Two wonderful shores of Karelia

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We invite you to travel around Karelia! Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the northern nature and get acquainted with the cultural heritage of Karelia.

You will visit Kizhi Island with its famous wooden architecture, the unique marble park Ruskeala, an excursion to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters", as well as the opportunity to visit Valaam Island with its monastery complex and a unique atmosphere of peace and solitude.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

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Tour highlights

Dive into the history of Sortavala

We will learn the history of the city's development in different eras, cultural features and traditions, take a walk through the historical center and admire the Finnish houses

A trip on a retro train

Let's take a ride on a retro train to the city of Sortavala and enjoy the views of Karelia from the window

On the "comet" to Kizhi Island

We will visit the pearl of Zaonezhye, see the main attraction of the island – the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi pogost

Cooking class

We are waiting for a culinary master class on cooking national dishes with tasting

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There will be an opportunity to visit additional excursions: Valaam Island and rafting

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sortavala. On request, for an additional fee, an excursion to the island of Valaam
08:20 Upon arrival of train No. 160 in Sortavala, a meeting with a guide at the railway station in Sortavala, a sign "Hits of Karelia".
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Sortavala.
Together with an experienced guide, you will plunge into the history of Sortavala: you will learn about the development of the city in different eras, cultural features and traditions. Take a walk through the historical center and admire the Finnish houses, immersing yourself in the features of the wooden architecture of the 19th century.

On request, for an additional fee, an excursion to Valaam Island is 5,300 rubles / person (payment and order at the time of booking).
Departure along Lake Ladoga to Valaam Island. (45 min. on the way on the meteor).
A tour of the Central manor of the monastery and an excursion to one of the monastery's monasteries.
Lunch in the monastery refectory (fast).
Valaam is the Northern Athos, the holy monastery, the magical land. At one time, N. Roerich, I. Shishkin, A. Kuindzhi, F. Tyutchev, representatives of the Romanov dynasty, prominent church figures liked to visit Valaam.
Valaam will not leave you indifferent!
Return to Sortavala.
Free time.
Check-in at the hotel in Sortavala (turklass hotels, rooms with amenities).

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Day 2 - Ruskeala
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, things can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
Transfer to Ruskeala Mountain Park.
Meeting with the guide in the mountain park.
Group land tour in the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
The old and abandoned quarry of stone mining, which was developed for almost three centuries, is now equipped for tourists to visit. You will see a unique creation - a huge bowl carved by human hands in an array of marble formations, which stretches from north to south for 456 m, and its width is 109 m. Take a walk along the extraordinary lake, which is framed by gentle and steep cliffs of light gray marble, reaching a height of 25 m above the water mirror.
In your free time, you can use additional park services (purchase at the ticket offices of the park on the day of the event):
The route "Underground Ruskeala".
The Museum of the "Abode of Angels".
The Troll Museum.
The secret paths of the earth.
Return by retro train to Sortavala.
To purchase a ticket, please send full details.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk (approximately 4 hours on the way).
Later check-in at the hotel (double rooms with amenities).

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Day 3 - Kizhi Island
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, things can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
The trip on the "comet" to Kizhi Island is 1 hour and 20 minutes. along Lake Onega. On the island-4 hours).
Kizhi Island is the pearl of Zaonezhye, located among the Kizhi skerries. The main attraction of the island is the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard.
During the tour of the island, you will visit a traditional peasant's house, learn a lot about Karelian crafts and traditions, listen to the bells and see one of the main Orthodox shrines of the Russian North – the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to Verkhovye.
Supper.

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Day 4 - Free day. Optional rafting
Breakfast in the cafe
Free day – rest at the base.
Rafting is optional (the duration of the rafting is 5-6 hours).
Cost: 2,700 rubles/person, 2,500 rubles/student.

