Bright duo: St. Petersburg and Vyborg

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

Bus tour to Peterhof and Kronstadt. The tour will introduce you to two suburbs that arose together with St. Petersburg at the beginning of the XVIII century at the behest of Tsar Peter.

These are the former imperial country residence Peterhof, known all over the world for its numerous fountains, and the fortress city of Kronstadt, which can rightfully be considered the cradle of the Russian Navy.

Bus and walking tour of Kronstadt. You will see the warships standing in the harbor, the ancient Petrovsky dock, designed for repairing and equipping ships, and visit the Anchor Square, where the majestic Naval Cathedral is located.

Visit to St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral. The Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt, consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, is the main naval temple of Russian sailors.

It was built at the beginning of the 20th century as a memorial temple to all the sailors who died for the Fatherland.

You will visit St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, where you will get acquainted with its unique interior decoration and marine relics.

Visit to the museum and historical park "Island of Forts". This is Russia's first and largest park dedicated to the Navy. There are several themed venues on an area of 9 hectares.

You can stroll along the Alley of Heroes of the Russian Fleet, which tells about more than three centuries of its history, explore the lighthouse of memory with 200 names of heroic sailors, and even look into the atrium of the Museum of Naval Glory with the legendary K-3 Leninsky Komsomol submarine.

Where to have lunch? After the tour, you will have 30-40 minutes of free time to have a snack in the park. There are fast food outlets here, as well as cafes.

Transfer to Peterhof (~40 min).

Peterhof Fountain Park tour. Peterhof is the capital of fountains, a magical garden with a palace topped by a golden vase standing on the roof. Its base is the Grand Cascade, an incredible aquatic extravaganza with fountains and sculptures.

The jet of the most famous fountain "Samson" rises to the height of a seven-story building. In terms of splendor and richness of decoration, Peterhof surpassed its prototype, the French Versailles, and became the most striking palace ensemble in Europe.

Free time in the park (~1 hour).

End of the program: hotel.

Program duration: ~10 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Room release. Check out of the hotel with your belongings.

Important! It is mandatory to have the original passport with you on the day of the trip!

09:00 Transfer to Vyborg (136 km).

Guided tour "Vyborg: a journey to the Middle Ages along the Royal Road". Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of medieval Europe without leaving Russia!

Your journey will pass through the picturesque expanses of the Karelian Isthmus, while you will enjoy stories about the wealth and glory of the city of Vyborg, the only medieval European city in our country.

Visit to the State Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve "Monrepos Park". Monrepos – "My peace", "My rest" – Russia's only rock landscape park of the Romantic era, "Finland in miniature".

The park embodies the whole nature of the Karelian Isthmus and fascinates with its natural nature. Pines and fir trees grow on the high hills, rocks and marshes "side by side".

You will be able to admire the beauties of its wild nature and see the Hermit's Hut, the Narcissus spring, as well as the St. Peter's Gorge. St. Nicholas and the grotto.

Old Town Tour. You will slowly walk through the narrow cobbled streets and ancient squares of this amazing city, which attracts tourists and travelers from many countries.

You will discover a number of beautiful historical monuments, including the Market Square and the Old Town Hall Square, the monument to Thorgels Knutsson, the founder of the city, and the Burgher's house.

A walk through the territory of Vyborg Castle. The most important object on the list, of course, is Vyborg Castle, one of the most recognizable sights of the city.

It preserves the memory of the events of the past and recalls the importance of Vyborg as a center of trade routes and an important political point.

The castle was built according to medieval canons, when artillery was not yet used on the battlefield, and the main military force was mounted knights.

Free time (~3 hours). You will have enough time to have lunch, climb the St. Olaf Tower on your own, or just take a walk around the city.

18:00 Meeting with the guide at the market square. Check-in at the hotel*.

*During check-in, the guide will give you a ticket for the Lastochka high-speed electric train, which will be valid for the next day.

End of the program: hotel.

Placement. Free time.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Room release (we leave our belongings in the hotel's luggage room).

Walking tour day.

11:30 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Exit from the hotel for an excursion program.

Guided tour of the unique Alvar Aalto Library in Vyborg. It is a real gem of architecture and the cultural heart of the city, built by the Finnish master of functionalism Alvar Aalto in 1935.

Its recognizable facade with smooth undulating roof shapes and unique interior filled with light and air create a special creative atmosphere that attracts connoisseurs of art and history.

A walk through the library gives you a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the era of modernism, feel the harmony of space and material, inhale the aroma of old books and enjoy the unique aesthetics of an architectural masterpiece.

Visit to the factory "Pretzel and Co." with a master class on baking Vyborg pretzel.

Lunch.

A pretzel is a traditional pastry for Vyborg, which resembles the hands of Franciscan monks folded in prayer.

In a small, home-made factory, you will find a fascinating costumed lecture about the history of pretzels, a story about the recipe and the manufacturing process.

A pretzel making workshop (each guest is provided with a separate preparation, baking and tasting of a pretzel of their own production at the end of the program).

Water walk in the waters of Vyborg Bay. The city's attractions will appear before you in all their splendor from a new perspective.

You will have a unique opportunity to admire the Monrepos Park from the water surface, the real green heart of the region, where you will see unique landscapes hidden from the eyes of ordinary guests.

This is a chance to enjoy the views available only to a select few, leaving memories that will remain forever.

17:00 The end of the excursion program at the Victoria pier (next to the hotel).

Free time.

Lastochka from Vyborg to St. Petersburg.

Important! The distance from the hotel to Vyborg Railway Station is 900 m. You pick up your belongings from the hotel's luggage room on your own and get to the train station.

You can leave on any "Swallow" on this day. The ticket will be given to you by the guide the day before.
Preliminary timetable (suitable trains) for summer 2026 18:20, 18:44, 20:44, 22:17 ( travel time is 1 hour and 12 minutes).

Arrival at the Finlyandsky railway station (Lenin Square metro station). Please note: we recommend selecting return tickets, taking into account that the program will end in the evening. If necessary, you can book a day at a St. Petersburg hotel.