The stories and secrets of medieval Vyborg. Christmas Trip

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The sea romance of Kronstadt, the historical appearance of Vyborg, mysterious bays and the magnificent nature of the Karelian Isthmus are waiting for you.

You will be able to walk along the ancient streets, taste a real Vyborg pretzel, and even go on an amazing journey through time with an excursion through the Monrepos rock park.

Location

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Tour highlights

The medieval spirit of Vyborg

Visit Vyborg Castle, the medieval symbol of the city, and you will be transported back to the time of knights and battles

Cooking class

You will learn old recipes and bake the cupcakes yourself

New Year's mood

Take a walk through the cozy decorated streets and plunge into the festive atmosphere

Delicious tastings

The taste of pretzel and the aroma of glega will make your trip even more atmospheric and cozy

The Mysterious Kronstadt

Immerse yourself in the history of the Russian navy and visit the majestic Naval Cathedral

Architectural tour

Visit the Alvar Aalto Library and open the doors to the architectural world of functionalism

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Kronstadt. Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. Participation in the "Manor Pretzel" program
Arrival in St. Petersburg.
09:30 Meeting with the guide at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow railway station, St. Petersburg
Transfer to Kronstadt.
Sightseeing tour of Kronstadt.
Visit to the monument to all ranks of the Russian Navy – the largestThe Naval Cathedral in Russia, reminiscent of the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
13:00 Lunch at a restaurant in Kronstadt (for those who have paid half board).
14:00 Transfer to Vyborg. A guided tour.
16:00 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — our guide 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, the Town Hall Tower.
A tour of the Castle Island, where the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle is located — the symbol of the city.
18:30 Participation in the "Manor Pretzel" program, held at the pretzel Museum. A burgher, a rich Swedish citizen, will meet you and treat you to the famous Vyborg pretzel. You will be transformed into the heroes of medieval Vyborg and a tasting of glega. After the program, you can visit the manor itself, where you can buy souvenirs, take pictures with dolls of the owners of the Carriage house, the Louhi witch.
19:30 Accommodation. Free time.
Recommended cafes for dinner: "Champion", "Medieval tavern", "Espilya", "At Borchard's", panoramic restaurant "Taste".

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Day 2 - Monrepos Park, pretzel baking workshop, Alvar Aalto Library
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
09:20 Meeting with the guide at the Druzhba Hotel.
09:30 Meeting with the guide at the Vyborg Hotel.
10:00 Guided tour of Russia's only rocky landscape park Monrepos, whose name means "my rest", "my rest", "my rest" in French.
The rock landscape park Monrepos of the XVIII-XIX centuries is of rare beauty 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.
Stroll through the alleys of the park and along the sparkling waters of the Vyborg Bay, listen to the singing of birds and the breathing of stone boulders, relax on a bench near a hundred-year-old birch tree. The park is under planned reconstruction, but still we could not ignore the unique creation of landscape designers of the XVIII-XX centuries.
12:00 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 an authentic medieval pretzel recipe.
15:00 Lunch at the cafe (for those who have paid half board).
16:00 Excursion to the Alvar Aalto Library.
You will be able to discover the amazing architecture of functionalism by visiting the only library in Russia, built according to the project of 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.
17:00 Free time in the Old Town to buy souvenirs.
18:00 Departure to St. Petersburg.
Return to St. Petersburg at approximately 21:00 at the Moskovsky railway station.
We recommend buying tickets for night trains or booking an extra night in St. Petersburg.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in comfortable hotels in Vyborg to choose from.

Excursion package without accommodation and without meals (the guide will wait for such tourists in the lobby of the Vyborg or Druzhba hotel - specify when booking): 8,200 rubles.

Vyborg 3*, buffet breakfast.

Attention: prices are approximate, check the real prices before buying.

Check-in dates	Double room with separate beds	Single room	Double room with separate beds	Triple (2 main+additional beds)	Single room
Check-in dates	Standard		Standard Plus
03.01-06.01.25 (breakfast) prices are preliminary	10400	12150	10700	10100	12700
03.01-06.01.25 (breakfast + lunch) prices are preliminary	12300	14050	12600	12000	14600

Friendship 3*, buffet breakfast:

Check-in dates	Double room with separate beds	Triple (2 main+additional beds)	Single room	Double room with separate beds	Triple (2 main+additional beds)	Single room
Check-in dates	Standard			Improved
03.01-06.01.25 (breakfast)	11000	10600	13200	11450	10900	14150
03.01-06.01.25 (breakfast + lunch)	12900	12500	15100	13350	12800	16050

Discount for children under 16 years old: 400 rubles.

Discount for pensioners: 300 rubles.

Check-out time at hotels upon arrival: 14.00, check-out: 12:00.

Vyborg 3*

The Vyborg Hotel, which offers pet-friendly accommodation, is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from the 13th-century Vyborg Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright, classic rooms are decorated in warm colours and feature a TV and a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves European cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the lobby bar. Delicious Uzbek dishes are prepared in the summer cafe.

Vyborgsky Train Station is just a 5-minute walk away. Pulkovo International Airport is 175 km away.

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Another option

Friendship 3*

Druzhba Hotel is located in Vyborg, on the coast of the Vyborg Bay. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Each room here will provide you with a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Guests can relax in the sauna and dine in the restaurant or on the hotel's terrace. There is also a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Vyborg Bus Station is 250 metres from the hotel, and Vyborg Train Station is 500 metres away.

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Victoria 4*

This hotel is located on the Market Square in Vyborg, a 10-minute walk from Vyborg Castle. It offers a fitness center, 2 restaurants and a Finnish sauna.

Each room at the Victoria Hotel is decorated in a modern style and is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

Breakfast is served at the Monrepa Restaurant, and Russian and European cuisine is also served. The elegant Vkus restaurant serves Italian cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the summer terrace.

Guests of the Victoria Hotel can visit the Russian sauna, hammam and hot tub. A fitness center is also available on site.

The Round Tower and the market are a 2—minute walk from Victoria Hotel, and Vyborg Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The Monrepos Landscape Park is a 20-minute walk away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

habitation;
breakfast, 2 lunches for those who ordered half board;
guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
guide support;
headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide;
The price at the Druzhba Hotel includes a morning sauna.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals outside the selected tariff: 2 lunches – 1900 rubles. If hot meals are important to guests, we recommend ordering lunches in advance, since there is a shortage of seats in cafes and restaurants in Vyborg during the holidays;
excursions and services not included in the tour program;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Discount for children under 16: 400 rubles.

Discount for pensioners: 300 rubles.

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The stories and secrets of medieval Vyborg. Christmas Trip

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