St. Petersburg Program at Pavlovsk -> Accomodations/Cost/Getting There

The town of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), one of the loveliest suburbs of St. Petersburg, lies about 20 km from the city (15 km from the international airport Pulkovo). The town boasts magnificent palaces and park ensembles. This should cause no surprise since from the middle of the 18th century it was the summer residence of Russian tsars.

Your accommodations will be provided in the mansion of Prince V.P. Kochubey - chief master of ceremonies at the Russian Imperial court. It is one of the most beautiful palaces in Pushkin / Tsarskoye Selo. Built between 1911 and 1913 and designed by architects A.I. Tamanyan and N.E. Lancere, the mansion reflects the style of late classicism found in Russian country homes. Natural and faux marble, various kinds of wood, and wall paintings were used for the palace decoration.

Cost for the St. Petersburg Program at Pavlovsk is $2,525, double occupancy, and includes:

• Seven night’s accommodation in the Prince Kochubey Mansion, Pushkin;

• Two meals each day in a variety of interesting and historic restaurants;

• Admissions to museums, performances and other program activities;

• Transfers between Pushkin and Pavlovsk, between Pushkin and St. Petersburg and between Pushkin and the six additional imperial palaces which will be studied during the program;

• The services of professional guides and program staff which will support you throughout your trip;

• Scheduled airport pickup and transfer to your accommodations in Prince Kochubey Mansion in Pushkin;

• Scheduled transfer from Prince Kochubey Mansion in Pushkin to Pulkovo Airport.

For single occupancy, the additional cost is $300.

Travelers to Russia are required to obtain tourist visas from the Russian Consulate, from a travel agent or an authorized agency. This is not a complicated process but you must begin at least six weeks prior to travel.

Regardless of how you choose to obtain your visa, you will need to provide the following documents to the agency processing your visa: Your original passport, a visa application form, passport-sized photos and a check to cover the visa processing fee. Please DO NOT send these documents to Russia: Making Connections.

Be aware, also, that your passport must not only be currently valid but it must also be valid for at least six months from your date of return into the U.S.

Other details about travel to Russia (currency, credit card usage, tipping, health, etc.) will be shared with you prior to your departure.

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