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Gain an insight into the end of the Siege of Leningrad on this Limited Edition tour
Embark on an in-depth exploration of the great city of St Petersburg (previously known as Leningrad) and learn about the places and events that defined a tumultuous time in Russia's history. Over the course of this 7-day journey you’ll meet survivors of the 900-day siege and hear their personal stories, visit iconic war sites such as the Nevsky Pyatachok battlefield and see where the Siege of Leningrad was finally broken. You’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the city of St Petersburg and its surrounds with overnight stays at Lake Ladoga and a special night in Catherine's Palace, home of the legendary Amber Room.
- Start
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Finish
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Destination
- Russia
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Limited Edition
- Code
- PCRL
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 4, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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This tour provides an in-depth insight into places and events that defined the city, then Leningrad, now St Petersburg during World War II, known in Russia as The Great Patriotic War
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Spend time with a war veteran and survivor of the Siege of Leningrad, which lasted for 900 days.
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Stay overnight in a cottage on the banks of beautiful Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe.
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Enjoy tsarist opulence in the delightful town of Pushkin where our accommodation is right in the wing of Catherine's Palace, the former summer home of Russia's royal family.
Is this trip right for you?
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The focus of this limited edition tour is on war history, some of which may be confronting to some travellers but is vital to understand the city's past and the uplifting resilience of its people.
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While there are a few longer days of sightseeing, there will still be plenty of chances to rest and reflect.
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Some sites such as Catherine’s Palace are very popular, so may be quite crowded in peak travel times – although we try to allow sufficient time in each destination to make sure you can take it all in.
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There is lots to see and do in St Petersburg and this itinerary has plenty of specialised activities. You may want to allow an extra day or two either side of the tour to see some of more of the popular tourist attractions.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Grand Hotel Tchaikovsky or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Grand Hotel Tchaikovsky or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Grand Hotel Tchaikovsky or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Dragunsky Ruchey Cottages or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Ekaterina or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Grand Hotel Tchaikovsky or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinnersTransport
Metro, Public bus, Private vehicle, BoatAccommodation
Feature Stay Pushkin Hotel (1 nights), Hotel (4 nights), Cottage (1 night)Dates & availability
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Important notes
1. A Complimentary Arrival Transfer is included in the cost of the trip. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking or no later than 14 days prior to arrival.
2. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available to book on this trip and includes all nights other than the night spent in cottages (Day 4)
4. Gratuities included only for the essential services that you will receive as part of your tour package. Please see our Tipping section of these trip notes for more information.
5. A minimum of 5 travellers is required for departures of this trip to run.

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