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
from
$461
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
12 - 16 Oct
19 - 23 Oct
26 - 30 Oct
2 - 6 Nov
9 - 13 Nov
16 - 20 Nov
23 - 27 Nov
30 Nov - 4 Dec
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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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Imperial luxury
Admire the decoration 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
Rocky landscapes
Get to know Ruskeala Mountain Park, the only one 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.

    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 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.

    And we will discover St. Petersburg through the eyes of Peter the Great by following the new walking route "Peter's Way", which is laid along Petrovskaya Embankment. How many times did Peter the Great with his giant steps walk along this embankment from his dwelling to the Peter and Paul Fortress under construction!

    You will be surprised to see the modest house of the emperor, measure your height with him, and also compare how Peter's huge step differs from yours.

    During the tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress, you will get acquainted with one of the first buildings of St. Petersburg, a unique historical and architectural monument where the bastions and fortifications of Russia of the XVIII century will tell you all their stories.

    Here, at the origins of the city, you will learn how the fortress was both a defense and a place of detention.You will hear a fascinating story about how money was minted at the St. Petersburg Mint.

    You will feel the sinister atmosphere of the Trubetskoy Bastion prison, see several sculptures of hares (which gave this island its name), and meet with one of the most original monuments to Peter the Great in St. Petersburg.

    You will visit the tomb of the Russian emperors, the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, whose famous gilded spire, a symbol of hope and greatness, 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 Ruskeala
  • Day 4 - Free day without sightseeing and transportation services or excursions for an additional fee
  • Day 5 - Suburban bus tour to Tsarskoye Selo with a tour of the Catherine Palace
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium

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

Excursion program without accommodation and meals:

PeriodCost per 1 person
13.10-31.1020730  
01.11-27.1220280  
PlacementPeriodFor 1 person in 2 places. the roomAdditional place1-places. NumberExtra day, price per room
1-places.2 places.2 places. + additional place
Pick-up tour class, facilities on the block, breakfast set13.10-31.10306503065040170476047607140
01.11-07.11301903019039710476047607140
08.11-27.12284902849036330392039205880
Trio 2*, Standard, Breakfast Lunchbox13.10-31.1032070-4019047605460-
01.11-04.1133030-4255054606160-
05.11-27.1231610-3973047605460-
Moscow 4* Standard, breakfast buffet13.10-31.10320703267041310504054608400
01.11-05.11336003280044800602064409380
06.11-27.12316103221040850504054608400
Russia 3*, Business with cond., buffet breakfast13.10-31.10302902774536890394045805980
01.11-04.11318102787037355416555606960
05.11-27.12283502685034370343038505250
Nevsky Bereg 3*, Standard, Buffet breakfast13.10-31.1036330-4781066507560-
05.11-30.1133600-4284055306440-
01.12-27.1232180-4002048305740-
Nevsky Bereg 3*, Comfort, Buffet breakfast13.10-31.104058034780562608750966012460
05.11-30.113785031650512907630854010640
01.12-27.12364303123048470693078409940
St. Petersburg 4* Standard courtyard view, buffet breakfast13.10-31.10334903269045810616061608960
01.11-03.11330303223045350616061608960
04.11-27.12314703177042250539053908190
Saint Petersburg 4* Standard Neva River view, buffet breakfast13.10-31.103760033900444605810819010990
01.11-03.113714033440440005810819010990
04.11-27.123544032940400604830735010150
Theater square 4* Standard attic, breakfast buffet13.10-31.104030033100537408120952011760
01.11-09.113984032640532808120952011760
10.11-27.12350203122043700574071409380
Theater Square 4* Premium, buffet breakfast13.10-31.10454103461063890106401204014280
01.11-09.11449503415063430106401204014280
10.11-27.124012032720538408260966011900
Express Sadovaya 4* Standard attic, breakfast buffet13.10-31.103916034760514807560896011900
01.11-09.113870034300510207560896011900
10.11-27.12341703297042010532067209660
Express Sadovaya 4* Premium, buffet breakfast13.10-31.10442703627061630100801148014420
01.11-09.11438103581061170100801148014420
10.11-27.123927034470521507840924012180
DOMINA Pulkovo 4* Apartment Standard, Buffet breakfast13.10-31.10366103161047530658077009800
01.11-27.12361503115047070658077009800
Dostoevsky 4* Standard, breakfast buffet13.10-31.1037040-4446058107910-
01.11-27.1236580-4400058107910-
Dostoevsky 4* Superior, breakfast buffet13.10-31.103916042360486806860896014560
01.11-27.123870041900482206860896014560
Dashkova Residence 3* Standard, buffet breakfast13.10-31.1033490-4178051506160-
01.11-04.1133030-4132051506160-
05.11-27.1230080-3545536954705-
Dashkova Residence 3* Comfort, buffet breakfast13.10-31.1036440-4719064957615-
01.11-04.1135980-4673064957615-
05.11-27.1232800-4041649286048-
Dashkova Residence 3* 2-room Comfort, buffet breakfast13.10-31.104053030290548658400963010865
01.11-04.114007029830544058400963010865
05.11-27.12362102869046740649577308960
Ambassador 4* Standard, Buffet breakfast13.10-31.1035480-4528060207140-
01.11-27.1235020-4482060207140-
Ambassador 4* Superior, Buffet breakfast13.10-31.104053030295548658400963010865
01.11-27.124007029835544058400963010865
Admiralteiskaya 3* Art standard, Buffet breakfast13.10-31.10344803098044980595066508750
01.11-04.11340203052044520595066508750
05.11-27.12326002890041140511059507630
Admiralteiskaya 3* Art Admiral, Buffet breakfast13.10-31.10364703157048650686076309730
01.11-04.11360103111048190686076309730
05.11-27.12345902949045370616069308610
Svet 3* standard room, buffet breakfast13.10-31.1035760-4696064407280-
01.11-27.1233600-4312056006440-
Svet 3* Suite, buffet breakfast13.10-31.10471103831069510120401288016240
01.11-27.12435303693062850105001134014700
Bridge 4* standard room, buffet breakfast13.10-31.1047110-622301022012880-
01.11-25.1244660-60620994011900-
Bridge 4* Superior standard room, buffet breakfast13.10-31.10493803858066180112001400017220
01.11-25.12463703737063450106401274015960

