• • The Exclusive Early • Evening Opening of the Hermitage with Gilded Peacock clock entertainment • Classical music performance with a glass of champagne 
• • The Special Early • Evening Opening of St.Isaac’s Cathedral • The Church on the Spilled Blood with Children’s Choir
• • Backstage tours at the world-renowned theatres of Russia • Private ballet performances • Master classes with dancers of the Mariinsky, Mikhailovsky or Bolshoi Theatres • Master classes at Vaganova Ballet Academy • The Acting school of Stanislavsky • Home visit and tea ceremony with the ballerina of the Mariinsky Theatre
• • The Exclusive “Inside the Kremlin” visit  
• • Art Tour: master class on Russian art with a group portrait as a gift • Visit to the home-studio of a contemporary artist of Saint-Petersburg Igor Cholaria • Visit to the Contemporary Gallery of Marina Gisich • Matreshka doll painting • Visit to the Imperial Porcelain Factory with a master class 
• • Champagne evening boat trip along the rivers & canals • Boat parties during the White Nights with draw bridges opening 
• • Police escort 
• • Helicopter ride around St.Petersburg or Moscow
• • Extreme Tour: flight MIG, IL-42, tanks ride, shooting from anti-tank guns and a visit to the Tank Museum • Kalashnikov shooting • Military experiences with tank driving
• • Unique quest “Inside Moscow’: access to the forbidden objects and the most unusual spots of Moscow •  «Time Machine” and other options in St. Petersburg 
• • Program “These Astronauts”: a visit to Star city, complete all phases for a flight into space
• • Culinary experiences • Cooking master classes
• • Dedicated event planner: Pre-Event cultural activities & entertainment • Bespoke production • Lavish gala in Imperial style 
• • Back to USSR: a visit to the forbidden object ‘Bunker-42”, all stages of a Secret agent of the KGB, final game of laser tag in the catacombs of the Bunker • James Bond parties etc. 
• • Activities best enjoyed a deux • A tete-a-tete roof • boat intimate dining 

All around your taste and preferences…Sky is the limit!

Whether travelling to Saint-Petersburg on a plane, train, cruise ship, Grazioso Travel offers an individual approach and bespoke experiences.

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Day 1

• Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the city centre
• Transfer from airport
• Check-in at the hotel
• Lunch (OPTINAL)
• City tour, including visit to the first nuclear-powered icebreaker “Lenin”
• 21.00 - 00.00 Tour «Hunting for Nothern Lights» (3 hours)
• Return at the hotel

Day 2

• Breakfast
• Meeting with the guide and transfer to village Lovozero
• Visit to Saami Vilage (Lappish village):
• • tour around the territory of the settlement. Get to know the national structures: tents, Kawakami and national utensils
• • visit to the alley of majestic idols: four idol elements (fire, earth, water, air) and five majestic idols of love, happiness, luck, fate and health (to appease the idols and desires to carry coins)
• • Get to know the fauna of the Sami: deer, foxes, Arctic foxes and other animals.  Feeding deer with hands and photos are allowed
• • Riding a reindeer (is available when there is snow 01.12 -25.04), in the summer - quad biking
• • Photos in the national dress of the indigenous Sami people
•   Traditional lunch: salmon soup and reindeer deer meat and potatoes - the national dish Lapp (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to husky Park:
• • Tour to the husky dogs’ centre and communication with the Siberian husky (equipment for extra cost)
• • Husky riding (is available when there is snow 01.12 -25.04)
• • Services of a guide or instructor
• • Tea table
• Return at the hotel
• 21:00 – 00:00 Tour «Hunting for Northern Lights» (3 hours)
• Return at the hotel

Day 3

• Breakfast
• Transfer  to the ski resort  - slope
• Tour on snowmobiles.  After the walk lunch (meats, salad and tea)
• The price includes: equipment (overalls, gloves, shoes, helmets), instruction, snowmobiling (2 hours)
• Fishing on the lake trout from under the ice (includes fishing rods, bait, instructor 1 hour) (1-2 hours)
• (is available when there is snow 01.12 -25.04)
• OPTION: skiing is available (extra paid) OR fun ride on an inflatable balloon at an additional cost from the small mountains
• Return at the hotel

Day 4

• Check-out
• Transfer to the airport

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Accommodation per 3 nights
• ✓ Meals according to the program
• ✓ Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ Admission tickets according to the program
• ✓ Tour «Hunting for Northern Lights» - the program includes 2 round trips, if the weather allows

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• •  The price will be advised, when we know the number of people in your party and  the dates of your tour
• •  The company reserves the right to change the sequence of trips and days of the visits
• •  For the tours you may join other tourists
• •  At the end of the weekend a visit to the icebreaker “Lenin” in Murmansk will be replaced with a visit to Murmansk regional museum or the museum of the Northern Fleet
• •  To see the Northern Lights you are advised to spend more days on the Kola Peninsula. In this round no one can guarantee this wonder of nature, but we will do our best to arrange everything, so you could see the Aurora Boreal at least on one night
• •  The Company is not responsible in case of an unsuccessful hunt for the Northern Lights. If this tour is included in the package, it is non-refundable

Day 1

• Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the city centre
• Transfer from airport
• Check-in at the hotel
• Lunch (OPTINAL)
• City tour, including visit to the first nuclear-powered icebreaker “Lenin”
• 21.00 - 00.00 Tour «Hunting for Northern Lights» (3 hours)
• Return at the hotel

Day 2

• Breakfast
• Visit to Teriberka
• During the excursion you will learn the history of this place, its everyday life, where the movie «Leviafan» took place, enjoy the beautiful views of the Barents Sea and a magnificent waterfall that flows into the Arctic Ocean
• Lunch (OPTIONAL)
• In winter, there might be some replacements, if it’s too snowy to reach the village. In this case we recommend to order a transfer by snowmobile to the shore of the Arctic Ocean for an additional fee, pre-order!
• Back to Murmansk
• 21.00 - 00.00 Tour «Hunting for Northern Lights» (3 hours)
• Return at the hotel

Day 3

• Breakfast
• Meeting with the guide and transfer to village Lovozero
• Visit to Saami Vilage (Lappish village):
• • tour around the territory of the settlement. Get to know the national structures: tents, Kawakami and national utensils
• • visit to the alley of majestic idols: four idol elements (fire, earth, water, air) and five majestic idols of love, happiness, luck, fate and health (to appease the idols and desires to carry coins)
• • Get to know the fauna of the Sami: deer, foxes, Arctic foxes and other animals.  Feeding deer with hands and photos are allowed
• • Riding a reindeer (is available when there is snow 01.12 -25.04), in the summer - quad biking
• • Photos in the national dress of the indigenous Sami people
•   Traditional lunch: salmon soup and reindeer deer meat and potatoes - the national dish Lapp (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to husky Park:
• • Tour to the husky dogs’ centre and communication with the Siberian husky (equipment for extra cost)
• • Husky riding (is available when there is snow 01.12 -25.04)
• • Services of a guide or instructor
• • Tea table
• Return at the hotel
• 21:00 – 00:00 Tour «Hunting for Northern Lights» (3 hours)
• Return at the hotel

Day 4

• Check-out
• Transfer to the airport
• Departure from Murmansk

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Accommodation per 3 nights
• ✓ Meals according to the program
• ✓ Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ Admission tickets according to the program
• ✓ Tour «Hunting for Northern Lights» - the program includes 2 round trips, if the weather allows
• ✓ All activities according to the program

