Legendary Karelia. Winter bus tour from Perm

A day on the road.

Watching movies on the way.

Breakfast on the way (extra charge).

09:00 Meeting with a guide in Petrozavodsk.

Big city tour of Petrozavodsk with a walk through the art cluster "Komarin trail".

Getting to know the capital of Karelia – sightseeing tour "From the history of Petrozavodsk". Discover Petrozavodsk, a city where history comes to life at every turn!

During an exciting city tour, you will stroll through the atmospheric art cluster "Komarin Trail", learn about the times of Peter the Great and the formation of Petrovskaya Sloboda, see ancient squares and monuments.

The tour ends with a walk along the picturesque Onega Embankment with its unique art objects and stunning views.

This trip will give you an unforgettable experience and discover Karelia from a new perspective!

Visit to the Industrial history gallery.

The interactive hall features exhibits that visitors can interact with while learning about science and how they work. The historical halls are entirely dedicated to the development of Petrovsky Sloboda, founded by decree of Peter I.

The exhibition tells about how the settlement turned into a city, and about the role of Russian and foreign engineers in the development of Petrozavodsk as an important industrial center of the Russian Empire.

14:00 Lunch at a cafe.

Visit to the unique exhibition "Kalevala Universe" at the Museum of Fine Arts "Republic of Karelia".

At the new exhibition, you will have an immersive journey along the path to the rune forest with the sounds of kantele, immerse yourself in the theme of the birth of the world and meet the heroes, the unusual installation "Pike" will reveal the secrets of folk life, share a brewing recipe and allow you to inhale the aromas of Kalevala, and the waters of the Tuonela River will take you beyond the boundaries of the familiar world! And, of course, the Kalevala is unthinkable without the Sampo mill!

19:00 Check-in at the hotel, free time in the city.

Breakfast.

Free day.

A trip to Kizhi Island.

You will embark on an exciting journey through the picturesque expanses of Lake Onega to the pearl of Russian wooden architecture — Kizhi Island.

Here you will be immersed in the atmosphere of the ancient Kizhi cemetery, where every building breathes history, and nature fascinates with its pristine beauty.

The unique architecture, legends of the past and stunning landscapes will make this trip truly unforgettable!

The tour is paid additionally on the spot to the guide. The cost for adults is 6500 rubles/person.

Included: Meteor tickets, entrance ticket and guided tour "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island", transportation service.

Breakfast.

Visit to Sampo Mountain. The magical item Sampo brings happiness, strength and wealth to its owner.

The view from the top of the mountain is mesmerizing, filling the air with the mystery of century-old pine trees and creating an ideal place to stop. This place became famous thanks to the movie "Sampo", shot against the backdrop of magnificent landscapes.

The next stop is the Marcial Waters resort. This is the first Russian resort founded by Peter the Great on the basis of ferruginous mineral springs. The tsar himself visited and was treated here 4 times.

In the middle of the last century, a museum dedicated to the history of the resort was opened.

You will visit the Church of St. Peter the Apostle of the 18th century, the caretaker's house with a unique historical exposition and taste the water from three healing springs.

Lunch at a cafe.

Transfer to the Kivach Nature Reserve.

Karelia's most famous waterfall, it has long become a local calling card and attracts thousands of tourists every year.

People flock to Kivach to appreciate its power and strength, because it is the second largest flat waterfall in Europe, to hear the age-old movement of stormy water and learn the beautiful legend of the waterfall.

In the reserve you will see the famous Karelian birch and visit the small but cozy "Nature Museum".

Return to Petrozavodsk.

Free time.

Breakfast.

Room release.

Departure to the Northern Ladoga region, to the Ruskeala Mountain Park.

Marble Canyon tour.

Huge white-gray rocks rising vertically from the turquoise surface of the water do not leave anyone indifferent. The stone for the architectural masterpieces of St. Petersburg has been mined here for centuries.

A visit to the park will begin with a sightseeing tour, during which you will be shown all the viewing platforms with the best views of the Marble Canyon. They will tell you about how marble was mined and where it was used.

Transfer to Sortavala.

Tour of Sortavala. The architecture of Sortavala can be called the "encyclopedia of northern Art Nouveau".

If the weather is good, you will walk to Vaccosalmi Park, climb to the observation decks of Mount Kuhavuori, from where you can enjoy views of the city, the bay and the islands.

Visiting the Paaso settlement is not just a journey, but an immersion deep into the centuries, into a world where nature and history are intertwined into a single whole.

As the sun rises, the top of the mountain is clothed in soft golden rays, and Lake Karmalanyarvi sparkles, reflecting the celestial shades.

The aromas of centuries-old forests hover around, which, like guardians, protect the ancient secrets of Karelian ancestors. The ancient settlement, spread out on dry ground with an area of about 1000 square meters.

From the height of the cliffs, peaceful views open up, as if preserving the spirit of antiquity that permeates every stone of this mysterious place.

19:00 Approximate time of departure to Perm.

A day on the road.

Watching movies on the way.

12:00-16:00 Approximate time of arrival in Perm.