The silver necklace of Russia. St. Petersburg and Karelia. 5-day Summer tour

We invite you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of luxury and splendor, to get acquainted with the history and culture of the beautiful city of St. Petersburg. 

You will visit the Hermitage, walk along famous avenues and cozy streets, take a boat trip to the Northern Islands of the Neva Delta, as well as a trip to Peterhof. 

The highlight of this tour is an excursion to picturesque Karelia, where you will visit the Ruskeala Mountain Park and the famous Marble Canyon.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$322
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 26 – 30 May
    • 2 – 6 June
    • 9 – 13 June
    • 16 – 20 June
    • Dates for next season
    • 7 – 11 January, 2026
    • 14 – 18 January, 2026
    • 21 – 25 January, 2026
    • 28 January – 1 February, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 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 wealth of the Hermitage collection
Admire the works of art by great artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt
The Resplendent Peterhof
You will visit one of the most famous suburbs of St. Petersburg, which has been an imperial country residence for two centuries.
Beauty of Karelia
Visit Ruskeala Mountain Park and Akhvenkoski Waterfalls
Boat trip
You will be able to see the historical center of St. Petersburg and the ultramodern buildings of the city's modern history – the Gazprom Arena stadium in the form of a flying saucer and the tallest skyscraper in Europe - the Lakhta Center.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Saint Petersburg Sightseeing Bus Tour

    You arrive at the hotel on your own.

    A transfer to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: an individual transfer from the train station/airport (from 2,300 rubles/car).

    From 12:00 to 15:00 (before departure for the program), a representative of the company with a sign "About Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel.

    You can approach at any convenient time in this interval.

    He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.

    Departure for the program from the accommodation hotel.

    15:00 Departure from the hotel by bus.

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

    A sightseeing bus tour will introduce you to the more than three hundred-year history of St. Petersburg. You will admire the panorama of the beautiful Neva River, see the magnificent ensembles of the central city squares and the famous St. Petersburg monuments.

    The tour route will take you through the most beautiful places of our city – the main streets and avenues, the main embankments and squares. All the most important and interesting, the most beautiful and famous things are waiting for you in St. Petersburg!

    At the end of the Sightseeing tour, we invite you to visit the magnificent St. Isaac's Cathedral!

    Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral.

    St. Isaac's Cathedral will appear before you as a unique work of Russian art from the middle of the 19th century.

    You will see magnificent wall paintings and paintings on canvas made by famous Russian artists, and admire mosaic icons, which were created using smalt in more than 12,000 colors and shades.

    You will be amazed by the abundance of different types of stone (from granite to malachite and turquoise) that were used to decorate the temple.

    End of the program: hotel.

    Program duration: ~4.5 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour "Resplendent St. Petersburg". Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Karelia. Sortavala. Ruskeala Waterfalls Ahvenkoski and Ruskeala Park
  • Day 4 - Free day
  • Day 5 - Peterhof bus tour "There are fountains shining with silver..."
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the chosen hotel, RUB.:

HotelRoom categoryPrice validity periodAdult 1/2 DBLChild under 13 1/2 DBLThe third in the room is a child under 13 years oldThe third person in the room is an adultSingle room
Best Western Zoom Hotel Apart-Hotel***standard apartment (standard table)26.05.202506.06.20252756025760--35780
09.06.202513.06.20252822026420--37230
16.06.202527.06.20252885026990--38660
30.06.202518.07.20252756025760--35780
21.07.202525.07.20252822026420--37230
28.07.202515.08.20252756025760--35780
18.08.202529.08.20252598024180--33090
superior apartments (double table)26.05.202506.06.20253029028490251902699041260
09.06.202513.06.20253085028990251902699042460
16.06.202527.06.20253139029590251902699043650
30.06.202518.07.20253029028490251902699041260
21.07.202525.07.20253085028990251902699042460
28.07.202515.08.20253029028490251902699041260
18.08.202529.08.20252762025820251902699036390
YES Apart-hotel Marata Center***Standard apartment (without breakfast)26.05.202506.06.20253085028990249402674046740
09.06.202513.06.20253318031380249402674051390
16.06.202520.06.20253565033850249402674056330
23.06.202511.07.20253085028990249402674046740
14.07.202518.07.20253017028370249402674045370
21.07.202529.08.20252948027680249402674043990
standard apartment (with breakfast)26.05.202506.06.20253359031790284903029048660
09.06.202513.06.20253592034120284903029053320
16.06.202520.06.20253839036590284903029058250
23.06.202511.07.20253359031790284903029048660
14.07.202518.07.20253292031120284903029047290
21.07.202529.08.20253222030420284903029045920
Dostoevsky****standard26.05.202530.05.20253167029870--42920
02.06.202501.08.20253662034820--52220
04.08.202529.08.20253167029870--42920
superior26.05.202530.05.20253332031520323403414046190
02.06.202501.08.20253825036450339803578056120
04.08.202529.08.20253332031520323403414046190
Russia****Junior suite09.06.202520.06.20253688035120246702647056620