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Day 5 - Relaxing by the pool. Cooking class
Breakfast in the cafe.
Relaxing by the pool (in gazebos) with tasting of Karelian drinks and ice cream with Karelian berries.
Culinary master class on cooking national dishes with tasting - lunch.
Supper.
Day 6 - The Shungite Center. Mount Sampo. Marcial Waters. Girvas volcano. Kivach Nature Reserve. Completion of the tour
Breakfast in the cafe.
Check-out before 12:00, check-out with your belongings.
Visit to the Shungite Center.
You will get acquainted with the mysterious mineral, here you will learn about the properties of shungite and its application, visit the shungite relaxation room, rest in which will give you an incredible charge of living energy. After that, we will treat you to Karelian ivan tea.
Visit to the Sampo mountain.
Mount Sampo in Karelia is considered a place of power and impresses with its beauty. Sampo Mountain is small in height, it is not difficult to climb, and the view from the top is amazing.
Excursion to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters".
The main object of the exhibition is the Church of the Apostle Peter, an architectural monument of the Peter the Great era. The building was built in 1721 by order of Peter the Great, perhaps even according to his design and drawings. This church is the only architectural monument preserved from the buildings of the resort of Peter the Great and associated with the stay of the tsar in the region. A unique opportunity to taste the healing water from 3 springs known since the time of Peter the Great.
Visit the ancient Girvas volcano.
Fortunately, the volcano is no longer active, but we can see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes.
Departure for a Country Trip to the Kivach Nature Reserve - the oldest in Russia and the first in Karelia.
During the tour of the reserve you will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia - Kivach and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch and the Museum of nature.
Lunch is on the way.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
~19:00 Transfer to the railway station.
The end of the program.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Petrozavodsk and the city of Sortavala.

Tour class hotels in Sortavala (Seurohuone, Ladoga) + in Petrozavodsk (Petra 3*, Petrozavodsk 3*, Loft 3*) +3 nights at the Verkhovye country hotel (25 km from Petrozavodsk).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Double Room

(main location)

Single Room

(main location)

Adult

for additional information. location

(euro cot)

62,500 rubles

71,700 rubles

55,700 rubles

Discount for a child under 16 years of age - 2000 rubles.

Check—out time at the hotel is check-in after 15:00, room check-out before 12:00.

Seurahuone Hotel

The Seurahuone Hotel is located in Sortavala. The building has a fairly convenient location. Guests can receive the following services: 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi, daily room cleaning.

Comfortable, cozy rooms overlooking a beautiful street, equipped with necessary furniture, flat-screen TV. There is also a separate bathroom with a shower cabin and all accessories.

There is a cafe on site. A continental breakfast is served every morning. In the immediate vicinity there are various shops and restaurants where you can also eat delicious food.

The nearest airport is 96 km away.

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Ladoga Petrozavodsk Hotel

The three-star hotel Ladoga is located in Petrozavodsk. It offers its guests not only high-quality service by highly qualified staff, but also a wide range of services. So you can steam in the hammam or sauna, as well as swim in the pool. A wellness centre is available on site.

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

Breakfasts are included in the room rate, and lunches and dinners can be ordered for an additional fee and skilled chefs will be happy to prepare the best dishes for you.

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.

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Petra Hotel Petrozavodsk

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, 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.

There are various parks and squares, pharmacies and shops nearby. The distance to Besovets airport is 14.4 km, to the railway station - 0.4 km.

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Petrozavodsk Hotel

The Petrozavodsk Hotel is located in the city of the same name. High-quality service and comfortable accommodation are waiting for travelers here. High-speed internet is available for guests. You can park your car in the spacious parking lot. A transfer service is available for an additional fee.

The number of rooms is represented by several categories. The accommodation options have everything you need to make even a long vacation feel homely. Some have a private bathroom with high-quality plumbing.

For self-catering, there is a shared kitchen with a fridge, microwave and electric kettle.

Within walking distance there are several museums, shops, cafes and bars, souvenir shops, public transport stops and many other places that can be visited by the whole family.

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Hotel LOFT Ptz

"Hotel LOFT Ptz" is located in Petrozavodsk, surrounded by green squares. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms equipped with comfortable furniture, modern appliances and an individual bathroom. There is an opportunity to move in with pets. Guests can relax in the shared lounge.

Guests can dine at the pizzeria, cafes and restaurants of European and Karelian cuisine nearby.

"Hotel LOFT Ptz" is located near the main attractions of the city. Guests can visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, playgrounds and squares, clothing and grocery stores.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
sightseeing and transportation services;
meals specified in the tour program (4 breakfasts, 1 tea party, 1 dinner, 1 lunch);
entrance tickets;
the work of a guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Sortavala and back from Petrozavodsk;
meals not specified in the tour program;
personal expenses;
optional excursions (to be booked when making a tour).

It's important to know

an identity document in an airtight package (for children – a birth certificate);
compulsory medical insurance policy;
comfortable shoes – sneakers or boots;
waterproof, windproof jacket;
raincoat;
a warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
sports trousers;
headdress;
personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste;
personal first aid kit;
photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain;
a small backpack (20-30 l).

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26 Jul, 2024

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Grand tour of Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands, a very interesting and exciting tour. Comfortable accommodation and buses. Qualified guides. A competent, positive, responsible guide Vera Ivanovna. Thank you very much.

26 Jul, 2024

Two wonderful shores of Karelia

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