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ST PETERSBURG - 2010
The Mariinsky Theatre (formerly known as the
Kirov) has been the home of Russian ballet and opera since
the 1860s and it was the venue for the first performances
of many great classics of Russian opera such as A Life
For The Tsar, Ruslan And Lyudmila, Boris Godunov, Khovanschina,
The Invisible City Of Kitezh and The Queen Of Spades.
Its Artistic Director, Valery Gergiev enjoys the status
of a national hero in Russia for his efforts in maintaining
the highest artistic standards throughout Russia’s
political changes. The Mariinsky Theatre is not the only
venue for opera and ballet, there is also the Hermitage
Theatre, the Alexandrinsky Ballet Theatre and for those
who enjoy very traditional productions of opera the Mussorgsky
Theatre. During May, June and July the city will host
the ‘Festival of Stars of the White Nights’.
This annual celebration of Russian culture takes place
against the backdrop of the magical midsummer skylines
of St Petersburg. At this time of year, the skies are
truly white, not because of snow but due to the city’s
northern location where the sun barely sets on the horizon.
Early booking is recommended for the Festival.
The
prices shown below include return flights, airport transfers
and three hotel nights with breakfast and opera synopses.
These do not include the costs of travel, visas or theatre
tickets – please
refer to the Opera and Ballet Schedule download.
Visas cost £45. Higher rates apply during the
‘Festival of Stars of the White Nights’
We
are always pleased to arrange holidays to meet individual
requirements,
extra nights, concerts and guided sight-seeing.
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| HOTELS
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Price
per person
for 3 nights with breakfast
Including flights and transfers |
Extra
night
per person |
Single
Room
supplement for
1 extra night |
| Hotel
SAS Royal 5 Star
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£865 |
£144 |
£82 |
| Hotel
Neptun 4 Star |
£732 |
£110 |
£67 |
| Hotel
Moskva 3 Star
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£680 |
£85 |
£63 |
| Offer
subject to price variation and availability at the
time of booking
These prices do not include the cost of tickets.
Please refer to Opera Schedule for ticket prices.
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Hotel
Detail
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Hotel
SAS Royal *****
A majestic five star hotel located in the city
centre close to the Hermitage, the Russian Museum
and the Alexandrinsky Theatre. As well as the
excellent location on Nevsky Prospekt the hotel
offers you a restaurant, business centre, fitness
centre, currency exchange, shops, laundry, disabled
facilities, dietary meals and all rooms are equipped
with a/c, satellite TV, pay TV, hairdryer, telephone,
minibar and radio. All together a superb luxury
hotel to explore this wonderful city, an ideal
hotel for those special occasions. |
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Hotel
Neptun ****
L ocated only 15 minutes walk from the city’s
famous central thoroughfare; Nevsky Prospect.
It is part of the Best Western group and is four
star standard offering 150 rooms each equipped
with: Minibar, satellite phone connection to anywhere
in the World, satellite TV, Internet access. Additional
services include: swimming pool, saunas, fitness
centre, tennis, squash, golf, 8 bowling lanes
(2 for children), pool tables, restaurant “Golfstrim”
(100 seats), banquet hall (60 seats), VIP –
hall (15 seats), bar “Polundra”, Lobby
bar & café. |
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Hotel
Moskva ***
A superbly located 3 star hotel situated at the
beginning of the famous Nevsky avenue in front
of Alexander Nevsky Monastery, only 5 minutes
from the city centre. It is a big hotel offering
797 rooms each with: Room service, satellite TV,
Pay TV, radio and fridge. Additional hotel services
include bar, restaurant, business centre, conference
hall, fitness centre, beauty parlour, sauna, currency
exchange, casino, shops, laundry, safe, guarded
parking lot. The nearest metro station is Ploshad
Alexandra Nevskogo. All together a great value
hotel to explore all the best tourist attractions
in Russia’s beautiful cultural capital |
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Opera Schedules
(click to download)
 The
Mariinsky Theatre
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