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The price will be advised, when we know the number of people in your party and  the dates of your tour
• • The company reserves the right to change the sequence of trips and days of the visits
• • For the tours you may join other tourists
• • At the end of the weekend a visit to the icebreaker “Lenin” in Murmansk will be replaced with a visit to Murmansk regional museum or the museum of the Northern Fleet
• • To see the Northern Lights you are advised to spend more days on the Kola Peninsula. In this round no one can guarantee this wonder of nature, but we will do our best to arrange everything, so you could see the Aurora Boreal at least on one night
• • The Company is not responsible in case of an unsuccessful hunt for the Northern Lights. If this tour is included in the package, it is non-refundable

Day 1

• Meeting with a guide at the airport
• Visit to the local Nature Museum
• Lunch
• City tour, including visit to the 1st nuclear-powered icebreaker “Lenin”
• Dinner
• Return at the hotel
• Check-in at the hotel

Day 2

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Check-out
• Meeting with the guide at the hotel
• Visit to the husky dogs centre: tour around the area and communication with the Siberian husky
• Tea table with biscuit
• Transfer to Sami village
• Visit to Saamskaya Vilage (Lappish village):
• Tour around the territory of the settlement. Get to know national structures: tents, Kawakami and national utensils;
• riding quad bike;
• Visit to the ancient lake "Seven Keys Sami"
• Visit to the alley of majestic idols: four idol elements (fire, earth, water, air) and five majestic idols of love, happiness, luck, fate and health (to appease the idols and desires to carry coins);
• Get to know the fauna of the Sami: deer, foxes, Arctic foxes and other animals.  Feeding deer with hands and photos are allowed:
• Photos in national dress of the indigenous Sami people
• Traditional lunch: salmon soup and reindeer deer meat and potatoes – the national dish Lapish
• Transfer to Kem
• Dinner
• Check-in hotel

Day 3

• Breakfast
• Landing on board of the ferry
• Arrival in Solovetsky Islands
• During the cruise over the White Sea to Bolshoi Solovetsky Island, you will see picturesque islands, feed sea ducks and arctic terns. If you are lucky, you will see white sea seals and white whales
• Program on Big Solovetsky Island:
• Round-up tour at the Solovetsky Kremlin, introduction into its history and architecture
• Visit to the central complex of the monastery, churches, objects of the economical activity of the monastery, monuments of the UNESCO world heritage list
• Lunch
• Walking tour around the Labyrinth Cape along the  scenic coast of the White sea, where it is possible to see “dancing” little birch trees  and labyrinths
• Free time
• Landing on board
• Arrival in Kem
• Dinner
• Return at the hotel

Day 4

• Breakfast
• Check-out
• Transfer to Murmansk
• Lunch
• Arrival in the airport

INCLUDED:

• ✓ 1night at the hotel Azimut 4*
• ✓ Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
• ✓ Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ Return trip by ferry
• ✓ All admission tickets
• ✓ 2 nights at the hotel in Kem

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • Check-in at 14:00; Check-out at 12:00
• • Recommended things: comfortable shoes (sneakers, slippers), a windproof jacket, a sweater or sweatshirt, bathing accessories (including a towel), sunglasses, sunscreen, sun protection headgear, any personal medications, if needed. Camera!
• • The travel company reserves the right to change the sequence of visits depending on weather conditions

Embark on an exciting journey to discover the timeless history and beauty of Lake Baikal and the Buryat Republic. You will visit Listvyanka village full of different attractions. The Olkhon Island – the heart of Baikal Lake that inspires and captivates a lot. Another fascinating part of the program is the Buryat Republic with its famous Buddhist temples and the village of Old Believers. This is the region of contrast that will remain in your memory forever.

• Travelling period: July 15-22 2017, August 5-12 2017 available to join a group or any other travel dates as a private tour
• Duration: 8 days •  7 nights
• Route of the tour: Irkutsk - Listvyanka village - Olkhon Island - Ulan-Ude city

Day 1 (July 15 •  August 5):

• Arrival in Irkutsk
• 11:00 Meeting with a group and an English-speaking guide at the airport of Irkutsk.
• Attention: please kindly plan your arrival no later than the agreed time, otherwise you will be advised an additional fee for an individual transfer.
• Sightseeing City Tour (3 hours) Get to know the capital of Eastern Siberia - Irkutsk with a visit to its most significant places - the historic center and ancient churches. Transfer to the Hotel. Check-in

Meals: extra charge Irkutsk is the capital of Eastern Siberia. The city was founded on the banks of the rivers Irkut and Angara in 1661. Early times the burg of Irkutsk was connected with the territory adjacent to the central square of the city - Kirov Square, this is where our fascinating excursion begins. Accompanied by the guide, we will visit the Church of the Savior, the Eternal Flame memorial, the Epiphany Cathedral, the monument to the founders of the city, the monument to St. Peter and Fevronia of Murom, the Moscow Gate, the Kirov Square. After a walk through the grounds of Irkutsk, we will go to the Znamensky Monastery, where the Decembrist graves and the Shelikhov Monument are located. Near the monastery in the early 21st century a monument to Admiral Kolchak was erected, who was shot near the monastery. In 2015 a great Siberian writer Valentin Rasputin was buried here. The next stop will be in the renovated historical district, which was opened on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the capital of Eastern Siberia. Visit to the Angara embankment near the monument to Alexander III that was placed in honor of completing the

Day 2 (July 16 • August 6):

Meeting with the guide at 9:30. Check-out. Departure to Olkhon Island (app. 300 km). On the way there will be a stop for lunch. Arrival to the village of Khuzhir. Accommodation at a local hotel. Walk to Cape Burkhan. Free time. Meals: breakfast Meeting the guide at 10:00. Departure to the village Listvyanka. On the way, visit the architectural and ethnographic open-air museum "Taltsy". To continue the tour in Listvyanka. Visit Baikal Museum, the observation point “Cherskiy Stone”, the fish and souvenir market, the church of St. Nicholas. Back to Irkutsk. Excursion to the architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy" will give you many impressions. This unique open-air museum is located on the shore of the beautiful Angara River and surrounded by the picturesque Siberian forests. You will visit and walk along the old-times streets and buildings, the real Buryat yurt, the old prison and the parish school. You will discover a different world! The museum exposition includes several complexes of wooden architecture of 17-20 centuries, traditional Buryat yurts, examples of Evenki dwellings and so on. Walking around the museum will take about 1.5 hours. Listvyanka - a picturesque village, located at the source of the Angara, is considered to be an infrastructure tourist center of Lake Baikal. During your tour around the village, you will visit Baikal museum, go by chair lift to the observation point, see a unique show of Baikal seals, and visit the local market, where different Baikal gifts and souvenirs can be purchased. The exposition of the Baikal museum will tell you about the history of the Lake Baikal, its flora and fauna. Today, the museum's funds hold about 17 thousand exhibits of Baikal collections.

