Classic Petersburg and the whole of Karelia

Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

08:00-09:00 Departure from the base hotels.

10:30 Excursion to the Savior on Spilled Blood, an amazing temple erected in memory of the liberator Emperor Alexander II, and a unique museum of mosaic art.

12:00-13:00 Free time for lunch or optional: guided tour of the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg

Optional: Guided tour of the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg. A boat trip is a great opportunity to take your mind off your worries, get a lot of positive emotions and admire the city from a new perspective (approximately 900 rubles. prices are to be specified in the spring of 2026).

15:00 Guided tour to the Hermitage. You will visit one of the largest museums in the world, where you will see the greatest creations of famous artists and sculptors. After the tour, free time at the Hermitage (open until 20:00).

Additionally: A visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater (approximately 700 rubles. prices should be specified in the spring of 2026).

Imagine that St. Petersburg of the XVIII century appeared before you, where carriages ride along the streets, and sailboats glide along rivers and canals, and you can see all this in a miniature model of the Petrovsky Aquatoria.

18:30 Free time. Independent return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

10:30-11:30 Departure from the base hotels.

Bus tour "Under the shadow of the Tsarskoye Selo Gardens". Excursion to Catherine's Palace and park.

You will go to the favorite summer residence of Empress Catherine II, where you will see the beautiful Catherine Palace, stroll through the garden and enjoy the landscapes of nature and Baroque architecture.

Free time in Tsarskoye Selo for lunch (3 hours) or for an additional fee, a bus tour to Pavlovsk.

Optional: Bus tour to Pavlovsk. An excursion to the Pavlovsk Palace, a walk in the park (approximately 2000 adults, prices to be specified in the spring of 2026). Pavlovsk is the third largest pearl in the necklace of the palace and park ensembles of St. Petersburg.

The trip promises a break from the frenzied pace of a huge metropolis, silence, peace, almost solitude.

19:00 Return to the city to the Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station.

Independent return to the hotel.

23:30-02:30 Additionally: Bus tour "Night Petersburg" (approximately 1200 rubles. adult, 1000 rubles. school, 1000 rubles. student, 1000 rubles. pence. prices should be specified in the spring of 2026).

Many well-known sights of St. Petersburg open up from a new perspective if you admire them during a night walk.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

09:00 Departure from the hotels.

Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road". The Peterhof Road is not only the main highway connecting St. Petersburg with Peterhof, but also a real cultural and historical monument, along which the best examples of palace and park ensembles of the XVII and XVIII centuries are located.

Perhaps their most striking example is the Kiryanovo estate, which belonged to E. R. Vorontsova-Dashkova, an associate of Catherine II and the first woman of non–imperial origin to hold high government posts.

On a bus tour, thanks to the opportunity to see the estates of those close to the emperors, you will be able to feel the spirit of Peter the Great's time and the "golden age" of Catherine II. In addition to the firecracker fountains, local squirrel residents will be waiting for you, who are always happy to have treats!

Guided tour of the Lower Park. Lower Peterhof Park is a place that is a must–visit for every tourist coming to St. Petersburg. Just imagine, the park covers 102.5 hectares, which is comparable in size to the three squares of the Moscow Kremlin!

First of all, the Lower Park is famous for the ensemble of the central part with the fountain "Samson tearing the lion's mouth".

Also, the presence of firecracker fountains will allow you to plunge into Peter the Great's time, when the tsar had fun watching how splashes of water "covered" passing ladies and gentlemen.

Excursion to the Catherine Building, opened at the end of May 2021 after 2 years of restoration. This is one of the small palaces of the middle of the XVIII century, designed for court balls, receptions and banquets.

Excursion to the Grand Palace, the famous creation of the court architect Elizabeth Petrovna on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.

Additionally: A walk along the Gulf of Finland on the Meteor motor ship from Nizhny Park to the center of St. Petersburg on Admiralteiskaya Embankment. (approximately 1400 rubles per adult, prices to be specified in the spring of 2026).

