Three Days in the Karelian Islands. Part 1.

1 day

- Meeting of guests at the railway station of Petrozavodsk at 07:50 at the car number 10 upon arrival

Trains No. 018 A. Guide with the plate "Karelia".

- We are welcomed by the capital of the Forest Republic - Petrozavodsk.

What is the city of Petra? This city is a port, the forest capital of miners, fishermen, romantics.

On a sightseeing tour we will get acquainted with its sights and walk along the Onega embankment. According to good tradition, each twin city leaves here a piece of “their soul” – a sculptural composition. So the embankment turned into a museum of modern avant-garde sculpture in the open air and became a favorite place for walks of citizens. Everyone wants to see a piece of the starry sky of Neubrandenburg, whisper cherished words into the magical ear of the Tree of Desire and ask for material prosperity from the Wallet of Luck.

- Shungite Center. We'll visit the relaxation treatment room. We will learn a lot about the useful properties of healing stone and try tea from shungite purified water. There you can also buy souvenirs from shungite.

- Meeting of guests at the railway station of Petrozavodsk at 12:27 at the car number 10 on arrival

Trains No. 160 V. Guide with a plate of Karelia. (These tourists without a sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk).

- Moving to the city of Kondopoga (45 km). Track tour "First acquaintance with Karelia".

A small provincial town is cozy located on the shore of Lake Onega.

Accommodation in the hotel "Karelia" *** (Kondopoga, Lenin Square 5).

Lunch in the hotel cafe (buffet/covering).

15:00 - Water excursion to the famous island of Kizhi (a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site since 1990).

It is strictly reserved when buying a tour.

The cost of water transfer to Kizhi Island: 3,000 rubles / adult, 2,300 rubles / child up to 12 years.

In addition, the hotel pays an entrance fee to the island of Kizhi: an adult - 700 rubles. /man, pensioner - 400 rubles. /person, child under 16 years - 300 rubles. chela

Travel by water 1 hour and 30 minutes one way on covered taxi boats from Kondopoga. During the water cruise we will admire not only Lake Onega, but also numerous islands - Kiga skerries.

And here we are – a temple complex, built almost without a single nail.

We will learn about all its secrets when inspecting the ensemble of the Kizhsky Pogost, visit the estate of a Zaonezh peasant and one of the oldest wooden churches in Russia - the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, rumored to have the ability to heal all ailments. You will also have a unique opportunity to visit the Church of the Transfiguration, opened after a long restoration work.

Duration of the tour: about 6 hours.

Time spent on Kizhi Island: 2.5 hours.

For those not on the tour:

Free time. You can use rental services on the shore of Lake Onega (300 m from the hotel):

- fun boats (capacity up to 4 people, cost 150 rubles). /person / hour, each subsequent hour 100 rubles / person.).

Bicycles (100 rubles per hour)

- fishing rods and spinning (from 70 rubles) for fishing in the Bay of Onega Lake.

Dinner in the hotel cafe - cover / buffet. The cost is 270/300 rubles / person.

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Attention! Due to the constantly changing epidemiological situation in the region and the change in the schedule of meteors, departure for the excursion is possible at 04:00, breakfast - lunch box.

06:00 - early breakfast at the hotel - buffet.

- 06:30 - departure to "Old Finland" (290 km).

To travel to the former lands of Suomi, we do not need a passport or visa.

And here is the ancient city of Serdobol (Sortavala). It is rightly called the “architectural encyclopedia of European architecture”. He gave creative inspiration to Robert Christmas, Bella Akhmadulina and many other poets and artists.

11:00 - excursion "Legendary North Athos..." (Valaam Island). It is strictly reserved when buying a tour.

Cost: adult - 3,000 rubles, a child up to 12 years inclusive - 1,700 rubles.

The time of water travel by meteor from Sortavala to the island on Lake Ladoga is 45 minutes one way. Like the fabulous backs of whales or old giant fish rise from the water of Ladoga skerries - fjords. And here we are in the center of the spiritual, cultural and Orthodox life of Russia.

During the main excursion: acquaintance with the central estate of the monastery and a visit to the majestic architectural monument - the functioning Spaso - Transfiguration Cathedral, where the relics of the founders of the monastery Herman and Sergius of Valaam rest. Then return to the worldly bustle, to the mainland. Time spent on Valaam Island is 3 hours.