Day 4 (July 18 • August 8):

Breakfast. Meeting the guide at 9:50. Your day will start with a fascinating journey to the most northern point of the island of Olkhon - Cape Khoboy. The tour will last about 7 hours. During the excursion, you will have a picnic. In the afternoon - return at the hotel. Free time. Meals:breakfast, picnic This amazing creation of nature is a huge stone slab, a shape reminiscent of the fang of the beast. Time, Baikal winds, fierce frosts and scorching sun left indelible marks on the rocky cliffs of Khoboy. The end of Cape Khoboy is crowned by the rock of Virgo, one of the most famous legends of Olkhon is connected with it. Interesting to note that Khoboy is a "place of power", where a person feels an unprecedented burst of energy soon

Day 5 (July 19 • August 9):

Breakfast. Check-out. Transfer back to Irkutsk. Time at leisure until 20:45. Transfer to railway station for departure to Ulan-Ude. Meals:breakfast

Day 6 (July 20 / August 10):

Early arrival in Ulan-Ude. Meeting with the guide and transfer for breakfast. City tour. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Time at leisure at the hotel. In the afternoon a tour to Tarbagatai, where you will learn about the Old Believers. Dinner at the Old Believers` Guest House. Coming back to Ulan-Ude. Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 7 (July 21 • August 11):

Meeting with the guide at 09:00. Excursion to the Ivolginsky datsan. Walk around the territory and visit all significant religion building. Visit to the Atsagatsky datsan. In the evening - back to Ulan-Ude. Meals: breakfast Ivolginsky datsan - the center of Buddhism in Russia, a large Buddhist monastic complex, a monument of history and architecture. Ivolginsky datsan was opened in 1945. Since the fall of 2002, the most precious shrine - the imperishable body of Hambo-lama Itigelov - has been preserved. Atsagatsky Datsan in the history of Buryatia - the only temple – the origin of 7 Pandito Hambo Lam. Many outstanding Buddhist leaders known not only in Russia, but also abroad came from that area. The most famous is the educator and theologian - Hambo Lama Aghvan Lobsan Dorzhiev. Initiated the construction of the first in Europe Buddhist temple - the Kalachakra Temple in St. Petersburg.

Day 8 (July 22 • August 12):

Check-out. Transfer to the airport. Meals: breakfast

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Accommodation according to the tour program
• ✓ The service of English-speaking guide
• ✓ Sightseeing tour around Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude
• ✓ Entrance tickets to the museum "Taltsy", Baikal museum, tickets to the chair lift
• ✓  Excursion to the cape Khoboy
• ✓  Excursion to the village of Old Believers
• ✓  Excursion to the Ivolginsky datsan
• ✓  Excursion to the Atsagatsky datsan
• ✓   Meals according to the program

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Air tickets
• ✓ Non-program meals and drinks

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • Check-in at 14:00; Check-out at 12:00
• • Recommended things: comfortable shoes (sneakers, slippers), a windproof jacket, a sweater or sweatshirt, bathing accessories (including a towel), sunglasses, sunscreen, sun protection headgear, any personal medications, if needed. Camera!
• • The travel company reserves the right to change the sequence of visits depending on weather conditions

The most beautiful places of Lake Baikal are all in one trip! You will visit the mysterious island of Olkhon, go on a fascinating mini-cruise around the Glorious Sea, enjoy the views of the rock of Sagan-Zaba and the marvelous beaches of Peschanaya bay.

• Travelling period: July 16-22, 2017, August 06-12, 2017 available to join a group or any other travel dates as a private tour
• Duration: 7 days • 6 nights
• Route: Irkutsk - Olkhon island - Peschanaya bay - Irkutsk city

DAY 1

• Arrival in Irkutsk
• 11:00 Meeting with a group and an English-speaking guide at the airport of Irkutsk.
• Attention: please kindly plan your arrival no later than the agreed time, otherwise you will be advised an additional fee for an individual transfer.
• Sightseeing City Tour (3 hours) Get to know the capital of Eastern Siberia - Irkutsk with a visit to its most significant places - the historic center with ancient churches.
• Transfer to the hotel "Baikal". Accommodation in double standard rooms. Free time.
• Meals according to the program: extra charge
• Irkutsk is the capital of Eastern Siberia. The city was founded on the banks of the rivers Irkut and Angara in 1661. Early times the burg of Irkutsk was connected with the territory adjacent to the central square of the city - Kirov Square, this is where our fascinating tour begins. Accompanied by the guide, we will visit the Church of the Savior, the Eternal Flame memorial, the Epiphany Cathedral, the monument to the founders of the city, the monument to St. Peter and Fevronia of Murom, the Moscow Gate, the Kirov Square.

After a walk through the grounds of Irkutsk, we will go to the Znamensky Monastery, where the Decembrist graves and the Shelikhov Monument are located. Near the monastery in the early 21st century a monument to Admiral Kolchak was erected, who was shot near the monastery. In 2015 a great Siberian writer Valentin Rasputin was buried here. The next stop will be in the renovated historical district, which was opened on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the capital of Eastern Siberia. Visit to the Angara embankment near the monument to Alexander III that was placed in honor of completing the construction of the Circum-Baikal Railway.

Day 2 (July 17 • August 7)

Meeting with the guide at 9:30. Check-out. Departure to Olkhon Island (app. 300 km). On the way there will be a stop for lunch. Arrival to the village of Khuzhir. Accommodation at a local hotel. Walk to Cape Burkhan. Free time. Meals: breakfast Cape Burhan is a place of power. This is one of the nine shrines of Asia. In ancient times on Burkhan religious sacrifices were performed to Olkhon`s Host (Spirit), that in fact lived in the cave of the cape. The spirit of Olkhon is the most formidable and revered deity of the Lake Baikal.

Day 3 (July 18 • August 8):

Breakfast. Meeting with the guide at 9:50. Next day starts from a fascinating journey to the most northern point of the island of Olkhon - Cape Khoboy. The tour lasts about 7 hours. You will have a picnic during the expedition. In the afternoon - return at the hotel. Free time. Meals: breakfast, picnic This amazing creation of nature is a huge stone slab, a shape reminiscent of the fang of the beast. Time, Baikal winds, fierce frosts and scorching sun left indelible marks on the rocky cliffs of Khoboy. The end of Cape Khoboy is crowned by the rock of Virgo, one of the most famous legends of Olkhon is connected with it. Interesting to note that Khoboy is a "place of power", where a person feels an unprecedented burst of energy soon.

Day 4 (July 19 • August 9):

Breakfast. Check-out. Transfer to the pier. Departure to Baikal, Peschanaya Bay. On the way you will see the ancient rock carvings on the Sagan-Zaba rock. Lunch aboard. Check-in at the Recreation center "Baikal Dunes". Dinner. Meals according to the program: breakfast, lunch, dinner Cliff Sagan-Zaba (in translation from Buryat language “White Rock”) - one of the most beautiful places on the western coast of Lake Baikal. Sagan-Zaba is located 5 km northeast of Cape Krestovsky in the territory of the Baikal National Park. According to the scientists "Petroglyphs Sagan-Forget - a genuine pearl of ancient culture and art of the peoples of Eastern Siberia. By composition, manner of writing and a variety of subjects, they are the most complex of all known rock paintings in the entire space from the Urals to the Pacific Ocean. " This is the largest gallery of rock paintings on the shores of Lake Baikal.

Day 5 (July 20 • August 10):

Breakfast. The rest and walk with guide. Tour to the Observation Rock (OPTIONAL). Free time Meals according to the program: breakfast, lunch, dinner The Observation Rock is an unusual place, once there was a dwelling place of the ancient people. From here, from a height of 260 m, you can see the amazing view of the nearest bays and, of course, Lake Baikal itself.

