Classic Petersburg and the whole of Karelia

Join our trip to St. Petersburg and Karelia!

In 7 days you will visit the most famous sights of St. Petersburg, such as the Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo and much more. You will plunge into the atmosphere of the great past and see amazing monuments of architecture and history.

The journey will continue in Karelia, where you will visit picturesque canyons, waterfalls and lakes. You can enjoy the beauty of nature and stroll through national parks and nature reserves.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$397
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 28 April – 4 May, 2025
    • 2 – 8 June, 2025
    • 9 – 15 June, 2025
    • 16 – 22 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The historical heritage of Tsarskoye Selo and Peterhof
An amazing journey into the history and luxury of a place associated with the imperial family awaits you
Architecture of St. Petersburg
We will admire the imperial scale of the squares, peer into the intricate elements of the facades and feed on the spirit of the city on the Neva
Hermitage
A world-renowned museum with the largest museum exposition in Russia dedicated to Western European art
Visit to the ancient Girvas volcano
We will see an ancient extinct volcano: 2.5 billion years ago, lava flows erupted here on the surface of the earth, and volcanic bombs with a diameter of more than 1 meter were thrown into the sky
Guided tour of the nursery and deer farm
You will get acquainted with a professional kennel of Husky sled dogs
Flexible program
Additional excursions in Karelia will make your stay unforgettable

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Bus sightseeing tour. Peter and Paul Fortress

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. Self-placement.

    10:10 and 12:30 Meeting at Ladoga railway station at the information board (by prior request). 
    Group transfer.

    11:00 Meeting at the monument to Peter I at the Moscow railway Station (by prior request). Group transfer.

    Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. The sign "Classic Petersburg".

    13:00 Departure from the square. Arts (for guests from the Katarina Art Hotel, IZZZI at Gostiny Dvor).

    13:15 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel.

    For the comfort of all guests, radio equipment is provided on this day.

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg - sightseeing of the main attractions of the city.

    16:00 Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress, which was founded in 1703. Here, for the first time in the Russian fortification, the newest bastion system in Europe was used. Visit the Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Trubetskoy Bastion prison.

    20:00 Transfer to the hotels. Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Bus tour "Under the shadow of Tsarskoye Selo Gardens"
  • Day 4 - Peterhof
  • Day 5 - An author's highway tour about the peoples and lands of the Ladoga region. Tour of the Alexander Svir Monastery
  • Day 6 - Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk. A tour of the nursery and deer farm or an additional tour
  • Day 7 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel. 

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation, the price is for 1 person in rubles:

Dostoevsky 4* (St. Petersburg), buffet breakfast + Optima Hotel (Villa Aino, Zarechnaya, Ladoga, Ilma, Aquatica) 3* (Petrozavodsk), breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

StandardSuperior + Standard
15.07-16.09.2442450563504365042600

Dostoevsky 4* (St. Petersburg), buffet breakfast + Hotel Category "HIT" (Frigate, Peter Inn, Onega Castle, Valise) 4* (Petrozavodsk), buffet breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle AdultDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Standard + StandardSuperior + Standard
15.07-16.09.2445600620004680045750

Katarina Art Hotel 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima Hotel (Villa Aino, Zarechnaya, Ladoga, Ilma, Aquatica) 3* (Petrozavodsk), Breakfast. (Prices to specify)

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
Smart + StandardStandard + StandardComfort + Standard
08.07-26.08.2444450619504565064350496504580072350
02.09-16.09.2440650539504185056350436504180060350

Katarina Art Hotel 4* (Saint Petersburg), buffet breakfast + Hotel Category "HIT" (Frigate, Peter Inn, Onega Castle, Valise) 4* (Petrozavodsk), buffet breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
Smart + StandardStandard + StandardComfort + Standard
08.07-26.08.2447600676004880070000528004895078000
02.09-16.09.2443800596004500062000468004495066000

Discount for students under 14 years of age (Russian Federation): 3,500 rubles.

Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 2000 rubles.

Discount for students (Russian State full-time universities) 1,650 rubles.

Discount for pensioners (Russian Federation): 550 rubles, for pensioners 60+ (Russian Federation): 1200 rubles.

Katarina Art Hotel 4* or Dostoevsky 4* 4 nights
Katarina Art Hotel 4*

The Catherine Art Hotel is located in a quiet, cozy courtyard of the Basilica of St. Peter the Great. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia, is just a few minutes' walk from the Russian Museum and the Mikhailovsky Theater, and a 10-15-minute walk from the Hermitage and Palace Square.

The room fund is represented by comfortable rooms, each of which includes a wardrobe, a table, a refrigerator, a TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a set of toiletries and a bathrobe. Wi-Fi is also available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a wide selection of dishes from the menu. There is a cafe within walking distance.

The nearest airport is 15 km away and the train station is 3.6 km away.

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Another option
Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is waiting 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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Valise 4* or Onega Castle 4* or 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • 4 nights accommodation in a selected hotel in St. Petersburg;
  • 2 nights in a hotel of the selected category in Petrozavodsk;
  • breakfast after the first night;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • additional excursions: a walk along the Gulf of Finland on the Peterhof – St. Petersburg meteor, a boat tour "Along rivers and canals", an excursion to Pavlovsk with a visit to the palace, a Night tour Petersburg". In Karelia: excursion to Kizhi Island, additional programs on Kizhi Island and in the Ruskeala Mountain Park, an ecological trail at the Akhvenkoski waterfalls, travel by retro train from Ruskeala Mountain Park to Sortavala;
  • set meals in Karelia: (paid on site at will) — 500-700 rubles for 1 lunch;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles / 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);
  • private transfer.

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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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Reviews

  • L
    Lyudmila
    18 Dec, 2024
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    Thank you for a perfectly organized vacation—everything was seamless, straightforward, and convenient!
    18 Dec, 2024
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    Andrey and Inna
    16 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was great.
    16 Dec, 2024
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    Larisa Makarkina
    16 Dec, 2024
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    An unforgettable and magnificent trip! Our guide, Galina, was truly a professional—knowledgeable and engaging. We stayed at the Moscow Hotel, which offered a delicious breakfast and rooms with stunning views of the Neva River. The location was excellent, just a 20-minute walk along Nevsky Prospekt to the city center and train station, and conveniently close to the metro. The "Highlights of St. Petersburg" program was absolutely fantastic. A big thank you to the tour team! I highly recommend Big Country to everyone.
    16 Dec, 2024