Russian winter fairytale
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(St.Petersburg) |
GROUP TOUR |
With its population of nearly 5 million citizens St.Petersburg is one of the largest cities in Europe.
It is located closer to the North Pole than any other of the world’s large cities: at the latitude of just 6,5 degrees below Arctic Circle! In comparison to the places with the same latitude in Canada or Siberia St.Petersburg has relatively mild climate due to benign influence of the warm Athlantic currents.
Covered with light snow, the city’s parks and squares look enchanted and create the impression of peace and spaciousness.
The golden spires and domes are reflected in the snow lying dazzlingly upon the frozen rivers and canals, while the grilles of the gardens are forming an intricate white lacework. All that creates unique magic impression of the Russian winter known from the novels of the Russian writers.
Troika ride in a snowy park followed by a dinner in a Russian restaurant or a ballet performance at Mariinsky will help making your tour an unforgettable experience.
Program of the tour:
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Day.1 |
Arrival to St.Petersburg. Russian traditional Bread & Salt welcome. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Evening tour of the city. Dinner at the hotel. |
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Day 2 |
Breakfast. The city tour of St.Petersburg featuring the main landmarks (Nevsky prospect, the Palace Square, The Spit of the Basil’s Island, St. Isaac’s Square, Smolny Cathedral, etc.). The tour of the Russian State Museum, one of the best collections of the classic Russian art. Some 400000 exhibits of the Russian fine art from the 10th century to the present day, including unique pieces of Russian icons and Russian avant-garde. The afternoon tour of the nicest private palace of St.Petersburg: the Yusupovs’ Palace. The tour gives a thorough idea of the lifestyles of the Russian aristocracy of the past centuries. It includes visiting the gala and private rooms of the Palace and unique private theatre. Of some special interest is visiting the room where a mysterious murder of Gregory Rasputin took place. Dinner in a city restaurant. Return to the hotel. |
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Day 3 |
Breakfast. The whole day tour of the former royal residences in Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and Pavlovsk, the fantastic palaces and parks of which add a lot to the attractiveness of the winter country scenery. The tour of the Great Catherine’s Palace designed by Rastrelli in the mid of the 18th century in the lavish Russian baroque style, and the famous Amber Room. Proceed to Pavlovsk. The tour of the Palace built by Catherine the Great for her sun, the Russian Emperor Paul. Troika ride in the park (under favourable weather condition only). Dinner at the Podvorye restaurant known for Russian specialities and fantastic folklore show. Return to the hotel. |
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Day 4 |
Breakfast. The tour of the St.Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the world’s most majestic. The afternoon tour of Hermitage Museum to visit not only the fabulous fine art collections but the glorious gala and private rooms of the Winter Palace as well. The farewell dinner and variety show at the Troika restaurant known for excellent Russian cuisine. Return to the hotel. |
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Day 5 |
Breakfast. Check-out, transfer to the airport, departure |
The price of the tour is quoted by request.