St. Petersburg and Karelia's summer hits

Welcome to an exciting tour that includes the most important sights of St. Petersburg and Karelia!

On this trip, you will appreciate the beauty of Peterhof, take a bus tour to Kronstadt and a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, see the Catherine Palace with the famous Amber Room, take part in a tour of the Alexander Svir Monastery, admire the Kivach Waterfall, the ancient Girvas volcano and the multifaceted Petrozavodsk, and also get the opportunity to choose additional excursions to suit your taste. taste.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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$846
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Duration
12 Days
11 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 2 – 13 June
    • 9 – 20 June
    • 16 – 27 June
    • 23 June – 4 July
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Famous fountains of Peterhof
You will see the famous cascades and paired fountains, admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland opening before you, stroll along the shady alleys.
Majestic Kronstadt
Take a walk around the fortress city, located on a small island, and spend your free time in the Ostrov Fortov Museum and Historical Park
The "Heart" of St. Petersburg
During the historical walk you will walk along the stone walls of the majestic Peter and Paul Fortress, get acquainted with its history and feel the spirit of the times.
Mighty Waterfall
Appreciate the beauty of the Kivach Nature Reserve and the waterfall of the same name, as well as visit the Nature Museum.
Impressive mountain park
Make a stop at the Akhvenkoski Waterfalls and admire the beauty of Ruskeala Park
A vacation to suit your taste
Get the opportunity to go on additional excursions to visit Kizhi, Valaam or Ladoga skerries.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road" with a visit to the Lower Park of Peterhof

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Greets Petersburg". Departure from the base hotels.

    1 bus:

    10:30 Departure from the Moscow Hotel, including guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Bagration, Yard Residence, and Kraft Nevsky hotels.

    10:50 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Best Western, Ibis, Dostoevsky, Port Comfort, Rus, Nevsky Bereg, Novotel, Grand Emerald Hotel.

    Bus 2:

    10:30 Departure from the River Palace Hotel.

    10:45 Departure from the Art Nouveau Palace Hotel.

    11:00 Departure from the Pribaltiyskaya hotel.

    Bus 3:

    10:30 Departure from the Teatralnaya Hotel and the Sadovaya Express (meeting in the Teatralnaya lobby). (including for guests from the Admiralteyskaya, Azimut, Ambassador, Domina, Court INN, Port Comfort Sennaya, Rimsky-Korsakov hotels).

    11:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).

    Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road" with a visit to the Lower Park of Peterhof. Peterhof Road is a unique complex, almost the same age as St. Petersburg, combining imperial residences and private estates, gardens and parks located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. One of them is the imperial summer residence – Peterhof.

    Guided tour of the Lower Park with its famous fountains. Here you will see the famous cascades and paired fountains, admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland opening before you, and stroll along the shady alleys.

    Additionally: A walk along the Gulf of Finland on the Meteor motor ship from Nizhny Park to the center of St. Petersburg on Admiralteiskaya Embankment. (approximately an adult – 1400 rubles/person, a student under 12 years of age – 1300 rubles/person).

    17:30 End in the city center at the Moskovsky railway station, metro station Ploshchad Vosstaniya.

    Independent return to the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour to Kronstadt. Free time at the Ostrov Fortov Museum and Historical Park
  • Day 3 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Peter and Paul Fortress Tour
  • Day 4 - Bus tour to Tsarskoye Selo. Catherine Palace Tour
  • Day 5 - Departure to Karelia. The Farmstead complex. Alexander Svir Monastery tour. Olonets. Karelian-Livvik Museum. Interactive program in Kindasovo village
  • Day 6 - Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk. Nature reserve and Kivach waterfall. The Museum of Nature. Nursery and Deer Farm Tour
  • Day 7 - Ruskeala Mountain Park
  • Day 8 - Free day or guided tours for an additional fee (optional)
  • Day 9 - Free day or guided tours for an additional fee (optional). Departure to Saint Petersburg
  • Day 10 - Free day
  • Day 11 - Free day
  • Day 12 - Bus tour "Gardens and parks of St. Petersburg" with a visit to the Summer Garden. Visit to the Hermitage
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person depends on the chosen accommodation option.

Discounts:

  • for children under 14 years of age – 2,150 rubles.;
  • for children aged 14-16 – 650 rubles.;
  • pensioners of the Russian Federation 60+ – 650 rubles.

