Big Country Travel: Trips to Russia, Adventure Tours & Vacation Packages

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We invite you to travel to the north-west of Russia, where you will find monuments of wooden architecture and the rich history of the Karelian Isthmus. Let's start with a tour of the temple complex in the village. Sosnovo, and then we will go to Priozersk.

Then you will have a walk through ancient Vyborg, a city of three peoples and cultures that has preserved the spirit of the Middle Ages. The majestic castle island and its Swedish castle will take you back to the era of jousting tournaments and legends.

The end will be a boat trip along the bays with the legends of Monrepos and a visit to the pretzel factory, where you will learn the secrets of their preparation and be able to buy delicious souvenirs.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Majestic Vyborg

Take a walk around the city, and the views of the bay and Vyborg Castle will create a sense of time travel.

Natural tranquility

Visit the Monrepos Park — like a fabulous wonder with winding paths, rocks and legends

Immersion in the history of the 13th century

You will see the ancient fortress of Korela, learn how different cultures merged into a single whole here.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tour of the temple complex in the village Sosnovo. Priozersk City Tour
08:00 Departure of the bus from St. Petersburg from the metro station "Ozerki".
Guided tour of the highway.
Tour of the temple complex in the village Sosnovo is a masterpiece of wooden architecture. The magnificent wooden church of All Saints perfectly fits into the beautiful nature of the Karelian Isthmus.
Arrival in Priozersk.
Lunch (extra charge).
The Ancient Fortress of Korela tour. The Russian town of Korela arose at the end of the 13th century on the site of a small Karelian settlement. The local residents, the Karelians, at that time recognized their dependence on the Novgorodians and were strongly influenced by Russian culture and the Christian faith.
Walking tour of Priozersk.
Transfer to Vyborg. Check-in at the hotel. Free time.
Day 2 - Vyborg city tour. Monrepos Park Boat Trip
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Room release.
Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the historical center of Vyborg. Walking along the cobbled streets, among cathedrals and residential buildings dating back more than 500 years, you will plunge into the era when the horseshoes of knights' horses clattered on the pavements and merchants' carts rumbled, bringing goods from all over Europe to Vyborg.
You will see a medieval fortress on a rocky island with the ponderous St. Olaf Tower and beautiful views of Vyborg Bay. From the distant past, through the "cascade of squares".
You will walk through the "Old Vyborg", getting acquainted with Swedish, Russian and Finnish history. The city of three peoples and three cultures has preserved its unique charm to this day.
A visit to the Castle Island with an excursion, without visiting the expositions. This Swedish castle, built in 1293, is Russia's only fortress of the medieval knights, and it is not for nothing that jousting tournaments are held here every year. Tour of St. Olaf's Tower.
Lunch (extra charge).
Boat trip along the islands of Vyborg Bay with audio tour "Legends of Monrepos". Disembarkation at Monrepos Park.
Monrepos Park sightseeing tour followed by an independent walk. A landscape park of rare beauty was created on huge cliffs descending to the waters of the bay.
The skill of gardeners and architects turned this corner of the wilderness into a delightful romantic work, and the owners themselves complemented the "Monrepos" with their poems and fairy tales.
And today, walking along the winding paths of the park, you are unlikely to remain indifferent to the blue expanse of Vyborg Bay, shady alleys, elegant gazebos and severe monuments, as if they came from the runes of the Kalevala.
Check-in at the Pretzel Factory, which is the official manufacturer of Vyborg Pretzel. There you can get acquainted with the history of the pretzel and buy real delicious souvenirs for the whole family.
Departure to St. Petersburg.
The estimated time of arrival is 20:00-21:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

The Lagom Hotel

Placement	Price
2-local	10 400
3-local	10 400
1-local	12 970

2 lunches: 1,400 rubles. Prices are approximate. *Optional, extra charge is paid upon purchase of the tour.

The Lagom Hotel is located in Vyborg on Podgornaya Street. Guests are offered a large number of paid services. If you arrive with your luggage, it is possible to leave it in the luggage room.

The room stock is represented by several categories, among which there are double and single rooms, as well as higher—class suites. In any case, each of them is equipped with a standard set of equipment and high-quality furniture. There is Internet access.

Guests can eat at any restaurant in the city, where you can choose the menu individually for yourself. It is also possible to order food with home delivery.

Hyacinth Church, clock tower, and cliff house are located nearby. The distance to the airport is 132.6 km.

Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 44 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

transportation service;
hotel accommodation;
meals included in the program: 1 breakfast;
tour service;
guide services;
entrance tickets according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
personal expenses;
meals not included in the tour: 2 meals optional, extra charge when buying the tour – 1,400 rubles.

It's important to know

It is necessary to have comfortable, preferably waterproof shoes and warm clothes so that your trip is as comfortable as possible.

You must have a Russian passport and a medical policy with you.

Reviews

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Elena

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10 Apr, 2025

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I'm so glad I chose the 'Across the Expanses of Perm the Great' tour in July 2024. It was a high-quality, engaging, and thoughtfully designed journey through the entire Perm region. The trip was full of fascinating discoveries: ancient monasteries, unique museums, the distinctive Permian animal style and wooden deities, the history of salt production and the Stroganovs in the Urals, and much more. The natural beauty of Parma was breathtaking: dense forests, countless rivers, mountains, and even an ice cave. The hotels were comfortable, and the breakfasts and lunches were tasty, often featuring elements of local cuisine. Traveling in a small group made the experience even more enjoyable, after all, it's usually seasoned travelers who venture to the Perm region. One special moment was when we all got to bake and taste traditional gingerbread made from an old recipe, for many of us, it was a first. Huge thanks to our amazing guide, Andrey, and to Venaris, our incredibly skilled driver!
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Olga

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30 Oct, 2024

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A wonderful tour with a rich and engaging itinerary. Our guide, Svetlana, was very responsible and did an excellent job, explaining everything in detail. I was pleased with both the hotels and the food. Adding extra lunches was a great decision; it made everything more convenient, and I especially enjoyed the Pomor-style lunch at the Pomor restaurant. The transportation was also comfortable and reliable.

Northern duo: Vyborg — Priozersk