Tsar´S Ball 2018 in Catherine Palace

Present: 31, December 2017 St. Petersburg, Russia

Tsar´s Ball in Catherine palace 2018

The most outstanding feature of the ball Im Preis ist eingeschlossen: * Transfer von St. Petersburg nach Puschkin, Zarskoe Zelo, is that it closely follows past events, Katharinenpalast in Begleitung einer Polizeieskorte von den both in its atmosphere and its scenario, Hotels "Europe" und "Astoria"; * Transfer zurück vom Katharinenpalast nach which present-day historians have St. Petersburg von den Hotels "Grand Hotel Europe" und painstakingly revived. "Astoria"; * Eine Sonderführung durch den Katharinenpalast mit Besichtigung des Bernsteinzimmers; * Gala-Abendessen im Times naturally change and some Thronsaal; * Abendprogramm. innovations have been made to the ceremony. Der Zarenball ist seit 1994 ein exklusives Produkt der Geschlossenen Aktiengesellschaft „Baltic ᴕ FORTUNA Travel“ und des Staatlichen Museums „Zarskoje Selo“. Seit über 20 This New Year’s it’s the TSAR’S BALL Jahren kommen die Gäste aus aller Welt jährlich am 31. amid Dezember zum Zarenball in den Katharinenpalast, einstige the splendor of Empress Catherine’s Residenz der russischen Zaren. IMPERIAL PALACE Veranstaltungsort: don’t miss this extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime der Katharinenpalast, Puschkin (Zarskoje Selo). opportunity. Book tickets in advance. For more Gäste des Zarenballs: Prominenz St. Petersburgs und information, please write to Moskaus aus Politik und Business, Deputierte, Politiker, [email protected] our Bankier, Ballett- und Show Business-Stars, Verdiente Künstler, Gäste aus Ausland und echte Kenner der russischen website http://www.reisennachrussland.com/. Traditionen. Dress-code: Black Tie.

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Ball Program Tsar's Ball Program

19:30 Tsarskoe Selo is situated 25 kilometers south of Saint-Petersburg. Excellent D.S.R buses the trip De-Luxe would be ten times more easy and enjoyable. The Transfer guests depart from Grand Hotel Europe and Astoria Hotel with Police escort. Comfortable coaches have replaced gilt carriages, though guests are still welcomed by a brass band and uniformed hussars carrying torches. The guests Arriving walk up to the main entrance on a thick carpet and the palace is again aglow with lights.

After entering the Palace the guests are invited for Welcome the Welcome Cocktail at Stasov Room. Cocktail Inside the Palace Tsar and Tsarwa provide a lavish welcome traditionally reserved for the royalty. The Royal procession follows through the suite of beautiful welcome baroque rooms.

Upon mounting the marble stairway, the guests pass through silken rooms and polished halls to admire Entering the elegant palace interiors. Magnificent rooms the Palace stretch in a sumptuous line to form one uninterrupted suite of apartments.

The interior is animated by enchanting flute music Music and ballet dancers performing duets to the sounds of

and Ballet a harpsichord.

The splendid effect of this passageway prepares the guests for one of the main treasures of the palace- the mysterious amber room. Although it has not Amber Room been fully restored, its exquisite refinement leaves no one indifferent.

At the end of the enfilade, cocktails are served. The Throne Room opens at nine o' clock sharp. Guests Choir Singing meanwhile enjoy drinks and snacks, while a children's choir performs Schubert's Ave Maria.

The double doors of the Throne Room are opened The wide and the guests halt spellbound at the fairytale Throne Room scene in front of them.

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The courtly entourage provides a royal welcome, while opera singers mount the stage and propose Opera the first toast.

French chefs always managed Imperial cuisine in Russia. And once again one of the prestigious 22:00 catering companies is in charge. Dinner starts with Imperial the finest of Russian delicacies – black caviar, a Dinner delight to satisfy the most discerning gourmets.

In keeping with another Russian tradition, there was always a profusion of flowers, rare plants and potted Flower palms at every ball, even in the coldest of winters. Decoration This tradition has also been preserved and scented flowers bloom on every table.

The impression of Russia would not be complete without the magic of Russian ballet. Excerpts from operas and ballets are performed by soloists of the The Magic of famous theatres and opera houses of St. Russian Ballet Petersburg. One of the finest orchestras plays throughout the dinner.

The extravaganza continues with Russian folklore Folklore and Cossack shows. Fiery dancers and ethnic songs Dancing enhance the impression of a magical night.

The New Year's Ball is your unique chance to enter the rich world of Russian culture, your chance to plunge into an authentic atmosphere of grandeur The World of and luxury. This magical journey into the elegant Russian Culture world of the Russian Tsars guarantees a night to remember.

Midnight is coming and is signaled by a concert of 24:00 Chiming bells.

Midnight

An uninterrupted flow of time continues in this Fairytale of fairytale world of snow, candles and mirrors. Snow and Mirrors

Dances are the most exciting part of any ball. Couples move graciously to the strains of Strauss's waltzes in golden interiors shimmering in candle light. All this makes one feel as if one has stepped The Magic Ball into a fairytale.

This New Year’s it’s the CZAR’S BALL.

But this is a modern fairytale, and jazz accompanies the romantic ballroom music. A famous St. Imperial Jazz Petersburg jazz orchestra performs background music throughout the night. Everyone is carried away in a whirlwind of music. 03:00 1 500,- € Transfer

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Tsar's Ball Program

Imperial Dinner

Music and Ballet

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