May holidays in Karelia

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On this tour, you will have a pleasant stay in Karelia. You will go to the Ruskeala Mountain Park, see the Tohmajoki waterfalls, visit the Kivach Nature Reserve and taste the healing water at the Marcial Waters resort. You will also visit the Kalevala Universe exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Karelia.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Shungite Center

Visit the "shungite cave" and you can buy souvenirs from the useful mineral

365 steps

Climb Mount Paaso and admire the archaeological site "Paaso Settlement"

Karelian waterfalls

Admire the picturesque waterfalls of Kivach and Tohmajoki

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk. The Kalevala Universe Exhibition
07:50 Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train No. 018 A.
A group meeting with a sign at the central entrance to the station from the platform (for groups from St. Petersburg, train No. 12, arrival 07:00, tourists are waiting for the arrival of train No. 018).
08:00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
09:00-10:00 Visit to the Kalevala Universe exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Karelia.
"Kalevala" is truly a national treasure. The epic had a huge impact on the development of the Karelian and Finnish languages, literature, culture, and national identity of the two peoples.
At the new exhibition, the viewer will have an immersive journey along the path to the rune forest with the sounds of kantele, immersion in the theme of the birth of the world and acquaintance with the heroes, an unusual installation "Pike" will reveal the secrets of folk life, share a brewing recipe and allow you to inhale the aromas of Kalevala, and the waters of the Tuonela River will take guests beyond the familiar world!
10:00-12:30 Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk
You will see the architectural ensemble of the Round Square, the Governor's Garden, the Theater Square, the embankment of Lake Onega with the world's only open-air museum of modern avant-garde sculpture.
12:30 Lunch at the Severny restaurant.
Accommodation at the Severnaya Hotel.
Transfer to the Peter Inn hotel.
14:00 Check-in at the hotel.
Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Mount Paaso
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Transfer to Ruskeala Mountain Park (258 km).
11:00 Visit to Mount Paaso.
The Paaso Landscape Theater consists of two components:
The first is a historical trail equipped with a wooden staircase consisting of 365 steps, exactly according to the number of days in a year. The length of the route is just over one kilometer in both directions.
Secondly— the archaeological monument "Paaso Settlement" is located on the top of Passonvuori Mountain.
On the way, stop at the Tohmajoki Waterfall.
This is a very picturesque place, the waterfall flows into a small lake closed on all sides by high shores, from different shores of which there are various views of the waterfall.
13:30 Lunch in a small Finnish parish.
15:30 Guided tour of the Ruskeala Marble Canyon.
During this tour you will get acquainted with the unique natural landscapes.
For more than 70 years (until the middle of the nineteenth century), decorative light gray marble was broken out in local quarries to decorate the temples and palaces of St. Petersburg, the fountains of Petrodvorets, the columns of Tsarskoye Selo and Gatchina.
Magical lakes with clear water in a beautiful bowl of Ruskeala marble will make an indelible impression.
18:00 Departure from the Mountain Park.
Return to Petrozavodsk.

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Day 3 - Marcial Waters. Girvas paleovolcano. Kivach Nature Reserve. Shungite Center
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
Departure for the tour.
10:30-11:30 Visit to the first Russian resort of Marcial Waters.
Marcial Waters is the first Russian resort. Tsar Peter, who founded it, visited these regions four times and advised everyone to drink water saturated with iron found in local springs for health.
By the way, only here the church of the Apostle Peter of the XVIII century, built according to the sketches of Peter himself, has been preserved. You will be able to see everything with your own eyes, drink healing water and take it with you.
12:30 Visit to the Girvas paleovolcano.
The Girvassky section of the canyon of the Suna River is a unique geological object located in the Kondopoga district, in the southern part of the village of Girvas, below the former very famous waterfall of the same name on the drained riverbed of the Suna River.
Girvas is the oldest (about 2 billion years old) the crater of a volcano in Karelia.
13:30 Lunch at the Vazhenka cafe.
15:00 Kivach Nature Reserve with a visit to one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe.
Inspection of the arboretum of Karelian birch.
17:00 Visit to the unique Shungit.Life facility, which manufactures products from the most useful mineral on earth — shungite of the Zazhoginsky deposit.
You can make up your mind by visiting the "shungite cave", where you can have a relaxation session. The walls of the room are lined with shungite tiles.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour with dates 28-30.04.24 for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel	Double Standard Room	Single Room	Extra place for an adult	For children in a standard double room	For children on the additional. a place in a standard room
"North" 4*	21 800	26 300	19 350	20 200	17 000
Peter Inn 4*	21 700	26 200	18 400	20 000	16 800
"Petra" 3*	20 300	24 400	19 400	18 600	17 800

The cost of children's accommodation is indicated for an additional fee. accommodation in the Severnaya Hotel — up to 14 years old, in the Peter Inn hotel — up to 12 years old; accommodation of children in the main place in a 2-bed standard room in the Peter Inn hotel — up to 12 years old.

The cost of the tour with dates 09-11.05.24 for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel	Double Standard Room	Single Room	Extra space for an adult	For children under 12 years old in a double standard room	For children under 12 years of age for an additional fee. a place in a standard room
Peter Inn 4*	24 000	31 100	18 400	22 400	16 800

Severnaya Hotel

Severnaya Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just 1 km from Lake Onega and a 15-minute walk from the train station and public transport stops.

The Severnaya Hotel offers a wide range of rooms, suites and apartments equipped with everything you need.

The hotel has a business center with meeting facilities.

The attentive staff of the Severnaya Hotel will assist with visa processing and can arrange excursions on request.

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The Peter Inn Hotel

The Piter Inn is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just a 2-minute walk from the central train station. It offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room has a telephone, air conditioning, a TV with digital channels and a safe. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

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Petra Hotel 3*

The Petra Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, in a historic building.

A small number of rooms will allow you to enjoy your stay in a homely and cozy atmosphere. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. A work area is installed, bottled water is offered, a hairdryer is provided, and Wi-Fi is available on site.

On the ground floor there is a gastrobar "BOTTEGA", which serves dishes from Europe, Italy, Asia and the Middle East. Complex breakfasts can be ordered.