Russia 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima 3* (Karelia: Petrozavodsk and Sortavala), Buffet Breakfast + Russia 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

 DoubleSingle room

Double

3rd for an additional one. beds in the 2nd room

 Standard+Standard+Standard

Business + Standard + Business

  

05.05.25-19.05.25

64650

94750

request

58650

26.05.25

67350

100200

68200

58650

02.06.25-30.06.25

71750

109000

72800

58650

07.07.25

70250

105850

71150

58650

14.07.25-18.08.25

68250

101650

68950

58650

25.08.25

66450

98200

67150

58650

Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima (Karelia: Petrozavodsk and Sortavala), Cover breakfast + Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

 DoubleSingle room
 Standard + Standard + Standard

05.05.25

72200

101650

12.05.25-19.05.25

71400

100250

26.05.25

73200

104000

02.06.25

75000

107750

09.06.25-16.06.25

78600

115000

23.06.25

74850

107500

30.06.2574100106000
07.07.25-18.08.2573850105500
25.08.2572200102050

Moscow 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima 3* (Karelia: Petrozavodsk and Sortavala), Buffet breakfast + Moscow 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

 DoubleSingle room
 Standard + Standard + Standard 

05.05.25

72950

108800

12.05.25

71750

106200

19.05.25

74900

112650

26.05.25-09.06.25

79100

121250

16.06.25

79100

121250

23.06.25

76850

116750

30.06.25

74600

112250

07.07.25-18.08.25

73850

110750

25.08.25

72950

108800

Oktyabrskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima 3* (Karelia: Petrozavodsk and Sortavala), Buffet breakfast + Oktyabrskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

 DoubleSingle room

Double

3rd for an additional one. beds in the 2nd room

 Standard+Standard+Standard

Comfort + Standard + Comfort

  

05.05.25-12.05.25

76650

110750

78400

65300

19.05.25

81000

119750

83500

65450

26.05.25

86800

131750

90300

65650

02.06.25

87600

133350

91100

66150

09.06.25

88400

134950

91900

66650

16.06.25

88000

134150

91500

66400

23.06.25872001325509070065900
30.06.25853001280008865066400
07.07.25-11.08.25833001230008645067400
18.08.25813501186508390067400
25.08.25-15.09.25787501128508050067400

Hotels from which you will need to independently approach the starting point of excursions in St. Petersburg:

Admiralteiskaya 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima (Karelia: Petrozavodsk and Sortavala) 3* Breakfast set + Admiralteyskaya 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

 DoubleSingle room3rd for an additional one. beds in the 2nd room
 

Standard + Standard + Standard

05.05.25

69300

98950

64200

12.05.25

67900

95350

63200

19.05.25

68950

98200

63950

26.05.25

70350

102000

64950

02.06.25

70750

102750

65050

09.06.25

71950

105000

65350

16.06.25-11.08.25

73150

107250

65650

18.08.25

71500

103800

64600

25.08.25-15.09.25

69300

99200

63200

Azimut 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima (Karelia: Petrozavodsk and Sortavala), Buffet breakfast + Azimut 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

 DoubleSingle room
 

Smart Standard + Standard + Smart Standard

 

05.05.25-19.05.25

75600

109700

26.05.25

76350

111200

02.06.25

77350

113200

23.06.25

77050

112450

30.06.25

76750

111700

07.07.25-18.08.25

76650

111450

25.08.25

74700

107700

Please note! For more information about accommodation options, see the "Important to know" section.

Check—out time in hotels is 12:00. Guaranteed check-in after 15:00.

Hotel Aurinko 2* or Petrozavodsk Hotel or 2 nights
Hotel Aurinko 2*

The Aurinko Hotel is located almost in the very center of Petrozavodsk, near the embankment of Lake Onega, in close proximity to the main attractions of the city.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in a classic style and equipped with everything you might need during your vacation.

Nearby there is a dining room, Karelia restaurant and Petrozavodsk cafe.

The airport is 16 km away, and the train station is 3.9 km away.

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Another option
Petrozavodsk Hotel

The Petrozavodsk Hotel is located in the city of the same name. Quality service and comfortable accommodation await travelers here. High-speed internet is available to the guests. 

