24 UNIQUE ACTIVITIES IN ST. PETERSBURG

ST.PETERSBURG

1. CHOIRS IN ST. ISAAC CATHEDRAL

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Saint Isaac Cathedral is the fourth highest

domed construction in the world and is one of the

greatest masterpieces of the architectural art in St.

Petersburg. You have a unique opportunity to enter

the cathedral before the opening hours (10:00 a.m.)

or after the working hours (18:00) and have

unforgettable choir performance inside the

Cathedral.

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2. DEEPEST METRO IN THE WORLD

The St. Petersburg Metro is one of the most

efficient and extensive metro systems in the world,

it’s a real draw for the travellers with its extravagant soviet-era

style decorations of stations, each one of is a work of art in

itself. The metro currently comprises 172 stations, and the

system carries well over nine million passengers a day on

average, more than the Paris and New York systems

combined.

3. HERMITAGE - The 2nd WORLD BIGGEST

The State Hermitage is one of the largest and oldest

museums of the world; it was founded in 1764 by

Catherine the Great and open to the public since

1852. Its collections, of which only a small part is on

permanent display, comprise nearly 3 million items,

including the largest collection of paintings in the

world.

COLLECTION OF ART

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4. DAY IN RUSSIAN ARMY

A unique chance to visit a real Russian

Military base! Different activities can be

suggested to you and your group. (depending on

group size).

The basic possible activities on the military base:

tank driving, UAZ (Russian Military car) driving,

shooting,

Although the phenomenon known as the

"White Nights" is not unique to St Petersburg, in no

other northern city have they received such poetic and literary

acclaim. No other major European city can rival this experience

nor the atmosphere on the streets of St. Petersburg during the

summer months - lively, friendly, romantic and bustling with

people throughout the night as well as the day!

From late May to early July the nights are bright in St

Petersburg, with the brightest period, the White Nights,

normally lasting from June 11th to July 2nd.

5. WHITE NIGHTS CANAL TOUR

6. AMBER ROOM VISIT IN CATHERINE PALACE

Catherine Palace was the Rococo summer

residence of the Russian tsars, located in the town

of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), 25 km south-east of St.

Petersburg. Originally it was a residence of Catherine I.

Catherine Palace complex is a complete chamber decoration of

amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors. Due to its

singular beauty, it was sometimes dubbed the "Eighth Wonder

of the World".

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7. YUSUPOFF PALACE

The Yusupov Palace belonged to the Yusupov

family. The palace has a historical meaning since

the night of 16-17 December 1916, when Grigory

Rasputin, who was very close to the family of

Emperor Nicholas II, was murdered here by a group

of monarchists, including Prince Felix Yusupov.

8. ICE OR SAND SCULPTURING

You have a unique opportunity to have a master

class of Ice OR Sand sculpturing in the territory of

Peter & Paul fortress. The master class will be done

on the shore of Neva river with beautiful view to

Hermitage. (Winter Palace).

9. PETERHOFF: Fountains Special Opening

Special opening of fountains (after closing hours) can

be organized. Upon arrival to the Park the fountains will

start to work. It is a really impressing event, followed by

dibber in one of the palace Halls.

10. MATRYOSHKA DOLL PAINTING IN PODVORIE

Take an evening walk on Red Square to marvel

at St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin walls lit up

against the night sky. Stand on the Red Sqaure in the

true heart of the famous historical center of Moscow,

next to the Kremlin walls. Feast your eyes on St.

Basil’s Cathedral (Pokrovskiy), the Historical Museum,

the Minin monument, the walls of the Heros of the

Soviet Union, Lenin Mausoleum and the

Departmentstore of GUM.

11.TROIKA HORSE RIDING WITH VODKA STOP

The Russian troika is a Russian carriage or sleigh

turnout, which became a symbol of Russia.

Foreigners who tried riding a troika, all said that the

experience was unforgettable for the breath-taking

speed of such a dashing ride. The Russian troika,

incarnating the generous Russian soul and nature,

turned into a symbol of Russia.

12. UAZ DRIVING (4 WD)

Experience off-road driving in Russian Military car –

UAZ. Off road can be organized in the country side, not

far from the city. Max capacity of each car is 4 persons.

Professional off-road instructors will be provided.

