The greatness of Kizhi and Valaam. Sightseeing tour

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Northern hospitality: fascinating excursions to ancient Valaam, mysterious Kizhi, Ruskeala Mountain Park and the famous Kivach waterfall. All this in a dynamic three-day tour to Karelia.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Ruskeala Mountain Park

We will visit a man-made monument to the work of mountain craftsmen, surrounded by incredible Karelian nature

Kizhi

Let's go on an excursion to the museum-reserve and see with our own eyes the masterpieces of Russian wooden architecture

Valaam

Let's plunge into the history of the island of Valaam – find out how the Gethsemane hermitage appeared on Valaam and why it is so called

Petrozavodsk

Let's get acquainted with the capital of one of the most original and picturesque regions of Russia

Kivach Waterfall

Enjoy the view of Karelia's most famous waterfall surrounded by natural landscapes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Petrozavodsk and Kizhi
Meeting in Petrozavodsk at 07:50 at the entrance to the railway station from the platform upon arrival of train No. 018 Moscow-Petrozavodsk. A guide with a sign "Karelochka".
The guide will meet you with a sign.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of the capital of Karelia. A walk along the Onega embankment.
And now we offer you to plunge into the friendly atmosphere of the northern city — the capital of Karelia — the city of Petrozavodsk.
On the sightseeing tour you will see the beautiful embankment of Lake Onega, where you will find the "Tree of Desires" and other avant-garde sculptures donated to the city by the twin cities.
Be sure to take a look at the Governor's Park!
Excursion to the island Kizhi.
Ride on the "comet" (1 hour 20 min. along Lake Onega).
Kizhi Island is a "calling card" not only of Karelia, but also of Russia.
The unique ensemble of the Churchyard is known all over the world, and every year the flow of tourists wishing to visit the island is only growing!
An excursion program through the museum-reserve with a visit to the Intercession Church and ethnographic expositions.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Marble canyon of Ruskeala. Valaam Island (optional)
Early rise.
Breakfast with a lunch box.
05:30 Departure by comfortable bus to West Karelia (260 km).
In case of cancellation of the excursion to Valaam due to weather conditions, departure to Ruskeala at 09:00. Return to the hotel at 21:00.
Excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park — "Marble Canyon".
The park was established in 2005 on the basis of a unique monument of the industrial heritage of Russia, the Ruskeala marble quarry.
Marble mining was started here in 1769 by decree of Catherine II to decorate the famous buildings of St. Petersburg: the Marble Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Palace, etc.
The combination of Karelian nature and human activity has given these quarries a surprisingly picturesque appearance, which attracts travel enthusiasts not only from Karelia.
The next stop is at the Ruskeala Akhinkoski waterfall.
Translated from the Finnish language, "Perch threshold". Locals sometimes call it the "waterfall at three bridges".
The bathing scene of one of the heroines of the film "And the dawns are quiet here" was filmed at this waterfall.
Amazingly picturesque nature invariably attracts the creators of modern films with its mysterious beauty and some mysterious power.
In 2010, a fantasy film "The Dark World" was shot here (entrance to the waterfall is paid independently on the spot at the box office — 450 rubles / person).
Guests who do not go on an excursion to Valaam Island can stay longer in the Ruskeala Mountain Park and come to Sortavala by taxi on their own (cost approximately 1,500 rubles) or come to Sortavala with a group and walk around the city.

For an additional fee. an excursion to Valaam Island (booked upon purchase of the tour, paid on the spot).
Arrival in Sortavala.
Departure by meteor to Valaam Island (45 minutes by Lake Ladoga).
Arrival at the monastery bay.
Sightseeing tour of the central estate of the monastery with a visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral, chapels, cell buildings, household and hotel buildings.
Lunch in the monastery refectory.
Return to Sortavala. Return to the hotel.
Attention: the water excursion to Valaam Island will take place under favorable weather conditions!

