Your journey will begin in the very heart of St. Petersburg. As you drive through the city, you will hear a story about the history of St. Petersburg - Kazan Cathedral, Palace Square Square, Admiralty. You will be able to get to know the city better and admire the main symbols of the northern capital. Boarding starts at 7:15. The bus will be waiting for you in the parking lot behind the Kazan Cathedral. If you arrive by metro, cross Nevsky Prospekt and go around the cathedral from the right or left side. An additional stop is near the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station at 8:00. Applications for boarding on Prosveshcheniya Avenue are accepted until 17 the day before departure. Attention! You can book seats in the front rows on the bus - a great opportunity not to rush to the start of boarding and guarantee yourself and your friends seats nearby! (Information about the cost can be found in the “Extra charge” section) *Please note that during the period of a large number of departures ( public holidays), the departure time may vary from 7:00 to 7:45 THE TIME IS 10:30 The fortress of Korela. Priozersk Medieval Korela is the main attraction of the city of Priozersk. She was It was built in the 13th century by the Novgorodians on an island in the middle of a rapid picturesque river Vuoksi. The fortress belonged to the Swedes (it was during this period that it flourished), later to the Finns, and only in 1944 it finally passed to Russia along with the city of Kexholm, which later became Priozersky. Since 1962, the Korela Fortress has been a museum of local lore, in the buildings of which museum expositions are located. Lutheran Church, Yakkimaa Lutheran Church, Yakkimaa We will get acquainted with the church during the guided tour. It was once the largest Lutheran church in Karelia, built in 1850. year. The church building was built in an unusual cross shape for those times. Nowadays, despite the ruined state of the church, two granite blocks of the monument to local Finnish soldiers have been returned to its ruins. Attention! The bus does not stop at the church . THE TIME IS 13:00 The Bastion Historical Park will offer you unique excursions that are completely different from the usual ones that have been familiar since school days. In the "Fortress of the Black Bear" you will plunge into the atmosphere of real life of the early Middle Ages. Imagine that everyone The guide does not just talk about the past, but is himself a character - a resident of this mysterious fortress, with its own unique history. It will not only introduce you to interesting objects, but also help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the era and to show how people lived, what they did, and how they felt at that time. Master classes We advise you to take a look at the Forge: forged products are created here and copies of historical coins are minted. Do you want to see the full production process: metal casting, billet forming and stamping? Or maybe you'll take part in it? And those who want to test a sharp eye and strong hands are waiting in the Shooting Gallery! They shoot bows and crossbows here, and teach you how to throw spears and axes. Or do you prefer pottery and fabric printing? Choose one! Lunch Cafe "Before our era" offers everyone to dine in the medieval style! (optional for an additional fee, according to the menu) A variety of locations There is no time to be bored, because in the historical park you will find not only the Viking Age Museum "Black Bear Fortress", but also the Museum of the Soviet-Finnish conflicts "Four Fronts", the Museum-Eco-site "Stone Age", the Exhibition "The Secret Life of insects". We invite you to fascinating excursions.: - "The Viking Age" - "The history of armaments in the Viking Age" - "Costume and Weaving" - "Blacksmithing" In the museum "Four Fronts" also offers fascinating excursions: - "The history of the Soviet- Finnish conflicts of the twentieth century" - "Armament of the Red and Finnish armies of the first half of the twentieth century" An extensive program allows each visitor to find something to their liking to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of history and culture! THE TIME IS 18:30 Visit to the trout farm company store On the way back, you will stop at the Karelian Trout Farm company store, where you can buy fresh fish and caviar. Balms of Karelia By tradition, a visit to the store of branded Karelian tinctures and balms, known for their special properties and are the hallmark of the Republic. Karelia. Here you can buy an unusual gift for yourself or your loved ones. THE TIME IS 19:00 Departure to Saint Petersburg After a busy day of sightseeing, the road to St. Petersburg awaits you. Along the way , you will have the opportunity to relax, remember all the beauties of Karelia and find out where else you can go with Kareliyagid company. Estimated time of arrival 23.00-00.00 (Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station), the second stop is Kazan Cathedral. important! The bus departs without delay at the time indicated in the SMS notification. If you are late to the gathering place of the group, there is an opportunity to catch up group by taxi, having learned from the guide the place of possible boarding of the bus. Please note that due to the road works in Karelia, which are carried out on different sections of the route, there may be delays in the program, as well as delays in the closure of the metro. Attention! When purchasing a tour for a multi-person company, be sure to notify the manager about this, as during high season several buses leave for one tour at the same time and you may find yourself in different groups.
