Grand Karelia. Petrozavodsk —Kizhi —Medvezhegorsk — Sortavala — Vyborg railway cruise

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Have you ever dreamed of exploring the world of Karelian nature and amazing architecture? This tour is your key to a fairy tale where the story comes alive in every moment.

We invite you to a journey where majestic nature and architectural masterpieces merge into a harmonious union. You will plunge into the past — from visiting Karkhumyaki Castle to exploring the man-made canyons of Ruskeala, get acquainted with Petrozavodsk, Sortavala, Vyborg and Kizhi Island.

This is not just a trip, but a collection of highlights that will forever remain in your heart.

Location

Russia, Moscow

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Tour highlights

The famous Marble Canyon

Visit the picturesque Ruskeala Mountain Park, where marble was once mined to decorate the temples and palaces of St. Petersburg

The hospitality of Sortavala

Take part in a walking sightseeing tour of the historical Karelian city, admire the interesting locations and architecture.

Friendly Petrozavodsk

Get acquainted with the history and modern appearance of the capital of the Prionezhye region, take a walk along the embankment, which is the hallmark of the city.

Atmospheric Vyborg

You will be able to feel the atmosphere of medieval Europe and appreciate the necklace of squares, as well as explore Vyborg Castle.

The Pearl of Zaonezhye

You will see the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost.

Interesting program

Take a transfer on the "Comet" from Kizhi Island to Petrozavodsk

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow
Independent boarding of tourist train No. 928 (carriage number, seats will be indicated on the voucher).
21:05 Departure of train No. 928 Leningradsky railway station in Moscow.

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Day 2 - Petrozavodsk. Kizhi Island. Medvezhegorsk
Breakfast on the train.
07:50 Arrival of train No. 928 in Petrozavodsk.
08:00 Meeting with the guide on the platform. The group number is indicated on your voucher.
Bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk.
Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk– a city where the northern severity is perfectly combined with a calm, balanced Scandinavian charisma.
You will get acquainted with the history and modern appearance of the capital of the Prionezhye region, take a walk along the embankment, which is the hallmark of the city. This is a real open—air gallery of contemporary art, where amazing sculptures are located - gifts from twin cities from Germany, Sweden, Finland, France, Norway, the USA and Latvia.
For example, the composition "Fishermen" from Duluth (Minnesota, USA) has repeatedly been included in the lists of the most unusual monuments in the world. The duration is about 1 hour.
09:00 Landing on the "comet", transfer to Kizhi Island (1 hour and 20 minutes on the way along Lake Onega).
Kizhi Island is the pearl of Zaonezhye, located among the Kizhi skerries. The main attraction of the island is the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi cemetery.
During the island tour, you will visit a traditional peasant's house, learn a lot about Karelian crafts and traditions, listen to the bells and see one of the main Orthodox shrines of the Russian North — the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus. The duration of the tour is about 1.5 hours.
Lunch at a cafe on Kizhi Island.
14:00 Transfer by ship "Ivan Veresov" from Kizhi island to The Oyativism.
Moving from D. Oyativ region to Medvezhegorsk (130 km), 2 hours on the way.
Upon arrival in Medvezhegorsk, we will visit the famous house and the place where the filming of the painting "Love and Pigeons" took place. You will be able to feel like the heroes of the painting and create memorable photos.
Excursion to Karhumyaki Castle. Guided tour of the Museum of Finnish fortifications during the Great Patriotic War "Karhumaki Castle". Visit a unique bunker built under the personal supervision of Karl Mannerheim.
Transfer to the railway station of Medvezhegorsk.
19:35 Departure of train No. 900.
Overnight on the train.

