St. Petersburg and 10 wonders of Karelia

Join our trip to St. Petersburg and Karelia!

In 5 days you will visit the most famous sights of St. Petersburg, such as Vasilyevsky Island, Menshikov Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, as well as a mock-up museum of forts in Kronstadt. 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
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 24 – 28 February
    • 3 – 7 March
    • 10 – 14 March
    • 17 – 21 March
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Architecture of St. Petersburg
Admire the imperial scale of the squares, the intricate elements of the facades and enjoy the spirit of the city on the Neva
The fortress city of Kronstadt
Get acquainted with the complex of flood defenses, from where you will admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland and see the famous Kronstadt forts
Amazing Karelia
Visit the city of Sortavala, Petrozavodsk, admire the waterfalls of Akhvenkoski and the Ruskeala Mountain Park

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Bus tour to Kronstadt

    The time is approximate, please specify before check-in:

    • 10:00 meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel;
    • 10:40 meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium, Bagration, Kravt Nevsky SPA, Yard Residence hotels;
    • 11:00 meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Best Western, Dostoevsky, Ibis, Yes on Marata, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Novotel, Nevsky Bereg, Port Comfort, Station", "Sokroma", "Emerald".

    Bus tour to Kronstadt. 

    After driving along the causeway through the Gulf of Finland, you will take a walk through the fortress city, located on a small island, and at least for a short time you will feel involved in the sea. 

    The largest Naval Cathedral in Russia awaits you on the huge Anchor Square.

    One of the initiators of its construction was the famous preacher John of Kronstadt. Nowadays, the Naval Cathedral is the main temple of the Russian Navy.

    13:30 Visit to the museum-layout of the Kronstadt Forts, where, thanks to modern technologies, you will be fully immersed in the 300-year history of these structures. Unique layouts, recreated with filigree precision, will come to life in front of you.

    Free time to explore the museum and historical park "Island of Forts", which is dedicated to the history and glory of the Russian Navy. You will find an Alley of Heroes, reminiscent of the road of time, a Lighthouse of memory, recreation areas for children and adults. 

    In the park you can learn about the history of the fleet, admire the views of the Coastal Harbor, ride a panoramic swing and, of course, make a wish that will be fulfilled by a penguin inhabitant of Antarctica. 

    It is symbolic that the Russian travelers who discovered this continent began their journey in Kronstadt.

    18:00 Transfer to the basic hotels "Moscow", "Oktyabrskaya", "Russia".

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour "Vasilyevsky Island – Island of dreams"
  • Day 3 - The fortress of Korela. Sortavala. Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski. Ruskeala Mountain Park
  • Day 4 - Petrozavodsk. Excursion along the Onega embankment. Visit to the Kivach Nature Reserve and the waterfall of the same name
  • Day 5 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Excursion to Peter and Paul Fortress with a visit to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation in St. Petersburg (selected hotel) and Petrozavodsk (Fortuna hotel).

Hotels in Petrozavodsk using the Fortuna system (a recreation system in which a specific hotel is unknown, you choose dates and a conditional "category"):

Optima in Petrozavodsk: Aurinko 2*, Petrozavodsk used, Villa Aino 2*, Zarechnaya 3*, Aquatika 2*, Ladoga 3*, Flotilla used, Lahti 3*, Ilma mini-hotel.

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

Oktyabrskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima 3* Hotel (Petrozavodsk), Breakfast + Oktyabrskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in dates Double Single room DoubleSingle roomAn adult for an additional fee. beds + An adult for an additional fee. beds (in the 2nd room)
 StandardComfort + Standard + Comfort
13.01.25-10.03.252625033000262503390024900

Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 400 rubles.

Please check the prices when booking.

Hotel Russia, Saint Petersburg or Hotel Moscow, Saint Petersburg 4 nights
Hotel Russia, Saint Petersburg

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station.

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, a TV and a private bathroom. Connection to a free Wi-Fi network is available throughout the territory.

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 rooms 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 airport is 8.2 km away.

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Another option
Hotel Moscow, Saint Petersburg

The comfortable modern Moscow Hotel is located in the northern capital, within walking distance from the metro stations and Nevsky Prospekt.

For the accommodation of vacationers, rooms are offered with a spacious area, air conditioning, a safe and a bathroom with individual hygiene products. Wi-Fi is available. Some rooms offer scenic views.

There is a bar on the upper floors of the building, where dishes of national and European cuisine are prepared. If desired, you can go to nearby cafes.

For the convenience of guests, the following services are provided: dry cleaning or laundry, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. If you are planning an event for business or entertainment, the hotel offers 2900 square meters of space with conference rooms and meeting rooms. Self parking is available (for an additional fee).

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Neva River. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg can be reached within a 15-minute walk.

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Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Saint Petersburg or Aquatics 3* or 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation for 3 nights in a selected hotel in St. Petersburg, 1 night in a hotel of the selected category in Petrozavodsk;
  • 4 breakfasts;
  • 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;
  • lunches (in Karelia, optional for an additional fee of 650-850 rubles), dinners;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024 in St. Petersburg);
  • additional excursions: 
    • active entertainment in the Ruskeala Mountain Park: at park prices;
    • ecological trail of the Akhvenkoski waterfalls: full ticket – 400 rubles, children under 7 years old – free of charge; children from 7 to 14 years old – 300 rubles.;
  • private transfer;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are the tickets included in the tour price?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
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Dates and Prices

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    24 – 28 Feb 5 days 4 nights
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    10 – 14 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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    17 – 21 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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    24 – 28 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

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    Anna
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    13 Feb, 2025
    My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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    Elena
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    12 Feb, 2025
    First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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    Margarita
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    12 Feb, 2025
    Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!