FESTIVAL OF THE ERMITAGE

Dear members, dear friends, never like this year the traditional trip to St. Petersburg on the occasion of the Feast of the Hermitage is; was dedicated to the palaces and treasures of the Tsars. The visit of the city In fact, the Hermitage Museum requires two days becauseè was enriched by events and the Friends Gala Evening which this year will be; moreù fascinating from the usual. We will visit palaces and museums that revolve around the Hermitage Museum and we will have the chance; to rediscover exclusive collections which, after years of restoration, have not yet been reopened to the public. It will be It is interesting to see how the Impressionist and post-Impressionist collections were housed in the buildings of the former General Staff . We will study a particular itinerary to study the treasures of the Tsars.

The welcome to the Ermitage does not change: the Museum closes its doors to the public and opens them only to the members of the Associations and Foundations that represent it in the world. L’ appointment has a particular charm. The mostù great museum of the world will be; closed to crowds of tourists to allow our guests to admire priceless masterpieces in peace.

The Friends of the Hermitage Museum Association (Italy) , to allow its members to live this unique experience, in addition to the exclusive events organized for the delegations inside the Hermitage, provides guided tours in places full of charm and suggestion: the summer residence of Catherine the Second Tsarskoye Selo, the Fortress of Saints Peter and Paul, the Russian Museum, the Monastery of Aleksandr Nevsky, the Cathedral of the Savior of the Blood Poured, the Cathedral of Sant’ Isaac and The Hermitage Friends Gala Evening .

The cost of the trip, 1,650 euros , includes: Visa and Insurance; Flights; Overnight stays in the hotel; Transfers to and from the airport; Transfers provided for in the program; Tickets in Museums, Guides and interpreters; Lunches inside the Museums . The price also includes special events provided by the State Hermitage Museum .

NB: The booking of the trip is confirmed upon receipt of the participation fee.

For those who will pour the fee by September 30, will come; made a 5% discount.

PAYMENT OF THE PARTICIPATION FEE:
Bank transfer made out to“ Associazione Amici dell’ Ermitage (Italy)” IBAN: IT38 S030 6902 9211 0000 0011 029 (BIC: BCITITMM)

• 1.30 pm - Continue Visit of the Hermitage (gold and diamond deposit)  3.00 pm - Continue Visit of the Hermitage (Impressionists)
• 4.30 pm - Return to the hotel

WHITE NIGHTS IN ST.PETERSBURG

Dear Members and Friends, this year the water will be The dominant element of the trip is the White Nights in the metropolis that the St. Petersburgers proudly call the Venice of the North.È in fact, a boat trip (4 hours) on the rivers and canals of the Baltic metropolis is planned and will take place; also the opportunityà to attend the LeVele Rosse Festival which takes place on the banks and bridges of the Neva River. When the play of light caused by the explosions of the fireworks begins to reflect in the waters of the Neva,è the signal that the party is about to end. long of the year. This too is; a novelty; becauseé this year we decided to be in St. Petersburg on June 22nd, the most important day. long of the year. The day when the night just manages to peek out. You will have the opportunity to admire St. Petersburg in maximum splendor.

The atmosphere of the White Nights also allows you to take a look at popular events. The mostù willing, they can go for a walk until, in a twilight that never decides to disappear, the bridges on the Neva are raised to allow ships dressed for the party to pass. The welcome to the Ermitage does not change: the Museum closes its doors to the public and opens them only to members of the Associations and Foundations that represent it in the world. The appointment has a particular charm. To allow its members to live this unique experience, the Amici dell’ Ermitage Association (Italy) has designed a program that, in addition to traditional but essential destinations, also includes numerous places full of charm and suggestion , like the cathedrals, the royal palaces of the tsars, the symbolic places of the Northern Capital

The cost of the trip ( including visa, exclusive visits to the Hermitage, air flights, hotel accommodation, transfers, visits, river boat, tickets and meals in museums ) is; of 1950 € . Sinceé the period of the White Nightsè by far the mostù expensive and exclusive of the year è urgent to know the pi ù as soon as possible the number of participants to book the boat, vehicles and museum restaurants according to the number of participants. The booking of the trip is confirmed upon receipt of the participation fee.

PAYMENT OF THE PARTICIPATION FEE:
Bank transfer made out to “ Associazione Amici dell ’ Ermitage (Italy) ” IBAN: IT38 S030 6902 9211 0000 0011 029 (BIC: BCITITMM)