The room stock is represented by several categories. The accommodation options have everything you need to make even a long stay feel homely. Some have a private bathroom with high-quality fixtures.

Grocery stores, cafes, and bars are located nearby.

Within walking distance there are several museums, souvenir shops, public transport stops and many other places that can be visited by the whole family. The distance to Besovets airport is 14.4 km, and the railway station is 0.9 km away.

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Another option
Guest House Villa Aino 2*

Villa Aino is located in the Kukkovka microdistrict in Petrozavodsk. The center can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. Services include free Wi-Fi, private parking, sauna, laundry. Pets are allowed on request.

The hotel offers comfortable and modern rooms, which are divided into categories. Regardless of the chosen one, each room has a comfortable sleeping place, a TV with cable channels, and an air conditioning system.

A buffet breakfast is served in the morning, where you can enjoy hot dishes, salads, snacks and drinks. It won't take more than five minutes to get to the nearest grocery store.

The nearest bus stop is a 3-minute walk away, and from there you can get to the airport or train station.

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Another option
Hotel Zarechnaya 3*

The Zarechnaya Hotel is located in the Central District of Petrozavodsk, on the banks of the Lososinka River, 74 m from the Birch Grove Park. 

Rooms of various categories and capacities are offered for accommodation, from "Standard Twin and DBL" to "Studio" and "Suite" rooms. Each is equipped with modern furniture, beds with comfortable mattresses, TV, high-speed Internet, telephone, bedside tables, mirror. European-level plumbing has been installed.

The hotel has a cafe where a delicious breakfast is served, which will energize you for the whole day.

Nearby you can visit the Museum of Local Lore, the Governor's Garden, the Holy Cross Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts, Golikovsky Park, and the Monument to Peter I. Besovets Airport is 15.6 km away, and Petrozavodsk Train Station is 1.5 km away.

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Hotel Aquatika 2*

The comfortable Aquatika Hotel with a modern aqua complex is located in the very center of the city, on the shore of the picturesque Onega Embankment.

The hotel has bright rooms with upholstered furniture. All categories are connected to the heating system and equipped with the necessary appliances for the comfort of guests: refrigerator, TV, telephone, wireless access to Wi-Fi.

The menu of the bar and restaurant includes a wide range of European dishes. There are many grocery stores nearby.

The distance to the airport is 15.3 km, to the railway station is 3.2 km. A wellness complex has been built on the territory, including a gym, a sauna, and a swimming pool. Nearby are Lake Onega, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the musical theater.

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Another option
Hotel Ladoga 3*

The three-star Ladoga Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk. 

Guests are offered not only high-quality service by highly qualified staff, but also a wide range of services.

The room stock is represented by a large number of categories, which are equipped with everything necessary to make even a long stay as comfortable as possible. All rooms are equipped in a homely way. They have high-quality furniture and appliances, as well as a private bathroom.

You can order food delivery for an additional fee from the nearest restaurant.

Many attractions and famous places, shops and souvenir shops, restaurants and canteens are located nearby. It is possible to get to any point of the city by public transport. 

There is a wellness center on site, where guests can steam in the hammam or sauna, as well as swim in the pool for an additional fee. The distance to Besovets airport is 13.4 km, and the railway station is 1.6 km away.

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The Flotilla Hotel

The Flotilla Hotel is located in the Klyuchevaya district of Petrozavodsk.

The hotel has rooms with a view of Lake Onega. They have everything you need for a comfortable stay, including free Wi-Fi, a TV and a mini-bar.

There is an excellent restaurant on site, which serves dishes of Russian and Caucasian cuisine.

In the immediate vicinity is the Kamenny Bor Park, which attracts visitors with amazing plants and rocky terrain, a quarry with an unusual color of water, moreover, you can visit the Polar Odyssey Maritime Museum, where you can see real wooden sailing ships that took part in expeditions around the world. The train station is 4.9 km away, and the airport is 18.7 km away.

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Hotel Lahti 3*

The Lahti Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk. This hotel is located 3 km from the city center. You can take a walk near the hotel. Nearby: The Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia, the Coastal Victory Park and the National Theater of the Republic of Karelia.

There is a bar for guests. Free Wi-Fi on site will help you stay connected at all times. Parking is organized especially for car travelers. To make the trip not only pleasant, but also convenient, guests can book a transfer.

Other services are also available. For example, ironing services and concierge. The hotel staff speaks Russian.

