Exploring the Life and Legacy of Olga Nikolaevna Romanov: A Historical Journey through Russia

Day 1: Romanov Beginnings

Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Russia on June 21, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Pushkin Café

Start your day with a traditional Russian breakfast including syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes) and kvass, near the Alexander Palace. The café opens at 8:00am.
RUB500, 1h

10:00am

Alexander Palace Tour

Explore the Alexander Palace, the birthplace of Olga Nikolaevna Romanov, where you can see exhibitions about the Romanov family’s life and times. The palace opens at 10:00am and closes at 6:00pm.
RUB600, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Tsarskoye Selo Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Russian cuisine such as borscht and pelmeni in a charming setting close to the palace.
RUB800, 1h

2:00pm

Visit the Romanov Memorial Church

Visit the Church on Blood memorializing the Romanovs and learn about the turbulent times Olga and her family endured. Open from 10:00am to 7:00pm.
RUB450, 1h30m

5:00pm

Explore Tsarskoye Selo Park

Enjoy a peaceful walk through the beautifully landscaped park where Olga spent much of her childhood.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Pushkin House

Savor authentic Russian dishes like beef stroganoff while reflecting on the life of Olga Romanov in an elegant atmosphere.
RUB1200, 1h30m
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Day 2: St. Petersburg Historical Tour

St. Petersburg, Russia on June 22, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Literature Café

Start your day with tea and pastries at a café popular with Russian literary figures, embracing Olga's love of reading.
RUB400, 1h

9:30am

Hermitage Museum

Tour the Hermitage Museum to see art and artifacts from the era of the Romanov dynasty. Open 10:30am - 6:00pm.
RUB700, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Stroganoff Steak House

Enjoy hearty Russian and European dishes in a historic setting, perfect for a midday break.
RUB1000, 1h30m

2:30pm

Yusupov Palace Tour

Visit the Yusupov Palace, associated with elite Russian aristocracy during Olga's lifetime.
RUB550, 1h30m

4:30pm

Visit the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

An iconic site built on the site where Alexander II, Olga's great-grandfather, was assassinated, rich with history.
RUB400, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Palkin

Dine at one of St. Petersburg’s oldest and most elegant restaurants enjoying Russian haute cuisine.
RUB1500, 2h
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Day 3: Romanov Final Years

Tobolsk and Yekaterinburg, Russia on June 23, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast on the Road

Grab a quick Russian-style breakfast with tea and pirozhki for your journey eastward to Tobolsk.
RUB300, 30m

9:00am

Travel to Tobolsk

Journey to the historic city where Olga and her family were imprisoned during the revolution; this may be a combination of train or guided tour by car.
RUB3000, 6h

3:00pm

Tobolsk Kremlin

Explore the Tobolsk Kremlin and learn about the Romanovs’ captivity in Tobolsk before they were moved to Yekaterinburg.
RUB400, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Local Tobolsk Restaurant

Enjoy Siberian specialties like pelmeni and stroganina, a traditional frozen fish dish.
RUB700, 1h

7:30pm

Overnight stay in Tobolsk

Relax after a long day and prepare for transfer to Yekaterinburg the next day.
Variable, Overnight
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Day 4: Yekaterinburg and Legacy

Yekaterinburg, Russia on June 24, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Yekaterinburg Hotel

Have a restful breakfast to start the day in the city where Olga's last days were spent.
RUB500, 1h

9:30am

Visit the Church on Blood, Yekaterinburg

Visit the church built on the site of the Romanov family’s execution, reflecting on Olga's tragic final moments. Open 8:00am - 8:00pm.
RUB500, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at City Central Café

Enjoy modern Russian dishes and local cuisine in downtown Yekaterinburg.
RUB700, 1h

1:30pm

Sverdlovsk Regional Museum

Explore exhibitions on Russian history including the revolutionary period and the Romanov legacy.
RUB350, 2h

4:00pm

Leisure stroll around Yekaterinburg

Reflect on your journey with a walk through local parks and historic streets connected with Romanov and Russian history.
Free, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Ural Cuisine Restaurant

Conclude your journey with dinner featuring traditional Ural dishes like fish and mushroom pie.
RUB900, 1h30m
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