Kizhi — Valaam — Solovki. Holy Legends of the North

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On an educational trip to the Russian North, there are the islands of Kizhi and Valaam, the Ruskeala Mountain Park and a walk along the White Sea, as well as the Solovetsky Islands.

We will get acquainted with the history of this region and the beauty of the northern nature.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

The charm of the provincial town

During the tour you will see the monument to Peter I, visit the mouth of the Lososinka River, where Peter I founded a cannon factory and walk along the embankment of Lake Onega

Masterpieces of Kizhi Island

We will visit the architectural ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost, a particularly valuable object of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation

Ruskeala

Magical lakes with clear water in a beautiful bowl of Ruskeal marble will make an indelible impression

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. Kizhi Island
Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train No. 018A.
The guide meets the group on the platform, at the building with the spire, under the clock on the platform side.
Breakfast in the restaurant.
Bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk "The charm of the provincial city".
During the tour you will see the monument to Peter I, visit the mouth of the Lososinka River, where Peter I founded the cannon factory, walk along the embankment of Lake Onega, where you will get acquainted with the sculptural compositions presented to Petrozavodsk by the twin cities, Theater Square, Governor's Garden, visit the historical quarter of Petrozavodsk.
Transfer by high-speed vessel "Comet" to Kizhi Island (travel time 1 hour 15 minutes).
Sightseeing tour "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island".
The architectural ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost, a particularly valuable object of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts thousands of tourists from around the world every year.
You will get acquainted with the multi—headed temples of Kizhi, visit a traditional peasant manor, talk with craftsmen who preserve ancient craft technologies, listen to the bells and see one of the Orthodox shrines of the Russian North - the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the hotel. Placement.

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Day 2 - Valaam Island. Ruskeala Mountain Park
Early rise.
Breakfast — lunch box.
Transfer to the city of Sortavala (250 km).
Arrival in Sortavala.
Departure along Lake Ladoga to Valaam Island (50 min. on the way).
Sightseeing tour of the central estate of the monastery with a visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Assumption Church, chapels, cell buildings, household and hotel buildings.
Lunch in the monastery refectory.
The tour "New Jerusalem".
The center of the "New Jerusalem" is the Resurrection Hermitage, standing on the high Ladoga coast, completely restored and consecrated for its 100th anniversary in 2006.
In the lower church of this hermitage, which resembles early Christian temples in its decoration, there is a semblance of the cave of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
From the Resurrection Hermitage, the forest road goes towards the man-made Gethsemane Garden, where among the southern deciduous trees and picturesque lilac bushes there is a small, cozy Gethsemane hermitage with the wooden church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The tour ends on the Mount of Olives, where one of the most poetic views of Ladoga opens from the Chapel of the Ascension of the Lord.
The "New Jerusalem" tour can be replaced by the "Nikolsky Skete" tour.
Return to Sortavala.
Transfer to Ruskeala Mountain Park (30 km).
Marble Canyon tour.
During this tour you will get acquainted with the unique natural landscapes.
For more than 70 years (until the middle of the nineteenth century), decorative light gray marble was broken out in local quarries to decorate the temples and palaces of St. Petersburg, the fountains of Petrodvorets, the columns of Tsarskoye Selo and Gatchina.
Magical lakes with clear water in a beautiful bowl of Ruskeal marble will make an indelible impression.
Later return to Petrozavodsk.

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Day 3 - Kivach Waterfall and the White Sea petroglyphs
Early breakfast.
Room release.
Departure by bus to Belomorsk (370 km).
On the way, check in at one of the largest flat waterfalls in Europe — Kivach Waterfall.
Visit to the Nature Museum, arboretum, Karelian birch reserve.
Lunch is on the route.
Travel time to the White Sea petroglyphs.
Visit to the exhibition pavilion "Besov Sledki", where one of the clusters of the White Sea Petroglyphs is represented — a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Acquaintance with one of the outstanding monuments of primitive art in Northern Europe — petroglyphs — rock carvings of ancient hunters and fishermen located on the picturesque islands of the lower reaches of the Vyg River.
Arrival in Kem.
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest.