17:00 The program ends in the city center on Nevsky Prospekt.

Independent return to the hotel.

Book a lunch box at the hotel the night before. Room release. Check out with your belongings.

The night before, a text message arrives with the guide's phone number and the bus number.

06:45 Bus pick-up at Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station Boarding point: St. Petersburg, Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station, Ligovsky Prospekt, 10 Landmark: Oktyabrskaya Hotel, parking along the sidewalk from the Bukvoed bookstore to the end of the building.

07:00 Departure of the bus from the square. Uprisings.

10:00 Technical stop at the Farmstead complex.

10:30 Bus route tour "St. Alexander Svirsky: the history of the Holy Northern Ladoga region" Continuing to immerse yourself in the history of the region, you will learn about St. Alexander Svirsky. Our story will cover his journey from the young man Amos, who went to Valaam, to the foundation of the monastery in the deep forests.

12:00 Guided tour of the Alexander Svir Monastery. One of the most grandiose monastic ensembles in Russia is hidden on the picturesque shore of Ladoga. Its history began in the XVI century with a miracle – the appearance of the Holy Trinity to St. Alexander Svirsky.

13:30 Lunch for an additional fee (on site if desired).

15:00 Guided tour of the Karelian-Livonian Museum in Olonets, Olonets is the first Karelian city, the cradle of modern Karelia

18:00 Interactive program in the most fun village of Kindasovo Kindasovo village is the most fun village in Karelia, and Kindasovites themselves declare themselves a "sovereign state" with their own laws and citizenship.

21:00 Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Check-in at the hotel, free time.

On the second day, you will be able to choose one of the program options.

Option 1: The main program.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel

09:30 Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk. Petrozavodsk is a hospitable northern city that grew out of the arms factory founded by Peter the Great.

The business card of Petrozavodsk is Onega Embankment, a stretch of almost one and a half kilometers long, paved with stone slabs of Karelian granite.

11:30 a.m. Visit to the ancient volcano Girvas. The ancient extinct volcano of the same name is located in Girvas Park.

13:00 Visit to the Kivach Waterfall Nature Reserve and Nature Museum Kivach Waterfall is located on the Suna River in the central part of Karelia. There is a small nature museum on the territory of the reserve, which features two expositions: flora and fauna.

As part of the exhibition, you will see photographs of the waterfall in different years, get acquainted with the history of the reserve and representatives of the local flora and fauna.

15:00 Interactive tour "The Courtyard of Hull: The Living traditions of Karelia" Get ready to immerse yourself in authentic Karelia in a new unique location – the art space "The Courtyard of Hull".

This is a place on the shores of Lake Urozero, where ancient legends and crafts come to life, and time slows down, allowing you to experience the true spirit of the northern region.

A journey on the edge of time awaits you: Acquaintance with the legend of the Court of Hull: you will be met by the hostess Inkeri, who will tell the story of this place and its creator.

Master class on creating a personal amulet: You will create a unique souvenir with your own hands using traditional techniques and symbols. A master class on knitting knots for fishing nets.

Dancing in folk costumes: You will be able to try on a folk costume and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a village holiday. A heartfelt tea party with gates according to ancient recipes. Walk along the forest path to the shore of the bright lake, where you will learn about forest spirits and take memorable photos.

We recommend wearing comfortable flat shoes, a hat, and weather-appropriate clothing for a comfortable walk along a forest trail. After the tour, you will have the opportunity to send a postcard "to the future" through the real mail of the Karelian wizard of Hull.

Buy souvenirs at Grandfather Hull's store. This tour is an opportunity not just to see Karelia, but to experience it, becoming a part of its living history, and taking with you not only souvenirs, but also the warmest memories.

18:30 Return to Petrozavodsk. Free time After returning, you will have a free evening in Petrozavodsk, the cultural and gastronomic capital of Karelia.

We recommend taking a walk along the Onega embankment and the city center, and for dinner choose a restaurant of Karelian cuisine: "Kareliest", "Karelian upper room" or "Yag and Spruce". For theater lovers, we suggest visiting the National Theater of Karelia or the Creative Workshop.

