Breakfast on the train.
We meet the morning in the heart of Karelia, amidst the silence of the forests and the freshness of the northern air.
Boat trip: "The Magic of Ladoga skerries".
07:30 We will take a speedboat from the Sortavala Center pier to meet the miracle of nature!
Ladoga skerries are Russian "fjords" where granite islands, century—old pine trees and clear water create a unique landscape.
We are slowly floating among the picturesque cliffs.
Disembarkation on the island: a walk through the relict forest, photo break, breathe in the coniferous air.
Amazing views and a real reboot!
Duration: 1.5–2 hours.
Return by boat to Sortavala.
The walk is carried out only in good weather. In case of cancellation — 100% refund. Entrance ticket to the Ladoga Skerries National Park: 350 rubles/person. Payment is made using a QR code (the accompanying person will have a business card).
Free time in Sortavala.
Take a walk along the picturesque embankment, visit local shops, try real Karelian gates, buy souvenirs made of shungite and birch bark — real gifts of the North.
10:00 Transfer by bus to Mount Paaso.
From the top there is a breathtaking panorama of the endless Karelian forests and mirrored lakes.
The illuminated trail gives the route a special atmosphere, as if it were in a fairy tale.
And the "Karelian sky" — clear and deep, like the soul of this region — will remain in memory for a long time.
11:20 a.m. Transfer by bus to Ruskeala Mountain Park.
12:00 Arrival at Ruskeala Mountain Park.
The Marble Canyon is waiting for you — a masterpiece created by nature and human hands.
Sheer cliffs reflected in emerald waters, tunnels that hold the secrets of centuries — here every corner breathes grandeur and harmony.
You will hear the "stone singing" (as the locals call the echo in the canyon), and you will feel time freeze so that you can enjoy this moment.
12:20 Marble Canyon tour.
You will learn how marble was quarried for St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Marble Palace, stroll through the "Dry Tunnel" and see how craftsmen create unique souvenirs from stone, turning it into works of art.
14:10 Transfer by the RA Orlan train from Ruskeala Mountain Park to Sortavala.
15:09 Departure of the train from Sortavala railway station to Vyborg.
We are waiting for new impressions!
17:45 Arrival in Vyborg.
The only city in Russia with an authentic medieval soul.
Walking tour "Through the centuries of Vyborg" (2 hours).
Time travel: the narrow cobblestone streets where the Swedish knights, Peter the Great and Vitus Behring walked!
The majestic Vyborg Castle (external inspection) is the symbol of the city on Castle Island.
The charm of the ancient squares: Market Square, Cathedral Square, Petrovskaya Square, Thorgilskaya Square with a monument to the founder, Thorgils Knutsson.
Architectural masterpieces: merchant guild house, mysterious Clock tower, cozy Burgher manor. The stone breathes history here.
Catamaran boat trip.
An unforgettable ending to the day. Climb aboard a comfortable catamaran and see Vyborg the way Vikings and knights saw it – from the water.
Magnificent views: the castle, rocky islands, ancient forts will appear before you in all their grandeur.
The magic of Vyborg will conquer you completely, and you will want to come back here again.
23:43 Departure of the tourist train No. 930 to Moscow.
We take with us a lot of impressions and a little sadness of parting.
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