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Enjoy Magic of Winter Russia!
    Special offer from Travel Russia for 4 night stay in one of Rocco Forte collection hotels for FITs:
  • Astoria 5 * Euro 509 per person in a double room
  • Angleterre 4+ * Euro 443 per person in a double room
Included: private transfers, full day private tour with English speaking guide, entrances to St Isaac’s and Hermitage, 4 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast taxes included, Russian visa letter. Supplement for Dec 29 – Jan 02 dates is euro 80 pp
Valid for the dates: November 01, 2008 till March 31, 2009! For any dates!

Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg remains one of the most romantic cities in Russia. Among the many poetical names applied to St. Petersburg the most common are “Northern Venice” and “Northern Palmyra”. The fascinating palaces and cathedrals, beautiful bridges over Venice-like canals, spacious squares and wide streets decorated with edifices of flourished baroque and impressive classical styles, monumental sculpture and lacy iron grilles and, of course, the special spirituality of this city infects everyone who visits it. In 1991 the city was placed on the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage. With numerous palaces and the world famous Hermitage on the banks of the Neva river, the city is Russia’s most popular destination, drawing visitors from all over the world throughout the year.

Day 1   Arrival at Pulkovo international airport and transfer by private car to the hotel.
Day 2 AMMorning city tour with the visit to Saint Isaac’s cathedral in a private car with English speaking guide. Pass the beautiful streets of the city that is included in the list of world cultural heritage. Visit the magnificent Saint Isaac’s cathedral that occupies the 4th place in the world among domed cathedrals. The massive granite columns had to be transported from Finland on purpose built ships and rail, and the dome is covered in nearly 100 kg of gold; inside, there are 10 malachite columns and a beautiful iconastasis.
PMAfternoon visit to world’s biggest museum Hermitage. Today, the museum has over 2 million exhibits within its four buildings that are diverse - Da Vinchy, Raphael, Rembrandt, an impressive collection of impressionists and largest collection of Titians in existence.
Day 3 / Day 4  Explore the city on your own
Day 5  Departure transfer by private car.