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Day 4 - The White Sea and the Solovetsky Islands
Breakfast.
Room release.
Transfer by ship across the White Sea to the Solovetsky Islands.
Arrival on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island.
Sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin (duration of the tour is 2.5 hours).
The tour introduces visitors to the history of the Solovetsky Monastery.
Tourists visit the territory of the central complex of the monastery, active temples, monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, objects of economic activity of the monastery.
Check-in at the hotel after 14:00.
Lunch.
The excursion "The history of the Solovetsky Archipelago" (the duration of the walking tour is 3.5 hours).
Sightseeing of the monuments of the village of Solovetsky with a story about the main historical epochs of Solovki: from the appearance of the first people on the islands in the VI millennium BC (stop at Cape Labyrinths) to the events of our time.
"Solovki as a mirror of Russian history" — this idea "runs through the guide's narrative like a red thread.
The fascinating story unfolds a secret scroll of the Solovetsky chronicle, telling how often the Solovki participated in famous historical events, changing the course of Russian history with their influence.

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Day 5 - Excursion "Solovetsky skeets. History and legends"
Breakfast.
Room release (items are handed over to the luggage room).
Excursion "Solovetsky skeets. History and legends" (duration 4 hours).
Minibus tour of the northern part of the Bolshoy Solovetsky Island with a tour of well-known places and iconic, but rarely visited monuments of Solovki.
The first stop is the Holy Ascension Skete with its controversial history and the Axe Mountain — the "fortress of light and darkness", where the lighthouse church stands, which became a penal isolation ward during the time of the ELEPHANT.
From the Axe, the forest road leads to the Savvatievsky monastery — the first settlement of the Solovetsky monks, which at the beginning of the 20th century became the ELEPHANT business trip and the site of the first execution of political prisoners on Solovki.
Further along the route, Jung Alley is the remains of the dugouts of the Solovetsky Jung School — this is where the elite of the USSR Navy was raised from 14—year-olds during the war years.
From there, the route leads to the Red Lake, where the famous lake and canal systems of Solovki originate and there are material traces of the Solovetsky history.
The dam of the 16th century — the realized idea of "turning back the rivers" — centuries later still performs a whole range of functions that changed the practice of economic activity of the monastery and the Solovetsky landscapes.
Worthy objects of display are worship and commemorative crosses — examples of cross-cutting skills.
A trip full of meanings will allow you to enjoy the scenery and experience the beauty of northern nature.
Lunch at the cafe.
Visiting souvenir shops, a store of seaweed products from the White Sea.
Departure to the mainland.
Arrival in Kem.
Transfer to the railway station.
If you have a morning train departure, then, if necessary, the tour operator has the opportunity to book an additional one. overnight at a hotel in the city of Kem for an additional fee.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

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The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

	Double Room	Single Room	Additional place
«Piter-Inn» + "Solovetskaya Sloboda"	63 800	—	55 600
«Piter-Inn» + Solovki Hotel	64 100	76 500	56 200
«Karelia&SPA» + "Solovetskaya Sloboda"	65 800	—	—
«Karelia&SPA» + Solovki Hotel	66 100	76 400	—
"Petra" (standard/comfort) + "Solovetskaya Sloboda"	65 200 / 66 400	—	57 300
"Petra" (standard/comfort) + Solovki Hotel	65 500 / 66 300	77 700	56 600
«Cosmos» + "Solovetskaya Sloboda"	67 500	—	56 800
«Cosmos» + Solovki Hotel	67 800	84 200	56 800
"Frigate" + "Solovetskaya Sloboda"	65 700	—	59 500
"Frigate" + Solovki Hotel	66 000	78 700	57 000
"The bag" + "Solovetskaya Sloboda"	64 300	—	59 500
"The bag" + Solovki Hotel	64 600	77 500	57 000
Petrozavodsk + "Solovetskaya Sloboda"	62 700	—	55 800
Petrozavodsk + Solovki Hotel	63 000	75 300	56 300

If necessary, it is possible to book for an additional fee. nights at the Kemi hotel, a place in a double standard room — 4,000 rubles.

