A trip to Russian Finland. Bus tour to Vyborg from Moscow

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The concept of "Russian Finland" remains only in memory and on paper, fragments of this disappeared "country" are scattered among the forests and lakes of the Resort district of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. But you can still visit there. Because "Russian Finland" is not only a historical and geographical reality, but also a certain atmosphere, the spirit of carefree country life, which has been preserved today.

To plunge into this atmosphere, you can use your own imagination and our offer to make such a trip.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

A unique landscape park

We will walk along the alleys of parks, along the sparkling waters of the Vyborg Bay, listen to the singing of birds and the breathing of stone boulders

Pretzel with your own hands

Let's take part in the process of making a medieval pretzel according to an authentic recipe

Kronstadt

We will get acquainted with the complex of flood defenses, from where we will admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland and see the famous Kronstadt forts

Glega Tasting

We will visit the estate of a Burgher, a rich Swedish citizen, where you will have a tasting of glega and a short journey into the history of the estate

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure to St. Petersburg
22:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow: metro station "VDNKH", parking lot to the right of the hotel "Cosmos".
22:30 Departure to St. Petersburg (travel time about 10 hours, ~700 km).
Overnight transfer (2-3 sanitary stops along the way).
Day 2 - Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. Castle Island. Monrepos Rock Landscape Park Tour
Arrival in St. Petersburg.
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure to the Karelian Isthmus. Travel information.
Arrival in Vyborg.
The ancient city of Vyborg was built as a powerful fortress on the coast of the Karelian Isthmus. Having stood for seven centuries, the city was repeatedly subjected to devastating fires, participated in wars, but at the same time retained its fabulous charm.
A walking tour of the center of Vyborg will tell you about the history of the city, its legends and secrets. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, the Town Hall Tower.
A tour of the Castle Island with an inspection of the symbol of the city - the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle, an external inspection of the St. Olaf Tower (ascent to the observation deck of the tower is currently impossible, the tower is under reconstruction).
The Vyborg Castle Museum also has exhibitions that you can visit in your free time additionally: knight's hall, torture chamber, pottery workshop, archery range, forge, expositions "Underwater Archaeology", "Nature of the Karelian Isthmus", "Swedish Vyborg".
Lunch at the cafe.
A tour of the Monrepos Rock landscape Park, the only one in Russia.
The name in French means "my rest", "my rest", "my rest". The rock landscape park Monrepos of the XVIII-XIX centuries is of rare beauty located on the lands of a former private estate, the owners of which for 150 years were the Barons Nicolai, who served Russia in the field of education and diplomacy.
Accommodation at the Vyborg 3*, Victoria 4* hotel.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Guided tour to the Alvar Aalto Library. The Manor Theater program at Burger Manor (tasting + theater)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided tour to the Alvar Aalto Library.
You can discover the amazing architecture of functionalism by visiting the only library in Russia, designed by the outstanding Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. This building was built specifically to house a library, taking into account all the processes taking place in the book house.
A master class on baking a real Vyborg pretzel.
You will learn about its history, recipes and participate in the manufacturing process yourself. We will try two authentic recipes: the medieval one according to the recipe of the Old Woman Marin (rye without yeast) and Viiperinrinkelli, baked on straw (fluffy, yeast).
Lunch at the cafe
The "Manor Theater" program at the Burger Manor (tasting + theater).
A visit to the Burgher Estate includes:
A story about the history of the Burgher Estate, about two neighboring monasteries, about the symbols of Vyborg – the witch Louhi, the cat Totti, the Franciscan and Dominican monks;
Tasting of the famous Vyborg pretzel and glega, a Scandinavian herbal drink with spices and spices;
Medieval theater - reincarnations of the heroes of medieval Vyborg (knight, monk, Finnish townspeople, Swedish king);
Funny fortune-telling.
Free time in the city center for independent walks, souvenir shopping.

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Day 4 - Kronstadt. The Island of Forts Park. Completion of the program
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
Departure to Kronstadt.
Our route lies along the northern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Country villages were once located here.
The Russian Citadel on the Baltic Sea tour will allow you to take an exciting trip to Kotlin Island, where the fortress city of Kronstadt ("crown city") appeared at the beginning of the XVIII century.
An introduction to the recently opened museum and historical park "Island of Forts", which is dedicated to the history and glory of the Russian Navy. Here you will find the Alley of Heroes, reminiscent of the road of time, a Lighthouse of memory, recreation areas for children and adults.
14:00 Lunch at a cafe.
15:00 Departure to Moscow via the M11.
Arrival in Moscow is approximately 24:00 at the VDNKh metro station.
The company reserves the right to change the sequence of visits to facilities, as well as to replace museums, without reducing the total volume of the program.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Vyborg 3* (Vyborg), Breakfast buffet.

Check-in dates	Double	Triple (2 main+additional beds)	Single room
28.04-1.05.2024	Standard Plus
28.04-1.05.2024	20900	20850	25750
	Superior rooms
	24850	23950	30700

Victoria 4* (Vyborg), Buffet breakfast.

Check-in dates	Double	Triple (2 main+additional beds)	Single room
28.04-1.05.2024	Standard
28.04-1.05.2024	28350	-	35200

Vyborg 3*

The Vyborg Hotel, which offers pet-friendly accommodation, is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from the 13th-century Vyborg Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright, classic rooms are decorated in warm colours and feature a TV and a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves European cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the lobby bar. Delicious Uzbek dishes are prepared in the summer cafe.

Vyborgsky Train Station is just a 5-minute walk away. Pulkovo International Airport is 175 km away.

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Another option

Victoria 4*

This hotel is located on the Market Square in Vyborg, a 10-minute walk from Vyborg Castle. It offers a fitness center, 2 restaurants and a Finnish sauna.

Each room at the Victoria Hotel is decorated in a modern style and is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

Breakfast is served at the Monrepa Restaurant, and Russian and European dishes are also served. The elegant Vkus restaurant serves Italian cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the summer terrace.

Guests of the Victoria Hotel can visit the Russian sauna, hammam and hot tub. A fitness center is also available on site.

The Round Tower and the market are a 2—minute walk from Victoria Hotel, and Vyborg Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The Monrepos Landscape Park is a 20-minute walk away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

travel by a comfortable tourist class bus;
hotel accommodation;
meals (3 breakfasts, 3 late lunches);
guided tours and entrance tickets, guide services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
meals not specified in the program;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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27 – 30 Apr 4 days 3 nights

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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!