Winter adds special charm to St. Petersburg. The city parks and squares covered with light snow look bewitched, and create the impression of cold and spaciousness. The days darken early, but the atmosphere of gaiety and festivities prevails in everything. The blazing of the golden spires, domes, eagles, crosses and crowns is reflected in the snow lying dazzlingly upon the frozen rivers and canals. Famous theaters and concert halls are full. Winter in St. Petersburg is the most enjoyable season offering lots of opportunities that should not be missed!

Day 1

Arrival in St. Petersburg, Meeting the group according to the Russian traditional welcome ceremony with "Bread & Salt"; transfer to the hotel "Pribaltiyskaya", check-in. After a short rest dinner at hotel. Night tour along the snowy St. Petersburg to the St. Peter & Paul Cathedral (the burial ground of all the members of the Romanov dynasty) opened specially for this exclusive tour. A concert of liturgical music done by Choir musicians and singers during the tour.

Day 2

Breakfast. During the morning sightseeing tour of the city the group is taken to the most famous places of interest and the highlights of St. Petersburg. The morning tour of the Russian museum will take you to the world of Russian paintings, sculptures and objects of applied art. Contemporary artists display their works in the Modern Art Gallery in the city center. The afternoon tour of the Yusupovs' Palace on the Moika river embankment gives a thorough idea of the life styles of the Russian aristocracy of the past centuries. It includes visiting the gala and private rooms of the Palace, and the family theater. Dinner will be arranged in one of the new restaurants. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast. This whole day will be spent outside St. Petersburg, to feel the atmosphere of the fabulous Russian winter, and to enjoy visiting the former Royal residence in Tsarskoye Selo. Tour of the Catherine's Palace designed in the lavish Russian baroque style. Proceed to Pavlovsk, another former Tsars' residence, built for the Russian Emperor Paul. Troika rides in the park if weather permits. Dinner is served in a private Russian styled restaurant "Podvorye" where you can taste traditional Russian food and enjoy a fantastic folklore show. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast. . Visit the impressive looking St. Isaac's Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed with the tour of the world-renowned art treasury, the State Hermitage Museum where you will see the fabulous collection of the masterpieces by the Old Masters, and the gala and private rooms of the Winter Palace. The farewell dinner will be arranged in the fashionable restaurant "Troika" with variety show. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 5

Checkout, transfer to the airport, departure.

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