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Accommodations
Angleterre Hotel
Located in the heart of St Petersburg, the elegant Angleterre Hotel overlooks St Isaac’s Square and is close to the city’s many historic landmarks, lively markets and fashionable shops. Recently renovated, it offers a vast range of services. Take advantage of the fully equipped fitness center, indulge in a treatment at the beauty salon, swim a few laps at the indoor swimming pool or relax in the gallery overlooking iconic St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Savor contemporary European cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant and listen to the performance of a jazz pianist in the bar. At the end of the day, return to the comforts of your stylishly appointed guest room. Each one includes individual climate controls, a direct-dial telephone, interactive television system, minibar, electronic safe, fax and modem points, and broadband Internet connection.
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St. Petersburg 
The Cultural Season
November 10 - 18, 2011
It was the vision of Peter the Great to build a Russian capital that would rival the great cities of Europe, and today, St. Petersburg, a masterpiece of design and ingenuity, and a magical tapestry of vibrant colors, stands as testimony to his success. Marvel at St. Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the city’s most famous landmarks, and the impressive Peter and Paul Fortress. Travel to Catherine’s Palace to admire the famous Amber Room, and visit the Palace of Pavlovsk, considered to be one of the greatest achievements in Russian architecture. Admire the dazzling array of artwork at the State Hermitage Museum and the Russian Museum. Journey to the Church of the Spilled Blood, one of the loveliest in the country. Delight in a performance at the Hermitage Theater—a truly thrilling experience! Tour the Mariinsky Theater, one of the most famous performance palaces in the world.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
INCLUDED FEATURES
EXCLUSIVE AHI EXTRAS
Delight in the friendly service and elegant amenities of the luxurious Angleterre Hotel.
Discover St. Petersburg with a tour of its highlights and visits to some of its key landmarks.
Visit Catherine’s Palace and admire the Amber Room, meticulously restored to look as it did prior to World War II.
Delight in the opulent Palace of Pavlovsk.
Marvel at the many treasures of the State Hermitage Museum. A guaranteed early entrance ensures you will be able to leisurely see its many works of art.
Enjoy a performance at the State Hermitage Theater, a magnificent setting for a taste of Russian art and culture.
Tour the Mariinsky Theater, one of the most historic and famous theaters in the world.
Cost Special Tulane pricing is from approximately $3140 per person, plus airfare, and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. An Air Program will be offered.
Booking For booking information please contact Alumni Holidays International at 800-323-7373, or Tulane Alumni Travel at 877-488-5263.
Specific trip details (itinerary, meals, sightseeing & accommodations) will be published in the brochure.
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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 :
In Transit from North America
Air Program travelers will depart their gateway city for St. Petersburg, Russia. The AHI Travel Group Air Program offers advanced seat assignments on most airlines; an air price guarantee that includes all fuel surcharges and airport and airline taxes; arrival and departure transfers, including baggage handling; and many other benefits.
Meals—Appropriate In-Flight Meal Service
Day 2 :
St. Petersburg
Arrive at Pulkovo Airport. After passing through immigration and customs, Group Air Program passengers will be met by an AHI Travel representative in the arrivals hall. Independent Air Program passengers who are able to join the group transfer and Land Program passengers who have purchased an AHI transfer should proceed to the group flight arrivals hall to meet the AHI representative.
Transfer to the Angleterre Hotel. After checking in, your luggage will be delivered directly to your room. Your AHI Travel Director will be with you throughout your journey to handle all program logistics and will be available daily to assist with sightseeing arrangements, dinner reservations, shopping suggestions and any other assistance you may require.
Join your fellow travelers for a festive Welcome Reception and Dinner at the hotel this evening.
Accommodations—Angleterre Hotel
Meals—Appropriate in-flight meal service and dinner
Day 3 :
St. Petersburg
Educational Focus: The Poetic Soul of St. Petersburg: The Literature and Poetry of Russia
Excursion: Highlights of St. Petersburg
See The Bronze Horseman, the famous statue of Peter the Great on a rearing horse; the neoclassical Admiralty; and the historic buildings, palaces and churches that help make the city one of Europe’s most dazzling capitals. Visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Educational Focus: Czarist Russia
Accommodations—Angleterre Hotel
Meals—Breakfast and lunch
Day 4 :
Catherine Palace/ Palace of Pavlovsk
Excursion: Catherine’s Palace, including the Amber Room
Visit Catherine’s Palace, a Russian baroque masterpiece that is home to the famed Amber Room. A splendid chamber of intricate amber panels and mosaics made of jasper and agate, its priceless decorations were stolen by the Nazis in World War II. It has been recreated as the result of a German-Russian joint effort.
