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Russia Unknown land of bears, matreshkas, tea from a samovar, barankas with vodka for few rubles. Of course, these are all stereotypes. True or not? You may find the answer on one of our trips. If you only dare to go, indeed.
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WHAT We are offering
Fun and easy-going trips to Russia for quite attractive prices. We have been on the market since 2006 and served altogether over 40 000 tourists from almost 100 countries.
Our destinations in Russia
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ST.PETERSBURG
Moscow
novgorod
Also known as the Venice of the North. Former capital of the Russian Empire 1712-1918. Hundreds of stunning palaces & even more museums.
The capital of Russia with population of 12 mln people. Symbol of the Russian heartland, soul and power. The city will not leave you indifferent!
The ancient Russian capital and Hanseatic trade center founded by Vikings in the 9th century. Famous for its architecture and old monasteries.
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WHY To travel with us
Timetravels is best known for arranging group trips to Russia for international students. Our guides are top level gurus and know the cities and all their secrets inside out. We also co-operate with only certified service providers, so none of small things will let you down during the trip :) Group travel with Timetravels is easy, fun and saves you money.
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What is included
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Transportation
Accommodation Sightseeing
Transfers from your city to the destination
Centrally located 3 star hotels
Guided city tours taught in English
Guide service
Free meals
Insurance
Professional English speaking guides
Buffet breakfasts at hotel restaurants
Emergency expenses on the trip up to 3000â‚Ź
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HOW To enjoy Russia more
In Timetravels, we go far beyond traditional sightseeing and offer you only unique experience. Best pieces of local culture packed into mind-blowing activities you will never forget. No doubt, they will take you on the next level.
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SPB Ticket
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Cruise on Rivers and Canals Definitely one of must-to-dos in St Petersburg! “The Northern Venice” has 16 km of embankments, 48 canals and rivers and 800 bridges. Many of the beautiful palaces and mansions were designed to facade the riverside. With a river and canals cruise you make a time travel to the heart of the imperial city. Breathtaking views are accompanied by great music and
of course – the Soviet champagne! Duration about 1,5 hrs.
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Limo Ride Discover the St Petersburg by night with style and glamour! A limousine ride with Soviet champagne aboard takes you around the most spectacular places of the city. We also do some stops for taking pictures. Eventually the limo drops you at one the trendiest night club. (Price does not include the night club entrance) Duration 1,5 hrs.
SPB Ticket
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The guided tour to Peterhof SPB Ticket
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Tours are organized during summer and early fall season only.
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Peterhof is a magnificent summer palace on the Gulf of Finland, some 30 km from the city center of St Petersburg. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1725, it was meant to beat Versailles in glory and splendour. The complex of verdant gardens, luxurious baroque residences, genuine fountains and cascades of marble and gold still remains as impressive as it was on the 18-19th century! Guided tour includes bus trip to Peterhof with admissions to one of the palaces (Grand Palace, Marli, Monplaisir, Cottage, The Bath Block) and lower park with fountains and guidance.
Cathedrals of St.Petersburg The tour includes three cathedrals from three different centuries.
ing also in Soviet times and is still very popular.
St Isaac cathedral is one of the biggest dome cathedrals in the world and a true demonstration of ambitions of the Russian Empire during the second half of the 19th century.
Cathedral on the Spilled Blood is built on the site of assassination of Tsar AlexanderII. It dates back to 1907, even though it reminds the cathedral from Moscow built in 16th century.
St Nickolaus cathedral, built in beautiful baroque style in 18th century, was exceptionally work-
SPB Ticket
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State Hermitage Museum The third biggest art museum in the world bases on the collections of the Russian royal families starting from the 18th century. The museum locates in former Winter Palace and it's additional buildings housing millions of exhibits in hundreds of rooms. Take a tour to the most important exhibits and parts of the museum, learn the interesting backgrounds and get a guaranteed entrance without queuing!
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Navigation WALK Big city means also taking over long distances. For example, a walk along the main street Nevsky Prospect will take you about 1 hour. Walking in the city center is generally safe, but it is strongly recommended to watch out for intense traffic and take care of your personal belongings.
METRO Metro is the safest and fastest way of getting through the city. To enter the metro you need to buy a special coin and drop it in the gates in front of escalators or stairs down. One way costs 28 rubbles (around 0,60 â‚Ź).
TAXI Taxi in St.Petersburg is relatively cheap. One km in the city centre costs 0,50 â‚Ź and the minimum fare is 350 rubble. The price should be always negotiated beforehand. Otherwise you can be easily overcharged.