Discounts:

children under 16 years of age — 3,150 rubles/ person.
for children under 12 years of age — 5,750 rubles/ person.
children under 10 years old — 8,250 rubles/ person.

Hotel "Piter-Inn" 4*

The Piter-Inn is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just a 2-minute walk from the central train station.

It offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room has a telephone, air conditioning, a TV with digital channels and a safe. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

The Paulaner Restaurant with its own brewery serves Bavarian, local and international cuisine. The cafe serves European cuisine, desserts and coffee.

The hotel has conference facilities. Guests can make use of the laundry service.

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Another option

Karelia SPA Hotel

Karelia&SPA Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk. It offers a well-equipped spa and rooms with panoramic views of Lake Onega and the surrounding park.

The bright rooms at the hotel feature wooden floors and wooden furniture. The rooms are equipped with a TV. There is a work desk and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The elegant restaurant has large windows overlooking Lake Onega. A buffet breakfast and a variety of traditional local dishes are served daily.

Guests of the hotel can book spa treatments and use the sauna.

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The Petra Hotel

The Petra Hotel is located in the building of the cultural heritage object of the Republic of Karelia. The building was completely restored and reconstructed in 2022.

Within walking distance of the railway station, the main attractions of the city, shopping malls, pharmacies and shops.

A small number of rooms makes it possible to take care of each guest and creates an atmosphere of home comfort.

The hotel building houses the BOTTEGA mixed cuisine gastrobar — the cuisine of Europe, Italy, Asia, and the Middle East. Complex breakfasts are prepared especially for the guests of the hotel.

Free Wi-Fi is available on site and in the rooms.
Free private parking for hotel guests
Free for families with children — cot, toilet seat, potty, sink stand
Delivery of drinks and dishes from the Bottega Gastrobar restaurant

Standard Single Room:

Bright and modern standard room with an area of 11 sq.m.
The room is equipped with one single bed, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom.

In the rooms: work area, clothes rack, tea station, welcome bottled water, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.

The capacity is 1 place. One child under 6 years old — it is possible without a separate bed

Standard Double Room:

Bright and modern standard room with an area of 13.5 sq.m
It is equipped with one double or two twin beds and a private bathroom with a shower.

Each room has a work space, wardrobe, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, tea station, welcome bottled water, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

Ideal for single or double occupancy
It can accommodate up to 2 people. One child under 6 years of age is allowed without a separate bed.

Room of the Comfort category:

Modern and spacious room with an area of 20 sq. m.
It is equipped with one double or two single beds, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom.

Each room has a work space, wardrobe, tea station, welcome bottled water, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

The room is suitable for double or triple occupancy. Two main beds and an extra bed for the third guest.

It can accommodate up to 3 people. One child under 6 years old is allowed without a separate bed.

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Cosmos Hotel

A modern hotel located right on the embankment of Petrozavodsk, on the shore of Lake Onega. The building is built in the shape of a ship, and the windows offer panoramic views.

There is also a lobby bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Free private parking is available on site.

Guests of the Cosmos Petrozavodsk Hotel can relax in the large foyer with a glass roof, comfortable leather sofas and a piano. The spacious rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a work desk.

Due to its convenient location in the city center, the hotel offers easy access to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lenin Avenue with numerous shops, museums and theaters is nearby.
Petrozavodsk Train Station is a 10—minute drive away, and Besovets Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

A standard room with everything you need and even more. Double bed or two separate beds with orthopedic mattress, TV, safe for valuables. Spend time with a loved one in a room with a beautiful view of Petrozavodsk.

In the room:

view of Petrozavodsk;
shower cabin;
workplace;
wardrobe;
TV;
satellite TV;
individual safe;
hair dryer;
beauty kit;
bath towels;
slippers;
mini-bar;
free internet;
tea stations.