Discount for a child under 14 years old — 2500 rubles

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

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

Nearby attractions include the Tavrichesky Garden, Smolny Institute, and the A.V. Suvorov Museum. 

This is a comfortable and peaceful place with rooms for up to 4 people, the interior of which is decorated 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 capacity: 13 double rooms, 8 triple rooms, 3 quadruple rooms. 

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.

Bathrooms are located on the floor, 1 for 2-3 rooms. They have shower cabins, bathrooms, sinks. 

Some rooms are equipped with their own 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 Moscow 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 Hermitage State 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 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 around the clock.

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

The reception desk 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.

There is a conference room equipped with related equipment for various events.

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

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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. The hotel offers internet access, as well as a parking space.

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

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

In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling, 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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Theater Square 4*

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

The rooms are available in standard and family rooms. You can move 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 - go ice skating and the Venetian carousel, play 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 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, Deluxe, and Deluxe 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, such as an excellent spa complex with a swimming pool and a gym. Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 8.6 km away.

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The Trio

The Trio Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, next to Zvenigorodskaya Metro Station.

Each room is made with care for the guests. Everything is arranged so that vacationers feel comfortable and cozy. The rooms have comfortable furniture, TV, mini fridge, private bathroom, hairdryer. Rooms are also cleaned upon request, and an on-site laundry service is available for an additional cost.

Some rooms have a small kitchenette with everything you need for cooking: a microwave oven, an electric kettle, kitchenware and dishes. Guests can also order breakfast in the lunch boxes. There are many cafes and restaurants near the hotel and you can enjoy your meals there.

There are many interesting places near the hotel. Faberge and Anna Akhmatova museums, the Hermitage, the Winter Palace, and the Summer Garden are open in the surrounding area. There is paid parking near the hotel for car drivers. Pulkovo airport is located at a distance of 14.3 km, Vitebsk railway Station - 0.5 km, bus station -1.4 km.

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Russia

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station. Car owners will be able to use private parking. 

The hotel has 392 rooms. All of them are decorated in bright colors and equipped with modern furniture. Guests will enjoy the availability of a telephone, TV and a private bathroom. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.

Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. There are bars and restaurants on site where you can have a delicious and satisfying meal.

For business people, there are several specially equipped conference halls and meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology.

The St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex is about a 10-minute walk away. Near the hotel you will find several attractions of the city. The distance to the airport is 8.2 km.

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Nevsky Shore

The Nevsky Bereg Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt is located in the heart of the Northern Capital.

The hotel offers 41 cozy rooms, each of which is made to all standards. Rooms with a wonderful view of Nevsky Prospekt allow you to enjoy all the colors of the city of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has a lobby, a smoking room, a luggage storage, and 24-hour security for your safety.

