New Year in St. Petersburg
5 Days Starting and ending in St. Petersburg
Visiting: Saint Petersburg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GNS
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishInterests:
Art, Cultural, Festive and New Year, Foodie and Wine Tours, History
Tour Overview
Dive into one of the world's most exciting destinations to celebrate the New Year eve. Discover St. Petersburg and its glorious imperial past. During the tour we will see: St Petersburg city centre, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent, Hermitage Art Museum (optional), Zarskoye Selo and Catherine’s Palace (optional), Kazan Cathedral (optional), Peter and Paul Fortress (optional) and much more.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival to St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Ambassador**** or similar and check-in. Welcome meeting and optional welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title “The Venice of the North”. When the city is covered in snow it has a special romantic atmosphere. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional visit to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations, after we continue to Pavlovsk and experience real Russian winter adventure in a troika ride.
Day 3 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The morning offers optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening we enjoy an optional entertaining fabulous Russian New Year Gala at the hotel.
Day 4 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The optional tour this morning offers a visit to a mass in the Orthodox Kazan Cathedral and a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress to see the Peter-and-Paul Cathedral, the pantheon of the Russian czar from Peter the Great to Nicolas the 2nd. In the evening enjoy an optional farewell dinner at Restaurant Demidov.
Day 5 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Brakfast at the hotel and optional transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 x overnight at the centrally located 4**** hotel
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free Wi-Fi if available at the hotel
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
4 x buffet breakfast
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Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
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Personalised welcome package
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3 hours St. Petersburg sightseeing tour
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Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
What's Not Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Meals – Full Board
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Meals – Half Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
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Anything not specified under included
Optional Extras
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New Year Gala at Hotel Ambassador
New Year Gala at Hotel Ambassador: EUR 260.00 pp
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6 hours visit to Zarskoye Selo and Catherine’s Palace and troika ride in Pavlovsk Palace parks
6 hours visit to Zarskoye Selo and Catherine’s Palace and troika ride in Pavlovsk Palace parks: EUR 90.00 pp
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Transfer from the Hotel to the airport with private minivan (4-7 persons
Transfer from the Hotel to the airport: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons
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Welcome dinner at hotel
Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 40.00 pp
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3 hours visit to the Hermitage Art Museum
3 hours visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp
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Farewell dinner at Restaurant Demidov
Farewell dinner at Restaurant Demidov: EUR 50.00 pp
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Transfer from the Hotel to the airport with private car (1-3 persons)
Transfer from the Hotel to the airport: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons
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Transfer from the airport to the Hotel with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Transfer from the airport to the Hotel: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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3 hours visit to Kazan Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress
3 hours visit to Kazan Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress: EUR 45.00 pp
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Transfer from the airport to the Hotel with private car (1-3 persons)
Transfer from the airport to the Hotel: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, they are optional
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, the tour planning includes at least one half day for private visits
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the coach has air conditioning
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* hotels
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, only the ones specified in the program
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wi-Fi is free if available at the hotel
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can offer pre and post stay at the same hotel booked for the tour. Price information will be shared separately.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal, regular
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
This tour requires a tourist visa for Russia for most passport holders. We DO NOT provide Visa services, but we’ll issue the Visa support letter. Valid visa must be obtained by the traveller before visiting Russia. Please note that the grant or refusal of the Russia Visa is at the sole discretion of the Russian authorities.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimum group size of 1 pax is always guaranteed
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, accommodation details will be sent 3 weeks prior the departure of the tour
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Rubles
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Are pet accepted?
Unfortunately pets are not accepted
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The tour includes a guide for the guided cities visit as well as for all the tranfsers between cities
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Normally we are looking for 1 luggage per participant
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flight are not included
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is a supplement for single room
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What is the tipping policy?
We suggest 10 Eur per person for the guides and 5 Eur per person for the bus driver
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
Generally the maximum group size is 30 pax
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
The cost for visa has to be covered by the guests. We only provide invitation letter if required
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are welcome for this tour
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The guides are English speaking but the we can offer the tour in German, Italian, Spanish
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