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The Fregat Hotel

The Fregat Hotel is located in a green corner of Petrozavodsk, in the city center on the picturesque embankment of Lake Onega — one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Russia.

The hotel complex combines the comfort and tranquility of a country hotel with transport accessibility.

The Fregat Hotel offers its guests 80 rooms of five different categories: 60 Standard rooms, including 1 Family Room and 1 room for people with disabilities;

In each room, guests can enjoy:

central ventilation/ air conditioning system;
fire safety system, electronic locks;
plasma panel and interactive television;
bathroom amenities and underfloor heating in the bathroom;
desk, telephone, safe, hair dryer, mini-bar;
free Wi-Fi Internet access.

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Hotel "Sakvoyazh"

The Sakvoyazh Hotel is located in the historical, business and cultural center of Petrozavodsk, in close proximity to all state institutions of the city, museums, theaters and shopping centers, which will please our guests, because it is so important to maintain punctuality in a large and bustling city.

The very center of Petrozavodsk, but quiet and peaceful — the hotel is located on a one-way street, away from city highways and transport arteries.

Within walking distance is the famous Embankment of the city with parks, squares, recreation areas, Markelov exercise machines and unsurpassed views of Lake Onega.

The advantage of the hotel is a calm chamber atmosphere, which will allow you to relax after a hard day, as well as hold a business meeting. The hotel staff is attentive to each guest and guarantees attention and impeccable quality of service in the field of hospitality.

Cozy and comfortable 23 rooms with all amenities.
A buffet breakfast is provided free of charge.
Evening tea and coffee with confectionery are free of charge.
Cash and non-cash payment.
Registration of all necessary documents.
Free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi).

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Petrozavodsk Hotel

The Petrozavodsk Hotel is located in the very center of the city. There are 39 rooms to choose from, 21 of them are superior categories. The discreet design in neutral tones and modern amenities create the necessary atmosphere for a comfortable and relaxed stay. The hotel provides guests with high-quality service and everything they need to relax after a busy day. During your stay, you can get all the necessary information from the administrator about the sights and entertainment of Petrozavodsk, order lunch or dinner from the restaurant directly to your room. The sights of the central squares, national museums and the famous embankment with unique sculptures are within walking distance from the hotel.

Standard double
Room facilities: 2 separate beds or 1 double bed, shower and toilet in the room, TV, stool, table, floor lamp, clothes hangers, mirror, glasses, information folder for the guest.

Included:

Free Wi-Fi
Calling a taxi
Satellite TV
Cooler with cold/hot water
Bed linen is changed every 3 days
Daily cleaning

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

sightseeing and transportation services on the route;
entrance tickets to the display objects;
accommodation in a hotel room with amenities;
meals according to the program:
- Day 1: breakfast;
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch;
- Day 3: breakfast, lunch;
- Day 4: breakfast, lunch;
- Day 5: breakfast, lunch.
the work of a guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Kemi;
additional excursions;
transfers outside the program;
meals not specified in the tour program;
extra night at the Kemi hotel, a place in a double standard room — 4,000 rubles.

It's important to know

1. Medical preparations for individual needs.
2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical).
3. Comfortable sports shoes:

sneakers or moccasins, but not new, but familiar and comfortable;
replacement shoes (light sneakers or sneakers).

4. Sportswear for hot and cool weather:

The jacket is windproof, waterproof;
raincoat;
warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves;
sports trousers;
shorts;
socks.

5. Headdress: cap, panama hat (with visor).
6. Bathing suit.
7. Personal hygiene products.
8. Useful equipment:

small backpack (20-30 l);
flashlight with spare batteries;
sunscreen (required);
sunglasses.

9. For photo and video equipment, take care of an airtight package in case of rain.
10. To visit ecological excursions, you must have comfortable shoes and clothes!

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Kizhi — Valaam — Solovki. Holy Legends of the North

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Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

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