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
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$379
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
8 - 12 Jun
15 - 19 Jun
22 - 26 Jun
29 Jun - 3 Jul
6 - 10 Jul
13 - 17 Jul
20 - 24 Jul
27 - 31 Jul
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 modern history of the city – the Gazprom Arena stadium and the Lakhta Center.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Faberge Museum 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 2400 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 14:00/15:00.

    Important information:

    • Tourists staying at the Azimut Hotel, Moscow, Russia and Dostoevsky hotels go on excursions from the hotel.;
    • tourists staying at the hotel "A Fontanka Hotel" come to the Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg (adjacent building) for a meeting and departure for excursions;
    • Tourists staying at the Yard Residence Apart-hotel come to the Moscow Hotel (Alexander Nevsky Square, 2) for a meeting and departure for excursions — 5 minutes on foot.

    Pay attention to the place of departure/arrival of the bus on Wednesday in Karelia.

    15:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. 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 Faberge Museum, which is brilliant in every sense!

    Faberge Museum tour. The most famous private museum in St. Petersburg, located in one of the old mansions of the city on the banks of the Fontanka River.

    At the beginning of the 21st century, the Naryshkin-Shuvalov mansion was transferred to the cultural and historical foundation "Connection of Times" and extensively renovated.

    Its restored interiors now feature more than 4,000 jewelry masterpieces by Russian masters, among which the products of the famous Faberge company occupy an honorable place.

    You will admire the magnificent halls of the old St. Petersburg mansion, see not only the famous Easter eggs, but also a wide variety of jewelry items.

    The place of the end of the program: Faberge Museum (city center, nearest metro station Gostiny Dvor / Nevsky Prospekt).

    Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ending at ~19:30).

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  • Day 2 - Hermitage. Boat trip
  • Day 3 - Karelia. Sortavala. Ruskeala Waterfalls Ahvenkoski and Ruskeala Park
  • Day 4 - Peterhof bus tour "There are fountains shining with silver..."
  • Day 5 - Free day
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       
And the Fontanka Hotel***standard25.05.202629.05.20262746025760217602346033170
01.06.202626.06.20262946027760217602346037750
29.06.202610.07.20262775025990217602346034320
superior/superior with BC25.05.202629.05.20262799026330--34320
01.06.202626.06.20262999028330--38890
29.06.202610.07.20262832026620--35460
Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg****smart25.05.202629.05.20263459032890--47460
01.06.202605.06.20263746035760--53170
08.06.202626.06.20263689035190--51990
29.06.202610.07.20263317031470--44590
Yard Residence Apart-Hotel****studio apartment with kitchen25.05.202629.05.20263089029190262902799044890
08.06.202619.06.20263375031990262902799050590
29.06.202607.08.20263375031990262902799050590
17.08.202628.08.20263175029990262902799046590
Dostoevsky****standard25.05.202629.05.20263199030330--43170
08.06.202610.07.20263575033990--50890
13.07.202621.08.20263375031990--46890
24.08.202628.08.20263199030330--43170
superior room08.06.202610.07.20263832036620306203232056320
13.07.202621.08.20263632034620306203232052320
24.08.202628.08.20263432032620306203232048320
Moscow****standard25.05.202626.06.20263363031930271302883052290 
13.07.202621.08.20263459032890314703317051990
24.08.202628.08.20263199030330314703317046320
Russia***business13.07.202624.07.20262899027320202502195042660
27.07.202628.08.20262812026420207902249040850
comfort13.07.202624.07.20263296031260202502195050550
27.07.202628.08.20263277031120207902249050170
standard13.07.202624.07.20262825026550--41130
27.07.202628.08.20262743025730--39480

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1,100 rubles.

Dostoevsky or Russia or 4 nights
Dostoevsky

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away. 

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A currency exchange service is also available. 

The Dostoevsky Hotel features an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping mall with a supermarket and a food court. An ATM is installed in its lobby. 

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel.

Another option
Russia

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station. Car owners will be able to use private parking. 

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, 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.

Another option
A-Hotel Fontanka

A-Hotel Fontanka is a hotel on the Fontanka River embankment. The hotel is inexpensive, located in the Admiralteysky district of the northern capital. This is a special format of AZIMUT hotels, which allows guests of the city to save money on their trip and receive a standard set of services. Also, a large selection of attractions nearby also attracts guests. Nearby are the Column of Glory, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, the Great Choral Synagogue, and the Russian Museum. 

