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THE RUSSIAN VISA

The visas are divided into two categories:
Official visas – Multiple entry and Business visas – invitation is prepared through the Ministry of Internal Affairs of RF.
Reserve at least 30-45 days for application.

Ordinary visas – Tourist visas are granted against confirmed purchased local services such as accommodation or excursions. Visa can be issued only on the basis of a confirmation (visa support) of the Russian travel agency responsible for the trip and a travel voucher with reference number. For the visa support the travel agency needs your full name, date and place of birth, nationality and passport number. The visa is applied in the country of residence and besides the confirmation letter and voucher with reference number a foreign citizen is to submit his/her passport, application filled out in the required form, one passport photo and a medical travel insurance. Notice! The list of documents varies in different countries.

MIGRATION CARDS AND REGISTRATION

All foreign citizens entering the Russian Federation are required to complete a migration card. The card consists of two parts - the first is collected immediately at the border’s issuing immigration control-point, and the second carries an indication on the back that the foreigner is legally registered in Russia and it must be submitted upon leaving the country. According to the law, foreign citizens must register within 3 days of their arrival in Russian Federation.

Official visas – registration can be done by the inviting party at the territorial Internal affairs agencies (OVIR).
Tourist visas – registration is stamped on the back of the migration card by the hotel.

CUSTOMS

Nonresidents are allowed to export cash, without declaration, the sum equal of USD 3000. If you have less than 3000 USD cash, when entering Russia, customs declaration form is not required. If you have more than the mentioned sum, you must fill up the declaration form when entering Russia for declaring it when exiting. Check that you receive a stamp on your declaration form when entering, it is not stamped automatically.

Notice! When you carry jewels, expensive cameras, laptops or other valuable items, it is recommended to fill up the customs declaration form.

INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1
	Arrival at the St. Petersburg airport by afternoon flight Assisted transfer to your hotel Accommodation
18:00	Departure from the hotel for a short city orientation A walk in the center
20:00	Dinner at the "Count Suvorov" restaurant 4 course meal with beverages Entertainment: Russian romances trio
22:00	Transfer back to the hotel

DAY 2
09:30	Continuing the city sightseeing with visit to Peter and Paul Fortress
11:00	Visit to Hermitage Art Museum. Tour of the museum's art collections and visit to the Diamond Room
14:00	Lunch at the "Hermitage" restaurant on Palace Square
15:30	Finishing the city sightseeing with visit to St. Isaac's Cathedral
17:00	Back at the hotel
18:00	Transfer to the Mariinsky Theater
19:00	A Ballet or Opera performance
22:00	Dinner at the "Backstage" restaurant, just next to the theater Four course dinner with beverages
23:30	Transfer back to the hotel

DAY 3
10:00	Departure from the hotel for visiting the Russian Museum
12:00	Visit to Church on Spilled Blood
13:00	Lunch at the restaurant "Gold Ostap" Three course meal Afternoon free for own activities and shopping
18:00	Transfer to Grand Duke Nichola's Palace for a Folklore show
20:30	Dinner at the restaurant "Adamant" Four course meal with beverages
22:00	Transfer back to the hotel

DAY 4
10:00	Check-out and departure with luggage Drive to Tsarskoye Selo, about one hour
11:30	Visit to Catherine Palace and the famous Amber Room
13:00	Transfer to the airport for the afternoon departure flight

OPTIONAL
13:00	Lunch after the best Russian traditions at the restaurant "Podvorye" near Tsarskoye Selo Menu with Russian specials with beverages
14:30	Assisted transfer to airport for late afternoon departure flight

SHORE EXCURSION PROGRAM

DAY 1
09:00	Departure from the port area for a city sightseeing, view the major sights and stop for photographing
11:00	Visit of Hermitage Art Museum, tour of the art collections and the Treasury "Diamond Room"
13:30	Lunch at the restaurant "Hermitage" on Palace Square Three course meal
14:30	Continuing the city tour with visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and St. Isaac's Cathedral, a short stop at souvenir shop
17:00	Back at port

DAY 2
08:30	Departure from the port area to Peterhof, about 1 hr 15 min drive
10:00	Visit of The Grand Palace of Peterhof (special early opening) Walk in the Lower Gardens, view The Cascade and the Fountains
12:00	Drive to Tsarskoye Selo, about 40 min
13:00	Lunch at the Catherine Palace restaurant at Tsarskoye Selo
14:00	Tour of Catherine Palace and the Famous Amber room
15:30	Drive back to ship about 1 hour 15 min
17:00	Back at port

ST. PETERBURG TOUR FOR BALLET LOVERS

DAY 1
	Arrival by afternoon flight to St. Petersburg Assisted transfer to your hotel Accommodation
17:00	Departure from the hotel to the restaurant "Backstage" for early dinner, three courses Short visit to the Mariinsky souvenir shop just next door to the restaurant
18:40	Walk across the square to Mariinsky Theater
19:00	A Ballet performance at Mariinsky
22:00	Transfer back to the hotel

DAY 2
10:00	Departure for a city sightseeing with focus on performing arts, visit to Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Cemetery, where Chaikovsky is buried
13:30	Lunch at the restaurant "Poruchik Rzhevsky Three courses
15:00	Visit to the Museum of Music and Theater Art, view the "Ballet Exhibition"
17:00	Back at the hotel
18:00	Transfer to Mariinsky Theater
19:00	A Ballet performance at Mariinsky
22:00	Transfer back to the hotel
22:30	Light evening snack at hotel

DAY 3
09:30	Departure to Jacobson Ballet School, visit the classes of small children and hear the history of Russian Ballet

OPTIONAL
	Performance of the ballet pupils (for min. group of 10 persons)
13:00	Visit to Mathilde Ksheshinskaya Mansion and a small exhibition telling the story of one of the most famous ballerina's of Russian stage at the beginning of 20th century
14:30	Late lunch at the restaurant "Gold Ostap" Three courses Time for shopping and own activities Evening free OR a theater performance

DAY 4
10:00	Check out and departure with luggage
10:30	Visit to Hermitage Art Museum
13:00	Assisted transfer to the airport for the afternoon departure flight

OPTIONAL
13:00	Lunch at "Hermitage" restaurant on Palace Square 3 courses
14:00	Assisted transfer to the airport for the late afternoon departure flight

IMPERIAL EVENING IN TSARSKOYE SELO

For groups min. 30 persons

18:00	Departure from the city center for Tsarskoye Selo, about 1 hr 15 min drive
19:15	Guests are greeted by "Royal Guards Orchestra" and the group enters the Catherine Palace through the main entrance. A tour in the Palace, including a visit to the famous Amber room. The tour of the palace rooms is brightened by music. The guests proceed to the Throne Hall where they are welcomed with a glass of champagne. Guests are invited to sit down and listen to the concert of a Classical quartet. Catherine II appears with her court ladies and toasts in honor of the guests. After the concert the guests are invited to the court yard where the "Royal Guards Orchestra" plays a farewell march.
20:30	Dinner at restaurant "Podvorje" Menu: Beef with "Sakhtony" sauce, Home baked pork, Stuffed tomatoes and pickled vegetables, "Julienne" - Mushrooms in sour cream, "Borsch" - traditional Russian beetroot soup, "Golubtsy and Dolma" - cabbage and grapes leaves stuffed with minced meat, Blinis with honey, ice-cream and lingonberries. Beverages: Mineral water, Coffee or Tea, Russian Vodka and Wine Entertainment: Cossack group performs