Excursion: Pavel and the Palace of Pavlovsk
Discover the stunning neoclassical palace built for Catherine the Great’s son, Czar Paul I, considered to be one of the greatest achievements in Russian architecture.
Accommodations—Angleterre Hotel
Meals—Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 :
State Hermitage Museum
Excursion: State Hermitage Museum
Visit the Hermitage, part of the opulent Winter Palace constructed by Catherine the Great, and home to one of the world’s foremost collections of fine art. The dazzling array of works includes Russian prehistoric artifacts, relics from ancient Greece and Rome, examples of Russian jewelry, and art by French Impressionists and Dutch and Italian Masters.
Accommodations—Angleterre Hotel
Meals—Breakfast
Day 6 :
The Russian Museum/The Church of the Spilled Blood/Hermitage Theater
Educational Focus: Russian Art
Excursion: The Russian Museum and the Church of the Spilled Blood
Visit the Russian Museum, which houses the largest collection of Russian art in the world. Continue to the Church of the Spilled Blood. Built on the spot where Czar Alexander II was assassinated in 1881, it is one of the most beautiful churches in St. Petersburg.
Excursion: Performance at the Hermitage Theater
This evening, attend a cultural performance at the magnificent Hermitage Theater. A part of the Hermitage complex of palaces, the theater is justly renowned for its magnificent architecture and sumptuous interiors.
Accommodations—Angleterre Hotel
Meals—Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7 :
The Russian Museum/The Church of the Spilled Blood/Hermitage Theater
Educational Focus: Russian Art
Excursion: The Russian Museum and the Church of the Spilled Blood
Visit the Russian Museum, which houses the largest collection of Russian art in the world. Continue to the Church of the Spilled Blood. Built on the spot where Czar Alexander II was assassinated in 1881, it is one of the most beautiful churches in St. Petersburg.
Excursion: Performance at the Hermitage Theater
This evening, attend a cultural performance at the magnificent Hermitage Theater. A part of the Hermitage complex of palaces, the theater is justly renowned for its magnificent architecture and sumptuous interiors.
Accommodations—Angleterre Hotel
Meals—Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8 :
St. Petersburg
Independent Exploration
The day is at leisure.
Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception, Graduation Ceremony and Farewell Dinner.
Accommodations—Angleterre Hotel
Meals—Breakfast and dinner
Day 9 :
In Transit to North America
Following breakfast, depart for Pulkovo Airport for your return flights home.
Meals—Breakfast and appropriate in-flight meal service
Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking.
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodations
- Seven nights in St. Petersburg, Russia, at the deluxe Angleterre Hotel, located just a short walk from the Hermitage. Built in 1824, the hotel has been totally renovated to meet today’s high standards.
- Activities and Events
Informative educational programs, presented by local experts, will enhance your insight into the region.
All excursions:
- See the highlights of St. Petersburg on a city tour.
- Visit Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room.
- Admire the Palace of Pavlovsk.
- Enjoy a special-access visit to the State Hermitage Museum before it opens to the public.
- Explore the Russian Museum and the Church of Spilled Blood.
- Attend a performance at the Hermitage Theater.
- Tour the Mariinsky Theatre.
- Attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
- Gather for a Farewell Reception and Graduation Ceremony, followed by a Farewell Dinner.
- Extensive Meal Program
- Enjoy seven breakfasts, three lunches and four dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.
- Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.
Air Program
For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible Air Program featuring special air fares available at an additional cost in conjunction with the Land Program.
AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled, round-trip jet service between North America and St. Petersburg, Russia. Those participating on these flights will enjoy:
- Motor coach transfers between the arrival/departure airports abroad and the ship, including baggage handling.
- Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure.
- Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges.
- AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.
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OPTIONAL INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY
T'ang Dynasty Dinner Show Xi'an, cosmopolitan capital of the T'ang Dynasty (618-907), was an important city on the Silk Road. Standing on the crossroad of commerce and culture, the city's affluence grew and the arts flourished as rulers of this dynasty embraced the many cultures introduced to the city. So admired was Xi'an that the ancient Japanese capitals of Nara and Kyoto were modeled after it. Join this excursion to an entertaining T'ang Dynasty Dinner Show that highlights the culture of this Chinese Golden Age. Enjoy the music, dancing and singing of this glorious period in Chinese history.
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