Chained in marble. Autumn-spring tour to St. Petersburg with a visit to Karelia

We invite you to a five-day tour to St. Petersburg with a visit to picturesque Karelia!

The greatness of its unique appearance is largely due to the abundance of marble and granite adorning it. The marble facades of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the granite embankments of the Neva River, the marble of the grand staircase of the Winter Palace, and the world's largest monolith of the Alexander Column. 

But the history of the marble itself is no less interesting, so our tour includes an excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park – one of the most famous quarries located in Karelia.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 24 – 28 February
    • 3 – 7 March
    • 10 – 14 March
    • 17 – 21 March
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Tour highlights

The luxury of palaces
Admire the luxury of the Amber Room of the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo
Masterpieces of great masters
Visit the Hermitage Museum with a worldwide reputation and the largest museum exposition in Russia
Ruskeala
Get acquainted with the only mountain park in Russia and one of the few in Europe, located in the Republic of Karelia

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Walking tour "St. Petersburg was born here" with a tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

    Independent check-in. 

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 15:00.

    You can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room until 15:00.

    Walking tour "St. Petersburg was born here" with a tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress.

    Meeting with a guide in the city center at the Gorkovskaya metro station. 

    Departure for the tour at 14:00.

    We will walk with you along the Petrogradskaya side – the oldest historical district of the city, where St. Petersburg originated, where its first inhabitants settled, where a number of the oldest stone buildings have been preserved - silent witnesses of the first decades of the city's history.

    An excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress introduces the fortification of Russia of the XVIII century, the history of the birth of the city at the mouth of the Neva River, the fortress-prison and at the same time the unique architectural monument of the city – the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, whose gilded spire towers over the city.

    The duration of the tour is 3-3.5 hours.

    Transportation is not provided.

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  • Day 2 - Bus sightseeing tour "Portrait of a Great City" with a tour of the Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Bus tour to Karelia. Ruskeala
  • Day 4 - Walking tour "Two islands, three centuries" with an excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral
  • Day 5 - Country trip to Tsarskoye Selo. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation. 

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

PlacementPeriodFor 1 person in 2 places. the roomAdditional place1-seats. NumberDiscount for children under 14 years of ageExtra day, price per room
1-seats.2-seats.2-seats. + additional information. place
Tour class laundry room, facilities on the block, breakfast set09.01-20.033032630326357261900317336455468
21.03-25.043231232312387921900391545906885
Kirochnaya Standard, room amenities, breakfast set09.01-20.033146131461379411900371341856278
21.03-25.043344733447410071900445551307695
Dostoevsky 4* Standard, buffet breakfast*09.01-31.0332482-39880190041854671-
Dostoevsky 4* Superior, buffet breakfast*09.01-31.033390137181410291900445553469126
Moscow 4* Standard, buffet breakfast09.01-20.033174432144387641900391543206615
21.03-25.043401433614431941900499554007965
Theater Square 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast*09.01-31.033401431214404941900432054007155
Theater Square 4* Premium, buffet breakfast*09.01-31.033827032470488001900634574259180
Express Sadovaya 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast*09.01-31.033373033130399401900418552657695
Express Sadovaya 4* Premium, buffet breakfast*09.01-31.033798634386482461900621072909720
DOMINA PULKOVO 4* Apartment Standard, Buffet breakfast*09.01-31.033827033270488001900634574259450
Moskovsky Avenir Apartments
  Standard (without power supply)*
09.01-31.0332454-39609190041184657,5-
Moskovsky Avenir Apartments
  Studio (without power supply)*
09.01-31.03335883188841823190046585197,57223
EXCURSION PROGRAM WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
PeriodCost per 1 personDiscount for children under 14 years old
09.01-31.03215691900

* for the period from 01.04. to 25.04. – cost and possibility of placement – on request.

The price of the Express Sadovaya 4* and Teatralnaya Square 4* hotels does not apply to the dates February 23-24 and March 7-8.