Day 6 (July 21 • August 11):

Breakfast. Free time or walk with guide. Lunch. Check-out. Departure to Irkutsk by boat "Barguzin". Transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Meals according to the program: breakfast, lunch

Day 7 (July 22 • August 12):

Breakfast. Check-out. Transfer to the airport. Meals according to the program: breakfast

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Accommodation according to the program
• ✓ Service of an English-speaking guide
• ✓ City tour in Irkutsk
• ✓ Excursion to the cape Khoboy
• ✓  Excursion to the Peak Rock in Peschanaya Bay
• ✓ Excursion to the Bay of Babushka
• ✓ Rent of a boat on the 4th tour day
• ✓ Meals according to the program

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Air tickets
• ✓ Non-program meals and drinks

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • Check-in at 14:00; Check-out at 12:00
• • Recommended things: comfortable shoes (sneakers, slippers), a windproof jacket, a sweater or sweatshirt, bathing accessories (including a towel), sunglasses, sunscreen, sun protection headgear, any personal medications, if needed. Camera!
• • The travel company reserves the right to change the sequence of visits depending on weather conditions

DAY 1

• 09:30 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel
• 09:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Drive to Sergiev Posad - the center of Russian Orthodoxy (70 km)
• Sightseeing tour around the preserved old town
• Walk along the streets of the old city with its rustic atmosphere
• Inside visit to the Trinity Lavra of St.Sergius
• Visit to the churches and cathedrals of the monastery
• Lunch in the area (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to the souvenirs and handcrafts` market
• 16:00 Departure to Suzdal town – the former capital of Rostov-Suzdal principality
• 18:00 Arrival in Suzdal and check-in at "Pushkarskaya Slododa" hotel
• Dinner (OPTIONAL)

DAY 2

• 08:45 Meeting a guide. Check- out
• 09:00 Sightseeing tour around Suzdal
• Visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture, St.Euthimius monastery, Suzdal Kremlin
• Lunch in the area (OPTIONAL)
• Drive to Vladimir
• Visit to the Assumption cathedral to see the famous frescoes of Andrey Rublev, St. Demetrius cathedral
• Golden Gates
• 16:00 Drive back to Moscow
• 20:00 Arrival in Moscow
• 20:00-20:30 Transfer to the hotel or railway station

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Service for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel or any previously agreed meeting point
• 10:00-13:00 Sightseeing City tour, including all the remarkable places sights and monuments: Cathedral of Christ the Savior,  Sparrow Hills (panorama of the city), Stalin's Sky Scrapers, Tverskaya Street, Former KGB headquarters, Lubyanka square, Moscow State University, Legendary Football Stadium "Luzhniki", Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent, Victory Park, Kutuzovsky Prospect, Arch of Triumph, New Arbat Street.
• A short lunch or snacks in the area of the Red square (OPTIONAL)
• 13:30- 14:30 Walking tour around the Red Square
• Photo stop by St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM
• 14:30 Visit to the Kremlin: walking around the territory
• Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon
• Inside visit to the Cathedrals and Churches in the area
• 16:30 -17:30 Inside visit to the Armory Chamber or Diamond Fund (to choose)
• Walk around the Alexander Garden and Tverskaya Street
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19.00 Transfer to the hotel

DAY 2

• 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Visit to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• 13:30 Visit to the observation deck of the Ostankino TV tower (337 m)
• Lunch (OPTIONAL)
• 15:00 Drive to Kolomenskoe Park with the museum of wooden architecture
• Walk around the grounds
• Inside visit to the wooden Palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich (the father of Peter the Great)
• Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel

DAY 3

• 09:30 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Drive to Izmailovo Kremlin
• During the reign of one of the most notable Russian tzars - Aleksey Mikhailovich - it housed the residence of the  Romanovs. That’s the place, where young Peter the Great did his fist steps in sailing and shipbuilding.
• This is a unique center of culture and entertainment. After the tour you will have a master class - pottery making. A charismatic teacher will share the ancient techniques of pottery making while making clay toys or pots that you will be able to take home with you afterwards. This class is perfect for families, but is also ideal for anyone who wants to have a real Russian experience and immerse themselves into the ancient Russian culture. After the master class, you will have the opportunity to walk around the flea market and purchase some  local souvenirs
• Lunch in the area (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• 16:00 -18:00 River Cruise on the Radisson Boat along the Moscow river
• Dinner on the Radisson Boat (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel or railway station

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops  • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Service for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• •  The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• •  The Kremlin is officially closed on Thursdays. Your program would include the other attraction to meet your taste. During the official visit on a state level, the access to the Kremlin can be limited, your understanding will be appreciated, and we will do our best to modify the program at your convenience
• •  For transfers from/to the airport or railway station an additional charge will be advised
• •  30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• •  Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel or any previously agreed meeting point
• 10:00-13:00 Sightseeing City tour, including all the remarkable places sights and monuments: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills (panorama of the city), Stalin's Sky Scrapers, Tverskaya Street, Former KGB headquarters, Lubyanka square, Moscow State University, Legendary Football Stadium "Luzhniki", Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent, Victory Park, Kutuzovsky Prospect, Arch of Triumph, New Arbat Street.
• A short lunch or snacks in the area of the Red square (OPTIONAL)
• 13:30- 14:30 Walking tour around the Red Square
• Photo stop by St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM
• 14:30 Visit to the Kremlin: walking around the territory
• Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon
• Inside visit to the Cathedrals and Churches in the area
• 16:30 -17:30 Inside visit to the Armory Chamber or Diamond Fund (to choose)
• Walk around the Alexander Garden and Tverskaya Street
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19.00 Transfer to the hotel

DAY 2

• 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Visit to the Tretyakov State Gallery
• 13:30 Visit to the observation deck of the Ostankino TV tower (337 m)
• Lunch (OPTIONAL)
• 15:00 Drive to Kolomenskoe Park with the museum of wooden architecture
• Walk around the grounds
• Inside visit to the wooden Palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich (the father of Peter the Great)
• Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel

DAY 3

• 09:30 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel
• 10:00-12:00 Visit to the State Tretyakov Gallery - one of the largest museums in Russia with over 100 000 works of art - icons, paintings, graphics and sculpture - spanning the entire history of Russian art
• 12:30 Walk along the Old Arbat street
• Lunch (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 Visit to the Cold War Museum "Bunker-42" (to get inside and out of the bunker you have to walk 65 meters downstairs on foot. During the tour you will be naviagted through all transitions and bunker premises and learn about the period of the Cold War)
• 16:00 Transfer to modern Moscow District - Moscow City
• 17:00 Visit to the observation deck on the 54th floor of the Federation-West tower to the residential part of the tower, where you can enjoy the city`s view

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Service for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Kremlin is officially closed on Thursdays. Your program would include the other attraction to meet your taste. During the official visit on a state level, the access to the Kremlin can be limited, your understanding will be appreciated, and we will do our best to modify the program at your convenience
• • For transfers from/to the airport or railway station an additional charge will be advised
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel or any previously agreed meeting point
• 10:00-13:00 Sightseeing City tour, including all the remarkable places sights and monuments: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills (panorama of the city), Stalin's Sky Scrapers, Tverskaya Street, Former KGB headquarters, Lubyanka square, Moscow State University, Legendary Football Stadium "Luzhniki", Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent, Victory Park, Kutuzovsky Prospect, Arch of Triumph, New Arbat Street.
• A short lunch or snacks in the area of the Red square (OPTIONAL)
• 13:30- 14:30 Walking tour around the Red Square
• Photo stop by St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM
• 14:30 Visit to the Kremlin: walking around the territory
• Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon
• Inside visit to the Cathedrals and Churches in the area
• 16:30 -17:30 Inside visit to the Armory Chamber or Diamond Fund (to choose)
• Walk around the Alexander Garden and Tverskaya Street
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19.00 Transfer to the hotel

