Hits of Karelia

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In 3 days you will be able to see all the hits of Karelia!

In the famous Ruskeala Mountain Park you will admire the marble canyon, on Kizhi Island you will visit a traditional peasant's house and learn a lot about Karelian crafts, plunge into the history of the city of Sortavala.

And you can also go along Lake Ladoga to the island of Valaam, where the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery is located.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

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Tour highlights

Charming Sortavala

Take a walk through the historical center of the city and admire the Finnish houses

Ruskeala Mountain Park

You will see an extraordinary lake, which is framed by rocks of light gray marble

The Pearl of Zaonezhye

Take the "comet" to Kizhi Island and visit the Museum of wooden architecture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tour of Sortavala. Valaam Island (for an additional fee)
08:20 Upon arrival of train No. 160 in Sortavalu, meet with the guide at the railway station.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Sortavala.
Together with an experienced guide, you will plunge into the history of Sortavala: you will learn about the development of the city in different eras, cultural features and traditions.
Take a walk through the historical center and admire the Finnish houses, immersing yourself in the features of the wooden architecture of the 19th century.
On request, for an additional fee, an excursion to Valaam Island (cost — 5,300 rubles / person, payment and booking at the time of booking).
Departure along Lake Ladoga to Valaam Island (45 minutes on the way by meteor).
Valaam has a full program: A tour of the Central Manor of the monastery and an excursion to one of the monastery's monasteries.
Lunch in the monastery refectory (fast).
Valaam is the Northern Athos, the holy monastery, the magical land. At one time, N. Roerich, I. Shishkin, A. Kuindzhi, F. Tyutchev, representatives of the Romanov dynasty, prominent church figures liked to visit Wallam. Valaam will not leave you indifferent!
Return to Sortavala.
Free time.
Check-in at the hotel in Sortavala (turklass hotels, rooms with amenities).

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Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Traveling by retro train
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, things can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
Transfer to Ruskeala Mountain Park.
Meeting with the guide in the mountain park.
Group land tour in the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
The old and abandoned quarry of stone mining, which was developed for almost three centuries, is now equipped for tourists to visit.
You will see a unique creation — a huge bowl carved by human hands in an array of marble strata, which stretches from north to south for 456 m, and its width is 109 m.
Take a walk along the extraordinary lake, which is framed by gentle and steep cliffs of light gray marble, reaching a height of 25 m above the water mirror.
In your free time, you can use additional park services (purchase at the ticket offices of the park on the day of the event):
The route "Underground Ruskeala".
The Museum of the "Abode of Angels".
Trolls.
The secret paths of the land of "KALEVALA".
Return by retro train to Sortavala. To purchase a ticket, please send the full details!
Dinner in a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk (approximately 4 hours on the way).
Later check-in at the hotel (double rooms with amenities).

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Day 3 - Kizhi Island
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, things can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
A trip by "comet" to Kizhi Island (1 hour 20 minutes on Lake Onega, 4 hours on the island).
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 churchyard.
During the tour of the island, 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.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Free time.
The end of the program is approximately at 18:00-19:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

	Seurahuone (Sortavala) + Petra (Petrozavodsk)	Ladoga (Sortavala) + Petra (Petrozavodsk)
Double room with amenities	41 400	43 000
Single room with amenities	46 000	47 300
Additional place	38 000	38 000

Discount for children under 16 years of age — 2,300 rubles.

"Seurahuone"

Seurahuone Hotel is located in Sortavala. The building has a fairly convenient location. Guests can receive the following services: 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi, daily room cleaning.

Comfortable, cozy rooms overlooking a beautiful street, equipped with necessary furniture, flat-screen TV. There is also a separate bathroom with a shower cabin and all accessories.

There is a cafe on site. A continental breakfast is served every morning. In the immediate vicinity there are various shops and restaurants where you can also eat delicious food.

The nearest airport is 96 km away.

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Another option

Ladoga

Ladoga Hotel is located in Sortavala. It offers: Wi-Fi, daily cleaning, 24-hour front desk, sauna. Those who wish can go fishing.

Cozy and bright rooms of various categories and pricing policies have been prepared for accommodation. Each room has the necessary furniture and appliances for a comfortable stay.

Meals are served in the hotel's restaurant. It serves delicious dishes and drinks from the menu.

A banquet hall can be rented for important events.

The nearest train station is about 470 metres away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
sightseeing, transport services;
meals specified in the tour program;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Sortavala and back from Petrozavodsk;
excursion to Valaam Island (payment and booking at the time of booking) — 5,300 rubles/person.;
meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

An identity document in an airtight package (for children — a birth certificate).
A compulsory medical insurance policy.
Comfortable shoes — sneakers or sneakers.
Waterproof, windproof jacket.
Raincoat.
A warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants).
Sports trousers.
A light headdress.
A bathing suit.
Sunglasses.
Personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Repellents and remedies for mosquito and tick bites.
Personal first aid kit.
Photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain.
A small backpack (20-30 l).

When visiting holy places, please observe the dress code: women - skirt, shawl, covered shoulders; men — trousers (not shorts).

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Konstantin

26 Jul, 2024

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Grand tour of Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands, a very interesting and exciting tour. Comfortable accommodation and buses. Qualified guides. A competent, positive, responsible guide Vera Ivanovna. Thank you very much.

26 Jul, 2024