The Northern mosaic. Sightseeing tour to St. Petersburg and Karelia for 3 days

We invite you on a journey during which you will see the different facets of St. Petersburg. St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Summer Garden and the Hermitage are waiting for you. In addition to the main attractions of the Northern capital, you will visit the Ruskeala Mountain Park and get acquainted with the culture of Karelia.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 6 – 8 June, 2025
    • 13 – 15 June, 2025
    • 20 – 22 June, 2025
    • 27 – 29 June, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
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

Amazing Karelia
We will visit the city of Sortavala, admire the Ahvenkoski waterfalls and the Ruskeala Mountain Park
A walk to the Summer Garden
Let's take a walk through the beloved brainchild of Peter the Great, the pearl in the park necklace of St. Petersburg
Ticket to the Hermitage
We will see the whole history of world culture – from Ancient Egypt to the picturesque masterpieces of the twentieth century

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in St. Petersburg. City tour and inspection of St. Isaac's Cathedral

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. 

    Independent check-in at the hotel.

    11:00 Meeting at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request). Group transfer, free of charge.

    Independent accommodation.

    Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel, a sign for the name of the tour "Three days with St. Petersburg".

    12:50 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Best Western, Port Comfort, Ibis, Rus, Nevsky Bereg, Sokroma Hotel Chain, Yes on Martha, Kronwell Inn, Novotel hotels, The Grand Emerald Hotel.

    Bus tour "Parade Petersburg".

    We will meet with St. Petersburg, which has been the imperial capital for three centuries and has preserved magnificent and solemn state buildings, monumental squares and strict avenues.

    Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedralone of the most beautiful and significant domed structures in the world, the former main cathedral of Russia.

    Additionally:

    Ascent to the Colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral (additionalpayment).

    18:00-19:30 End of the program, transfer to the Oktyabrskaya hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to Karelia
  • Day 3 - The excursion "Gardens and parks of St. Petersburg" and a visit to the Hermitage. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in comfortable hotels of the city of St. Petersburg to choose from.

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

Oktyabrskaya 4*. Buffet breakfast.

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Triple

(2 main+D.K.reb. 3-12)

Single room
Standard MTK (18m)Comfort MK
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13.09133501765013850129501275018750

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Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Triple

(2 main+D.K.reb. 3-12)

Single room

Double room with a double bed

 

 Junior Suite
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Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:

Ibis 3*. Buffet breakfast. A 12-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*: 

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle room
Standard
05.07.24-23.08.241395019050
13.09.241325017850

Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*. Buffet breakfast. 3 minutes walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*:

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble room with a double bedDouble with twin beds / with a double bed

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single room
 Smart (formerSmart Plus)Superior
05.07.24-23.08.2414150143501915013850197501605030850
13.09.2413550132501785013250180501485027350

Cronwell Inn 4* / Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*. Buffet breakfast. A 9-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*:

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 StandardComfort
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Nevsky Shore 3* (building on Nevsky 93 and building on Nevsky 122). Buffet breakfast. A 4-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 StandardComfort
02.08.24-23.08.241435019750162501495023550
13.09.241265016250142501325019550

Rus 4*. Buffet breakfast. A 20-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single room
 Classic (standard)Junior Suite
19.07.24-13.09.241385016350152501435021650

Best Western 4*. Breakfast "cover". A 4-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Triple room (2 main rooms+D.K. rooms 3-12)Single room
Comfort
12.07-23.08.2415150141501385020750
13.0913550128501265018250

Novotel 4* / Novotel St. Petersburg Centre 4*. Buffet breakfast. A 7-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*:

Check-in datesDoubleSingle roomDoubleSingle roomDouble

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single room
 StandardPremiumSuite (former Junior Suite)
07.06.24-23.08.2416050221501855027150197501775029650
13.09.2414750196501665023350172501605024650

Apart-hotel "Yes Marata" 3*. Continental breakfast. 30 minutes walk to the Oktyabrskaya hotel or by public transport.

