Trip Highlights
- Visit famous museums and palaces (the
Hermitage, St. Isaacs, the White Palace).
- Experience Russia’s famous Victory Day
honoring the WWII liberation from the Nazis as you cruise the Neva river
watching fireworks and celebrations.
- Engage with local Young Life staff and
ministries.
- Tour incredible cathedrals and historical
sights.
- Enjoy fellowship along with cultural insights.
- Experience local cuisine and world class
shopping.
- Make new friends and grow in your faith and
love of Young Life.
DETAILS
Dates: May 6-17, 2017
Cost: $3,800* (plus airfare)
*Includes
ground transportation, cultural activities and tour guides, daily breakfast,
dinner, some lunches, fine hotel accommodations and travel insurance.
Young Life
Expeditions can assist with flights via trusted travel agents.
How to Register
Please REGISTER HERE
by creating an account on Managed Missions and select your trip code – XRU04.
Deposits of $750 per person are due at time of registration and refundable until
Dec. 1, 2017, less processing fees. Send deposit payable to:
Young Life (XRU04 – St. Petersburg)
P.O. Box 1293 Danville, CA 94526
You will still need to register online if you choose to pay online.
Complimentary travel insurance covers trip delays, lost luggage, emergency medical or security evacuations.
Additional Details
- Group minimum is 15 people. If the minimum isn’t
met by Dec. 1, the trip may be canceled (deposits can be refunded if
this occurs).
- Maximum of 30 people so make sure to get your
deposits in early.
- Questions? Email info@expeditions.younglife.org or call the Expeditions office at 888-963-4443.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1
Settle in at the lovely
Radisson Sonya, located in the center of the city, this lovely boutique hotel derives
its inspiration from Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment. Traditional
Russian design accents and literary motifs throughout the hotel evoke the world
of the classic novel. Enjoy dinner with leaders
and staff.
Day 2
Tour the world famous
Hermitage Museum, then experience the amazing Mariinsky Ballet and Opera
Theater.
Day 3
Enjoy a tour of the city
and St. Isaacs Cathedral, then witness the incredible ministry of Young Life
Russia at evening club.
Day 4
Young Life leaders will
take you through The Peterhof Palace then to dinner at one of the city’s many
wonderful restaurants.
Day 5
Watch the famous Victory
Day Military parade from the center of the city and celebrate from a cruise
boat on the Neva River – complete with fireworks and dinner.
Day 6
Visit Catherine Palace
and White Palace then on to picnic with kids at Central park.
Day 7
See the amazing Peter
and Paul Fortress, tour the Cathedral of Spilled Blood and meet the leaders
from Moscow for dinner.
Day 8
Free day to re-visit your
favorite spot or shop and explore with one of the leader hosts. Farewell dinner
and fellowship with the team.