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13. ERARTA MUSEUM (MODEN ART)

Erarta is the biggest in Russia non-governmental

museum of contemporary art. Its task is to collect,

exhibit, and popularize most ingenious and skillful

works by contemporary artists. According to the goals

declared, the museum deals exhibition projects,

publishes its periodical catalogue, organizes excursions

and educational programs

14. MARIINSKY THEATER

The Mariinsky Theater is one of the biggest and

oldest music theaters in Russia that is famous all over

the world. The theater dates back to 1783. Operas

and ballets written by the great Russian composers

were put on the stage of the theater

15. BIKE TOUR DURING WHITE NIGHTS

Enjoy a wonderful St. Petersburg white nights! Use

bike and explore city embankments, opening

bridges and day time during night time!

16. DINNER IN STROGANOV PALACE (RUSSIAN EMPIRE RESTAURANT)

The Russian Empire Restaurant is housed in one

of the oldest and most luxurious mansions of St. Petersburg, in

the Stroganov Palace that stands in Nevsky Prospect, the main

street of the city. Interior: The restaurant consists of five opulent

halls; each of them has its own style and character. The

attention to detail is breathtaking, the finest porcelain, gold

cutlery and the engraved walnut furniture amaze. The cellars

have been totally transformed. The interior was designed

17. RUSSIAN PRESIDENT RESIDENCE: KONSTANTINE PALACE Konstantin Palace, the former estate of the

Grand Dukes Romanovs was constructed in the

beginning of the XVIII century in Strelna, a suburban town of

St. Petersburg, on the shore of the gulf of Finland. The area of

the Palace is about 4800 sc. meters, and the architectural

ensemble comprises the Palace and two vast parks. The half-

ruined Palace was made part of the jurisdiction of the

Presidential Affairs Management in 2000 and was restored for

the city Jubilee. After the restoration, the Palace received the

name of the State Palace of Congress. During President’s

visit s to the city – Palace is his official residence.

18. VISIT TO RUSSIAN FAMILY

You have a chance to visit a real Russian Family, who

lives in their own flat or even in communal apartment!

After a apartment tour you will have a chance to

participate in a real Family dinner /lunch!

19. DINNER AT SOVIET POLITICAL DACHA

Dacha K-2, built in 1967 is a large modern dacha on

the bank of Malaya Nevka River. A residence built

according to the project of architect Zhuk on the accasion of 50th

anniversary of the October Revolution. It was foreseen for the

foreign highest-level delegations visiting St. Peterburg

(Leningrad at that time) in the communist times. Dacha K-2 is

located in Stone Island on embankment of Malaya Vekra River

so there is a possibility to come to the residence by boat from

the city center (1 boat caring up to 80 pax, it takes about 30 -40

min by boat).

20. MUSEUM OF RUSSIAN VODKA

Russian Vodka Museum is the first museum in Russia

and in the world dedicated exclusively to Vodka and vodka

production. Its exhibition tells about the drink which has been an

integral part and essential attribute of Russian life for centuries.

The museum can justly be proud of its collection of over 600

exhibits: various brands of vodka, XVIIIth century vodka recipes,

vodka posters, vodka labels and vodka bottles of different sizes.

Also museum invites you to vodka tasting (different brands of

vodka), serving with a variety of Russian traditional vodka

snacks.

21. HOCKEY PLAY

Hockey is one of the most favorite sport games played

in Russia! You have a chance to play hockey against

Russian team in one of the Ice stadiums.

22. MARIINSKY THEATER BACKSTAGE TOUR

Small groups can take an exclusive backstage

tour of the Mariinsky Theater (about 1 hour). The group will see

how a performance is engineered, the rooms where the dancers

and singers prepare for a performance and how the scenery is

made. There also will be an opportunity to see scenery painted by

artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The tour can be combined

with the regular performance in Mariinsky theater, followed by late

dinner in the themed "Backstage" restaurant. Or the tour can be

part of "Ballet Program" covering the visit to the Children Ballet

School of Jacobson and Backstage of Mariinsky Theater.

23. BALLET SCHOOL VISIT

St. Petersburg is a center of Russian ballet and

its history. It can even can be called a Ballet capital.

Vaganov Ballet School, Yakobson Ballet School are located

in the city. Also guests can always enjoy ballet performances

in one of the numerous theaters. The most famous Russian

Theater “Mariinsky Theater” is also located in the city.

During the tour guests will visit Russian ballet school named

after Leonid Jacobson and meet the young dancers. Guests

will see who children do their trainings and then see a few

ballet performances, prepaid by young dancers.

24. POLICE ESCORT

Do you want to come to the Hotel as soon as possible

after landing? In order to make the arrival of the group

impressive & reduce the time in traffic, we suggest you to

have a Russian police, which will lead and clear the way

with blue lights on.

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