St. Petersburg and Karelian weekends

Join our eventful tour of St. Petersburg and Karelia!

In 5 days you will visit the most famous sights of St. Petersburg, such as the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Great Peterhof Palace in Peterhof, as well as the museum-model of forts in Kronstadt. And, of course, you will see the unique nature of Karelia – the Akhvenkoski waterfalls and the Ruskeala Mountain Park.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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$372
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
25 - 29 Jun
2 - 6 Jul
9 - 13 Jul
16 - 20 Jul
23 - 27 Jul
30 Jul - 3 Aug
6 - 10 Aug
13 - 17 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 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

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
Admire the waterfalls of Akhvenkoski and the Ruskeala Mountain Park
The luxury of palaces
You will visit the Grand Peterhof Palace, see its richly decorated interiors filled with numerous works of art.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Peterhof

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Petersburg welcomes".

    10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Best Western, Dostoevsky, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Smart Neo Moskovsky, Novotel, Nevsky Bereg, Port Comfort, Station,Socroma", "Emerald".

    10:30 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium hotels.

    11:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.

    Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road". Peterhof Road is a unique complex, almost the same age as St. Petersburg, combining imperial residences and private estates, gardens and parks located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland.

    Until November 4 (due to the extension of the Fountains of the Lower Park): Guided tour of the Lower Park with its famous fountains. Here you will see the famous cascades and paired fountains, admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland opening before you, and stroll along the shady alleys.

    After November 4: 12:30 p.m. Guided tour of the Grand Peterhof Palace, magnificent and exquisite. Its ornate interiors tell the story of the life of the Russian rulers.

    Transfer from the museum to the base hotels "Moscow", "Oktyabrskaya", "Russia" until 17:00.

    Additionally: visit to the Aquarium, where the shark show takes place at 19:00. A modern museum of living marine nature awaits you, where you can make a real trip around the world.

    And also to visit sharks and seals, plunge into the fabulous world of coral and get acquainted with its exotic inhabitants (900 rubles. adult, 650 rubles. school, art., 400 rubles. pence.).

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  • Day 2 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Peter and Paul Fortress Tour
  • Day 3 - Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski. Ruskeala Mountain Park
  • Day 4 - Guided tours to choose from for an additional fee
  • Day 5 - Bus tour to Kronstadt. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation in St. Petersburg and Sortavala (fortuna).

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

Basic hotels (hotels in St. Petersburg where the group gathers):

Russia 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima Hotel (Sortavala), Breakfast set + Russia 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in datesDouble + Double + DoubleSingle + Single + Single
Standard + Standard + Standard
15.01.2026 - 09.04.2026Being clarifiedBeing clarified

Moscow 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Optima hotel (Sortavala), Breakfast set + Moscow 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in datesDouble + Double + DoubleSingle + Single + Single
Standard + Standard + Standard
15.01-12.033130042050
19.033205043500
26.033355046400
02.04.2026 - 09.04.2026Being clarifiedBeing clarified

Oktyabrskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast Optima Hotel (Sortavala), Breakfast set + Oktyabrskaya 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in datesDouble + Double + DoubleSingle + Single + Single
Standard + Standard + Standard
15.01.2026 - 05.03.20263115040400
12.03.2026 - 09.04.2026Being clarifiedBeing clarified

Hotels in Sortavala according to the "Fortuna" system*:

*"Fortuna" is a recreation system in which a specific hotel is unknown. The tourist chooses the dates and the conditional "stardom".

Optima in Sortavala: Seurahuone b/w, Sortavala b/w, Golden Rose b/w, Ladoga b/w.

"Hit" in Sortavala: Piypun Piha used, Swallow's nest used.

"Extra" in Sortavala: White Nights 4*.

Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 850 rubles.

Please check the prices when booking.

Hotel Russia, Saint Petersburg or Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Saint Petersburg or 3 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. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.

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 halls 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 distance to the airport is 8.2 km.

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Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Saint Petersburg

Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on Ligovsky Prospekt 10 in St. Petersburg, next to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station. The convenient location allows guests to quickly reach the main attractions. This hotel is considered the oldest in the city and is of special historical value. .

The bright interior of the spacious rooms is decorated in warm colors. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Rooms of various categories are provided for accommodation, each of which is equipped with a personal bathroom with modern plumbing and a set of personal hygiene products. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes, a TV and free access to a Wi-Fi network.

Meals are served in the complex, which consists of an elegant restaurant "Assembly", a cozy lobby bar "Lampshade" and "Du Nord 1834 Pastry Shop", which will delight guests with French cuisine. The restaurants offer Buffet and a la Carte lunches and dinners, as well as all facilities for banquets and corporate parties.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro station is only 180 meters away. There are two large shopping malls within walking distance. The Palace Square is 3.2 km from the hotel.

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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, an air conditioning system, a safe and a bathroom with individual hygiene products. Wi-Fi access is provided. 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.

Other facilities offered at the property include dry cleaning or laundry, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. If you are planning a business or entertainment event, the hotel offers you a space of 2,900 square meters, which houses 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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Seurahuone Hotel or Sortavala Hotel or 1 night

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 Sortavala;
  • meals included in the program: 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;
  • meals not included in the program: lunches (to order and pay in advance) and dinners;
  • additional excursions in St. Petersburg;
  • additional excursions in Karelia: 
    • it is paid on request on the spot in Karelia: Active entertainment in the Ruskeala Mountain Park: at the prices of the park. Ecological trail of the Akhvenkoski waterfalls: full ticket – 500 rubles, children under 7 years old – free of charge; children from 7 to 14 years old – 400 rubles.;
    • paid upon request at the time of booking the tour: "Winter waterfalls, pomegranate extraction, alpacas and tiger": 3900 rub./ adult; 3400 rub. – children under 9 years old (inclusive). A walk along the Ladoga skerries by airboat 4900 rub./ adult; 4500 rub. – children under 9 years old (inclusive);
  • private transfer;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

In which accommodation facilities is it possible to stay on the organizer's tours?
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Dates and Prices

  • $463
    25 – 29 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $463
    2 – 6 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $463
    9 – 13 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $463
    16 – 20 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $463
    23 – 27 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • S
    Svetlana
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    5 Jun, 2026
    I really enjoyed the tour, even despite the snowfall. The itinerary was packed with activities and experiences - so much so that by the second day we were feeling pleasantly tired. The lunches were excellent, and we were glad we chose to include them. The organization was outstanding, and our guide, Nelli, was wonderful. She shared a wealth of interesting information and presented it in a way that kept everyone engaged throughout the trip. The Druzhba Hotel was quite good overall. The breakfasts offered a wide variety of dishes, and the location was convenient, not far from the city center. There was also a supermarket nearby, which was very handy. A few practical notes for future travelers: standard rooms are equipped with 2 separate beds rather than 1 large bed. Slippers and bathrobes are not provided. A hairdryer was available, but the complimentary shower gel and shampoo packets were quite small .
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    Sebastian Constantin Egerer
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    28 Apr, 2026
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    I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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    Tatiana
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    10 Apr, 2026
    I enjoyed the trip!