Option 2. Excursion to Kizhi Island on the "Comet" (paid additionally upon purchase of the tour).

To board the Meteor, you will need to present a printed voucher, which you must receive at the reception of your hotel and get to Alexandrovskaya Pier on your own.

10:15 Departure by "Comet" to Kizhi Island. You will have an exciting trip on a high-speed ship through the waters of Lake Onega. Arrival at Kizhi Island. Island tour program with a local guide.

The island is home to an open-air museum of traditional peasant culture and religion of the Russian North. It contains monuments of wooden architecture, icon paintings and household items that have been created in Karelian, Vepsian and Russian villages for centuries.

14:00 Free time on Kizhi Island. Additional programs are ordered and paid for on the spot. The guide will tell you how it can be done.

15:45 Transfer by "Comet" to Petrozavodsk. After the guided tours, you can relax on the comfortable "Comet" and take stunning photos of the panorama of Lake Onega.

17:00 Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Free time.

After returning from Kizhi Island, you will have a free evening in Petrozavodsk, the cultural and gastronomic capital of Karelia.

We recommend taking a walk along the Onega embankment and the city center, and for dinner choose a restaurant of Karelian cuisine: "Kareliest", "Karelian upper room" or "Yag and Spruce". For theater lovers, we suggest visiting the National Theater of Karelia or the Creative Workshop.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00-17:30 An excursion program awaits you: A bus route tour "Journey to the heart of Karelia".

Karelia begins right behind Petrozavodsk – the one you dreamed of seeing. The road winds between hills covered with taiga, lakes in granite shores, crossing forest rivers and passing Karelian villages and towns.

During the tour, you will learn which peoples inhabit this beautiful territory, how they live, what they sing about and what they believe in Karelians, Veps and Sami.

Bus route tour "Akhinkoski Waterfalls: where movie frames and fairy tales come to life" and a walk along suspension bridges among the waterfalls of the Tohmajoki River Before you immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Marble Canyon, you will have the opportunity to meet another wonder of Karelia – the Akhinkoski waterfalls.

The entrance to the ecotrope is additionally paid upon request.

Walking tour "Ruskeala Mountain Park: a place where history is carved in marble" Imagine a place where emerald waters rest framed by snow-white cliffs, and every turn of the trail opens up a view worthy of a movie screen.

Welcome to Ruskeala Mountain Park, the main treasure of Karelia, where nature and history have created a perfect duet.

The center of the park is the legendary Marble Canyon. This is not just a picturesque lake, but a real stone chronicle. After the tour, you will have free time to walk and explore the mountain park on your own.

17:00 Departure from the Ruskeala Mountain Park by retro train (optional for an additional fee, tickets should be purchased in advance). For those who want to get a special experience, we offer a ride on the Ruskeala Express retro train from the mountain park to Sortavala.

The carriages are decorated in the style of the 19th century – with original lamps, wallpaper and furniture, and the conductors wear stylized uniforms. At the head of the train is a real steam locomotive!

This is a journey through time in which you will feel like the aristocrats of pre-revolutionary Russia. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a guide and reunited with the rest of the group.

17:30 Departure from Ruskeala Mountain Park by bus. After an intense walk in the fresh air, the group takes a bus to Sortavala, and then to St. Petersburg. Visit to the trout farm company store.

We will make a stop at the trout farm company store so that everyone can purchase Karelian fish delicacies from the farm. Environmentally friendly and delicious products from Karelia will be a great gift for your family and friends.

Meeting at the train station in Sortavala of tourists from the retro train.

19:00 Departure to St. Petersburg.

Technical stop. On the way, we will make a stop where you will have the opportunity to relax and stretch a little.

Estimated time of arrival in St. Petersburg: First stop: 23:30 – Ozerki metro station. Final stop: 00:00 metro station "Vosstaniya Square".

We recommend purchasing tickets for night trains or booking an extra night in St. Petersburg.