For those not on the tour:

- Walking tour of the city of Sortavala, a visit to the Church of Nicholas the Wonderworker, built at the expense of St. Petersburg merchants Eliseev in the Russian style on the project arch. N. P. Grebenka, climb to the observation deck - Mount Kuhavuori. Free time to buy souvenirs (Finnish chocolate and other products).

- 16:00 - meet on the shore of Lake Ladoga.

Late lunch at the cafe (cover). The cost is 350 rubles per person.

Continuation of the excursion program, on the route:

- Cinematic stop - Akhvenkoski waterfall ("sinking threshold").

The film “The Dawns Are Quiet Here...” began his “creative career.” Locals call it “Zhenkina River” after the name of their favorite heroine. Once there was filmed the famous scene of bathing loggers.

- Ruskeala Marble Park. Now it is one of the most beautiful places in Karelia. Artificial white marble rocks picturesquely hang over the emerald water surface of a small lake. Since Catherine’s times, marble was mined here to decorate the cathedrals and palaces of St. Petersburg. On the excursion (1.5 hours) we will explore the mountain park from a height, learn how the Marble Lake was formed, visit one of the tunnels and we will be able to take a souvenir-stones for memory.

Free time in the park (1 hour 30 minutes) for the purchase of services (underground route, bungee, etc.)

The total time spent in the mountain park is 3 hours.

- On the already familiar "blue road" we return to Kondopoga, indicative arrival to the hotel at 01:00.

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- Breakfast at the hotel cafe is a buffet.

- Room release.

09:00 - Excursion program to the natural mysteries of Karelia:

- Welcome to Girvas - a unique geological object, the oldest (about 2 billion years) crater of the volcano in Karelia!! You will see a section of more than 20 lava flows with a capacity of up to 32 m and fossilized volcanic "bombs", including gas voids.

Do not forget the video camera to create proof that you have visited a real volcano!

Bright attraction of Karelia - reserve and waterfall "Kivach".

“Diamond falls a mountain from a ledge with four rocks...” – Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin, the first poet-lyricist of Russia, wrote admiringly about it. A pleasant addition to the raging water element will be the grove of Karelian birch, which has become the decoration of the arboretum of the reserve. This is a mystery tree with amazing wood marble pattern. Even in the twenty-first century, scientists have debated its origin. Admire the souvenirs from the "scarlet" - you can in the Museum of Nature.

- Transfer to the railway station of Kondopoga by 13:30 to the train No. 015 A "Arctic".

Departure of the train at 13:55 (these tourists miss the rest of the program of the day).

For the remaining guests:

Lunch in the hotel cafe (buffet/covering). Cost 350/300 rubles. Man.

Interactive program "Karelian Mall".

National master classes will acquaint you with the culture of the northern people and the features of the region.

We will sit together at a wide table and under the guidance of an experienced master we will prepare traditional northern cakes from flour - CALITICS. While they are in the oven blushing, we gently touch the strings of the old Cantele and learn to play the instrument.

A song will play and beckon to take each other by the hand. We hug our friend by the shoulders and learn to dance Karel, Finnish, Vepsian dances.

For good luck in traveling, we will make a doll "Supporter".

Now in memory of Karelia you will have your souvenir-amulet.

- Dessert - tea with wickets of its own production.

The hotel tea table (tea, sugar) is free and always at your service.

- Visit the kennel of sled dogs and the nursery garden of husky puppies. Experienced curls will introduce their pets - sled dogs, and in the "puppy" kindergarten you can squeeze fluffy lumps and go for a walk with them. And of course, small huskies are always ready to pose for a photo in pleasant company.

- Music carillons. We will get acquainted with the main attraction of Kondopog - an unusual clock. With their melodic bells, they slowly count down city time. Today, they will perform familiar tunes specifically for you.

Transfer to Petrozavodsk to the railway station.

- On the way to the fish shop in Yanishpol. The opportunity to purchase local delicious hotels for colleagues at work, their relatives and friends.

- Transfer to Petrozavodsk to the railway station by 20:00.

Departure of guests at 22:00 train No. 017 A (tickets are purchased independently).

We wish you a good journey and new meetings with Karelia!