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 950 rubles.

Best Western Zoom Hotel Apart-Hotel*** or YES Apart-hotel Marata Center*** or 4 nights
Best Western Zoom Hotel Apart-Hotel***

The Best Western Zoom Hotel is located in the Primorsky district of St. Petersburg. Parking for private cars is available on site.

The number of rooms includes apartments of the categories "Standard", "Superior" and "Family". Guests are invited to relax in the bright rooms with modern furniture, where free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV and a private bathroom are provided for a comfortable stay.

The kitchen area is perfect for self-cooking, as it has a hob, refrigerator, electric kettle, microwave oven and necessary utensils. Grocery stores, cafes and restaurants with a varied menu are within walking distance.

It is possible to cooperate with corporate clients under a contract. We provide a complete package of closing documents.

The place of A.S. Pushkin's duel is 741 m away, the Specific Park is 2.2 km away, and the Chernaya Rechka metro station is 691 m away. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 21.4 km, to Finlyandsky railway station is 5.2 km.

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YES Apart-hotel Marata Center***

Ye's apart-hotels are 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. Pets are allowed by agreement.

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

The rooms include 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. Near the complex there are several metro stations — Ligovsky Prospekt, Zvenigorodskaya and Vladimirskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage and the Faberge Museum are all within a 3-km radius. The nearest airport, Pulkovo-2, is 12.9 km away.

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Another option
Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel awaits you in St. Petersburg. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, sauna, gym.

The atmosphere and comfort of this place will be remembered only by positive emotions. Each of the rooms has everything for comfort.

There is a restaurant on site where you can taste delicious dishes from the menu, as well as have a great time.

There is a conference room equipped with related equipment for various events.

Metro stations, historical sights, beautiful squares and parks of the city on the Neva River are within walking distance.

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Another option
Rus 4*

Rus is a four-star hotel located in St. Petersburg. Facilities for residents: parking, Internet access, 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, laundry, daily cleaning, luggage storage, tour service, billiards, sauna.

Accommodation is offered in comfortable 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 seminars, negotiations, business meetings and corporate events, there are 4 spacious conference halls with a maximum capacity of up to 250 people.

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

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected);
  • tour service;
  • museum entrance tickets;
  • bus according to the program. 

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meeting/departure at the train station/airport;
  • extra nights;
  • luggage storage at the train station;
  • additional excursions (optional);
  • the surcharge for a foreign tourist is 950 rubles.;
  • lunches and dinners (on your own).

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

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?
Can the tour program change?

Dates and Prices

Reviews

  • VM
    Varvara Malikova
    about provider
    1 Mar, 2025
    I had no idea what to expect from this tour. I came across a website online and decided to fill out the booking form, though I was quite nervous about whether it was trustworthy. I was contacted via Telegram by Yulia, who guided me through every step of the process. She provided all the details about the tour I had initially chosen, and when I realized it didn’t quite fit my budget, she asked about my interests in St. Petersburg and personally selected alternative tour options for me. She also helped me find suitable accommodation within my price range. The payment was made in two installments. I really appreciated how they sent all necessary documents promptly at each stage. Yulia was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly—both via the Telegram bot and email. I’m so grateful to her for her support and incredible patience! After completing the payment, I received a contract, which I signed and returned. They also sent me a ticket with all the tour details, and one day before the trip, I received a voucher. A huge thank you to Yulia for her outstanding assistance! And many thanks as well to Big Country! Now, I won’t hesitate to book another tour.
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    Eleanora
    about provider
    27 Feb, 2025
    The excursions were organized in an excellent way!
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    Anna
    about provider
    26 Feb, 2025
    Everything was perfectly organized, punctual and tailored to the client's preferences!