecture of Imperial Russia
The Imperial luxury of Peterhof
Appreciate the fabulous winter landscapes and baroque splendor of the palaces of Peterhof
Medieval Veliky Novgorod
Immerse yourself in ancient Russia and visit the unique Vitoslavlitsy open-air museum

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Bus tour "Winter holidays" and "Petrovsky Aquatoria"

    Arrival at Saint-Petersburg. 

    Accommodation at the hotel on your own or individual transfer (additional payment: to clarify).

    • 10:10 Meeting at Ladoga railway Station at the escalator in the center of the hall (only by prior request). Group transfer.
    • 11:00 Meeting at the Moscow railway station at the monument Peter the Great (only by prior request). Group transfer. 

    13:00 Meeting at the Moscow railway station at the monument Peter the Great (only by prior request). Group transfer. 

    Independent accommodation in a 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 Christmas beauties-Christmas trees. A retrospective of the traditions of the meeting New Year's Eve and Christmas in St. Petersburg of past eras.

    16:30 Visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater with an excursion – a New Year's theatrical trip around St. Petersburg of the XVIII century, where you will learn why Russia celebrates the New Year on January 1, and who was the main hero 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 (prices to be specified in October-November).

    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. Let's read his secret signs together and, of course, celebrate the New Year: make a wish on the Palace Square, drink a traditional glass of champagne and take unforgettable photos for memory. 

    Pleasant treats, surprises and dizzying views of the modern city are waiting for you. Let's plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and magic, and start the new year with unforgettable impressions. (2900 rubles for adults; 2600 rubles for school, art., pence., for children 5-6 years old for free)

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  • Day 2 - Free day
  • Day 3 - Bus tour "Parade Petersburg". Hermitage
  • Day 4 - Veliky Novgorod
  • Day 5 - A free day or an excursion to Vyborg, or an excursion to Karelia
  • Day 6 - Peterhof
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The program can be purchased without accommodation. Cost — 11850 RUB / person (the guide will be waiting for such tourists in the lobby of the Moscow hotel).

The tour also provides accommodation in comfortable hotels in St. Petersburg to choose from.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. depending on the accommodation option:

Russia 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro station is Victory Park. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, it takes 20 minutes to get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow Victory Park. Next to us: The Historical Park "Russia – My Story", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the fare.

Russia 3*Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble with twin beds / with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble with twin beds / with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 StandardBusinessComfort
The cost of the tour1910026350203501935026100218502060031850

Moscow 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (3-4 lines) Convenient transport links allow guests to get to the main historical sights of St. Petersburg in 15-20 minutes: the Palace Embankment, the Hermitage, the Admiralty, the Kazan Cathedral, 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-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the fare.

Attention, the prices for the Moscow 4* hotel are approximate, before buying, check the real prices.

Moscow 4*Double room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 Standard
The cost of the tour246002485034850

COURT INN 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: nab. 166 Griboyedov Canal, the nearest metro station is Sadovaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Spasskaya. It is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 10-minute walk from the Mariinsky Theater and the island of New Holland. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in + 100%. 

Attention, the prices for the Court INN 4* hotel are approximate, please check the real prices before buying.

Court INN 4* Double room with separate bedsSingle room
Deluxe
The cost of the tour2685036850

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

Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: ave. Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. Nearest metro station: Alexander Nevsky I Square. 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-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early check-in from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in before 07:00 + 100%. 

Attention, the prices for the Art Deco Nevsky 4* hotel are approximate, please check the real prices before buying.

Art Deco Nevsky 4*Double room with separate bedsSingle room

 

Single room

Double room with a double bedDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
StandardThe atticImproved
The cost of the tour22850303502285030350246002335034350

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

Kravt Nevsky SPA 4*

 

Double with twin beds / with a double bedSingle room
Standard
The cost of the tour3885058850

Discount for children under 14 years old (0-13): 6 days 1400 rubles.

Discount for children aged 14-16: 6 days 800 rubles.

Discount for students (Full-time Russian State Universities) and pensioners of the Russian Federation (if you have a pension certificate on the tour) 6 days: 250 rubles

Additional payment to foreign citizens (except the Republic of Belarus) for entrance tickets to museums: 1,650 rubles.

"Russia" 3* or "Moscow" 4* or 5 nights
"Russia" 3*

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. 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. Connection to a free Wi-Fi network is available throughout the territory.

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 rooms 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 airport is 8.2 km away.

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Another option
"Moscow" 4*

The comfortable modern Moscow Hotel is located in the northern capital, within walking distance from the metro stations and Nevsky Prospekt.

For the accommodation of vacationers, rooms are offered with a spacious area, air conditioning, a safe and a bathroom with individual hygiene products. Wi-Fi is available. Some rooms offer scenic views.

There is a bar on the upper floors of the building, where dishes of national and European cuisine are prepared. If desired, you can go to nearby cafes.

For the convenience of guests, the following services are provided: dry cleaning or laundry, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. If you are planning an event for business or entertainment, the hotel offers 2900 square meters of space with conference rooms and meeting rooms. Self parking is available (for an additional fee).

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Neva River. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg can be reached within a 15-minute walk.

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Cort Inn 4*

Cort Inn is located in Saint Petersburg, 2.8 km from the city center.

All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here — there is air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee in the rooms, kettle, safe, heating. You can choose any of the 273 currently available rooms on Yandex. Travel. Cleaning is done every day.

The hotel has a restaurant, a gym, and a conference room.

Each guest will have Internet access, you can upload photos, send a file or call your family by video.

Plan your trip so that you can check into the hotel exactly. Check-in here starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00. Even if you arrive late at night, you will be met at the 24-hour front desk and will be helped with accommodation. There is an elevator inside. Necessary facilities are available for people with special needs.

If you have a car, you can leave it in the parking lot. If you get there on your own, use the transfer service.

At your service: dry cleaning, laundry, room service, concierge service, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out.

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Art Deco Nevsky

The Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is located in a lively part of St. Petersburg, not far from the center. Nearby there is a developed infrastructure, historically significant places, parks and cultural monuments. Parking on the street is provided for guests with a private car. Services include: tickets for shows and events, luggage storage, hiking, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi access.

All rooms are decorated in an elegant style and pleasant colors. Several categories with a maximum capacity of up to three people are available for booking. The rooms have upholstered furniture in an old style, comfortable bedroom spaces, storage space for clothes, a personal shower room and a bathroom.

You can have a delicious and satisfying meal in the cafe on the ground floor, which offers a wide range of hot dishes, snacks and drinks. There are also many grocery stores, restaurants and fast food chains within walking distance.

Nearby there is a metro station, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Neva River. The distance to Pulkovo airport is about 15 km, to Moskovsky Train Station is 1 km.

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Kravt Nevsky Hotel & SPA

Kravt Nevsky Spa Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, near Nevsky Prospekt. It 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 the paid city parking lot.

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

The 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 room with 25 seats, equipped with high-quality equipment.

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

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • breakfast after the first night, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • 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;
  • lunches and dinners;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024 in St. Petersburg);
  • accommodation and breakfasts, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • additional excursions on request;
  • New Year's banquet optional;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are there any discounts on the tour?

Discount for children under 14 years old (0-13): 6 days 1400 rubles.

Discount for children aged 14-16: 6 days 800 rubles.

Discount for students (Russian State full-time universities) and pensioners of the Russian Federation (if there is a pension certificate on the tour) for 6 days: 250 rubles .

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Dates and Prices

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    31 Dec, 2024 – 5 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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