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Detailed itinerary Day 1 Friday AM On arrival a private vehicle with a guide will take the guests to the city centre with a brief stop en-route. After check in and some time to rest, guests will be taken to “Russian Kitsch” restaurant where welcome dinner will be served. Welcome Dinner “Russian Kitch”Restaurant One of the most interesting newly opened restaurants – “Russian Kitsch”.The interior of the restaurant – portraits of politicians on the wall and antique columns, glass floor and Rococo style sofas, the restaurant and bar with dancing floor – create a unique atmosphere. After the dinner the bus takes the guests to the hotel Day 2 Saturday AM In the morning the guests split into 2 groups and enjoy Culinary Walk along Nevsky Prospect. Guests enjoy the walk along Nevsky Prospect. On the way the groups visit some famous sights, have vodka and caviar tasting, learn interesting historical facts and listen to some fascinating stories connected with St.Petersburg. Our guests will cover the following stations - Spilled on blood Church Kazan cathedral - Traditional Russian Bakery (with cakes (pies) tasting) - Duke Stroganoff wine cellar (Costumed Actor is meets the guests, entertains them with funny jokes and treats with Vodka and caviar) – 3 different kinds of vodka and caviar - Ice-cream tasting with entertainment Finally the guests come to Tinkoff Restaurant (it has its own brewery), where they enjoy lunch and have beer tasting. Lunch The Tinkoff Restaurant is conveniently located in the centre of the city a few minutes’ walk from Nevsky Prospect. It is very popular both among locals and foreigners and is the city's first brewery-restaurant, serving eight varieties of freshly-brewed filtered and unfiltered beer. The stylish interior combines high-tech and industrial styles with seating for 300 guests. PM The rest of the day is at leisure and in the evening dinner will be served in Baku Restaurant Dinner “Baku” Restaurant This is a so called “Back to the USSR” place as Baku is the capital of the former Azerbaijan republic. As most of the Eastern places it has some mystery in itself and will be a fun for everyone who has at least once seen the cartoon about ALladin and his adventures. It seems to be a Sultun’s palace and who knows, may be in a minute you will see the beautiful Jasmin or the funny Genie or even the wicked Jaffar. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day and is suitable for a light lunch as well as for a romantic dinner. The cuisine is both Azerbaijanian and European. After dinner the bus takes the guests to the hotel Day 3 Sunday AM In the morning drive to visit the sumptuous Tsar Village (Pushkin) – summer residence of Russian Emperors. It is located not far from the city – 27 km In the direction of international airport). Situated in the suburbs of Saint Petersburg The Tsar Village is a unique ensemble comprising several pavilions, beautiful lakes and gardens and a wonderful Catherine Palace. The summer palace was originally given by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine, and was rebuilt by Italian architect Rastrelli in 1756. The palace is a huge, elegant building with white and hold Baroque mouldings set against a blue background, set in a beautiful park with elaborate gardens, canals and pavilions. Catherine the Great loved living here. Some of the more beautiful rooms include the Great Hall, the State Dining Room, the Amber Room, the Blue Drawing Room, the bedroom of Alexander I’s wife Elisabeth and the Palace Church. And the famous Amber Room (mysteriously disappeared during the WWII) and restored in 2003. The Guests visit Catherine palace and promenade in the beautiful park afterwards. Special fast track or early or late opening of the palace is offered to the guests. Groups up to 40 pax can enjoy the ride to the place (26 km form the city) in an old steamer train. Optionally the guest can have open air activities – troika ride, folklore group entertainment. After the visit to Catherine palace the guests will enjoy Troika Ride (horse riding in a carriage behind horse – traditional Russian entertainment during Tsars time). While some guest enjoy troika ride others have tea with Russian pancakes. Lunch Continue for Lunch to “Podvorie” restaurant, located nearby. Have lunch and vodka tasting in the restaurant “Podvorye” with traditional wooden Russian decor and national cuisine. The restaurant is known to have been visited by top level officials – Vladimir Putin, Jaques Chirac, etc. It is a very cosy restaurant, the interior resembles traditional Russian terem (wooden palace), a lot of woodcarving. Meal is accompanied by folklore group singing. Russian vodka, wine – no limit PM After lunch the guests return back in the city, have some time at leisure and enjoy delicious Gala dinner in the evening in “Aquarell” restaurant The Aquarell Restaurant is one of the few restaurants of St. Petersburg which is based on water close to the Birzhevoy Bridge not far from the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Spit of the Vasilievsky Island. Design of the restaurant consists of the combination of glass and metal reigns. The Aquarel Restaurant has three floors: the ground houses the hall, the first boasts the restaurant itself with the set-in columns and the floor of palm-tree, and there’s a grill-bar and the dessert-hall in the second floor. The interior is completed with the marvelous view of the Neva River and the Palaces of St. Petersburg. After the dinner the bus takes the guests to the hotel Day 2 Monday AM In the morning the guests have a unique opportunity to visit famous Hermitage before opening hours. Hermitage is undoubtedly the largest museum of the world, possessing over 3 million exhibits within its four buildings and attracting around 3 million visitors a year. The exhibitions are diverse with works by Da Vinchy, Raphael, Rembrandt, an impressive collection of impressionists and largest collection of Titians in existence. Special early opening is arranged for the group with optional Peacock clock switch on. End of program in Russia Accommodation guide Astoria Rocco Forte Hotel 5* Originally opened in 1912, this historic hotel is ideally located in the center of the city overlooking the famous St. Isaac’s Cathedral. It was then renovated in 1991 and has recently been taken over by Rocco Forte. It is also a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World”. The hotel has 232 rooms including 41 suites. The hotel possesses fine facilities for conference and banqueting including gorgeous Winter Garden and ballroom for 350 people. Has got Davidov’s Russian restaurant with vodka and caviar bar, Lobby lounge, “The Bar”. Angleterre Rocco Forte Hotel 5* Adjacent to Astoria hotel, the Angleterre hotel has a perfect location, just in the heart of the city, facing the magnificent Saint Isaac’s cathedral. The hotel has got 192 rooms including 5 suites. The hotel shares facilities (restaurants, business center) with 5 star Astoria hotel. Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge 5* The newly built hotel is located on Vasilyevsky island. Holiday Club St Petersburg offers something entirely new to the city’s diverse selection of hotels. The spa being built in connection with the hotel and Day Spa offer peacefulness and pampering to those who value holistic well-being. Guests will find 271 comfortably luxurious hotel rooms housed inside the walls of the old, esteemed building. What’s special about them is their size: 28-square-metre space is intrinsically divided into living and sleeping quarters. la Carte Restaurant features top quality, flavourful food, The Sports Lounge is also an excellent lookout spot and the Ladies’ Wine Bar is St Petersburg’s first meeting place designed for women.