DAY 2

• 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Transfer to All-Russian Exhibition Center, better known as VDNH. Get to know the territory
• 11:30 Inside visit to the Space Museum
• 13:30 Visit to the observation deck of the Ostankino TV tower (337 m)
• Lunch at one of the local cafes/restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 15:00 Visit to the Tretyakov State Gallery
• Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel

DAY 3

• 09:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Drive to Sergiev Posad - the center of Russian Orthodoxy (70 km)
• Sightseeing tour around the preserved old town
• Walk along the streets of the old city with its rustic atmosphere
• Inside visit to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
• Visit to the churches and cathedrals of the monastery
• Lunch in the area (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to the souvenirs and handcrafts` market
• 16:00 Drive back to Moscow
• Walk along Old Arbat street
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel or railway station

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Service for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Kremlin is officially closed on Thursdays. Your program would include the other attraction to meet your taste. During the official visit on a state level, the access to the Kremlin can be limited, your understanding will be appreciated, and we will do our best to modify the program at your convenience
• • For transfers from/to the airport or railway station an additional charge will be advised
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel or any previously agreed meeting point
• 10:00-13:00 Sightseeing City tour, including all the remarkable places sights and monuments: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills (panorama of the city),Stalin's Sky Scrapers, Tverskaya Street, Former KGB headquarters, Lubyanka square, Moscow State University, Legendary Football Stadium "Luzhniki", Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent, Victory Park, Kutuzovsky Prospect, Arch of Triumph, New Arbat Street.
• A short lunch or snacks in the area of the Red square (OPTIONAL)
• 13:30- 14:30 Walking tour around the Red Square
• Photo stop by St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM
• 14:30 Visit to the Kremlin: walking around the territory
• Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon
• Inside visit to the Cathedrals and Churches in the area
• 16:30 -17:30 Inside visit to the Armory Chamber or Diamond Fund (to choose)
• Walk around the Alexander Garden and Tverskaya Street
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

DAY 2

• 10:00 Meeting with the guide at your hotel
• Visit to All-Russian Exhibition Center, better known as VDNH. Get to know the territory
• 11:30 Inside visit to the Space Museum
• 13:30 Visit to the observation deck of the Ostankino TV tower (337m) Lunch (OPTIONAL)
• 15:00 Drive to Kolomenskoe Park with the museum of wooden architecture
• Walk around the grounds
• Inside visit to the wooden Palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich (the father of Peter the Great)
• Dinner at one of the local restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel or railway station

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Service for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Kremlin is officially closed on Thursdays. Your program would include the other attraction to meet your taste. During the official visit on a state level, the access to the Kremlin can be limited, your understanding will be appreciated, and we will do our best to modify the program at your convenience
• • For transfers from/to the airport or railway station an additional charge will be advised
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel or any previously agreed meeting point
• 10:00-13:00 Sightseeing City tour, including all the remarkable places sights and monuments: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills (panorama of the city),Stalin's Sky Scrapers, Tverskaya Street, Former KGB headquarters, Lubyanka square, Moscow State University, Legendary Football Stadium "Luzhniki", Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent, Victory Park, Kutuzovsky Prospect, Arch of Triumph, New Arbat Street.
• A short lunch or snacks in the area of the Red square (OPTIONAL)
• 13:30- 14:30 Walking tour around the Red Square
• Photo stop by St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM
• 14:30 Visit to the Kremlin: walking around the territory
• Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon
• Inside visit to the Cathedrals and Churches in the area
• 16:30 -17:30 Inside visit to the Armory Chamber or Diamond Fund (to choose)
• Walk around the Alexander Garden and Tverskaya Street
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner (OPTIONAL)
• 19:00 Transfer to the hotel or railway station

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Service for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Kremlin is officially closed on Thursdays. Your program would include the other attraction to meet your taste. During the official visit on a state level, the access to the Kremlin can be limited, your understanding will be appreciated, and we will do our best to modify the program at your convenience
• • For transfers from/to the airport or railway station an additional charge will be advised
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

Day 1

• 08:30 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 09:45 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds
• Walk around the Upper & Lower Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 12:00 Drive to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
• 12:40 Lunch at traditional Russian Log Restaurant Podvorje (OPTIONAL)
• 14:15 Visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• 16:15 Drive back to the city
• 17:00 -18:00 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
• 18:30 Return at the ship

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet •  Opera•   Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

Day 2

• 05:45 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal
• Transfer from the ship to the train station of St. Petersburg
• 06:45 Departure from St. Petersburg to Moscow by a high speed train Sapsan (accompanied by a guide from St. Petersburg for the entire trip)
• 10:40 Arrival in Moscow. Meeting with a local guide & driver
• 11:00-14:00 An orientation City Tour “Highlights of Moscow”
• 14:00-15:00 Lunch at a local café • restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• 15:30-16:30 Kremlin Tour around the Grounds
• 16:30-17:45 Visit to the Armoury Champber with world renowned collection of Faberge Eggs
• 17:45 -18:10 Short stop to the famous shopping mall Gum. Foto stops in the Red Square
• 18:15 Drive to the train station
• 19:45 Departure from Moscow to St. Petersburg by a high speed train Sapsan
• 23:25 Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the ship
• 23:45 Return at the ship

 Day 3

• 09:00 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal to start a City Tour
• Visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress and Cathedral
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• Lunch at any local café • restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to the Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• A short walk along Nevsky Prospect
• 17:00 Return at the ship

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed guide’s service for the entire 3Day program both for St. Petersburg and Moscow
• ✓ Transportation for the entire 3Day program both for St. Petersburg and Moscow
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof to avoid the main crowd
• ✓ Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals (1hour)
• ✓ Return Tickets for High Speed Train to • from Moscow (round trip)
• ✓ Transfers to • from Railway Stations
• ✓ Escort of a guide from St. Petersburg to Moscow
• ✓ Tour Tickets (your blanket visas), all port’s fees & local taxes
• ✓ Headsets for a group of 10+

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • You don’t require an official Russian visa, we will take care of your individual Tour Ticket (blanket visa) that shall be authorized no less than 10 days prior your arrival in St. Petersburg
• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. The sequence of the visits can be changed
• • The Special Early • Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is a subject to confirm, if this package is booked less than two weeks prior
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays, Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin – on Tuesdays, we will modify your program and change the sequence of the visits, if you happen to be any of these days of the week
• • The current package includes economy class train tickets, +200USD per person for business, if desired
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only) Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package.
• It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

Day 1

• • 08:30 Meeting with a guide at the arrival terminal to start a “Jewish Heritage

Tour “

• Drive around to see the most significant Jewish sights – History and Jewish Everyday Life, including the oldest Russian school of music – Conservatoire, established by Anton Rubinshtein, Kolomna district (largely populated by the Jews in the 19th century), the House of the Jewish funeral ceremony, ‘Meekwa’, English Embankment with former opulent residences of Ginsberg and Polyakov, the Academy of Fine Arts, (where such distinguished artists as Isaac Levitan and Marc Chagall studied), the Academic Library, Religious school and ‘Sunrise’
• Guided tour around the Grand Choral Synagogue
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• Lunch at one of the local spot OR Kosher restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• 13:45-16:00 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage
• 16:00-17:00 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
• 17:30 Return at the ship

