St. Petersburg and Valaam: 23 – 31.05.2025.
1. Day-Friday-23.05. 2025. Belgrade – Istanbul – St. Petersburg flight
Gathering of the group in front of Nikola Tesla Airport at 13.25 H. Check-in, passport control. Flight at (15:25h) , expected landing in Istanbul 18.20 and transfer to another flight. Departure from Istanbul at 20.25 flight about three and a half hours. Landing eye midnight, Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg. Upon completion of the airport formalities, board the groups on the bus. Transfer to the hotel.
Art Hotel Karelia is located in a quiet part of the city, 15 minutes drive from the city center.
2. Day-Saturday-24.05. 2025. → Panoramic sightseeing, walking in the city center, tour. Visit to the chapel of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg.
Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing of St. Petersburg, walking in the city center. Afternoon - visit to the chapel of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg, where her Saints are located relics. Arrival at the hotel. Free time. Overnight.
3. Day-Sunday-25.05. 2025. Temple of St. Haralampi-Kovalyovo, cruising Neva
Liturgy in the temple of St. Haralampi (Village Kovaljovo), whose community has permanent and strong ties with Serbia, pilgrims from Serbia and locals from St. Petersburg Serbs often visit here. On the walls of the temple are icons of the most famous Serbian Saints, who regularly, with great Love serves the service. Lunch.
Cruise-optional.
Arrival at the hotel. Free time. Overnight.
4. Day-Monday-26.05. 2025. → St John of Krostat, Kazan Council, Petro-Pavlov city-tvjava where the Romanov dynasty
Breakfast. Visit to the monastery of St. John of Kronstadt, where the relics of the great
Saint and miracle worker John. Visit to the Council of Kazan, where there is a copy of the most important Russian icons-Kazan mother of God, who miraculously appeared at the end of the 16th century. Having this icon, praying to the mother of God as her heavenly Duke, the Russian army in 1612 liberated Moscow from the invaders. Lunch break. Visit to Petro-Pavlov fortress, the place where the Emperors of the Romanov dynasty are buried; the fortress is from the early 18th century. The century, which is the historic center of St. Petersburg. It is located on an island in the Neva River, and it is used primarily as a space for exhibitions and museums, as a park and tourist attraction.
Arrival at the hotel. Overnight.
5. Day-Tuesday-27.05. 2025. → Alexander-Nevska Lavra, Church of the Annunciation, Dostoyevsky, Tchaikovsky сп salvation by blood, the Isaac Council
Liturgy in the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, visit to the Church of the Annunciation. Among the famous Serbs, the military governor of St. Petersburg, General Mihailo, is buried here. Miloradović, a native of Hercegovina, who distinguished himself in the Napoleonic wars and who he was a favorite Student Of The Great Suvorov.
Count Sava Vladislavić, one of the most influential Serbs of the 18th century, also rests here. a century of diplomats and advisor to Tsar Peter I of Russia. He delimited Russia and China, established Russian intelligence he was also the founder of Serbian-Russian relations. He died in 1738. in St. Petersburg.
Here are buried two great fighters for the salvation of orthodoxy and for the salvation of unity Serbian Church-the last Serbian Patriarch from the time of Turkish rule of Basil Jovanović-Brkić and Bishop and Metropolitan of Cetinje Vasilije Petrović Njegoš, writer of the first the Black History of the country.
A tour of the Lavra, a visit to the Lavra Cemetery of the most famous Russian artists (where they rest Dostoyevsky, Tchaikovsky...).
Visit to the Council of salvation on the blood, the place where the assassination of Tsar Alexander II was carried out. It is kept in him part of the Cobblestone where the emperor was mortally wounded.
Visit to the Council of Isaac ( one of the most important symbols of the city and one of the most beautiful Orthodox shrines in the world, with three beautiful altars, 350 sculptures and 122 pillars ).
Arrival at the hotel. Free time for dinner. Overnight.
6. Day-Wednesday-28.05. 2025. → Saint-Petersburg-Valaam optional
Free day in St. Petersburg.
