Journey from St. Petersburg to Karelia: from history to nature

An exciting tour in which you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of St. Petersburg, touch the history of the city and enjoy the beauty of Karelia's nature.

You will visit the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, the Catherine Palace and the park in Tsarskoye Selo, the Lower Peterhof Park with fountains and the Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt. 

And in Karelia you will find animation programs: "Melodies of Karelia", 4 national master classes, Kivach waterfall, Girvas volcano and the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters".

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$323
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 25 June – 1 July, 2025
    • 2 – 8 July, 2025
    • 9 – 15 July, 2025
    • 16 – 22 July, 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

Girvas Volcano
We will see a unique geological object, the oldest (about 2 billion years old) a crater in Karelia
Karelian mountain
National workshops on making traditional Karelian gates from rye flour, making Karelian amulet dolls and others are waiting for you
The first Russian resort "Marcial Waters"
We will visit the health resort, which was advertised throughout Europe by Peter the Great himself
Flexible program
Additional excursions in Karelia will diversify your vacation and make it unforgettable
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
The fortress city of Kronstadt
We will get acquainted with the complex of flood defenses, from where we will admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland and see the famous Kronstadt forts

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg

    Arrival in St. Petersburg.

    Check in to the hotel on your own. 

    Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. The sign "Name of the tour".

    The time is approximate. Check the meeting time before check-in.

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

    13:00 Departure from the Moscow Hotel, including guests from the Art Deco Nevsky and Yard Residence hotels.

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg – one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You will see the prospects of St. Petersburg streets, the majestic expanse of the Neva River, dressed in granite embankments, bends of rivers and canals, facades of luxurious palaces, flying spans of bridges and airy patterns of fences.

    16:30 Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress – the "heart" of St. Petersburg, from the day of its foundation in 1703, our city traces its history. During a historical walk through the fortress, you will get acquainted with its history and features of fortification, see modern urban sculpture, visit the Peter and Paul Cathedral, where members of the Romanov dynasty are buried, and the Trubetskoy Bastion prison, which will tell about the fate of many famous people.

    18:30-19:00 End of the program. 

    Transfer to hotels. 

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour "Under the shadow of Tsarskoye Selo Gardens"
  • Day 3 - Arrival in the city of Kondopoga. The Karelian Upper Room program. Master classes
  • Day 4 - Free day. Excursions for an additional fee to choose from
  • Day 5 - Girvas volcano. Kivach Nature Reserve and Waterfall
  • Day 6 - Bus tour "Along the old The Peterhof Road". Peterhof
  • Day 7 - Kronstadt. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel for 2 nights in Karelia and 4 nights in St. Petersburg. 

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

Art Deco Nevsky 4* (Saint Petersburg) Buffet breakfast + Karelia 3* (Kondopoga), Breakfast buffet+ Art Deco Nevsky 4* (St. Petersburg), Breakfast buffet

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate beds AdultSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single room
The attic + StandardStandard + StandardImproved + Standard
03.07-24.07.2434250461003425046100356503425048500
31.07-21.08.2433050435003305043500342503345046100

Moscow 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Karelia 3* (Kondopoga), Buffet breakfast + Moscow 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single room
Standard + StandardComfort + Standard
03.07-21.08.24366503585050900390503745055500

Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4* (Saint Petersburg), Continental breakfast + Karelia 3* (Kondopoga), Buffet breakfast + Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4* (St. Petersburg), Continental breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double room with a double bedSingle roomDouble room with a double bedSingle roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single room
Smart without kitchen + StandardSmart + StandardStudio + Standard
17.07-14.08.2437850539003885055900392503745056900
21.08.2437200526503820054650387003710055750

Discount for children under 14 years old: 1900 rubles .

Discount for children aged 14-16: 1000 rubles.

Discount for students (full-time Russian State universities): 500 rubles.

Additional payment to foreign citizens (except the Republic of Belarus): 1000 rubles.

Karelia 3* 2 nights

The Karelia Hotel is located in the city of Kondopoga, not far from Lake Onega. A wide range of services is provided to guests here: on the 1st floor there is a dentist and a taxi service. Free access to an uninterrupted Wi-Fi network is available throughout the territory. All floors are equipped with coolers with cold and hot water, as well as a refrigerator and places for eating.

The hotel has 99 comfortable rooms. All of them are divided into categories such as "standard", "suite", and there is also a family unit and beds in dormitories. Each of them is equipped with comfortable sleeping places and high-quality furniture. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

On the 2nd floor of the building there is a cozy cafe where you can not only have a delicious and satisfying meal, but also have a good time. You can also use the tea set for free or drink coffee with sweets. You can reheat ready-made food in a microwave oven.

A sled dog kennel is located 100 m from the hotel, on Tokarskaya Embankment. Nearby there is a mini zoo, a water station, as well as a Sami chum with a bonfire. Petrozavodsk Airport is 46 km away, and Kondopoga Train Station is 1.5 km away.

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Moscow or Art Deco Nevsky 4* or 4 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

  • accommodation in St. Petersburg;
  • breakfast after the first night;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • museum tickets;
  • guide support.

In Karelia:

  • transport service Saint Petersburg-Karelia-Saint Petersburg;
  • accommodation for 2 nights;
  • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, tea party with gates;
  • guided tour service according to the program;
  • animation program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • additional excursions;
  • lunches and dinners in Karelia: (to be paid on site if desired) — 480 rubles for 1 lunch/dinner;
  • 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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Dates and Prices

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    25 Jun – 1 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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    2 – 8 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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    9 – 15 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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    16 – 22 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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    23 – 29 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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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
  • AA
    Andrey and Inna
    16 Dec, 2024
    about provider
    Everything was great.
    16 Dec, 2024
  • LM
    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