The hospitable and helpful staff will do everything possible to make your stay at the hotel homely.

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Dashkova Residence

The hotel "Dashkova Residence" has a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of guests, which will delight the guests of the city with fast service. There is free Wi-Fi. The possibility of booking family rooms and checking in with pets.

The rooms will delight with a cozy interior and a variety of different options for every taste. Each room has facilities in the form of a private bathroom. There are suites for newlyweds and hypoallergenic rooms for guests with special requirements.

The on-site lobby bar and a huge number of restaurants and cafes nearby will provide excellent opportunities to have a delicious and satisfying snack and gain strength to explore a huge number of local attractions.

In the immediate vicinity there are a number of cultural monuments that will appeal to lovers of history and ancient architecture, such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman, the Botanical Garden, the Yusupov Palace.

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The Ambassador

The Ambassador Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Rimsky-Korsakov Avenue and has a four-star status. Guests are offered a wide range of services that will make the quality of their stay even better. The caring staff is always ready to help with any questions that arise. Each guest can visit the fitness center, restaurant, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage. Choose a suitable accommodation option based on photos and reviews of the Ambassador Hotel. And by displaying the hotel on the map, you can see not only the address, but also the nearest infrastructure facilities.

The room stock is designed so that everyone can choose comfortable conditions and a suitable budget. There are both standard rooms and suites available for you. In any case, each of them has a sleeping and living area, as well as a bathroom. Upon prior request, you can bring your pet with you. Cleaning is carried out daily, so you will always be clean and cozy.

The price includes breakfast, which is served for you every morning in the restaurant, so that you will be full of energy from the beginning of the day. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee.

For guests' convenience, there is a 24-hour business center, executive car rental, and expedited check-in upon arrival. The following facilities are available for events: a conference center and meeting rooms. A round-the-clock airport shuttle is available for an additional fee.

Nearby are the Museum of Railway Transport, the Griboyedov Canal, the Bolshoy Obukhov Bridge and the Fontanka River.

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Admiralteiskaya

The Admiralteiskaya Hotel is a unique hotel located in the historical center of the cultural capital of Russia, where every corner is saturated with myths, legends, stories, intrigues, secret connections and real adventures.

The room stock is divided into categories. Family and double rooms are available for accommodation. Maximum occupancy is up to five people. Each room has everything you need: soft mattresses, crisp white linens, fluffy towels, modern appliances and free Wi-Fi.

The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, which is included in the price of your stay. You can also always order lunches and dinners for an additional fee.

For those who are used to being constantly at work, there is a small meeting room, as well as a spacious conference room. Both are equipped with modern appliances.

Free guarded parking is available around the clock (provided upon prior reservation, the number of places is limited). The Mariinsky Theatre and the Conservatory, the Yusupov Palace and the island of New Holland, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Neva embankments are located next to the hotel.

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SVET

Welcome to SVET, a modern hotel with a well—developed infrastructure, located in one of the greenest and most environmentally friendly areas of St. Petersburg.

There are 802 stylish rooms at your service: from cozy "Standards" to luxurious "Luxury Apartments", thought out to the smallest detail for a comfortable stay.

Convenient location: 5 minutes walk to Grazhdansky Prospekt metro station, and you are on your way. The historic center is only 20 minutes away by car.

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Bridge

The Bridge Hotel is located in one of the districts of St. Petersburg, in close proximity to the embankment. Pets can be accommodated here upon prior request.

The rooms are presented in various categories and pricing policies. Each has the necessary furniture and modern appliances for a comfortable stay. Some have a seating area where you can relax.

Meals are served in the hotel's restaurant. It serves delicious dishes and a la carte drinks. It is also possible to organize a banquet.

The main infrastructure facilities are within walking distance. The nearest airport is 14.8 km away, and the train station is 2.5 km away.

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

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • hotel accommodation, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • meals not included in the tour program: breakfast (when choosing a fare without accommodation), lunch and dinner;
  • additional excursions are optional.

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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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Dates and Prices

  • $495
    12 – 16 Oct 5 days 4 nights
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    19 – 23 Oct 5 days 4 nights
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  • $495
    26 – 30 Oct 5 days 4 nights
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  • $501
    2 – 6 Nov 5 days 4 nights
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  • $461
    9 – 13 Nov 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Alla Sedova-Sitnikova
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    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.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello, Alla! Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the organization of future tours. We’d love to welcome you on another journey through Russia!