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera •  Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

Day 2

• 09:00 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Pushkin Town (app.1hour)
• Visit to the Holocaust memorial and the execution grounds near the Alexander’s Palace
• 10:15 Visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• 12:00 Lunch at a local café • restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• 13:00 Drive to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.40min)
• 13:45 Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 15:15 Drive back to the city
• Metro Ride on the way back to see the oldest and most splendid stations
• 17:00 Return at the ship

Day 3

• 09:00 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal
• Visit to the Yusupov Palace with its cellar that witnessed the death of Gregory Rasputin
• Visit to the Jewish Cemetery –the spiritual and cultural centre of the St. Petersburg Jewish community (upon your request)
• Visit to Russian Museum of Ethnography, including the Jewish exhibition
• Lunch at a local café •  restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• Walk along Nevsky Prospect with a stop by a famous Eliseev Store & other sights
• Visit to the Faberge Museum
• 16:30 Return at the ship

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ Tour Tickets (your blanket visas) for your tour day, all port’s fees & local taxes
• ✓ Headsets for a group of 10+
• ✓ 1hour rent of a private boat

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • You don’t require an official Russian visa, we will take care of your individual Tour Ticket (blanket visa) that shall be authorized no less than 10 days prior your arrival in St. Petersburg
• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays. You will see one of Small Palaces instead
• • St. Isaac’s Cathedral & Church on the Spilled Blood are officially closed on Wednesdays. You will see St. Peter & Paul’s Cathedral & Kazan Cathedral instead
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

Day 1

• 08:30 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress & Cathedral
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Walk along Nevsky Prospect with a stop by a famous Eliseev Food Mall and other sights
• Lunch at one of the local cafes/restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 14:00 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• Private visit to the Gold Diamond Room
• 17:30 Return at the ship

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

Day 2

• 08:30 Meeting at the pier
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town – the Kingdom of Fountains (app. 1hour)
• 09:45 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds
• 11:00 Daily Opening Fountain Ceremony
• Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains and cascades
• 12:30 Drive to Pushkin Town (app.40min)
• 13:15 Lunch at the traditional Russian Log restaurant Podvorje (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 Inside visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room
• Drive back to the city
• 17:30 Return at the ship

Day 3

• 09:00 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal
• Everyday Life of Saint-Petersburg “Hidden Gems”
• Kazan Cathedral with its miracle-working icon of the Lady of Kazan
• 10:30 Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• 11:30 Visit to the Yusupov Palace with its cellar that witnessed the death of Gregory Rasputin
• Lunch (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to the Faberge Museum
• 14:30-15:30 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
• 16:30 Return at the ship

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire 3Day program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof to avoid the main crowd
• ✓ Private visit to the Gold Diamond Room (a subject to confirm, if it’s booked less than a month prior)
• ✓ Private Boat Trip (1 hour rent of a VIP speed boat)
• ✓ Tour Tickets (your blanket visas), all port’s fees & local taxes
• ✓ Headsets for a group of 10+

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• You don’t require an official Russian visa, we will take care of your individual Tour Ticket (blanket visa) that shall be authorized no less than 10 days prior your arrival in St. Petersburg
• The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays. You will see one of Small Palaces instead
•  St. Isaac’s Cathedral & Church on the Spilled Blood are officially closed on Wednesdays. You will see St. Peter & Paul’s Cathedral & Kazan Cathedral instead
• 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

Day 1

• 08:30 Meeting at the arrival terminal with your guide
• Drive to Peterhof Town (the Kingdom of Fountains) (app. 1hour)
• 09:45 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds
• 11:00 Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 12:00 Drive South of St. Petersburg to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
• 12:40 Lunch at a traditional log restaurant PODVORJE (OPTIONAL)
• 14:15 Inside visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• 16:00 Drive back to the city
• 17:00 -18:00 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
• 18:30 Return at the ship

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

Day 2

• 08:00 Meeting at the arrival terminal with your guide to start a short Orientation City Tour
• 09:45 -12:00 The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• Quick lunch at a local café (OPTIONAL)
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• A short walk along Nevsky Prospect
• 14:30 -15:30 Visit to Faberge Museum
• 15:45-16:15 Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• 17:00 Return at the ship

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Hermitager to avoid the main crowd
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof to avoid the main crowd
• ✓ Tour Tickets (blanket visas), all port’s fees & local taxes
• ✓ Headsets for a group of 10+
• ✓ 1hour rent of a private boat

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • You don’t require an official Russian visa, we will take care of your individual Tour Ticket (blanket visa) that shall be authorized no less than 10 days prior your arrival in St. Petersburg
• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays. You will see one of Small Palaces instead
• • St. Isaac’s Cathedral & Church on the Spilled Blood are officially closed on Wednesdays. You will see St. Peter & Paul’s Cathedral & Kazan Cathedral instead
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

Day 1

• 08:30 Meeting with a guide at the arrival terminal to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress and Cathedral
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• Walk around Nevsky Prospect with a stop by a famous Eliseev Food Mall & other sights
• Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage
• 17:00-18:00 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
• 18:30 Return at the ship

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

Day 2

• 08:30 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 9:45 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds (see the notes)
• 11:00 The Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Walk around the Upper & Lower Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 12:00 Drive to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
• 12:45 Lunch at a local café • restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• 13:45 Visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• 15:30 Drive back to the city
• 16:30 Return at the ship

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ Tour Tickets (your blanket visas) for your tour day, all port’s fees & local taxes
• ✓ Headsets for a group of 10

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • You don’t require an official Russian visa, we will take care of your individual Tour Ticket (blanket visa) that shall be authorized no less than 10 days prior your arrival in St. Petersburg
• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays. You will see one of Small Palaces instead
• • St. Isaac’s Cathedral & Church on the Spilled Blood are officially closed on Wednesdays. You will see St. Peter & Paul’s Cathedral & Kazan Cathedral instead
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

• 08:30 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• 12:15 Lunch at one of the local restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 13:15 Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 14:15 Inside visit to the Grand Palace
• 15:00 Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 16:00 Drive back to the city
• Metro ride on the way back to see the oldest & most splendid stations
• 18:00 Return at the ship

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ Tour Tickets (your blanket visas) for your tour day, all port’s fees & local taxes
• ✓ Headsets for a group of 10

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • You don’t require an official Russian visa, we will take care of your individual Tour Ticket (blanket visa) that shall be authorized no less than 10 days prior your arrival in St. Petersburg
• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays. You will see one of Small Palaces instead
• • St. Isaac’s Cathedral & Church on the Spilled Blood are officially closed on Wednesdays. You will see St. Peter & Paul’s Cathedral & Kazan Cathedral instead
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

• 08:30 Meeting with your guide at the arrival terminal to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• 12:15 Lunch at one of the local restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 13:15 Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 14:15 Inside visit to the Grand Palace
• 15:00 Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 16:00 Drive back to the city
• Metro ride on the way back to see the oldest & most splendid stations
• 18:00 Return at the ship

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet •  Opera •  Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ Tour Tickets (your blanket visas) for your tour day, all port’s fees & local taxes
• ✓ Headsets for a group of 10+

