Christmas between two capitals. Saint Petersburg Tver Region Bus Tour

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Russian winter, where time is frozen in the white stone carvings of the ancient monasteries of Torzhok and Staritsa. You will find royal palaces, masterpieces by the architect of Lviv and legendary pozharsky cutlets that conquered Emperor Nicholas I.

You will feel the Christmas mood in festive Tver: the splendor of the restored Imperial Palace, the comfort of samovar traditions and the secrets of gold embroidery. Embark on a journey into a fairy tale come to life, where every cathedral keeps a story, and the air is saturated with the spirit of ancient traditions and warm hospitality.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
4 - 6 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 16 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

Famous cutlets
Immerse yourself in the gastronomic legend by personally appreciating the unique recipe of the 19th century, which turned a simple dish into a symbol of Russian hospitality.
Palace luxury
You will feel like a welcome guest in the authentic Imperial Palace, where history comes to life in the splendor of the ceremonial interiors.
A Christmas tale of ancient cities
You will get into the atmosphere of magic, where the white-stone antiquity of Staritsa and Tver dresses in festive lights.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Torzhok city sightseeing tour. Gold Embroidery Museum Tour

    07:00 Bus pick-up at the address: Moskovskaya metro station, Demonstration passage (behind the monument toTo I. Lenin).

    07:15 Departure of the bus. Highway tour. Everyday stops.

    12:00 Arrival in Torzhok.

    Sightseeing tour of the city. Torzhok is one of the oldest cities in the Upper Volga region. Numerous architectural monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries have been preserved in the city, including the wooden Church of the Ascension of the XVII century, the Traveling Palace, built under Catherine the Great.

    As well as the Borisoglebsky Monastery complex, the Transfiguration Cathedral, architectural masterpieces of the XVIII century by N.A. Lviv with the only monument to the great architect in Russia, numerous residential buildings in the classical style.

    14:00 Optional lunch with "fire cutlets" for an additional fee.

    The origin of the name Pozharsky cutlets is associated with Evdokim Pozharsky, the owner of the Pozharskaya tavern and hotel in Torzhok in the early 19th century. Initially, the cutlets were supposedly prepared from veal.

    They acquired their modern appearance in the 1830s and 1840s already under Daria Pozharskaya, who inherited her father's tavern. There is a version that the recipe for chicken cutlets was given to the innkeeper by an unfortunate Frenchman who could not otherwise pay for the shelter and thus helped this woman make a fortune.

    Chicken cutlets are really a delicious dish! Anyway, one day Daria Pozharskaya treated Emperor Nicholas I, who was passing through Torzhok, with her chicken cutlets. He liked the cutlets so much that later he invited the innkeeper to the royal court more than once.

    After Daria's death, the Pozharsky family business gradually declined. However, the fate of her signature cutlets turned out better: they became a typical dish of Russian cuisine, widely known both in Russia and abroad.

    Excursion to the museum of Gold embroidery. Torzhok is the only Russian city that has managed to preserve this ancient art to the present day. The museum's exhibits reflect the history and current state of Torzhok gold embroidery and other types of folk hand and machine embroidery.

    Transfer to Tver. Placement. Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Getting to know the city of Staritsa. Sightseeing tour of New Year Tver. Visit to the Monastery of the Nativity of Christ
  • Day 3 - Visit to the grand Tver Imperial Palace. Excursion to the Museum of Tver Everyday Life
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in Tver in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the category of accommodation, RUB.:

Volga Hotel 3*

PlacementPrice
2-bed comfort24 270
1-bed accommodation in 2 comfort31 190
1-local standard28 400
1-seat superior29 050
Junior Suite / deluxe/Studio26 920
Family Suite28 550
Extra room space20 850

Pushkin Hotel 4*

PlacementPrice
1-bed Standard Room29 800
2-bed Comfort Room26 070
Extra room space20 850

Discounts:

  • for children under 16, 300 rubles.;
  • schoolchildren over 16 years old and pensioners – 200 rubles.
The Volga Hotel or Pushkin 1 night
The Volga Hotel

The Volga Hotel is located in the very center of Tver. Within walking distance there is a developed infrastructure, public transport stops, parks, banks and cultural monuments. 

It offers spacious and comfortable rooms. Prices depend on the room category. Each room has a TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, furniture and a private bathroom with a toilet.

The hotel has a restaurant serving European cuisine. You can always choose from a wide range of dishes on the menu.

The hotel has a conference room with modern multimedia equipment for business communication.

Nearby there are cafes and shopping centers, a monument and a museum of M. Krug. The train station is 11 minutes away by car.

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Pushkin

The Pushkin Hotel is located in the center of historical Tver, in a cultural corner of the city. The hotel offers a spa center.

The hotel's rooms are diverse and have everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. The courteous staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. By choosing the Pushkin Hotel, you will be satisfied with your time.

You can start your morning with breakfast in the hotel's restaurant. Excellent service and a wide selection of dishes will not leave even the most discerning guests indifferent.

The hotel has qualified staff who are able to organize a major event or conference. There is a conference hall equipped with all necessary equipment on the territory.

The hotel is located in the center of Tver, from here you can easily reach anywhere in the city. The airport is 6.4 km away, and the train station is 2.7 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 16 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • Meals included in the program: 2 buffet breakfasts;
  • transportation services (for a group of less than 18 people, a minibus);
  • guided tour service with entrance tickets;
  • guide services.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • personal expenses;
  • meals not included in the program: meal package (3 lunches) — 2,700 rubles and dinners.

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Dates and Prices

  • $335
    4 – 6 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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