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.
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):
21:30-02:30Bus 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
Brunch at the hotel.
Free day.
Day 3 -
Bus tour "Parade Petersburg". Hermitage
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 Bus tour "Parade Petersburg". 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 in the Hermitage without transfer (the Hermitage is open until 19:00).
14:30-15:00 Free time.
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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).
Departure from the hotels.
Excursion to Veliky Novgorod. A guided tour.
Bus sightseeing tour of the city, acquaintance with the Sofia and Trade sides.
Visit to the St. George Monastery (St. George the Great Martyr) – the current, largest in Novgorod. Visit to its main church – St. George's Cathedral (1119)
11:30 Visit to the open-air Museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsy" - a unique architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture.
Participation in the holiday "Fabulous New Year's Eve in Vitoslavlitsy". According to the long-standing tradition, Novgorodians and guests of the city will have an exciting journey through the fabulous village, where you can plunge into the world of peasant culture with its customs and traditions. The participants of the holiday 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 "Cauldron". Also, visitors to the museum will 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 the cafe.
17:00 Tour of the Novgorod Kremlin: a 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 belfry with a collection of bells, the Millennium of Russia monument, the Faceted Chamber, the Church of St. Andrew Stratelates, the Church of the Entrance of the Lord to Jerusalem, the Secret Water Gate and much more.
Free time to explore the sights.
21:00-22:00 Estimated time of return to St. Petersburg to the base hotels.
Day 5 -
A free day or an excursion to Vyborg, or an excursion to Karelia
Breakfast.
Free day. A program to choose from for an additional fee:
Additionally:
08:00-20:00Excursion to Vyborg is a city with unique monuments of defense architecture of the XIII-XVIII centuries (which is no coincidence, because its name translates from Old Norse as "Holy Fortress"), a unique atmosphere of medieval buildings, a magnificent landscape park "Monrepos" and the estate of the XIX century. Getting to know Vyborg Castle and the Old Town.
Narrow cobblestone streets, low houses and architecture of different eras await you. (2,950 rubles., 2,550 rubles., 2,800 rubles. art. pence.)
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. Additionally:
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 Ahvenkoski waterfalls and to 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.)
07:00Departure from Vosstaniya Square – Ligovsky ave. 10 (SMS with the guide's phone the day before).
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Day 6 -
Peterhof
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
08:30 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Atrium, Art Deco Nevsky, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels).
08:45 Departure from the Court INN hotel.
09:15 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).
09:15 Bus tour"Along the old The Peterhof Road".
Peterhof Road is a unique complex, almost the same age as St. Petersburg, combining imperial residences and private estates, gardens and parks located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
10:30A tour of theGrand Peterhof Palace – majestic and exquisite, its richly decorated interiors are filled with numerous works of art and tell about the life of Russian rulers.
15:00 Transfer to Vosstaniya Square / Moskovsky train Station.
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 beds
Single room
Double with twin beds / with a double bed
Triple (2 main+additional beds)
Single room
Double with twin beds / with a double bed
Triple (2 main+additional beds)
Single room
Standard
Business
Comfort
The cost of the tour
19100
26350
20350
19350
26100
21850
20600
31850
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 beds
Triple (2 main+additional beds)
Single room
Standard
The cost of the tour
24600
24850
34850
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 beds
Single room
Deluxe
The cost of the tour
26850
36850
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 beds
Single room
Single room
Double room with a double bed
Double room with separate beds
Triple (2 main+additional beds)
Single room
Standard
The attic
Improved
The cost of the tour
22850
30350
22850
30350
24600
23350
34350
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 bed
Single room
Standard
The cost of the tour
38850
58850
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 .
Are plane/train tickets included in the tour price?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
What are the check-out hours at the hotel?
Check–out time in hotels is 12.00. Guaranteed check-in after 14:00 (15:00), depending on the rules of the hotel.
Is it possible to change the program?
The company reserves the right to replace excursions without reducing the total volume of the excursion program.
The exact program with the approved timing should be specified a week before arrival.
What is the program of the New Year's banquet at the Moscow Hotel?
Ladies and gentlemen! We are glad to invite you to the "New Year's Eve 2025"!
We celebrate the New Year in the largest and most luxurious hall of the Moscow hotel – Balmont in the company of the famous Brilliant group.
In the program:
The magical atmosphere of New Year's Eve;
gastronomic dinner from the chef with delicacies and traditional festive dishes;
unlimited Italian sparkling wine – "Prosecco";
impressive numbers from the show ballet "Entre";
congratulations and a prize draw from Santa Claus;
a disco with your favorite New Year's songs, retro and modern hits.
Gathering of guests: December 31 at 22:30.
The start of the New Year's Eve 2025 program: 23:00.
Cost per 1 person, in rubles:
Tables
Number of seats at the table
Price
18 (Category "A")
10
20 000
14 (Category "A")
6
20 000
40 (Category "A")
4
20 000
19 (Category "B")
10
15 000
Children's ticket (for children under 12 years old) – 10,000 rubles.
*places outside the quota on request, after confirmation 100% prepayment.
Reviews
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Lyudmila
18 Dec, 2024
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Thank you for a perfectly organized vacation—everything was seamless, straightforward, and convenient!
18 Dec, 2024
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Andrey and Inna
16 Dec, 2024
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Everything was great.
16 Dec, 2024
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Larisa Makarkina
16 Dec, 2024
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An unforgettable and magnificent trip! Our guide, Galina, was truly a professional—knowledgeable and engaging. We stayed at the Moscow Hotel, which offered a delicious breakfast and rooms with stunning views of the Neva River. The location was excellent, just a 20-minute walk along Nevsky Prospekt to the city center and train station, and conveniently close to the metro. The "Highlights of St. Petersburg" program was absolutely fantastic. A big thank you to the tour team! I highly recommend Big Country to everyone.
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