Kirochnaya Hotel or Hotel "Moscow" 4* or 4 nights
Kirochnaya Hotel

Kirochnaya Hotel is located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, a 15-minute walk from Chernyshevskaya Metro Station. 

Nearby attractions such as the Tauride Garden, the Smolny Institute, and the A.V. Suvorov Museum are located. 

This is a comfortable and peaceful place with rooms for up to 4 people, the interior of which is designed in classic English style. 

An ideal option for those who would like to live in the center and not overpay for additional services.

The hotel has 24 rooms of different capacities: 13 double, 8 triple, 3 quadruple. 

All of them are equipped with sturdy single beds with massive headboards. 

The furniture also includes bedside tables, tables, chairs, and a wardrobe. 

Cups, saucers, towels, and free toiletries are provided.

The bathrooms are located on the floor, 1 for 2-3 rooms. They have showers, bathrooms, sinks. 

Some rooms are equipped with private facilities.

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Hotel "Moscow" 4*

This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. 

It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant.

The spacious rooms at the Moskva Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. 

Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. 

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. 

Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors.

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. 

It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine.

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. 

The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the State Hermitage Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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St. Petersburg Hotel 4*

This hotel offers spacious rooms with stunning views of St. Petersburg and the Neva River. The hotel is located in the city center, on the Pirogovskaya embankment.

The modern rooms at the Saint Petersburg Hotel feature cable TV, a desk and a seating area. Many rooms have large windows with panoramic river views. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

The Bering Restaurant serves Russian, Pan-Asian and European cuisine. A varied buffet breakfast is served in the morning. La Vue Restaurant on the roof with panoramic views of the Neva River has 5 dining rooms and offers wine tasting.

The reception of the Saint Petersburg Hotel is open 24 hours a day.

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Dostoevsky Hotel 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is waiting for you in St. Petersburg. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, sauna, gym.

The atmosphere and comfort of this place will be remembered only by positive emotions. Each of the rooms has everything for comfort.

There is a restaurant on site where you can taste delicious dishes from the menu, as well as have a great time.

For various events, there is a conference room equipped with related equipment.

Metro stations, historical sights, beautiful squares and parks of the city on the Neva River are within walking distance.

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Another option
Kazanskaya 43 Hotel

Kazanskaya 43 Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, near the Monument to Major Kovalev's Nose

The hotel offers accommodation in comfortable rooms, each of which is equipped with comfortable furniture, a TV and a private bathroom.

It offers a cozy relaxation area where you can chat with new friends and have a cup of tea or coffee.

The hotel is located near the stations of three metro lines - Sennaya, Sadovaya and Spasskaya. From here you can easily get to the right place by public transport.

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Hotel Premier Station S12

The rest should be comfortable! The Premier Station Hotel S12 is located in Saint Petersburg. This hotel is located near the city center. You can take a walk near the hotel. Nearby: Sadovaya, Yusupov Palace and the Mariinsky Theatre.

You can try new dishes and relax in the restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available on site. Check the information immediately upon arrival. If you plan excursions, pay attention to the hotel's tour desk. To make the trip not only pleasant, but also convenient, guests can book a transfer.

Accessible environment: the elevator is working. Laundry, dry cleaning, private check-in and check-out and ironing services are also available. The hotel staff speaks English and Russian.

A TV will be waiting for you in the room. The listed services are not available in all rooms.

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Hotel Station L1

The Station L1 Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in close proximity to infrastructure facilities. Luggage storage and Wi-Fi access are provided free of charge. In addition, registration of foreign citizens and visa support are available for a fee.

The room fund consists of cozy and bright rooms of several categories. Each of them is stylishly decorated and equipped with modern furniture. Also, an additional convenience is the availability of private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries.

There is a kitchen area on site. In the morning, delicious and hearty meals are served, the price of which is included in the room rate. It is also possible to serve an additional breakfast for an additional fee. In addition, you can have a full lunch or dinner at the nearest catering establishment.