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Ilma Mini-Hotel

The comfortable Ilma Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk. She can offer her guests a location in the historical center of the city and a high level of service.

Additional advantages of the service are: shuttle service, secure parking for cars, fax and photocopying for an additional fee, laundry and ironing services.

The interior design is decorated in a classic style, modern renovation has been carried out. The bright and spacious rooms have all the necessary amenities for a full stay. Guests will have comfortable furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Reception and registration of guests takes place around the clock.

There is a cozy cafe on site, which offers a wide range of dishes for every taste.

Local attractions are located nearby: the central square, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the embankment of Lake Onega. The international airport is 15.8 km away.

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Hotel Moscow 4* or Admiralteiskaya 3 Hotel* or 7 nights
Seurahuone Hotel or Sortavala Hotel or 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
12 days 11 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation in selected hotels;
  • meals specified in the program (breakfast);
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to and from Saint Petersburg;
  • a walk along the Gulf of Finland on the Meteor motor ship (the price is approximate, please specify when booking): 
    • adult – 1400 rubles/person.;
    • school children under 12 years of age – 1300 rubles/person.;
  • boat trip on the Forts of the Kronstadt Fortress (approximate cost, please specify when booking): 
    • adult – 1000 rubles/person.;
    • schoolboy – 800 rubles/person.;
    • student – 900 rubles/person.;
    • pensioner – 900 rubles/person.;
  • bus tour to Pavlovsk (approximate cost, please specify when booking): 
    • adult – 2400 rubles/person.;
    • schoolboy – 2000 rubles/person.;
    • student – 2,400 rubles/person.;
    • pensioner – 2,400 rubles/person.;
  • meals outside the program or indicated for an additional fee:
    • lunches – the price range is 750-900 rubles.;
    • dinners;
  • visit to the Kizhi Museum-Reserve (extra charge upon purchase of the tour):
    • adult – 6800 rubles/person.;
    • students aged 17+, pensioners, preferential categories of citizens – 6300 rubles/person.;
    • children from 2 to 17 years old – 4450 rubles/person.;
  • entrance to the ecotrope at the Akhvenkoski waterfalls:
    • adult – 400 rubles/person.;
    • children from 7 to 14 years old – 300 rubles/person.;
    • students (full–time), pensioners - 300 rubles.;
  • high-speed boat tour to Valaam Island (extra charge upon request upon purchase of the tour):
    • adult – 6500 rubles/person.;
    • children under 12 years old – 3250 rubles/person.;
    • children under 6 years old – free of charge;
  • boat trip with a visit to Valaam and Ladoga skerries (not included in the price of the tour and paid upon request at the time of booking the tour):
    • adult – 6500 rubles/person.;
    • children under 9 years old inclusive – 3250 RUB/person.;
  • an expedition to the forest waterfalls with a visit to the mining site of the semiprecious garnet stone (not included in the price of the tour, paid additionally upon request upon purchase of the tour (cancellation is possible due to weather conditions):  
    • adult – 2,900 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 9 years old inclusive – 2,400 rubles/person.;
  • boat trip along the Ladoga skerries (optional) – 2,900 rubles/person.;
  • boat tour "Along rivers and canals" (estimated cost, please specify when booking):
    • adult – 800 rubles/person.;
  • visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater (approximate cost, please specify when booking):
    • adult – 600 rubles/person.;
    • schoolboy – 400 rubles/person.;
    • student – 530 rubles/person.;
    • pensioner – 530 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

You need to go to Karelia prepared, in sportswear and shoes, to look at the weather forecast in advance, you do not need to prepare for St. Petersburg specifically.

We are preparing for a trip to Valaam (optional, for an additional fee):

  1. The climate on the island itself is cooler than in the city. When choosing clothes, it is worth considering that you will have to cross the lake and stay outdoors for a long time.
  2. When visiting the interior, the rules are observed: no hats for men, scarves and skirts for women. Open clothing is not allowed: shorts, T-shirts, etc.
  3. Pay attention to the comfort of shoes for a walking tour of the island with a total length of about 3 kilometers, but the route runs along smooth paths and does not require much effort.
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Reviews

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    Anna
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    13 Feb, 2025
    My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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    Elena
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    12 Feb, 2025
    First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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    Margarita
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    12 Feb, 2025
    Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!