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • You don’t require an official Russian visa, we will take care of your individual Tour Ticket (blanket visa) that shall be authorized no less than 10 days prior your arrival in St. Petersburg
• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays. You will see one of Small Palaces instead
• • St.Isaac’s Cathedral & Church on the Spilled Blood are officially closed on Wednesdays. You will see St.Peter & Paul’s Cathedral & Kazan Cathedral instead
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 09:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of Grand Hotel Europe to start a City Tour “Legends of St. Petersburg”
• Inside visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress and Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• 13:30 Lunch at a rooftop restaurant Mansarda with a fabulous view over the dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 -16:30 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• Private visit to the Gold Diamond Room
• 16:45-17:45 Champagne Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
• “Water Splendour of Venice of the North” (available from May till September)
• 18:00 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

 DAY 2

• 09:00 Meeting with a guide at the hotel
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Pushkin Town (app. 1hour)
• Stop by the Family Fyodor’s Church of Nicolas II and his family
• 10:30 Inside visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room
• 12:00-12:30 Private visit to the Amber Workshop OR Troika Ride (to choose)
• 12:45 Lunch at the traditional log restaurant Podvorje (OPTIONAL)
• 14:15 Drive back to the city
• 15:30 Visit to the Yusupov Palace, including the cellar that witnessed the murder of Gregory Rasputin
• 17:00 Return at the hotel

 DAY 3

• 09:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 10:00 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds (see the notes)
• 11:00 The Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Special visit to the Grotto to know the secrets of fountains & cascades
• Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 12:15 Lunch at the Summer Palace restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• Drive back to the city
• Private visit to the Faberge Museum
• Private visit to the Vodka Museum, including vodka testing
• 17:30 Return at the hotel

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Premium class transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ Private visit to the Gold Diamond Room
• ✓ Private visit to the Amber Workshop OR Troika Ride (to choose)
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace (available from May till the middle of September)
• ✓ Visit to the Grotto in Peterhof
• ✓ 1hour rent of a VIP boat, including a bottle of champagne & Russian chocolates
• ✓ Private visit to the Faberge Museum
• ✓ Private visit to the Vodka Museum, including vodka testing (3 shots & traditional snacks per person)

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. The sequence of the visits can be changed
• • Our general Hermitage tour excludes the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists that was moved to a separate General Staff Building. It can be added upon your request, when you book a private tour
• • The Special Early/Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is available from May till the middle of September. Otherwise your program will include the visit to the Grand Palace, starting from 10:30, but still through a special entrance for organized groups only
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress and Cathedral St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 14:00-15:15 Yusupov Palace, including the cellar that witnessed the death of Gregory Rasputin
• 15:30 Visit to the State Russian Museum
• 17:00 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet •  Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

DAY 2

• 09:30 Meeting at the hotel
• Visit to Kazan Cathedral to see an Orthodox liturgy
• 10:45 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”, including the General Staff Building with the collection of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists
• 14:00 Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 14:45 -15:20 Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• 15:30-16:30 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
• 17:00 Return at the hotel

DAY 3

• 09:00 Meeting at the hotel
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town – the Kingdom of Fountains (app. 1hour)
• 10:00 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds
• 11:00 Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains and cascades
• 12:00 Drive to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
• 12:45 Lunch at a log traditional restaurant Podvorje (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 Inside visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• 16:30 Drive back to the city
• 17:30 Return at the hotel

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire 3Day program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ General Staff Building, including the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof
• ✓ Private Boat Trip (1 hour rent of a VIP speed boat))

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. The sequence of the visits can be changed
• • The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage and a private visit to the Gold Diamond Room can be arranged additionally upon your request. It’s a subject to confirm, if you book a tour a month prior
• • Our general Hermitage tour excludes the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists that was moved to a separate General Staff Building. It can be added upon your request, when you book a private tour
• • The Special Early/Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is available from May till the middle of September. Otherwise your program will include the visit to the Grand Palace, starting from 10:30, but still through a special entrance for organized groups only
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 13:30 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• 15:45-16:45 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals (available from May till Sept)
• 17:00 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

DAY 2

• 09:00 Meeting with a guide at the hotel
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town – the Kingdom of Fountains (app. 1hour)
• 10:00 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds
• 11:00 Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains and cascades
• 12:00 Drive to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
• 12:45 Lunch at a log traditional restaurant Podvorje (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 Inside visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• 16:30 Drive back to the city
• 17:30 Return at the hotel

DAY 3

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide at the hotel
• Visit to Kazan Cathedral to see an Orthodox Liturgy
• 10:45 Inside visit to the Yusupov Palace, including the cellar that witnessed the murder of Gregory Rasputin
• Everyday Life of Saint-Petersburg “Hidden corners”
• Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to the Faberge Museum
• Walk around Nevsky Prospect with a stop by a famous Eliseev Store & other sights
• 16:00 Return at the hotel

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire 3Day program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof
• ✓ Private Boat Trip (1 hour rent of a VIP speed boat)

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. The sequence of the visits can be changed
• • The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage (from May till September only) and a private visit to the Gold Diamond Room can be arranged additionally upon your request. It’s subject to confirmation, if you book a tour less than a month prior
• • The Special Early • Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is available from May till September, and it's subject to confirmation if this package is booked less than two weeks prior
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays, Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin – on Tuesdays, we will modify your program and change the sequence of the visits, if you happen to be any of these days of the week
• • At Faberge Museum you will join a small group tour up to 15 persons OR see it on your own with audio guide. If you prefer a private tour, please contact us to learn more about additional costs
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays, Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin – on Tuesdays, we will modify your program and change the sequence of the visits, if you happen to be any of these days of the week
• • Inside visit to Catherine's Palace is subject to confirmation, if you book it less than 3 weeks prior your visit
• • At Faberge Museum you will join a small group tour up to 15 persons OR see it on your own with audio guide. If you prefer a private tour, please contact us to learn more about additional costs
• • A Boat Trip is available from May till September, in off-season we could offer other attractions to meet your taste
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 09:00 Meeting with a driver in the lobby of your hotel for a transfer to Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
• 09:15 Breakfast in Imperial Style at L’Europe restaurant
• 10:15 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of Grand Hotel Europe to start a City Tour “Legends of St. Petersburg”
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• 12:45 Private Backstage Tour at the Mariinsky OR Mikhailovsky Theatre (a subject to confirm)
• 13:30 Lunch at a rooftop restaurant Mansarda with a fabulous view over the dome of St.Isaac’s Cathedral (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 -16:30 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• 16:45-17:45 Champagne Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals (available from May till September)
• 18:00 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera • Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops  • Dining out

DAY 2

• 09:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 10:00 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds (see the notes)
• 11:00 The Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Walk around the Upper & Lower Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 12:15 Lunch at the Summer Palace restaurant (OPTIONAL)
• Stop in the area of the Presidential Konstantinovksy Palace
• Drive back to the city
• Private visit to the Faberge Museum
• 17:30 Return at the hotel

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Premium class transportation for the entire program
• ✓ Buffet breakfast at the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ Private Backstage Tour at the Mariinsky or Mikhailovksy Theatre
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace (available from May till the middle of September)
• ✓ 1hour rent of a VIP boat, including a bottle of champagne & Russian chocolates
• ✓ Private visit to the Faberge Museum

