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
from
$304
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 3 – 7 April
    • 10 – 14 April
or
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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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
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 Great Peterhof Palace, see its richly decorated interiors filled with numerous works of art and telling about the life of Russian rulers

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road". Grand Peterhof Palace Tour

    Arrival in St. Petersburg, independent check-in at the hotel.

    Approximate time, please specify before check-in:

    • 10:00 meeting with a 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", "Socroma", "Emerald";
    • 10:30 meeting with a 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 a guide in the lobby of the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.

    The sign "Petersburg collection".

    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.

    12:30 p.m. Guided tour of the Grand Peterhof Palace, magnificent and exquisite. Its ornate interiors are filled with numerous works of art and tell about the life of the Russian rulers.

    Transfer from the museum to the base hotels 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, visit sharks and seals, plunge into the fabulous world of coral and get acquainted with its exotic inhabitants. (850 rubles for adults, 600 rubles for school children, art., 400 rubles for pennies).

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  • Day 2 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Peter and Paul Fortress tour with a visit to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
  • Day 3 - Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski. Ruskeala Mountain Park
  • Day 4 - Free day. Excursions for an additional fee to choose from
  • 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 indicated for 1 person in rubles:

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

Check-in dates

Double + Double + Double

Single + Single + Single

 

Standard + Standard + Standard

27.02.25-13.03.25

25750

32550

20.03.25

26000

33600

27.03.25

26250

35150

03.04.25-10.04.25

25750

34050

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

Check-in dates

Double + Double + Double

Single + Single + Single

 

Standard + Standard + Standard

27.02.25-13.03.25

27100

35550

20.03.25

28100

37550

27.03.25

28600

38550

03.04.25-10.04.25

28150

37800

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

Check-in dates

Double + Double + Double

Single + Single + Single

 

Standard + Standard + Standard

27.02.25-06.03.25

27250

35400

13.03.25

27550

35700

20.03.25-03.04.25

27700

35850

10.04.25

28900

37650

Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 800 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. Connection to the 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
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 Wi-Fi access.

Meals are served in a complex consisting 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 conditions for banquets and corporate events.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro 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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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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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;
  • 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 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 – 400 rubles, children under 7 years old – free of charge; children from 7 to 14 years old – 300 rubles.;
    • paid on request at the time of booking the tour: "Winter waterfalls, pomegranate extraction, alpacas and tiger": 3300 rub./adult; 2800 rub. – children under 9 years old (inclusive). A walk along the Ladoga skerries by airboat 3900 rub./ adult; 3500 rub. – children under 9 years old (inclusive);
  • 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?
What are the discounts on the tour?
What important information do you need to know about the tour?
Can the tour program change?

Dates and Prices

  • from
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    3 – 7 Apr 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
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    10 – 14 Apr 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!