Exploring the Life and Legacy of Maria Nikolaevna Romanov

Day 1: Early Life and Palaces

Petergof and Tsarskoye Selo, Russia on June 30, 2025

9:00am

Visit Peterhof Palace

Explore the magnificent Peterhof Palace, birthplace of Maria Nikolaevna Romanov, and its beautiful gardens. Learn about the royal family's early life in this stunning location, often called the 'Russian Versailles'.
RUB1200, 2h0m

11:30am

Breakfast at Romanov Café

Enjoy a traditional Russian breakfast with blinis and kvass, styled in Romanov-era décor near Peterhof Palace.
RUB700, 1h0m

1:00pm

Travel to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin)

Drive approximately 40km east to Tsarskoye Selo, the place where Maria spent much of her childhood and where the Alexander Palace is located.
RUB500, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit the Alexander Palace

Tour the Alexander Palace, home of the Romanov family during their final years of rule, showcasing their life before the revolution.
RUB800, 2h0m

5:00pm

Lunch at Café Pushkin

Relish Russian cuisine at Café Pushkin, known for its classic dishes and elegant setting, perfect to reflect on Romanov history.
RUB1200, 1h30m

7:00pm

Evening Stroll in Tsarskoye Selo Park

Unwind with a relaxing walk through the park surroundings of the palace, soaking in royal Russian landscapes.
Free, 1h0m

8:30pm

Dinner at Local Russian Bistro

Experience authentic Russian dishes in a cozy bistro setting, serving dishes like borscht and pirozhki.
RUB900, 1h0m
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Day 2: Captivity and Final Days

Tobolsk and Yekaterinburg, Russia on July 1, 2025

7:00am

Travel to Tobolsk

Begin a morning journey to Tobolsk, where Maria and her family were initially imprisoned after the revolution. This long-distance trip gives insight into her captivity.
RUB3000, 5h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Tobolsk Local Eatery

Taste authentic Siberian food with basic, hearty offerings to get a feel of the local culture during Maria’s imprisonment period.
RUB800, 1h0m

2:30pm

Tour the Tobolsk Prison Site

Visit historic sites marking the Romanov family's captivity, learning about the harsh conditions and their life in Tobolsk.
RUB600, 2h0m

5:00pm

Travel from Tobolsk to Yekaterinburg

Continue the journey southeast to Yekaterinburg, where Maria spent her final days.
RUB2500, 4h0m

9:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Restaurant

Relax with a comforting meal featuring local Ural specialties after a day of travel and history exploration.
RUB1000, 1h0m
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Day 3: Yekaterinburg and Romanov Legacy

Yekaterinburg, Russia on July 2, 2025

9:00am

Visit the Ipatiev House Memorial

Explore the site of the Ipatiev House where Maria Romanov and her family were executed in 1918, now a memorial and museum dedicated to their tragic story.
RUB1000, 2h0m

11:30am

Breakfast at Café Siberia

Enjoy Siberian-inspired breakfast options in a local café near the Ipatiev House memorial.
RUB700, 1h0m

1:00pm

Visit Church on the Blood

Tour the Church on the Blood built on the site of the Ipatiev House, honoring the memory of the Romanovs and their canonization as saints.
RUB600, 1h30m

3:00pm

Lunch at Ural Cuisine Restaurant

Savor traditional Ural dishes such as pelmeni and stroganina, reflecting regional culinary heritage.
RUB1100, 1h30m

5:00pm

Visit Local Museum of History

Explore the Yekaterinburg Museum of History to understand the broader historical context of the Romanov family's last days and the city’s past.
RUB700, 2h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Fine Dining Ural Restaurant

Enjoy a refined dining experience celebrating Russian and Ural culinary excellence, perfect to reflect on Maria’s life.
RUB1500, 1h30m
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