For travelers going to Valam:
The monastery is in the archipelago of Valamo, on an island in the middle of Lake Ladoga-the largest natural lakes in Europe, on the border with Finland, where there are many monasteries, churches and Scythians, which represent a kind of Holy Mountain of Russian Orthodoxy – Valaam.
In fact, this is where the Russian spiritual leaders tried to create a new Jerusalem in the spiritual sense. Emperor Ivan the terrible declared Valaam an Imperial Lion and it has been a monastery ever since. prospered, being for a time and one of the richest monastic properties in Russia, there are 13 monasteries. Hundreds of monks are in those cold and remote parts of the North Through their prayer and asceticism, Russia kept the fire of orthodoxy in the hearts of Russians.
A large educational and spiritual center, Valaam Island and a monastery of the same name with a number of monasteries on the surrounding islands, in addition to the spiritual importance and content, are exceptional and tourist experience. Beautiful nature, fantastic churches and monasteries, and the sanctity of the place itself are special experience for the pilgrim. Valamski monastery is also known today for its excellent male choir, with whose tours around the world collect money for the restoration of the monastery.
Breakfast. Departure for Priozersk at 08.30 and two-hour drive. Sailing to the islands and Valaam (90 minutes). Tour of the monastery complex, mini concert of church vocal music for our group, lunch, accommodation, visit to the Nikolic skit and presence at the all-night vigil; (in case of Bure visit Konevo Monastery of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos-male monastery located in the southern part of the island of Konevec, in the west of Lake Lagos. Monastery it is 1393. it was founded by the monk Arsenije Konevski, whose relics still rest in the monastery today. complex. The most important relic of the monastery is the Konevo icon of the mother of God, which the monastery from the Holy Mountain was brought by its founder, Monk Arsenije)
7. Day-Thursday-29.05. 2025. → Saint-Petersburg-Valaam optional
Free day in St. Petersburg.
For travelers going to Valam: morning, liturgy, service and breakfast in the monastery.
Transfer to Nikin Bay, visit to New Jerusalem, visit to the lakes of Konjevo, transfer to the monastery Bay, Sailing back Valaam-Priozersk (17.00 / 18.00). Two-hour drive to St. Petersburg, free time for rest. Overnight
8. Day-Friday-30.05. 2025. → Petergoff, Hermitage
Breakfast.
Visit to the Imperial Residence – Petergof.
When he came to power, Peter I had the idea of building a complex on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. castles and parks that will reflect all the splendor of the Russian Empire. And he succeeded in doing so, Petergoff, whose name literally means "Peter's Castle". His glory and glory the palaces of Petergof Castle certainly overshadowed all other complexes, and even Versailles, and although it was at first Peter I's idea to build only one, large castle, the territory of the complex over time has been dazzled by as many as six magnificent buildings – a large the Castle, The Cottage, Catherine's Corps, The Hermitage Pavilion, Marly and Monplesire, among which are there are roads that lead to a fountain of unprecedented beauty. Lunch break. Return to hotel.
Hermitage (optional )
Hermitage preserves more than three million cultural monuments of different epochs and peoples: from the most ancient times to date, from ancient culture and the Old East to Western Europe and Russia. These are paintings, graphics, sculptures, coins and medals, as well as archaeological material.
Exhibits from the Hermitage collection are exhibited in more than 500 halls with a total area of about 100 thousand square meters. Millions of visitors come to the museum every year to see luxurious interiors of the Winter Castle, masterpieces by Rafael, Giorgio, Titian, Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Velázquez, Impressionist painters and other great artists master.
Free afternoon for rest, souvenir shopping.
A joint summation dinner in St. Petersburg.
9. Day-Saturday-31.05. 2025. Flight: St. Petersburg-Istanbul-Belgrade
Breakfast. Departure to the airport at 09.45 H. arrival at the airport at 10.45 H, check-in, passport control. Flight at 12:45 (St Petersburg 1245 31MAY2025), expected landing in Istanbul 16: 55 (Istanbul 1245 31may2025) and transfer to the second flight. Departure from Istanbul 18.50 flight about an hour and 15 min. landing at 19.40 in Belgrade (Belgrade City 1940 31may2025). Transfer by modern tourist bus to Kraljevo. End of program.
