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Treat yourself and your loved ones to a wonderful March weekend in Karelia.

In two days you will get acquainted with the capital of Karelia, see the most famous natural attractions and take part in a creative master class.

You can also go on an additional excursion to the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer.

Location

Petrozavodsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Karelian Gingerbread Workshop

You will master the painting and decoration of gingerbread. You can eat hand-decorated masterpieces on the spot or take them with you along with a cheerful festive mood.

Winter in the capital of Karelia

Acquaintance with the historical center, the Governor's Park, the monument to Peter the Great

Ruskeala Mountain Park

Get to know the only mountain park in Russia and one of the few in Europe, located in the Republic of Karelia

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk, gingerbread workshop from Karelian gingerbread workshop
~ 07:50 We meet our dear guests at the Petrozavodsk railway station.
The guide greets you upon arrival of train No. 18 from Moscow (a sign with the name of the tour).
Tourists arriving on earlier trains or on their own transport approach the meeting place.
Tourists arriving from St. Petersburg at 11:57 on the Swallow (train number 804H) skip breakfast.
Meeting of tourists at the railway station upon arrival of the Lastochka train.
* The cost of unproven services is deducted from the tour (information in the "Accommodation" section).
Breakfast in a cozy cafe.
Guided tour of the capital of the Republic of Karelia.
Petrozavodsk is the younger brother of St. Petersburg, born in the same year.
It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. You will get acquainted with the historical center, the monument to Peter the Great, the Governor's Park.
A promenade along the beautiful city embankment along Lake Onega, where there is a collection of original sculptures located in the open air.
The guide will also show you cozy restaurants and cafes where you can taste national cuisine.
Gingerbread workshop from the Karelian gingerbread workshop.
You will master the painting and decoration of gingerbread. You can eat hand-decorated masterpieces on the spot or take them with you along with a cheerful festive mood.
A delicious lunch.
Accommodation in the selected hotel.
Optional (for an additional fee): Excursion to the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer. Cost: 2,500 rubles/person (includes transportation by bus along the route, excursion to the kennel for dogs and deer, tea party).
Independent cultural program in Petrozavodsk:
Performance in one of the theaters: Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia, National Theater of the Republic of Karelia, Puppet Theater of the Republic of Karelia, Drama Theater of the Republic of Karelia "Creative Workshop".
We recommend that you view the poster in advance and purchase tickets.
Visiting museums: The National Museum, the Museum of Art, the Doll House, the Creative Center "Little Country".

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Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park
Breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
A trip to the Ruskeala Mountain Park for the whole day.
Duration of the tour: about 12 o'clock.
The crossing is about 260 km. one way.
Along the way, there are picturesque Karelian landscapes, the surface of forest lakes and a magnificent panorama of Lake Ladoga framed by rocks.
Travel information.
On the way, stop at the Ruskeala waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River, where the filming of the cult Soviet film "And the dawns here are Quiet" took place.
Now it is a great place for walking and taking photos against the background of nature.
Here you can walk along the ecotrope with hanging bridges and look at the waterfalls from above (for an additional fee of 500 rubles / adult, 400 rubles/children, pensioners, students).
Land walking tour of the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
It is the most visited tourist site in Karelia at the moment. For about 300 years, marble has been mined here to decorate palaces and temples in the Northern Capital.
A marble lake was formed in a huge man-made bowl, which is now admired by numerous tourists.
The rocky grotto and tunnels cut into the rocks, the Italian quarry, the Marble Square will make an indelible impression on you. There are no analogues to this unique natural object either in Russia or in Europe!
Free time on the territory of the mountain park.
For an additional fee: guided tour "Underground Ruskeala", trolls over Lake Marmara (zip-line), bungee. There are several cafes and souvenir shops on the territory of the mountain park.
* Additional services are purchased directly on the spot, at the ticket offices of the mountain park. They are not booked in advance.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Departure by evening trains after 21:00.
The company reserves the right to change the order of provision of services without reducing their volume.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Premium

The tour provides accommodation in comfortable hotels in Petrozavodsk to choose from.

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

Peter Inn 4* Hotel

(breakfast is a buffet)

17,200 rubles/person – in a 2-bed room;

19,300 rubles/person – in a 1-bed room;

16,500 rubles/person – in an additional place

Hotel "Severnaya" 4*

(breakfast is a buffet)

17,200 rubles/person – in a 2-bed room;

19,300 rubles/person – in a 1-bed room;

18,200 rubles/person – in the junior suite (2 people in the room);

17,800 rubles/person – in a suite (2 people in a room);

16,500 rubles/person – in an additional place

Discounts

500 rubles/person – students under 16 years of age

300 rubles/person – pensioners over 60 years old

*900 rubles/person – discount for tourists arriving at 11:57 on the Lastochka train

You can specify your accommodation requirements: DBL (2-bed room with one bed) or TWIN (2-bed room with two separate beds).

"Severnaya" 4*

It is located in the business and cultural center of Petrozavodsk and has convenient transport links to all areas of the city. Within a 15-minute walk from the hotel there are railway and river stations, airport ticket offices, theaters and cinemas, the embankment of Lake Onega, many shops.

Accommodation options:

One-room single room with a single bed. Room facilities: TV, mini-bar / refrigerator, bathroom, telephone.
One-room double room with one double bed or two separate beds. Room facilities: TV, bathroom, mini-bar / refrigerator, telephone.

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Another option

Peter Inn 4*

The Peter Inn Hotel is located in the very center of the city, next to the railway station building. The two-storey Paulaner brewery restaurant offers guests a taste of Bavarian cuisine and freshly brewed unfiltered beer.

The rooms are bright rooms that are decorated in a modern style. Functional furniture and new appliances are installed in each category. The bathrooms are individual for each room. Some rooms offer stunning views of Lake Onega.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which serves local, Bavarian and international cuisine. There is also a sushi bar and a lounge cafe on site.

Business meetings, conferences and trainings are held in the equipped conference hall. The staff will organize a business meeting of any format and will take into account all the details and nuances.

Besovets International Airport is 17 kilometers away from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel (1 day);
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch;
excursions: sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk, gingerbread workshop, Ruskeala Mountain Park;
a gift for every girl (Karelian balm);
transportation services according to the program;
the work of a tour guide according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
excursion to the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer. Cost: 2,500 rubles/person.;
additional excursions in the mountain park optional;
meals not specified in the program;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. The weather in Karelia is capricious and changeable. When you are outdoors for a long time in winter, the feeling of cold increases even if there is no severe frost outside. We recommend taking waterproof and windproof outerwear. Wear several layers of clothing – it gives more warmth.

We recommend taking it with you:

a warm set of clothes (thermal underwear or a snowboard suit, a windproof jacket, a sweater, warm trousers or a fleece suit, a hat, warm and comfortable shoes (not heels!);
a small backpack for things on excursions;
personal hygiene items, masks;
individual first aid kit, individual medicines (in the presence of chronic diseases);
camera or video camera, charger (powerbank);
festive clothing option;
cash or cards (for souvenirs, other personal expenses);
documents (voucher, tour program, contract), passport / birth certificate, MHI policy. If discounts are provided for pensioners, schoolchildren, students, disability and other preferential categories, you must have supporting documents.

Dates and Prices

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7 – 8 Mar 2 days 1 night

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Svetlana

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6 Nov, 2024

A wonderful trip with our fantastic guide, Lyudmila, who was with us every step of the way. Everything was quick, well-organized and professional. Thank you!

Holiday tour — March 8 in Karelia