Discovering Olga Nikolaevna Romanov: The Life and Legacy of Russia's Eldest Grand Duchess

Day 1: Olga's Birth and Early Years

Tsarskoye Selo, Russia on June 19, 2025

9:00am

Visit Alexander Palace

Explore the Alexander Palace, the birthplace of Olga Nikolaevna Romanov, to gain insights into her early life and imperial upbringing in Tsarskoye Selo.
RUB1000, 2h0m

11:30am

Stroll Tsarskoye Selo Park

Take a relaxing walk through Tsarskoye Selo’s beautiful parks where Olga would have enjoyed music and nature as a child.
Free, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Puschkin Cafe

Enjoy traditional Russian dishes for lunch at a cozy café close to the palace, open daily from 10am to 8pm.
RUB800, 1h0m

2:00pm

Travel to Balmoral, Scotland (virtual experience or museum visit due to distance)

Discover the connection between Olga and her great-grandmother Queen Victoria by visiting a Balmoral exhibit or virtual tour, celebrating the 1896 family visit.
Variable, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at local Russian restaurant

Dine in a Russian-themed restaurant offering meals reminiscent of Olga’s era. Open from 5pm-10pm.
RUB1500, 1h30m
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Day 2: Youth and Interests

France and Livadia Palace, Crimea on June 20, 2025

9:00am

Explore French connections

Visit a French cultural center or museum featuring Olga’s family's visits to France in 1896 where she was famously welcomed by 'Vive la bebe!'
EUR15, 2h0m

11:30am

Tour Livadia Palace

Visit Livadia Palace in Crimea where Olga was celebrated with her debutante ball in 1911, offering a glimpse into imperial Russian aristocracy.
UAH500, 2h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at a palace café

Enjoy a light meal at the palace's café, specializing in Crimean and Russian cuisine, open 11am to 3pm.
UAH300, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Crimean War Museum

Learn about the historical context of Olga’s life and Russia’s military history related to her family's era. Open from 10am to 5pm.
UAH200, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner in Yalta

Sample local Crimean seafood and traditional dishes at a well-reviewed Yalta restaurant, open until 10pm.
UAH600, 1h30m
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Day 3: Revolution and Final Years

Tobolsk and Yekaterinburg, Russia on June 21, 2025

9:00am

Visit Tobolsk Prison Site

Explore the historical site in Tobolsk where Olga and her family were held after arrest during the Russian Revolution, reflecting on the tragic events.
RUB500, 2h0m

11:30am

Travel to Yekaterinburg

Journey to Yekaterinburg where Olga spent her last months, preparing to visit the Ipatiev House museum.
RUB300, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at local café

Enjoy traditional Ural cuisine at a local café serving hearty regional dishes, open from 11am to 3pm.
RUB700, 1h0m

2:30pm

Ipatiev House Memorial

Visit the memorial built on the site of the Ipatiev House, where Olga and her family were assassinated, to pay respects and learn about the Romanov end.
RUB600, 1h30m

5:00pm

Explore local museum

Visit the Yekaterinburg History Museum to understand the political climate of Russia during Olga’s final years. Open until 6pm.
RUB400, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at historic restaurant

Dine in an atmospheric restaurant featuring Russian imperial cuisine, reflecting on Olga’s aristocratic legacy, open till 10pm.
RUB1200, 1h30m
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