Summer trip to Russian Finland. Bus tour to Vyborg from Moscow

Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

Breakfast in the cafe.

Departure to the Karelian Isthmus. Travel information.

Arrival in Vyborg.

The ancient city of Vyborg was built as a powerful fortress on the coast of the Karelian Isthmus. Having stood for seven centuries, the city was repeatedly subjected to devastating fires, participated in wars, but at the same time retained its fabulous charm.

A walking tour of the center of Vyborg will tell you about the history of the city, its legends and secrets. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, and the Town Hall Tower.

A tour of Castle Island with an inspection of the symbol of the city – the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle, an external inspection of the St. Olaf tower (climbing to the observation deck of the tower is possible in your free time on your own).

The Vyborg Castle Museum also has exhibitions that can be visited in your free time additionally: knight's hall, torture chamber, pottery workshop, archery range, forge, expositions "Underwater Archeology", "Nature of the Karelian Isthmus", "Swedish Vyborg".

Lunch at a cafe.

Guided tour of Russia's only rock landscape park Monrepos.

The name in French means "my rest", "my rest", "my rest". The rock landscape park of Monrepos of the XVIII-XIX centuries is located on the lands of a former private estate, the owners of which for 150 years were the Barons Nicolai, who served Russia in the field of education and diplomacy.

This place is imbued with romanticism and the spirit of its creator. Walking along the park alleys along the sparkling waters of Vyborg Bay, listening to the birds singing and the breathing of stone boulders inscribed in the water, sitting down for a second on a bench near a hundred–year-old birch tree, you can see how tempting distances leading to the Baltic Sea open up to your eyes - and then who is not a poet, becomes a poet… This is how the people who visited this amazingly beautiful place describe the actions.

Accommodation at the Druzhba 3* hotel (superior rooms).

Free time.

Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.

Guided tour to the Alvar Aalto Library.

You can discover the amazing architecture of functionalism by visiting the only library in Russia, designed by the outstanding Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. This building was built specifically to house a library, taking into account all the processes taking place in the book house.

A master class on baking a real Vyborg pretzel.

You will learn about its history, recipes and participate in the manufacturing process yourself. We will try two authentic recipes: medieval according to the recipe of the Old Woman Marin (rye without yeast) and baked on straw (fluffy, yeast).

Lunch at a cafe.

The "Manor Theater" program at the Burger Manor (tasting + theater).

A visit to the Burger estate includes:

• a story about the history of the Burgher Estate, about two neighboring monasteries, about the symbols of Vyborg – the witch Louhi, the cat Totti, the Franciscan and Dominican monks;
• tasting of the famous Vyborg pretzel and glega, a Scandinavian herbal drink with spices and spices;
• medieval theater – reincarnations of the heroes of medieval Vyborg (knight, monk, Finnish townspeople, Swedish king);
• funny fortune-telling.

Free time in the city center for independent walks, souvenir shopping.

Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.

Check out of the hotel with your belongings.

Free time in Vyborg before lunch.

You can:

1. Visit the Hermitage – Vyborg and other museums on your own.
2. Go on a country trip to the Kiiskil estate with a beer tasting from the estate's own brewery. The distance is 15 km. The cost is 1,500 rubles/person for an adult; 1,200 rubles/person for a student under 18 years old. (booked with the tour).

Vyborg is a place of interest not only in the city center.

We are pleased to offer an introduction to the ancient manor, the first mention of which refers to the Swedish chronicles of 1562, interesting excursions and other entertainment.

About the Kiiskil estate.

There are many amazing turns in the history of the estate. The first mention of the manor dates back to 1562. In 1816, the owner of the manor, Friedrich Dannenberg, built the main manor house designed by a French architect. Frederick's daughter, Julia Dorothea, linked her life with Leopold Kron, the son of the first Russian industrial brewer Abraham Kron, whose success is associated with Empress Catherine II.

Over the next two centuries, the main building of the estate managed to visit a family nest, a home for the disabled, a military hospital, an orphanage, and a pioneer camp. In 2016, the estate began its second life under the guidance of renowned Russian surgeon Ilya Sleptsov.

Today, the Kiiskil estate consists of ancient buildings of the 19th century, new buildings in the authentic style of Finnish wooden architecture, its own brewery, the picturesque coast of the Gulf of Finland, the opportunity to ride a boat or kayak, amazing stories for children and adults, and even a tram route.

A large-scale restoration of cultural heritage sites is currently underway on the estate, and soon a unique cultural complex will appear in the Leningrad Region, which will consist of several museums, an exhibition hall, a conference center, a landscape park, guest accommodation buildings, a vineyard and an apothecary's garden. The project is still far from being completed, but what has already been done is impressive.

The program for the guests of the estate includes:

• a sightseeing tour, during which guests will hear a fascinating story about the history of the place, its inhabitants and amazing turns in their destinies, the revival of the estate and unique restoration works.;
• visit to the ancient cellar;
• beer tasting from the brewery as a gift;
• visiting the manor's pets – yaks and rare Highland cows.

Please note! The estate is located on the territory of the border zone. Russians should have a passport with them. Citizens of other countries should contact us in advance for advice on obtaining a border pass.

Return to Vyborg.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Transfer to St. Petersburg.

Boat trip along rivers and canals.

Free time in the city.

21:00 Departure to Moscow.

Overnight transfer by bus.

Return to Moscow in the morning no earlier than the opening of the metro.