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MSC Ticket
The Moscow’s Metro (subway) stations are often called “the people’s palaces”, for their posh designs and lavish use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Built during Stalin’s rule, these metro stations were supposed to display the best of Soviet architecture and represent the wealth of Soviet citizens. Also St.Petersburg Metro is worth seeing.
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Moscow metro tour The guided tour in the Moscow metro shows you the most beautiful stations, reveals the historical backgrounds and teaches you to use the subway which still is the cheapest and fastest way to get around in Moscow.
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The Kremlin The Kremlin is the oldest part of Moscow, housing the political headquarters of the Russian Federation. It’s the symbol of the Russian heartland, its mystery and power. The guided tour allows you to visit the Kremlin grounds and the ancient cathedrals, were the Russian Tsars were crowned and buried through the centuries.
MSC Ticket
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Surviver tips
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Russian life style is intensive and so is their traffic culture! Be extra careful when crossing streets!
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Use only bottled water for drinking
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Buy alcohol only in shops
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Don’t drink in the streets! Drinking alcohol in public places is prohibited
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Always carry the hotel card and your ID with you
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Never move alone in the streets at night. Take care of your friends
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Don’t keep all of your cash and credit cards in one wallet
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Take care of your belongings especially in crowded places
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Don’t leave valuable belongings in the cloak room
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Taking pictures at the state borders is prohibited
Moscow Bolshoi by night theatre
Cold war museum
Moscow is even more spectacular in its night illumination. Indeed, city’s immense skyline is definitely worth seeing. Besides, there are no traffic jams and you can get a most informative city tour. You can conclude the tour the by visiting one or several of the night clubs or bars in the city centre.
The excursion includes an enormous mid 60’s bomb shelter, which was built into a modern command centre in case of a nuclear attack. During the tour you will be shown a video, try Soviet uniforms, dissemble AK47 and enjoy a military lunch – buckwheat porridge and 100 gr of vodka.
Bolshoi theatre is one of the best known opera and ballet venues in the world. It was renovated for several years and reopened in fall 2011. Unfortunately, tickets are not in online sale and only possibility to get them flexible is to purchase them for unofficial vendors in front of the theatre.
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Novgorod tour Tour of Novgorod includes a visit to one of the oldest Russian monasteries founded in 11th century and the Museum of Wooden Architecture which portrays vividly how the old Russian villages looked like — exhibiting old houses, chapels, churches and traditional crafts. Traditional Russian lunch is served in the end to complete the experience.
NGR Ticket
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Moscow — the heart of Russia Moscow is the biggest city of Russia with its 10 million inhabitants. Nowhere are Russia’s contrasts more apparent than here - medieval monasteries, monumental Soviet structures and ultra-modern monoliths stand side by side. Lamborghinis and Ladas are racing the same streets in the fast-paced but often jammed traffic. Unlike St Petersburg, Moscow was built over centuries. It was first mentioned in medieval chronicles in 1147. It became the heartland of the centralized Russian State, withstanding countless wars and turmoil. The Kremlin walls have witnessed the raid of Tatar Mongols, terrors of Ivan the Terrible, the brutal intrigues for the Russian throne, the invasion of Napoleon, the formation of Soviet Union, the bloody reign of Stalin, tensions of the Cold war; and recently, the first steps towards democracy in Russia. Today Moscow is the most important economical and political centre in Russia. It is well known also for the rich cultural life, for instance the Bolshoi and Maly Theatre are world famous. And the city keeps growing and growing...
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St.Petersburg — Venice of North Often referred to as “the Venice of the North”, St Petersburg is an extraordinary and ravishingly beautiful city. Founded by the Russian Tsar Peter the Great in 1703, it was meant to become Russia’s “window to Europe” – an important trade access point to the Baltic Sea and the most modern capital in Europe. The best architects and masters of many trades from Russia and Europe were invited to plan the new capital. The impossible plan became true in a few decades:
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St Petersburg was the capital city of the Russian Empire from 1712 until 1918. The complete historical city centre with its stunning river views, hundreds of bridges and waterways surrounded by palaces now belong to the UNESCO world heritage list. The city is full of dramatic history, cultural pleasures and architecturally unique sights. It’s the second largest city in Russia with population of 4,7 Million inhabitants.
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NGR
Novgorod — historical capital
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PARTY Party in Russian Style
Moscow is world wide known for its posh and glamour night clubs. St. Petersburg, by contrast, has always been a centre of underground youth culture. Occasionally we throw also “a la Russe� parties, that are definitely worth attending.
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