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. The sequence of the visits can be changed
• • The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage and a private visit to the Gold Diamond Room can be arranged additionally upon your request. It’s subject to confirmation, if you book a tour less than a month prior
• • Our general Hermitage tour excludes the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists that was moved to a separate General Staff Building. It can be added upon your request, when you book a private tour
• • The Special Early • Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is available from May till the middle of September. Otherwise your program will include the visit to the Grand Palace, starting from 10:30, but still through a special entrance for organized groups only
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate
• well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 09:00 Meeting with your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start a short Orientation City Tour
• 09:45 -12:00 The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage (available in high season only, to book min 2 weeks prior)
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• Inside visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress & Cathedral
• Quick lunch at a local café (OPTIONAL)
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• A short walk along Nevsky Prospect
• 15:00 -16:00 Visit to the Yusupov Palace, including the cellar that witnessed the death of Gregory Rasputin
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• 17:30 Return at the hotel
• Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet •  Opera •  Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops  • Dining out

  DAY 2

  • 09:00 Meeting with your guide in the lobby of your hotel
  • Drive to Peterhof Town (the Kingdom of Fountains) (app. 1hour)
  • 10:00 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds
  • 11:00 Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
  • Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
  • 12:00 Drive South of St. Petersburg to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
  • 12:40 Lunch at a traditional log restaurant PODVORJE (OPTIONAL)
  • 14:15 Inside visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
  • 16:00 Drive back to the city
  • 17:00 -18:00 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals
  • 18:30 Return at the hotel
  

  INCLUDED:

  • ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
  • ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
  • ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
  • ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage (available from May till Sept and shall be booked min 2 weeks prior)
  • ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof (available from May till September and shall be booked min 2 weeks prior)
  • ✓ Private Boat Trip (1 hour rent of a VIP speed boat)

  NOT INCLUDED:

  • ✓ Meal
  • ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

  ADDITIONAL NOTES:

  • • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
  • • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. The sequence of the visits can be changed
  • • The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage and a private visit to the Gold Diamond Room can be arranged additionally upon your request. Otherwise it’s subject to confirmation
  • • Our general Hermitage tour excludes the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists that was moved to a separate General Staff Building. It can be added upon your request, when you book a private tour
  • • The Special Early • Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is available in high season only starting from May till the middle of September. Otherwise your program will include the visit to the Grand Palace at public hours
  • • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays, Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin – on Tuesdays, we will modify your program and change the sequence of the visits, if you happen to be any of these days of the week
  • • Inside visit to Catherine's Palace is subject to confirmation, if you book it less than 3 weeks
  • • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
  • • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

DAY 1

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• *Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals (OPTIONAL)
• (suggested additionally from May till September)
• 17:00 Return at the hotel

DAY 2

• 09:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 10:00 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds
• 11:00 The Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Walk around the Upper & Lower Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 12:00 Drive to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
• 12:45 Lunch at the traditional Russian Log Restaurant Podvorje (OPTIONAL)
• 14:15 Visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• Drive back to the city
• 17:30 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera •  Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops  • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace (available from May till the middle of September)

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. The sequence of the visits can be changed
• • The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage and a private visit to the Gold Diamond Room can be arranged additionally upon your request. It’s subject to confirmation, if you book a tour less than a month prior
• • Our general Hermitage tour excludes the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists that was moved to a separate General Staff Building. It can be added upon your request, when you book a private tour
• • The Special Early • Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is available in high season only starting from May till the middle of September. Otherwise your program will include the visit to the Grand Palace at public hours
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays, Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin – on Tuesdays, we will modify your program and change the sequence of the visits, if you happen to be any of these days of the week
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Inside visit to Catherine's Palace is subject to confirmation, if you book it less than 3 weeks prior your visit
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

• 09:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel
• Drive South of St. Petersburg to Peterhof Town - the Kingdom of Fountains (app.1hour)
• 10:00 The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace & Lower Grounds (see the notes)
• 11:00 The Daily Opening Ceremony of the Fountains
• Walk around the Lower & Upper Grounds to see the most beautiful fountains & cascades
• 12:00 Drive to Pushkin Town (app. 40min)
• 12:45 Lunch at the traditional Russian Log Restaurant Podvorje (OPTIONAL)
• 14:15 Visit to Catherine’s Palace with its legendary Amber Room & Grounds
• Drive back to the city
• 17:30 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet •  Opera •  Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops  • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ The Special Early Opening of the Grand Palace (available in high season only, from May till the middle of September)

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Special Early • Monday Opening of the Grand Palace in Peterhof is available in high season only starting from May till the middle of September. Otherwise your program will include the visit to the Grand Palace at public hours
• • In winter season the grounds of Peterhof are covered with snow and all fountains are kept under wooden boxes for their preservation. In the off-season you could appreciate the palace more
• • The Grand Palace of Peterhof is officially closed on Mondays, Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin – on Tuesdays, we will modify your program and offer other options, if you happen to be any of these days of the week
• • Inside visit to Catherine's Palace is subject to confirmation, if you book it less than 3 weeks prior your visit
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

• 10:00 Meeting in the lobby of your hotel with a guide to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Nicolas’ Church
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• Inside visit to Kazan Cathedral
• Walk along Nevsky Prospect
• Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 13:30 -15:30 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• 16:00 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet • Opera •  Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Services for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. Your program will include the other attraction to meet your taste
• • The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage and a private visit to the Gold Diamond Room can be arranged additionally upon your request. It’s subject to confirmation, if you book a tour less than a month prior
• • Our general Hermitage tour excludes the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists that was moved to a separate General Staff Building. It can be added, if desired, when you book a private tour
• • The Church on the Spilled Blood is officially closed on Wednesdays
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

• 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of your hotel to start a City Tour
• Inside visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress and Cathedral
• Inside visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Inside visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood
• 13:30 Lunch at one of the local cafes • restaurants (OPTIONAL)
• 14:30 -16:30 Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
• General Tour around the main complex “Gems of the Hermitage”
• 16:45-17:45 Private Boat Trip along the rivers & canals (available from May till September)
• 18:00 Return at the hotel

Evening Activities At leisure • Ballet •  Opera •  Folk Show • Drinks at a local bar • Rooftops  • Dining out

INCLUDED:

• ✓ Licensed Guide’s Service for the entire program
• ✓ A/C Transportation for the entire program
• ✓ All Admission Tickets & the use of special entrances at the museums to avoid waiting in lines
• ✓ 1hour rent of a private boat for your party only

NOT INCLUDED:

• ✓ Meal
• ✓ Gratuities to the guide & driver

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• • The sequence of the inside visits can vary depending on museums’ official closing days, traffic conditions and overcrowding at venues
• • The Hermitage Museum is officially closed on Mondays. Your program would include the other attraction to meet your taste
• • The Special Early Opening of the Hermitage (from May till September only) and a private visit to the Gold Diamond Room can be arranged additionally upon your request. It's subject to confirmation, if you book a tour a month prior
• • Our general Hermitage tour excludes the collection of Impressionists & Post-Impressionists that was moved to a separate General Staff Building. It can be added, if desired, when you book a private tour
• • St. Peter & Paul’s Fortress, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church on the Spilled Blood are officially closed on Wednesdays. Your program would include Kazan Cathedral, St. Nicolas’ Church and a visit to the Faberge Museum (with audio guides) instead
• • Private Boat Trip is available from May till September, in off-season you could visit either Faberge Museum with audio guides or Vodka Museum, including vodka testing instead (to choose)
• • Inside visit to Catherine's Palace It's subject to confirmation , if you book it less than 3 weeks
• • 30% deposit required to secure booking, remaining amount payable upon your arrival either in cash or by card (Visa or Mastercard only)
• Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in a tour package. It’s not obligatory, but always a good sign, if you appreciate a well-done tour. It is always better to give separately (10% to the guide, 5% to the driver). You are advised to have some cash (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason

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