06:30 – Boarding the bus at the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" Boarding point: St. Petersburg, metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya", Ligovsky ave., 10. Landmark: Oktyabrskaya Hotel, parking along the sidewalk from the Bukvoed bookstore to the end of the building. 07:00 – Departure of the bus from Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station 07:30 – Additional stop for boarding at the metro station "Dybenko Street" Boarding place: St. Petersburg, metro station "Dybenko Street", public transport stop Landmark: on the side of the metro station "Dybenko Street", along the tram tracks 07:35 – Departure of the bus from the metro station "Dybenko Street" 10:30 a.m. – "Farmstead" 12:00 – Alexander Svir Monastery tour On the eastern shore of Ladoga, near the border with the Republic of Karelia, the Holy Trinity Alexander Svir Monastery has been standing for almost 500 years - a holy place and a center for the spread of Russian culture to the northern lands of the Karelians and Veps. The white stone walls of the monastery's architectural complex are impressive at first glance. The monastery was founded in the 16th century on the site of the appearance of the Holy Trinity to St. Alexander Svirsky. The harmonious proportions and well-kept grounds remind us that the monastery was built in the "image of the city of God on earth." 13:00 – Lunch In your free time after the tour, you will be offered a set lunch in a cafe. (Lunch is available on request for an additional fee, the price range is 750-950 rubles/person.) 13:30 – Transfer to Petrozavodsk 16:00 – Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Bus sightseeing tour A short city tour without getting off the bus. 17:00 – Check-in at the hotel. Preparation for the banquet Upon arrival in Petrozavodsk on New Year's Eve, you will have enough free time to relax, gain strength before the holiday and prepare for the festive banquet. New Year's Eve 2024!

10:30 a.m. – Breakfast at the hotel and group gathering A great opportunity to get enough sleep and, after a hearty breakfast, celebrate the new year with renewed vigor and continue an exciting journey. 11:30 – Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk During a sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk, you will learn more about the history of the city, see the main Christmas tree located in front of the Musical Theater, the most important sights of the city and, of course, its hallmark – the embankment of Lake Onega. This is the most beautiful place in Petrozavodsk, a real open-air museum. While walking, you can take funny photos with a lucky purse from Riga or futuristic ones with American fishermen from Duluth. 14:00 – Visit to the nature reserve and Kivach waterfall Kivach Waterfall is located on the Suna River in the central part of Karelia. The nature reserve of the same name is located around it. 16:30 – Lunch at the Talvi Ukko Zakroma restaurant Before starting a large interactive tour of the patrimony, you will be offered lunch at the Talvi Ukko Zakroma restaurant and taste Karelian cuisine prepared from the gifts of the northern nature. (Lunch is available on request for an additional fee, the price range is 750-950 rubles/person.) 17:30 – Husky Kennel and Deer farm tour 18:00 – Visit to the Sami village, the Arctic photo location and the farmstead of pets 18:30 – A walk through the magical patrimony with winter entertainment At nightfall, atmospheric lighting is lit and the patrimony is enveloped in New Year's magic. Take a walk through the fabulous patrimony and choose your winter entertainment! Additional entertainment is paid for on the spot, if desired, at the box office prices. 20:00 – Return to Petrozavodsk After a busy sightseeing program, you can relax at the hotel or go for a walk around the evening city and visit interesting places of Petrozavodsk.

08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. Gathering the group on the bus 09:00 – Departure towards Ruskeala Mountain Park 12:30 p.m. – Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski The Akhvenkoski Waterfalls, small but picturesque cascades on the Tohmajoki forest river, attracted many filmmakers at the time: the famous films "And the dawns here are Quiet..." and "The Dark World" were shot here. The ecological route, which winds around waterfalls, invites nature lovers to take a walk in the fresh air to get to know the surrounding landscape better and find fairy-tale characters on the "Alley of Fairy Tales". Suspension bridges stretched directly over the waterfalls complete the route and allow you to take the most stunning shots. The entrance to the ecotrope is additionally paid upon request. 14:00 – Ruskeala Mountain Park. Sightseeing tour and free time. Independent lunch at the park cafe Ruskeala Mountain Park is Karelia's main year–round attraction. The territory of the mountain park is huge. The center of interest is Marble Canyon, a large lake stretching from south to north with crystal clear water and steep shores made of real marble. It was here that this decorative stone was once mined to decorate the architectural masterpieces of St. Petersburg. And thanks to the darkening coniferous trees, snow decorations and colored lighting on the rocks, the landscape turns out to be truly fabulous! 17:30 – Departure of the bus from the mountain park. Stop at the trout farm company store We will make a stop at the trout farm company store with another attraction of Karelia – fish and forest gifts. Smoked and salted trout from Lake Ladoga are on sale here, as well as various jams and pickles from local branded farms. A wonderful souvenir option from Karelia for relatives and friends. Estimated time of arrival in St. Petersburg: First stop: 23:30 – Ozerki metro station Final stop: 00:00 – Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station