Nearby are the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, the monument to S. Yesenin, Vosstaniya Square and the A.V. Suvorov Memorial Museum. The nearest public transport stop is 100 metres away, and Moskovsky Railway Station is 1 km away.

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Express Sadovaya Hotel

Express Sadovaya Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, in the Nikolsky Rows building. It offers internet access, as well as a parking space.

The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Superior", where up to three people can stay. The private bathrooms have a set of towels for each vacationer. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms.

Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. A variety of dishes are available for lunch and dinner. There are several food establishments in the vicinity of the hotel.

In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling in the courtyard, as well as jazz concerts. There are several metro stations within a 20-minute walk: Sadovaya, Spasskaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Baltiyskaya and Pushkinskaya. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.8 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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Theatre Square 4*

The Theatre Square Hotel is located in the Nikolsky Rows of St. Petersburg. It offers free internet access, luggage storage. You can check in at any time, as the reception is open around the clock.

Standard and family rooms are available. You can check in either alone or with a family of up to six people. The rooms are equipped with double, single and bunk beds. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet.

For an additional cost, you can purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Vacationers can listen to live jazz concerts, and in winter - ice skating and the Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling. There are several interesting sights within walking distance. There is a metro station about a 15-minute walk away, from where you can get to anywhere in the city. The Kryukov Canal runs across the street from the hotel. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.9 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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DOMINA Pulkovo Hotel

DOMINA Pulkovo Hotel is located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg, on Pulkovskoye Highway.

The perfect combination of a 5-star hotel with 253 rooms and a four-star apartment hotel with 479 categories is presented. Classic, Premium, Junior Suite, Deluxe, Suite rooms are provided. All rooms are equipped with free WI-FI, an LCD TV and a safe for storing things. There is a bathroom with a shower or a bathtub.

A restaurant or Room service is offered as a meal.

Convenient location near the airport — 4.9 km, within walking distance of the metro station. Nearby - Pulkovo Park, Raisa Streis Square, circus. There are many activities on site, for example, an excellent spa complex with a swimming pool and a gym. The distance to the Baltic Railway Station is 8.6 km.

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Moskovsky Avenir Apart-Hotel

Moskovsky Avenir Apart-Hotel is located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg, 0.6 km from Frunzenskaya Metro Station.

The business class hotel harmoniously combines stylish interior, functionality and amenities. New furniture, TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are installed.

Meals can be prepared in the equipped kitchenette or visit the nearest places with ready meals.

Nearby there is a large selection of supermarkets, restaurants, fitness rooms, park areas, as well as quick access to the embankment of the Obvodny Canal. It is possible to get to Nevsky Prospekt and railway stations without unnecessary difficulties. The distance to the airport is 10.9 km, to the railway station - 1.6 km.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • meals: 4 breakfasts in the hotel restaurant, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • the excursion program and transport services in accordance with the tour program;
  • the services of a group guide for all excursion days of the tour;
  • the Podorozhnik transport card for all excursion days.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • transfer on the day of arrival and departure;
  • hotel accommodation and breakfast, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles /person / day will be paid by guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024, an experiment on the introduction of a resort fee will start in St. Petersburg);
  • additional excursions on request;
  • meals not included in the tour program.

It's important to know

Are tickets included in the price of the tour?

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

What important information is there in the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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    24 – 28 Feb 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • AS
    Alla Sedova-Sitnikova
    about provider
    13 Feb, 2025
    The tour was well-organized, and the preloaded transit card included in the package was incredibly useful—such a great idea! However, unfortunately, in my case, there was no mention of it anywhere—not on the envelope with the vouchers, nor in the printed tour program. It also wasn’t brought up in my communication with the manager. As a result, we had to figure out on our own what the card was and how to use it. We only realized later that it already had money loaded onto it—when we happened to use it. Luckily, we traveled around the city a lot, so the balance on the card was put to good use. That being said, to be fair, I should note that other tour participants mentioned they did receive this information on their envelope and that their manager informed them about it when sending the tour details.