Thinking how to see real Saint Petersburg and fell its atmosphere? The answer is simple – come here in winter and choose the program called “Off the beaten Path”. Winter is a perfect time for acquaintance with Northern capital when it lives its own life, not a touristic one. In our program each day is dedicated to some particular theme: palaces, music, theatre, country residences, winter Saint Petersburg. Each day will open to you a new side of the city. At the same time you’ll have enough free time to take a stroll along snowy fabulous streets without haste, get warm in cozy cafes, drink a cup of coffee or visit some theatre performance.
DAY 1. SAINT PETERSBURG. ARRIVAL
- Arrival in St. Petersburg
- Meet at the airport
- Panoramic sightseeing tour on the way to hotel combined with transfer to hotel
- Check-in at the hotel*****
- Evening at leisure
DAY 2. SAINT PETERSBURG. CITY AND ITS PALACES
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning visit to Faberge Museum (walking tour)
- Time for lunch on own
- Visit to Sheremetyev Palace and it’s one of the biggest collection of musical instruments (walking tour)
DAY 3. SAINT PETERSBURG. COUNTRY LIFE
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Pavlovsk: walking tour in Pavlovsk Park
- Troyka riding around the park
- Lunch at Podvorye restaurant
- Return to the hotel
DAY 4. SAINT PETERSBURG. THEATRES OF THE CITY
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Alexandrinsky Theater Museum (or Theater quarter excursion)
- Evening at Mariinsky or Mikhailovsky theatre (for extra payment)
DAY 5. SAINT PETERSBURG. WINTER AMUSEMENTS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to New Holland Island: walking or skating, shopping, eating-out
- Time for lunch on own
- Walk along Nevsky Prospect, shopping at Christmas market
DAY 6. SAINT PETERSBURG. DEPARTURE
- Check-out from hotel
- Transfer to the airport with assistantт
- End of service
DURING THE TOUR YOU WILL SEE:
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Saint Petersburg is the city on the river Neva, the cultural capital, the Northern Palmyra, the city of white nights, the cradle of the revolution… Plenty of names suit the city. Despite its young age (only 300 years old) Saint Petersburg has taken a very special place in history. During the sightseeing city tour on the first day you’ll see the main landmarks of the city: the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, Senate Square and other monuments and architectural ensembles. Next day you’ll walk along the snowy Petersburg streets and visit Shuvalovsky Palace where the famous Faberge Museum is located. A really unique excursion is awaiting for you here. Basic collection of the museum, which is permanently replenished, is the collection of Forbes, which was purchased by the founder of the museum Viktor Vikselberg in 2004. The collection counts about 200 objects including 9 unique Easter Eggs created by Сarl Faberge for the last two emperors. In the afternoon you’ll set off to Sheremetyev Palace, one of the first Petersburg palaces, that is the same age as the city on the river Neva. Till 1917 it belonged to five generations of the Sheremetyev family. Currently the Museum of Music is located there. The museum is based on the largest collection of musical instruments in Russia gathered from all over the world. The third day you'll spend in the most elegant residence of Russian emperors Pavlovsk where you'll take a stroll along a magnificent scenery park spread over an area of 600 hectares and have troika riding experience. The theatre world of Saint Petersburg will open its doors to you on the fourth day. You'll head to excursion to Alexandrinsky Theatre, which is the progenitor of all Russian theatres. It was founded on the 30th of August, 1756 and this date is considered Russian professional theatre birthday. In eight halls of the museum you can find unique stage costumes, decorations, furniture, props from performances of 19th – 20th centuries created according to sketches of outstanding artists. In the evening you've got a chance to continue your acquaintance with theatrical Petersburg and visit Mariinsky or Mikhailovsky theatre (tickets are not included into the tour price). Next final day of the program a walk along Nevsky Prospect, shopping at Christmas market and skating at New Holland are awaiting for you!
| The cost of such an event |  |
from 475 euro per pax (in groups from 10 pax) | |
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