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Day 3 - Tour of Sortavala. Ruskeala Mountain Park. Vyborg
Breakfast on the train.
07:30 Arrival of train No. 928 in Sortavala, meeting with the guide on the platform.
Walking sightseeing tour of the historical Karelian city of Sortavala, exploring the sights and architecture of the city.
Free time for independent walks and souvenir shopping.
Transfer by bus to Ruskeala Mountain Park.
Ruskeala Mountain Park is the most famous attraction in Karelia. The magic marble "the color of white nights" began to be broken out here as early as 1769 by decree of Catherine II. It was used to decorate the majestic temples and palaces of St. Petersburg: the Marble Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Palace.
Today, Ruskeala Park and its landscape are stunning man—made canyons and crystal lakes, labyrinths of underground tunnels and picturesque steep marble cliffs. Nature and people have been interacting here for three centuries. The great works of generations of mining masters have given this place a special aura.
Guided tour of the Marble Canyon program — you will learn how marble was mined in these magical places, and get acquainted with the history of mining and processing of the northern stone.
Bus transfer from Ruskeala Mountain Park to Sortavala.
14:50 Departure from the station. Sortavala in Vyborg.
17:45 Arrival of the train in Vyborg.
Meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number will be indicated on the voucher).
You will have a fascinating walking sightseeing tour of Vyborg, the only city in Russia where you can experience the atmosphere of medieval Europe and appreciate the necklace of squares — Market Square, Cathedral Square, Petrovskaya Square and, of course, Thorgilskaya Square, where there is a monument to the founder of the city, Thorgils Knutsson. You will see the Town Hall Square, the House of the Merchant Guild of the Holy Spirit, the Townsman's House, the Clock Tower, the Burgher's Manor and the House on the Cliff.
And you will definitely have the opportunity for an external inspection of Vyborg Castle on Castle Island.
Self-service transfer to the train station.
23:43 Departure of train No. 928 to Moscow.

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Day 4 - Arrival in Moscow
10:16 a.m. Arrival of train No. 928 in Moscow at Leningradsky Railway Station.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Train

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Premium

The tour includes travel in train cars.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

Category	Four-seater compartment
For adults	54 200
For children from 0 to 9 years old inclusive (with a seat)	53 200
For children from 0 to 4 years old inclusive (without a seat)	25 000

The purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 25,100 rubles.

The cars are double-decker, 1 shower + 3 toilets with sinks per car), only four-seater compartments.

Four-seater compartment:

2 lower + 2 upper shelves;
2 safes;
it is possible to set the temperature in the compartment itself;
1 medium towel for 1 person.;
linen change (extra charge);
compartment cleaning every day;
traveler's kit (slippers, brush + toothpaste, soap).

The service in the car is tea/coffee from a coffee machine in unlimited quantities, a boiler with drinking water.

When fully loaded, there are about 64 people in the car.

There is a bistro car in the train.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Moscow

Included in price

travel in compartment cars along the route;
meals according to the program;
transportation and sightseeing services, including entrance tickets to the sightseeing facilities according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
meals not specified in the program;
personal expenses;
the purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 25,100 rubles.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

It is impossible to know in advance whether passengers can board and disembark at non-fixed stops, upon arrival at which the tour service is provided (there may be parking on the train, but boarding/disembarking may not be allowed. There are various reasons for this. For example, the length of the platform does not allow, the train is on the sidings, and there is basically no platform.). The tour operator is not responsible for boarding and disembarking passengers when the train stops without sightseeing services.
Tourists can join the tourist route on any part of it, where there is a train parking with an excursion day service. But without recalculating the cost of the tour in terms of railway transportation. Since a cruise train ticket is issued from the start point of the tour to the end point of the tour, there will be no recalculation of the cost of railway travel in this case. For sightseeing days when tourists will not be present on excursions, we will recalculate the cost.
In a 4-seater compartment for two people, top+bottom accommodation is provided. Placement on the two lower shelves is possible only in a 2-seater compartment or a single compartment.
The purchase of the fourth seat in the compartment is optional, accommodation with check-in is possible.
Tours on the territory of the Russian Federation do not imply the presence of a notarized consent from one of the parents / legal representative for the child's trip accompanied by a third party. However, we recommend a handwritten consent from one of the parents /legal representatives to make a decision if medical care is needed for the child + a copy of the first page and the page with the registration of the parent / legal representative giving the handwritten consent.
Smoking is prohibited on the train (both electronic and plain cigarettes; a fine of 1,500 to 2,500 rubles). You can smoke in the train parking lots, if possible, get off the train in smoking areas specially designated on the platforms.
The tour operator issues railway tickets according to the tariff without transportation of animals (for group railway transportation of tourists, this tariff is not possible for registration). In addition, it is not allowed to enter the tour bus with animals (there may be allergies in the group). Pets are also not allowed to enter the museums.

Dates and Prices

$692

14 – 17 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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