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Day 3 - The center of Shungite. Kivach Waterfall
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
Visit to the Shungite Center.
A visit to the souvenir center, where you can buy figurines, cosmetics, jewelry made of shungite at wholesale prices.
As well as a visit to the relaxation room filled with the vitality of shungite.
Natural black stone is a real miracle.
A cure for many diseases, saving lives.
Excursion to Kivach waterfall.
Kivach is one of the largest plain waterfalls in Europe.
You will also visit the arboretum, the decoration and pride of which are the famous Karelian birches.
Karelian birch is a tree to which nature has given the amazing beauty of wood, reminiscent of marble in its pattern.
Even in the 21st century, there is a debate among scientists about the origin of this amazing tree!
Lunch at the cafe.
Return to Petrozavodsk to the railway station approximately at 16:00.
Farewell to the guide. See you soon!
Departure to Moscow train No. 017A Petrozavodsk — Moscow at 21:50, St. Petersburg train No. 805H ("Swallow") Petrozavodsk — St. Petersburg at 18:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person when staying at the Peter Inn 4* hotel, RUB.:

Placement	Cost
Double occupancy, adults	26 900
Double occupancy, child under 16 years old	24 900
Extra bed, adults	24 200
Extra bed, child under 16 years old	22 200
Single occupancy	33 900

The cost of the tour with single accommodation at the Karelia Spa hotel 4* — 33 900 rub .

The Piter Inn Hotel

Piter Inn Hotel 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.

The Paulaner Restaurant with its own brewery serves Bavarian, local and international cuisine. The cafe serves European cuisine, desserts and coffee.

The hotel has conference facilities. Guests can make use of the laundry service.

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Another option

Karelia Spa Hotel 4*

Karelia Spa Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk, near the historical center.

The hotel has cozy and bright rooms, which have everything you need for a comfortable stay: comfortable furniture, TV, work desk. The bathroom has a shower and toiletries.

It offers a chic restaurant, a spa, a swimming pool and a sauna. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available on site. The restaurant serves breakfast and a variety of local dishes.

The hotel can host a business event of any format, for this purpose, the hotel's conference hall has a variety of modern equipment. The hotel staff can help guests arrange sightseeing tours.

Karelia Hotel is 2.1 km from the train station and 21 km from Petrozavodsk Airport.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals according to the program (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch);
transportation services along the route;
the work of a guide;
entrance tickets for excursions;
excursions included in the price of the tour:
- sightseeing tour of the city of Petrozavodsk;
- Kizhi Island tour;
- excursion to Ruskeala Mountain Park and Marble Canyon;
- excursion to Kivach waterfall;
- visit to the Kivach Nature Reserve Museum;
- visit to the arboretum of Karelian Birch on the territory of the Kivach Nature Reserve.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
excursion to Valaam Island (booked upon purchase of the tour, paid on the spot):
- adults — 5,500 rubles/person.;
- children under 12 years old inclusive — 3,000 rubles/person.;
entrance to the Akhinkoski waterfall — 450 rubles/person.;
many visiting sites charge a fee for photo and video shooting - from 10 to 150 rubles.

It's important to know

Clothing and shoes:

Please note that in summer, especially in early June, temperature differences from +30°C to +10°C are possible. Therefore, take care in advance of warm clothes, windbreakers, hats.
Shoes should be of a sporty type — sneakers, sneakers, light summer shoes such as "flip-flops" are allowed, but with a fixed back. Shoes should be comfortable, familiar to you, worn out, because you will have to spend a lot of time on your feet.
It is necessary to have spare clothes and shoes with you.
In case of rain, a rain cape.
To visit monasteries and temples, women will need a headscarf and a skirt below the knee, and men will need long trousers.

Documents:

An identity document placed in an airtight package.
For tourists traveling with children, a birth certificate of children is required.
A compulsory health insurance policy.

Do not forget to take with you the medicines that you take all the time, and those that you may need.

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The greatness of Kizhi and Valaam. Sightseeing tour

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