Secrets of Karelia and waterfalls
From 2 300₽ per person
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Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 12 hours
* We invite you to travel to the northern lands. You will see fortresses and churches, feed the reindeer and try fish soup with cream.
The medieval fortress of Korela. You will explore the fortress, take impressive photos and learn about the rich past of the Karelian Isthmus.
The majestic church in Kaukola (Sevastyanovo). It is the tallest church in Karelia. From the bell tower you will explore the surroundings, and then over fragrant tea you will talk with the abbot, Father Victor.
The chapel "In the Name of Innocently Murdered Babies" is a Christian pilgrimage center. The guide will share the story of the murder of an innocent baby and talk about the creation of a chapel with a resonant altar painting.
The valley of waterfalls on the Ihalanjoki River. You will walk through the eco-park among the Karelian nature, feed the reindeer and try the Finnish fish soup with cream.
The exhibition "City of Angels" in the ruined open-air church. You will explore the ruins of the church. From the curator of the museum you will learn where angels come from, hear magical stories and fairy tales. And also consider the wooden exhibits that the best carvers of the region worked on.
The Kiryazh Local History Center, located in an old Finnish house where the world-famous biologist Veli Ryasyanen lived. The exhibition is dedicated to the amazing history of the Northwestern Ladoga region, its secrets, legends and riddles. Travelers will learn about the way of life and traditions of the population of these places.
Karelian serpentine. Why are Karelian roads often so winding? Of course, during construction it was necessary to take into account the terrain, soil features, the presence of water barriers, often the road approached farms and villages that have not existed for a long time, but there was another reason — I will tell you about this during the trip.
Ladoga skerries are an amazing natural phenomenon that can be found on Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, Ladoga. Massive granite or slate rocks, whose height can reach several tens of meters, are among the largest and most beautiful in Russia.
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* We will meet at the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station (139/21A Engels Ave., landmark — Shuvalovo shopping center).Finish point
* We will meet at the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station (139/21A Engels Ave., landmark — Shuvalovo shopping center).Popular tickets
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Команда наших гидов — истинные мастера своего дела! Никаких банальностей! Только яркие, интересные, авторские экскурсии и туры по Санкт-Петербургу и Карелии. Наши встречи рождают живой интерес к дальнейшему изучению истории, культуры и искусства, а также оставляют невероятные радостные впечатления. Давайте дружить и вместе познавать этот мир!