Russia tours
Day 1: St. Petersburg city tour
Your driver will greet you at Pulkovo International Airport and transport you to St. Petersburg, Russia's capital. Your first full day in Russia will involve a city tour. Among the attractions you'll visit are Ostrovsky Square, Vladimirsky Avenue, and Vosstaniya Square. Then take Mikhailovskaya and Bolshaya Konyushennaya streets through Palace Square, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Summer Garden, and Troitskaya Square. You will spend the night at the hotel.
Day 2: St. Petersburg - Kiryavalahti
You'll go to Kiryavalahti, a picturesque village in the morning. The area's appeal has been boosted by the grandeur of the northern scenery, as well as a plethora of legends surrounding Sortavala's "Finnish era." On the island of the Vuoksa River, near the village of Priozersk, there is a stone castle, as well as a valley of waterfalls and amazing animals. After that, you'll travel to Kirch Lumivaar. A historic Finnish church will be discovered. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.
You'll go on a boat tour of the Ladoga Skerries in the morning. The picturesque mountain park of Ruskeala, which boasts the White Bridges Waterfall, is another option. This is a fantastic opportunity to photograph a variety of unusual views that will stay with you for a long time. Then you'll travel to Kinerma, which residents refer to as "Russia's most beautiful village." As quickly as possible, travel to Petrozavodsk. You'll be spending the night in a hotel.
You'll travel to Medvezhyegorsk today. You'll arrive at the Marcial water resort after using the normal Murmansk route. The reserve and the Kivach waterfall, Karelia's first state park, may be seen along the way. It safeguards the country's ancient flora and fauna. Enjoy a panoramic view of Girvas, the former volcano, and the Palozerskaya hydroelectric power facility following lunch. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.
Day 5: Medvezhyegorsk - Zaonezhie - Kizhi Island - Medvezhyegorsk
In the morning, you will journey to Zaonezhie. Along the way, you'll pass past an old chapel. The people of Kosmozero express their heartfelt greetings. A small historic village may be found on the Zaonezhsky peninsula, on the southern side of the same-named lake. It will be able to visit the church of St. Nicholas Chudotvortsa. After there, it's over to Kizhi, a lovely island known for its architectural ensemble of Russian timber-frame wonders. In the evening, you'll return to Medvezhyegorsk through the Shungite deposit. This is the location where you will be spending the night.
Day 6: Medvezhyegorsk - Gimoly
Today's journey will take us to the village of Gimoly. This is a historically important town with historically notable structures. You'll be able to relax on the shores of the lake while capturing beautiful vistas along an impossible journey. Then you'll travel to Lake Pizanets, also known as the "Pearl of the Karelian Taiga," which attracts a great number of visitors due to its uniqueness. The town of Gimoly is where you will arrive. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.
Day 7: Gimoly - Vegarus
After breakfast, you'll proceed to Vegarus village. This is a peaceful and calm part of the Loimolsky rural village in the Suoyarvsky district of the Republic of Karelia. Along the way, you'll stop at the Votovaara peak. This is one of the most intriguing places in Karelia. The mountain's many seids are well-known, drawing both regular tourists and specialists from various areas. Following that, you'll go to Vegarus after stopping at Porosozero. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.
Day 8: Vegarus - Gardarika
You will go to the Gardarika guarded area today. This area is recognized as one of Karelia's most environmentally sensitive areas. On the beaches of Yanisyarvi, 60 kilometers from Sortavala, a stunning pine forest surrounds a unique meteorite lake. Mount Hiidenvuori, as viewed from Leshego Mountain in Finland, will tempt you to pull over on the side of the road. Arrive at Hotel Club Gardarika. The hotel is where you will spend the night.
Day 9: Gardarika - St. Petersburg
We'll go on a tour of St. Petersburg in the morning. Visit the Rock Garden Museum and Puikkola along the road, both of which are around a 30-minute drive from the Gardarika hotel. The settlement is located near the Kaalam village in the Sortavala district. There are about 500 people that live there. Arrival at St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. You stay at a hotel for the night.
Day 10: St. Petersburg - Peterhof - St. Petersburg
Today you will visit Peterhof. An incredible estate formed in the manner of French Versailles. The grand fountains in the Upper and Lower Parks, containing the well-known "Samson," will astound you. The Great Peterhof Palace will be enjoyed as well. In the Lower Park, an exit to the Monplaisir Palace with an observation deck on the coastline of the Gulf of Finland will be a unique request. Then you'll return to St. Petersburg, where you may see the Cruiser "Aurora," a well-known cruiser, as well as the Strelka V.O. cape on the eastern end of Vasilievsky Island. Then see the Bronze Horseman monument, walk to St. Isaac's Cathedral and relish the striking view of Gostiny Dvor (Guests' Court). Night at the hotel.
Day 11: St. Petersburg - Airport
In the morning you will be transferred to airport.