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FABERGÉ FAMILY
ST PETERSBURG TOUR
2008
SATURDAY 26th JULY - FRIDAY 1st AUGUST
Live like a Czar or Czarina for the Week!
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The fabulous city of St Petersburg has become the destination of choice for cultured travellers from all over the world. When it once again became open to visitors a decade ago, Theo Fabergé’s St Petersburg Collection promised to bring a group of friends and collectors to visit each year.
We believe we have developed an expertise which is truly unsurpassed in showing visitors the palaces and royal residences, the parklands and gardens, the museums and galleries, together with the secret places which only the initiated can find – in this most beautiful city in the world.
Our programme is composed in cooperation with the Curators and Directors of the Palaces and Museums. Many of the features we include are not available on any other tour. You will find that Theo Fabergé’s direct descendance from the Warrant-Holder to the Imperial Court ensures deference and respect wherever we go! Being a Fabergé family tour of course there has to be a surprise.
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For the summer of 2008, the St Petersburg Collection is once again planning its exclusive tour of the magnificent city of St Petersburg and its surrounding Palaces and Parklands.
The highlights of the Tour include – but this is not a full list –
We shall stay at the elegant Hotel Astoria, overlooking the gold dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral. Built in 1903, the Astoria is one of the most highly-respected hotels in northern Europe. The accommodation includes all the comforts of a 5 star hotel and is the Hotel used by President Putin’s guests.
We will visit the Peterhof Palaces and Parks. The magnificent summer residence of the Imperial Family is famous for its cascades and fountains, and some of the palaces will be opened that day solely for our guests (normally there are over 10,000 visitors in one day!) We will be shown treasures not normally on public display.
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At the State Hermitage Museum; containing some of the finest works of art and treasures in the world, we will be greeted by one of the Hermitage’s leading Directors and we do not queue to enter!
A river and canal cruise will take us around St Petersburg. With the sun shining, this can be the best way to view the superb architecture of the city.
The Director will be your host when you visit the Palaces and Gardens of Tsarskoye Selo including the Catherine’s Palace with its famous Amber Room, and Alexander Palace. You are promised a very special programme!
Black Tie Dinner in a unique setting - the Fabergé family opens doors.
A visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress – the burial place of the Tsars. We tour the island and its many historical sights.
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The fabulous mosaic interior of St Isaac’s Cathedral will be included in a tour of the city of St Petersburg, viewing the historic and architectural sights.
An evening at the ballet at one of St Petersburg’s famous theatres.
There is an optional visit to the Palace of Count Yusopov, where he murdered the infamous Rasputin.
By Special Invitation - a visit to Mariinsky Palace, the parliament-building for St Petersburg. It is one of the most beautiful Palaces, all in white and gold.
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The price of this remarkable and fully escorted tour including our chairman Philip Birkenstein includes:
Six nights’ accommodation in a double/twin room at the Astoria Hotel –
All meals (except one lunch and one dinner) in some of St Petersburg’s most interesting restaurants. The lunch is excluded as we do not wish to leave the Hermitage but there are plenty of cafes within. The dinner is a free evening for you to choose your restaurant, but naturally we will help you to select if you wish. Alcoholic drinks are not included except for the Black Tie Dinner.
Return British Airways flights from Heathrow to Pulkova Airport (economy).
Visa support.
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Our superb guide, whose knowledge of St Petersburg and its history is second to none, will accompany the group.
The price of joining the luxury tour is £2,995 per person. Single accommodation supplement £395. (See terms and conditions.)
The St Petersburg Collection cannot be held responsible for any changes made to the programme which are beyond their control.
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