Additional Cultural Programme
Dear participants, we are announcing the optional cultural program of the Gazprom Dragon European Championship 2016.
We need to know well in advance which excursions you are planning to visit, so we can pre-book guides, buses and entrance tickets to the museums in advance.
The payment could be done at the day of check-in to the Gazprom Dragon European Championship 2016 on the venue. The payment can be done in Euros.
Should you wish to plan your individual program apart from what is proposed in this form please feel free to contact me.
We have also included the playbill of ballets and operas of our two main theaters in this programme.
We recommend you to book tickets in advance because summer is high season in St.Petersburg and tickets are sold out in 1-3 weeks before the show. Tickets are to be booked at web-sites of theaters:
Mariinsky Theater
https://www.mariinsky.ru/en/playbill/playbill/
Mikhailovsky Theater
http://www.mikhailovsky.ru/en/afisha/pe ... es/2016/7/
Please let us also know if your will need extra tickets to the Gala Dinner on 17th of July for your family members or additional crew members. Tickets cost 50 EUR/person. To be purchased at the check-in at the venue.
On behalf of the Organizing Authority of the Gazprom Dragon European Championship 2016 I will be delighted to host you and to guide you around our marvelous city of St.Petersburg.
If you have any questions, don’t hestitate to contact to Anna Dudina (+7 911 749 13 20), Head of Hospitality Service –
travel@dragoneuro2016.ru
Additional Cultural Programme
Sunday, July 17
13:00–16:00.
City tour around St.Petersburg (you will see main attractions of the city: Spit of Basil island, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Nevsky prospect, Church Our Savior on Spilled Blood. Visit to Peter and Paul Fortress)
English-guided excursion: 25 EUR \ person
* min. pax in a group is 5.
** price includes: English-speaking guide, bus, entrance ticket to Peter and Paul Cathedral.
To be booked with ORG Committee
Available in the evening:
19:00, Mariinsky Theater: Eugene Onegin (lyric opera in three acts, seven scenes)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE
Monday, July 18.
18:00–19:00. Visit to full-scale replica of the Poltava sailing ship.
The construction shed of Poltava ship is located next to the regatta venue. The Poltava was the first ship of the line in the regular Russian Baltic Fleet. She embodied the glorious victories of Peter the Great’s times. In 2012 there was a decision to reconstruct the ship in a full-scale. Now the construction shed and workshops are open for guests.
English-guided excursion: 15 EUR \ person
To be booked with ORG Committee
Available in the evening:
19:30, Mikhailovskiy Theater: Giselle, ou Les Wilis fantasy ballet in two acts
TO BE BOOKED ON THEATER WEBSITE
Tuesday, July 19.
20:00–00:00. Boat tour along Neva river, Fontanka river and the channels.
You will enjoy the evening view of St. Petersburg sailing along the Neva River and canals, passing Imperial palace and Grand cathedrals. The boat will also take you to the park area located on the islands where citizens of St. Petersburg like to spend their leisure time. The tour starts and finishes in the city center.
English-guided excursion: 40 EUR \ person
* min. pax in a group is 25.
** price includes: English-speaking guide, private boat, snacks.
To be booked with ORG Committee
Available in the evening:
18:00, Mariinsky Theater: Les Troyens (grand opera in five acts)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE
19:00 Mariinsky Theater, Concert Hall: Le nozze di Figaro (opera buffa in four acts)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE
19:30б Mikhailovskiy Theater: Giselle, ou Les Wilis (fantasy ballet in two acts)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE
Wednesday, July 20.
15:00-18:00. Visit to Faberge Museum.
The museum’s collection contains the world’s largest collection of works by Carl Fabergé, including nine of the famous Imperial Easter Eggs, regarded not only as the finest jeweled works of art, but also as unique historical artifacts. The museum’s collection also includes decorative and applied works made by the Russian masters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is located in the Shuvalov Palace on the Fontanka River – one of the most beautiful palaces in St. Petersburg.
English-guided excursion: 25 EUR \ person
* min. pax in a group is 5.
** price includes: English-speaking guide, bus, entrance ticket to the museum.
To be booked with ORG Committee
18:00-21:00. Visit to Hermitage Museum.
The State Hermitage museum is one of the largest museums in the world. You will admire the richest collection of European art, ancient and early medieval items, works of art from Ancient Greece and Rome, fabulous treasures of oriental culture. Excursion to The State Hermitage museum starts from Palace square and leads to staterooms of Winter Palace.
English-guided excursion: 35 EUR \ person
* min. pax in a group is 5.
** price includes: English-speaking guide, bus, entrance ticket to the museuml.
To be booked with ORG Committee
Available in the evening:
19:30, Mikhailovskiy Theater: Giselle, ou Les Wilis (fantasy ballet in two acts)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE
Thursday, July 21.
Visit to Pushkin (Tsar’s village)
Pushkin is one of the most beautiful suburbs of St.Petersburg located 24 km south of city. Untill 1918 the main summer residence of the imperial family was called the Tsar’s village (Tsarskoye Selo), then it was renamed in honor to great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. The Catherine Palace is the main building of the former imperial summer residence that yor are going to visit. Inside the Palace you will enjoy suite of gala rooms and world-famous Amber chamber.
English-guided excursion: 40 EUR \ person
* min. pax in a group is 5.
** price includes: English-speaking guide, bus, entrance ticket to Catherine Palace and Park.
To be booked with ORG Committee
Visit to Peterhof park.
Peterhof is situated on the southern shore of the Finnish Gulf, 30 km away from St. Petersburg. It became a magnificent royal residence and a monument of successful completion of Russia over the Baltic Sea as it was conceived by Peter the Great. Peterhof is known worldwide for its park ensembles and amazing fountains. Today Peterhof has more than 140 fountains. The main ones you will see during the tour.
English-guided excursion: 40 EUR \ person
* min. pax in a group is 5.
** price includes: English-speaking guide, bus, entrance ticket to the Park.
To be booked with ORG Committee
Available in the evening:
19:00, Mariinsky Theater: Prince Igor (opera in two acts with a prologue)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE
Saturday, July 23.
Available in the evening:
19:30, Mariinsky Theater: Orff. Carmina Burana (Stage cantata)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE
19:30, Mikhailovskiy Theater: Laurencia (ballet in two acts)
TO BE BOOKED ON THE THEATER WEBSITE