Our Chinese department: 
We meet the guests at the Petrozavodsk railway station. Gathering of the group upon arrival of train No. 18 (~07:50) "Moscow-Petrozavodsk" at the station building with a steeple from the platform. A guide with a sign "November holidays".
Those arriving on earlier trains or on their own transport approach the meeting place.
Breakfast in the restaurant.
For those arriving by train No. 92 (~at 10:00), an individual meeting will be arranged at the railway station and a free transfer to meet the group on the route. In this case, you have breakfast on your own.
Guided tour of the capital of the Republic of Karelia (duration 2 hours).
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.
Berry Museum (duration 40 min). This is a new interactive museum where visitors will learn all about Karelian berries: their cultivation, processing, get acquainted with the local flora and fauna.
You will be able to taste different berries. The museum uses modern technologies and a game format to explore the world of northern nature.
A delicious lunch with elements of national cuisine.
Accommodation at the selected hotel after the end of the excursion program.
In your free time, if desired, for an additional fee, an excursion to the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer (duration 2.5-3 hours) Booking an excursion when ordering a tour.
You will touch the beautiful world of the Far North and the distinctive culture of the ancient Sami, learn how tundra deer live.
In the largest sled dog kennel, you will make friends with the best athletes in Russia – energetic Alaskan huskies, good-natured malamutes and sociable Siberian huskies.
In the Sami village, you can visit the indigenous people of Karelia and try on the traditional costumes of the northern peoples.
After a walk through the nursery, you will drink hot tea with medicinal herbs and fresh Karelian pastries. The price of the additional tour includes transportation along the route, a guided tour of the nursery, and a tea party.