Price: 150,000 dinars (or 1,300 €)
The arrangement includes
*Air transport on the route Belgrade-Istanbul-St. Petersburg and back (depending on available places),
* luggage, one piece measuring 55 x 40 x 23 weighing up to 10kg and one personal bag or backpack per a passenger (size up to 40 x 30 x 15 weight up to 4kg) can be taken on board.
* Accommodation in Hotel St. Petersburg, Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya 4* on base 7 nights with
breakfast or a similar hotel.
* services of a group guide and companion during the implementation of the program,
* transport by bus or mini-bus of tourist class, by program,
The Petergof imperial residence,
Petro-Pavlov fortress,
* Tours of Kazan, Isaakian and the Council of salvation on blood, Chapel of blessed Xenia,
* tickets by program,
The arrangement does not include:
* individual passenger expenses,
* mandatory International Travel Health Insurance
* tourist tax (paid at the hotel, per day )
* optional programs.
Optional programs:
* Two-day visit to Valam monastery, 150€ paid in St. Petersburg,
* Boat ride on the river Neva (30 €),
* Hermitage (40 €)
* Imperial Village (50€)
Discount of 15% for all optional excursions during check-in (230€)
INFORMATION ABOUT THE FLIGHT:
The flight is organized by AIR SERBIA / TURKISH AIRLINE from Belgrade or Istanbul. The organizer of the trip organizes transfers to the airport in Belgrade and Instambul.
Transfer prices will be known and offered to clients upon formation of the group, no later than 14 days before times.
Surcharges:
* Surcharges on the flight (extra luggage, insurance, special places on the plane or class, etc.), they are paid when booking.
* Extra charge for single room possible on request.
* Baggage allowance depends on the airline. It is possible to add additional luggage on request.
NOTES ON ACCOMMODATION:
* The name of all hotels required for the implementation of the program will be known no later than 7 days before departure.
* The description of the accommodation facilities is informative. For possible deviations and quality services in accommodation facilities, the organizer of the trip does not bear responsibility, because it exclusively it depends on the accommodation facilities.
* The organizer of the trip cannot influence the placement of the rooms in full, because it is exclusively it depends on the reception of the accommodation facility.
* Service at the hotel is an overnight stay with breakfast (Swedish table).
* Accommodation is in double or double rooms with pom.I lie down for a third person. Single room, is reserved at the client's request for an additional fee and if the hotel has them on available.
Note: The organizer reserves the right to place the guests of the group in the same categories or larger categories, and similar accommodations by location and quality.
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFERS IN THE COUNTRY:
* Transfer to Belgrade airport is not included in the price. The transfer is carried out by modern tourist bus or smaller - mini bus up to 21 seats or van (8+1), depending on the number interested passengers. The transfer is organized in the escort of the group guide / escort.
GENERAL NOTES:
The minimum requirement for this trip is 15 people.,
- The agency reserves the right, in case of change in the price of transport, to change the exchange rate, insufficient number of registered passengers and the like, change the price of the trip by an appropriate amount or cancel travel, not later than five days before departure. The price of the trip is valid from the date of issuance of the program.
- The Travel Organizer is not authorized and does not verify the validity of travel and other documents. Traveler is obliged to take care of the correctness of personal travel document – passport.
* Travelers who are not citizens of Serbia are obliged to familiarize themselves with the visa regime the country they travel to. It is recommended for travelers, citizens of Serbia, to inform themselves about conditions of entry into the countries of Kuja travel (necessary funds for stay, health care insurance, accommodation certificates...). The agency shall not be liable in the event that the border the authorities make it impossible for the traveler to enter the territory of the country to which they are traveling.
Payment method
60.000, 00 din upon application,
The rest (90,000) pay in 3 installments of 30,000 to 3. May 2025. years.