New Years Eve in St Petersburg - The Tsar's Ball

Successfully operating since 1994, the New Year's Tsar's Ball relives the Imperial splendour of the Tsars in opulence and scale. Grand balls were often seen as the central event in the social calendar and the Tsar's Ball lives upto its reputation with a setting in the historical Catherine's Palace.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by torch bearing Imperial Hussars, followed by a promenade walk through the Palace Chambers and the fabled Amber room. A 5-course dinner will be held in Imperial Throne room accompanied by ballet and opera performances with music from symphony and classical Balalaika orchestras. At the stroke of midnight, there will be a bell concert with a string orchestra playing the waltzes of Johann Strauss and a jazz band leading the New years celebrations tell dawn.

The package includes 4 nights accommodation at the Orient Express owned Grand Hotel Europe, your Tsars Ball ticket, airport transfers and tours of the city including the Peter & Paul Fortress and the world famous Hermitage Museum with private guides.

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