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
Standard
19.07.24-23.08.24145501375020350
13.09.24-04.10.24143501365020150

Discount for students under 14 years old (Russian Federation): 1100 rubles

Discount for students aged 14-16 (Russian Federation): 500 rubles

Discount for students (Full-time Russian State Universities): 450 rubles

Discount for pensioners (if you have a pension certificate): 450 rubles

Oktyabrskaya Hotel 4* or Best Western Plus Centre Hotel 4* or 2 nights
Oktyabrskaya Hotel 4*

The four-star Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station. It offers modern rooms with stylish interiors and free Wi-Fi.

The facade of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel is made in a classic style. The room has a refrigerator, air conditioning and a minibar, and guests can stay in touch all the time thanks to free Wi-Fi.

A full buffet breakfast is served from 07:00 to 11:00. Drinks can be ordered at the Abazhur Lobby Bar from 11:00 to 23:00.

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Best Western Plus Centre Hotel 4*

The Best Western Plus Centre Hotel is a modern hotel with European–level service, offering its guests comfortable accommodation combined with originality and functionality of the room stock, safety and maximum convenience for both business meetings and recreation with family and friends.

The four-star Best Western Plus Centre Hotel is located in a historic building. The stylish rooms were renovated in 2014. Each room here will provide you with a TV with cable channels, a seating area, a sofa, an electric kettle, a tea and coffee set, and a personal safe. The private bathroom comes with toiletries. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

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The hotel "Novotel St. Petersburg Center" 4*

Novotel Saint Petersburg Center is 200 metres from Nevsky Prospekt and a 4-minute walk from Vosstaniya and Mayakovskaya Metro Stations. It offers a gym, a rich selection of dishes and rooms with facilities for making hot drinks.

The interior of the Novotel St. Petersburg Center Hotel is decorated in a beautiful modern style. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle, a mini fridge and air conditioning.

The GourmetBar bar-restaurant opens onto a summer terrace. It serves drinks and dishes of European and Russian cuisine, which are prepared with local products.

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Comfort Port Ligovsky 29

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, close to the main attractions and Moskovsky Train Station.

The hotel offers accommodation in stylish rooms of various categories. Each room has a double bed, a sofa, a TV, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric hob and dining table. There are many cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

The distance to the airport is 14.6 km. Nearby you can find a shopping center, recreation parks and other leisure facilities.

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Cronwell Inn Stepladder

The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is the first hotel in the Gallery of Cronwell Hotels & Resorts, which opened in St. Petersburg in 2010. The hotel is also the first certified eco-hotel in Russia.

The interiors of the hotel emphasize the flavor of the former St. Petersburg, but at the same time the rooms meet all international requirements. For the convenience of guests, the rooms are equipped with Finnish beds with orthopedic mattresses, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator and a kettle.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Favorite restaurant, and an English tea party "Five o'clock" with branded pastries is held from 17.00 to 18.00.

For business events, the hotel has a spacious conference room, a meeting room and a tea room "Stafford", equipped with all necessary equipment and comfortable furniture.

The Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, on the famous Stremyannaya Street, in a historic building that has been completely reconstructed according to the hotel project.

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Nevsky Shore

The Nevsky Bereg Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt 93 is located in the heart of the Northern Capital.

It offers 41 cozy rooms, each of which is made to all standards. Rooms with a wonderful view of Nevsky Prospekt allow you to enjoy all the colors of the city of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has a lobby, a smoking room, a luggage storage, and 24-hour security for your safety.

The friendly and helpful staff will do everything possible to make your stay at the hotel feel homely.

The three-star Nevsky Bereg 122 Hotel is located in St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Vosstaniya Square. Guests of the cultural capital will be able to spend their holidays in excellent conditions, and the responsive and attentive staff will be happy to help if any questions arise.

The bright rooms are equipped with the necessary amenities for comfortable accommodation, and the cozy interior creates a homely atmosphere. There is a private bathroom, hairdryer, cosmetics, slippers, LCD TV and Wi-Fi.

There is a restaurant "Pier 122" on site, where guests will be happy to be fed with hearty and varied breakfasts.

