Welcome to St. Petersburg, Russia! The driver will greet you at Pulkovo International Airport and transport you to St. Petersburg, Russia's capital. You'll spend your first full day in Russia seeing the city. Among the attractions you'll visit are Ostrovsky Square, Vladimirsky Avenue, and Vosstaniya Square. Then go along Mikhailovskaya and Bolshaya Konyushennaya streets to the Palace Square, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Summer Garden, and Troitskaya Square. Stay in a hotel for the night.

 

You will drive to Kiryavalahti village in the morning. The area's attraction has been enhanced by the gorgeous landscape of the northern region, as well as various tales concerning Sortavala's "Finnish period." On the island of the Vuoksa River near the settlement of Priozersk, there is a stone castle, as well as a valley of waterfalls and gorgeous wildlife. Then you'll make your way to Kirch Lumivaar. The whereabouts of a historic Finnish church will be revealed. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

Day 3: Kiryavalahti – Petrozavodsk

A boat ride to the Ladoga Skerries awaits you in the morning. Another option is the beautiful Ruskeala Mountain Park, which contains the White Bridges Waterfall. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to photograph a variety of unique subjects that you will remember for a long time. Then you'll journey to Kinerma, dubbed "Russia's most beautiful village" by residents. Make your way to Petrozavodsk as quickly as possible. Stay in a hotel for the night.

Day 4: Petrozavodsk – Medvezhyegorsk

Today you'll go to Medvezhyegorsk. You'll arrive at the Marcial water resort after traveling the Murmansk route. You may stop by the reserve and the Kivach waterfall, Karelia's first state park, along the way. It protects the country's endangered flora and fauna. After lunch, take enjoy a panoramic view of Girvas, an extinct volcano, as well as the Palozerskaya hydroelectric power plant. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

In the morning, you will tour to Zaonezhie. Along the way, you'll pass by an ancient chapel. Residents of Kosmozero extend their warmest greetings. A small ancient hamlet may be found on the Zaonezhsky peninsula, on the southern side of the same-named lake. It will be possible to observe the church of St. Nicholas Chudotvortsa. Then it's on to Kizhi, a beautiful country known for its architectural ensemble of Russian timber-frame wonders. In the evening, you'll return to Medvezhyegorsk through the Shungite deposit. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

Today's walk will take us to Gimoly village. This is a historically significant town with historically noteworthy structures. On a fantastic excursion, you'll be able to relax on the lake's banks while taking in the breathtaking scenery. Then you'll go to Lake Pizanets, which has been called the "Pearl of the Karelian Taiga" due to its beauty and rarity. Your final destination will be the Gimoly village. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

After breakfast, you'll proceed to Vegarus village. The majestic grandeur of the Loimolsky rural village in the Republic of Karelia's Suoyarvsky district. Along the way, you'll stop at the Votovaara peak. This is one of the most intriguing places in Karelia. A number of seids on the mountain are well-known, attracting both casual visitors and professionals from a variety of professions. Following that, you'll go to Vegarus through Porosozero. You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

Today, you will visit Gardarika. This location stands out as one of the most ecologically conscious in Karelia. On the beaches of Yanisyarvi, 60 kilometers from Sortavala, a beautiful pine forest surrounds an isolated meteorite lake. From the side of the road on Leshego Mountain in Finland, take in the view of Mount Hiidenvuori. Continue to the Club Gardarika Hotel. You'll be spending the night in a hotel.

 

We'll take 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. Sortavala is a settlement in the Sortavala region near the village of Kaalam. There are around 500 individuals that live there. The Russian city of St. Petersburg wishes its best greetings. You stay at a hotel for the night.

 

You'll be visiting Peterhof today. A magnificent edifice in the manner of the French Château de Versailles. The Upper and Lower Parks' magnificent fountains, notably the well-known "Samson," will take your breath away. A visit to the Great Peterhof Palace will also be included. The Lower Park leads to the Monplaisir Palace, which has an observation deck overlooking the coastline of the Gulf of Finland. Then it's back to St. Petersburg, where you can see the renowned cruise ship "Aurora" and the Strelka V.O. cape on the eastern end of Vasilievsky Island. Then, for a stunning view, go to the Bronze Horseman monument, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and Gostiny Dvor (Guests' Court). You'll be staying in a hotel for the night.

 

Today is transfer to airport.