More than 450 rooms of various categories are provided for guests, and everyone can choose the most suitable one according to their taste and budget. In the hotel you will find classic rooms with a capacity from 1 to 4 people. Each room has a stylish design, an equipped workplace, and free internet. 

Among all there are categories "standard", "junior suite", "superior" and "suite". Each room has a safe, multi-channel TV, heating system, air conditioning. Some rooms offer beautiful views of the city. Featuring a shower or bathtub, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and personal hygiene products. 

If you are used to traveling with a pet, then accommodation with a pet can be arranged for you here, but upon prior request, for an additional fee.

The hotel has an AVENUE restaurant, where you can taste traditional Russian cuisine, as well as a menu for vegetarians. There is also a "SKY BAR" on the territory of the restaurant, from which you can admire the beautiful views of the city from a height. There are also restaurants and cafes nearby with various cuisines and at an affordable price. A good breakfast is served at the hotel in the morning, but you can choose a fare without meals and arrange meals for yourself in the city.

For business meetings, A-Hotel Fontanka has an equipped meeting room with ergonomic furniture, stationery and Wi-Fi internet. There is a pier next to the marina entrance to the hotel, from which sightseeing steamers and river trams depart during the summer season. The friendly staff at the reception will tell you how to arrange a guided tour. Another advantage will be the availability of parking, luggage storage and a souvenir shop.

A wonderful view of the river, the presence of a pier, a convenient location almost in the historical center of the city and the proximity of the metro — "Technological Institute". Baltiyskaya Metro Station is a twenty-minute walk away, and Pulkovo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Also nearby are the Yusupov Palace, the British Admiralty, the Youth Theater, the Trinity Izmailovsky Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theater Concert Hall and other interesting places. Moskovsky Train Station is 6 km away.

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Another option
AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg

AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt. 

The spacious rooms are decorated in a well-kept modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics. Safes are provided in the rooms for the safety of valuables. You can adjust the comfortable temperature using split systems. Some rooms offer beautiful city views. And thick curtains will allow you to create darkness and get a good night's sleep even during the famous white nights.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant in the morning. They are represented mainly by sandwich slices, fresh fruits and vegetables, porridges and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here using a set menu or order delicious dishes from the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant will allow you to arrange a business lunch or a romantic dinner here. A banquet hall is available for large events such as family or corporate celebrations.

There is a convenient transport interchange near the hotel. It can be reached by buses, minibuses, tram or taxi. There is a parking lot for a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also nearby. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina right next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats sail along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from Baltiysky Railway Station, and about an hour from the airport. The Karambol State Musical Theater and the Museum of the History of State Securities of Russia are just a two-minute walk away.

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Another option
The Moscow Hotel

This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. 

It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The spacious rooms at the Moscow Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors. 

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine. 

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage State Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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Another option
Yard Residence

The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4—star, eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk to Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro Station. The main highways are located nearby, along which you can quickly and conveniently get anywhere in the city. Parking is provided for the convenience of guests arriving by private transport, as well as a shuttle service and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

It offers comfortable apartments with a unique design, equipped with modern furniture, appliances, an equipped kitchen and a bathroom.

The kitchen is equipped with a set of dishes, a refrigerator and a stove for cooking lunch. The BACKYARD is located on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can taste menus from 14 gastronomic brands.

The convenient location of the Yard Residence apartments allows vacationers to get to the main attractions of the city and learn more about its history. Also nearby is the Museum of urban sculpture, the necropolis of the masters of art, the Museum of Ancient Antiquities and much more. The distance to the airport is 14.2 km. The train station is 5.3 km away.

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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;
  • meals included in the program: 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);
  • private transfer from the train station/airport (from 2400 rub/car);
  • the surcharge for a foreign tourist is 1100 rubles.;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is selected), lunch and dinner (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?

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    Valentina Matyushina
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    14 Apr, 2026
    I was impressed by the views of the palaces
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    Varvara Malikova
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    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
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    27 Feb, 2025
    The excursions were organized in an excellent way!