Local attractions and important urban places are located very close, you can walk to them on foot. The convenient location near public transport stops and a metro station will allow you to get anywhere in the city. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.3 km, and Pulkovo Airport is 14.3 km away.

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Russia

Rus is a four-star hotel located in St. Petersburg. At the guests' disposal: parking, Internet access, 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, laundry, daily cleaning, luggage storage, tour service, billiards, sauna.

Accommodation is offered in cozy rooms of various categories, which are equipped with all amenities. Each room has: air conditioning, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, desk with chairs.

A delicious and hearty breakfast is served daily for guests, and in the on-site restaurant you can have lunch and dinner, as well as have a good time.

For organizing seminars, negotiations, business meetings and corporate events, there are 4 spacious conference rooms with a maximum capacity of up to 250 people.

Nearby there are: Nevsky Prospekt, Tauride Palace, Kazan Cathedral. The convenient location allows you to easily move around the city and visit famous attractions.

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Apart-hotel Yes Marata

Apart-hotels "Ye's" is a European approach to rental housing. The three-star Marata Hotel from this chain is located in the Central district of St. Petersburg, in the epicenter of the cultural and business life of the city. It offers free WI-FI access, a paid shuttle service and private parking. By agreement, it is allowed to check in with pets.

The extensive room stock includes 85 bright rooms. They are equipped with stylish furniture, a wardrobe, an iron, an ironing board and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, a shower cabin and toiletries.

The layout of the premises includes a private kitchen with a headset, an electric stove, a kettle, a refrigerator and a microwave. There is a lobby bar on site, cafes and grocery stores are within walking distance.

The services of the local business center include fax, photocopying and rental of a conference room.

Due to the location of the facility, guests have the opportunity to see most of the sights of St. Petersburg. There are several metro stations near the complex — Ligovsky Prospekt, Zvenigorodskaya and Vladimirskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage and the Faberge Museum are all within a 3 km radius. The nearest airport is Pulkovo-2 Airport, 12.9 km from the property.

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Ibis 3*

Opened in 2008, the Ibis St. Petersburg Center Hotel is located in St. Petersburg, on Ligovsky Prospekt. It has a 3-star status. Paid parking is available here.

The hotel has 221 rooms. All of them are divided into categories such as "Standard" and "Studio". Each room includes a spacious bed, necessary furniture, as well as a TV with satellite TV and a private bathroom. Cleanliness and comfort always reign here. Thanks to open access to a free Wi-Fi network, you can always stay connected and keep up to date with all the news.

You can have a delicious and satisfying meal at the hotel's restaurant.

For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour business center, express check-in on arrival. If you are planning an event for business or entertainment, the hotel offers 50 square meters of space with conference rooms.

The convenient location allows you to quickly reach the main attractions: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage, the Faberge Museum, the Alexander Theater and others. The Gallery shopping center, Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square and metro stations are just a step away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • breakfast after the first night, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • excursion and daily transportation services according to the program in St. Petersburg and Karelia;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • private transfer;
  • lunches and dinners;
  • accommodation and breakfasts, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles / day will be paid by guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024, an experiment on the introduction of a resort fee will start in St. Petersburg);
  • additional excursions;
  • ascent to the Colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral (400 rubles/person);
  • personal expenses.

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    Lyudmila
    18 Dec, 2024
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    Thank you for a perfectly organized vacation—everything was seamless, straightforward, and convenient!
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    Andrey and Inna
    16 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was great.
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    Larisa Makarkina
    16 Dec, 2024
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    An unforgettable and magnificent trip! Our guide, Galina, was truly a professional—knowledgeable and engaging. We stayed at the Moscow Hotel, which offered a delicious breakfast and rooms with stunning views of the Neva River. The location was excellent, just a 20-minute walk along Nevsky Prospekt to the city center and train station, and conveniently close to the metro. The "Highlights of St. Petersburg" program was absolutely fantastic. A big thank you to the tour team! I highly recommend Big Country to everyone.
    16 Dec, 2024