Our Chinese department:
08:00 Gathering of the group at the main entrance to the railway station, a landmark guide with a sign.
08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
09:00 – 11:00 Getting to know the capital of Karelia – sightseeing tour "The charm of winter Petrozavodsk". You will find an interesting immersion in the history of the city from the reign of Peter the Great to the present day.
You will learn how Petrozavodsk was founded, and even see the places at the mouth of the Lososinka River, where Petrovskaya Sloboda originated. With his fascinating story, the guide will take you back to the time of the construction of the Petrovsky plant.
You will walk along the beautiful old squares and avenues, take a lot of photos at art objects and monuments in the open-air museum on the famous Onega Embankment.
11:00 – 12:00 New Year's reception at the Governor's House. In the National Museum of the Republic of Karelia, real New Year's wonders await you: together with the revived characters of history, you will get acquainted with traditions, winter signs and customs.
Accompanied by the "Olonets Governor", you will learn how Christmas was celebrated in the 19th century, and even learn some movements from ballroom dancing.
And at the end of this short journey into such an exquisite past, the friendly "maids" will offer you a glass of champagne!
12:00 Lunch at the cafe.
13:00 – 15:30 Trip to the secret workshop of Grandfather Hull! Here, in the heart of Karelia, is the estate of Grandfather Hull, the most hardworking of the Morozov brothers. The landlady Inkeri and his helpers, the housekeepers, live with him. The most favorite activity of housewives is telling children fairy tales around the campfire and treating them to delicious marshmallows.
For the youngest guests, the "School of Housewives" is open, where children will be taught magic tricks and test their skills in making New Year's toys. Adults will learn the Karelian dance and make a talisman with their own hands, which they will take with them as a souvenir.
Well, where is Hull's Grandfather? He has been watching your efforts and is waiting for everyone in his office. Remember – the most important and cherished desires can be whispered in his ear!
At the end of a wonderful day, a traditional tea party awaits you!
16:00 Return to Petrozavodsk and accommodation in a 4* hotel.
A free evening for walking around the festively decorated city, visiting New Year's performances and going to restaurants for gastronomic impressions.
