Weekend tour to Olonets

1 day:

Gathering a group at the subway Bolshevik Avenue.

Departure of the bus from St. Petersburg towards Karelia.

Sightseeing tour of the track.

Arrival in the village of Old Ladoga.

Visit to the Old Ladoga Fortress, the Assumption Women's Monasteries and the Nikolsk Monasteries. Visit the Church of the Nativity of John the Forerunner.

Continuation of the trip.

Arrival in Olonets.

The group is met by the Mistress and Paccaine.

Accommodation in the hotel "Olonia".

Departure to the national Karelian village of Nurmolitsa is an island of peace and silence among marvelous lakes and pine forests.

In the old Codirandu house You can take part in the game program, joke contests and fun fun, listen to melodic Karelian songs.

They are waiting for you at a fun Karelian party.

Meeting with hosts of guest village houses.

Dinner in the Karelian family, cakes and tea.

Visiting the Russian bath, swimming in the lake (the whole program lasts 4-5 hours, everyone needs to have accessories for visiting the bath).

Back to the hotel.

Day 2:

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Sightseeing tour of the city "Olonets - old posad".

Olonets is the oldest city of Karelia. It was first mentioned in the Charter of Novgorod Prince Svyatoslav Olgovich (1327).

Once this small town, and recently defended from the raids of the Swedes northern territories of the Russian state.

Visiting an art school, getting acquainted with the revived Karelian crafts.

Master class in the manufacture of Karelian souvenirs. Buying souvenirs from local craftsmen.

A trip to the village of Svirskoe.

Excursion to the Holy Trinity of Alexander Svirsky Monastery, founded in 1487.

The monastery consists of two complexes of 16-19 centuries: Troitsky and Preobrazhensky. In the Transfiguration Cathedral rest the relics of the founder of the monastery.

These ancient buildings are famous for their fresco paintings, icons painted by Tikhvin masters. Today, as centuries ago, the monastery remains a precious pearl in the treasury of the Russian people.

Lunch.

Departure to St. Petersburg. Arrival in St. Petersburg about 21:00-22:00.