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St Petersburg in 20th Century Russia - 4 day inclusive itinerary package from £599pp*

Travelling in February 2013

Our most popular visits in St Petersburg for 20th Century History school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in St Petersburg for 20th Century History groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Visits

Guided Panoramic Introductory Tour

Many groups take this on their first day in the city, a fabulous way to see the architecture of the city’s most famous buildings including: St Isaac’s Cathedral, The Mariinsky Theatre, the Cruiser Aurora, Nevsky Prospekt & the Church of the Saviour of the Spilt Blood.

Cruiser Aurora

Legendary for firing the blank round at The Winter Palace on the evening of October 25th, this has been a state monument since 1948 and now houses a museum.

Hermitage Museum & Winter Palace

Originally built as two separate structures, they have effectively functioned as one complex since the 1920s. The art collection is wonderful and huge (over 3 million objects) and a visit to the museum allows you to visit the state rooms used by royal family.

Museum of the Defence & Siege of Leningrad

A small but moving museum opened in 1989 and replacing one destroyed at Stalin’s orders in the post war purges. It tells the story of the 900 day siege and is in part a memorial to the 700,000 civilian dead.

Peter and Paul Fortress

Visits within the complex include the City History Museum, the Peter and Paul Cathedral where all the Tsars from Peter the Great to Nicholas II are buried and the cells of nineteenth century political prisoners in the Trubetsky Bastion.

The Yusupov Palace on the Moyka

Famous as the scene of the murder of Rasputin by Count Yusupov, its sumptuous rooms give a vivid insight into the lifestyles of the aristocracy prior to the Revolution.

The Museum of Political History

Situated in an attractive art nouveau mansion, the building was seized by the Bolsheviks and used as their headquarters in 1917. Formerly The Museum of the Revolution, the collection was renamed and reinterpreted in the mid 1990s and now covers the period from Catherine the Great to the present day.

Church of the Saviour of the Spilt Blood

Built on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881, this Russian Revival style church is one of the city’s most striking landmarks.

Optional visits and activities include:

• Folklore show
• Traditional Russian Picnic
• Kolomenskow Wedding
• Ice Hockey match
• Ice skating
• Bowling
• Mariinsky theatre

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya

Just 4 kilometres or an approximate 15-minute drive from the city centre, the Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya is the largest conference hotel in St. Petersburg. Tastefully furnished, with rooms overlooking the city or the Gulf of Finland, the hotel offers easy access to public transport and nearby attractions alike.

Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya

This large hotel offers a good range of facilities for school parties. It’s an excellent base which is well-located for access to all major sites in St Petersburg.

Address Korablestroiteley Street 14 St Petersburg Russia View map of location	Local Rating 4 star hotel
	Capacity 2400 guests in 1200 rooms over 15 floors.

Location Information

The hotel is located on Vasilievsky Island, overlooking the Gulf of Finland.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• 3 restaurants
• Bar/lounge
• Bowling alley
• AquaPark “Waterville” Swimming pool complex – payable locally
• Gym
• Sauna
• Currency exchange bureau
• Souvenir shop
• Conference hall
• Disabled facilities: There are two specially adapted rooms for wheelchair access.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require balconies to be at least 1 metre high.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

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Moskva Hotel

Newly refurbished throughout, light modern décor throughout. This hotel has a good range of facilities and is in an excellent location for sightseeing in St. Petersburg.

Moskva Hotel

A very popular hotel with school parties, offering a comfortable standard of accommodation in a good location for all major attractions. Parties particularly praise the excellent buffet breakfast and the wide range of amenities.

Address 2 Alexander Nevsky Square St Petersburg 193317 Russia View map of location	Local Rating 3 Star
	Capacity 829 rooms spread over 8 floors.

Location Information

Situated at the end of Nevsky Prospekt, opposite the Alexandra Nevsky Monastery. Metro stop Alexandra Nevsky is directly outside the hotel.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour Reception
• Restaurant with views over the River Neva
• Buffet bar on 1^st floor
• Exchange bureau
• Souvenir shop
• Public telephones
• Games room including snooker
• Snack bar / cafe on each floor
• Lounge / meeting area
• Disabled facilities: This property has no specific facilities or adapted rooms for disabled clients.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• TV
• Fridge

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En-suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• TV
• Fridge

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Park Inn Pulkovskaya

Conveniently located modern hotel.

Park Inn Pulkovskaya

Large hotel offering a good standard of accommodation and service.

Address Pobedy Square, 1 St Petersburg View map of location	Local Rating 4 Star
	Capacity 840 rooms on 7 floors.

Location Information

Situated 5 km from the airport and 8 km from the city centre. The nearest metro station is nearby at Park Pobedy (within a 10-15 minutes walk) and offers easy access to the city.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Lobby
• 4 Lifts
• 2 Restaurants
• Several Bars
• Concert Hall
• Business Centre
• Shops
• Sauna
• Swimming pool
• Disabled facilities: This property has no specific facilities or adapted rooms for disabled clients.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Telephone
• TV / Radio
• Air conditioning
• Refrigerator

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En-suite facilities
• Telephone
• TV / Radio
• Air conditioning
• Refrigerator

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St Petersburg & Moscow City Representatives

Our bilingual City Representatives have looked after schools for many years and understand the specific needs of your group. Our City Representative will meet you on arrival to discuss your programme of visits and provide assistance throughout your stay. In addition, we have a number of expert city guides who will accompany you on your excursions and are extremely knowledgeable about the museums and palaces you visit.