- Excursions in the capital of Karelia
- Journey into history
- Shrine of the Karelian region
- The beauty of Karelian nature
For a long time, the northern regions of the European part of Russia remained uninteresting for tourists. More popular than excursions in Karelia were tourist trips around the region. Moreover, they had different levels of difficulty, were held in summer and winter, used different methods of movement: on foot, on skis, on various floating devices.
In recent years, ordinary excursions around the Karelian Territory are gaining popularity, suggesting an acquaintance with its large urban centers, beautiful nature, ancient wooden architecture of the Russian North. Pilgrimage tourist routes through monasteries and temples are especially on the list. And the historical and architectural complex of Kizhi firmly holds the first lines of tourist ratings in Russia.
Excursions in the capital of Karelia
In the list of leaders of urban tourism from the settlements of the Karelian Territory, Petrozavodsk is naturally in first place. The city, which has a long history and has preserved many architectural monuments, reveals itself upon closer acquaintance with different sides.
There are various options for traveling around the city - walks in the historical center with a guided tour, walking and by car, which allow you to cover a large territory, respectively, to show more local attractions. The shortest excursion lasts 60 minutes, during this time on the bus tourists will be shown the main monuments and beautiful places, and will be asked to pay 2,000 rubles per person.
Journey into history
You can plunge into the ancient history of Karelia, see how the ancestors of the modern inhabitants of these lands lived during a trip to Kizhi. They are held daily, the route is most often combined: bus (car) - hydrofoil ship - on foot. The duration of such an excursion will be about 7-8 hours, the cost for adults is from 3000 rubles, children under five years old - free of charge, primary school students - half an adult ticket, middle and senior students from 2500 rubles.
The price of the excursion includes travel by boat, entrance fee to the historical and architectural complex of Kizhi and excursion services on site. In a programme:
- sightseeing tour of the museum complex;
- acquaintance with ancient architecture (residential buildings, mills, outbuildings);
- visiting the world famous northern churches - the Transfiguration, the Intercession, the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus of Murom, dating from the XIV century.
The program of the route includes free time, when guests can return to their favorite sites, walk around the area, buy souvenirs and enjoy the bell ringing. Even more interesting can be an excursion during the days of the museum holding events, festivals, cultural and educational events.
Shrine of the Karelian Territory
Another highlight of this Russian region is the island of Valaam, which, along with Kizhi, is very popular among tourists. The journey lasts about 16-17 hours, part of it will take place on the road, since you must first get to the city of Sortavala (260 kilometers from Petrozavodsk), and then by boat to the island, the cost varies depending on the time of stay and the program.
They go to Valaam from the city of Sortavala, the cost of an adult ticket starts from 3,500 rubles, as part of a combined excursion. An excursion costs about 4,000 rubles per person, in which a trip by motor ship to the hermitages is supposed. There are options for individual visits to the island, then the price is negotiated separately (from 17,000).
The stay program consists of several parts. A walking tour, which takes place in the main estate of the monastery, includes a visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral, where the relics of the saints who founded the monastery are kept. Moving to Nikonovskaya Bay, an excursion route with the beautiful name "New Jerusalem" - the Resurrection and Gethsemane sketes, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a masterpiece of wooden architecture, an observation deck located on the Mount of Olives.
The beauty of Karelian nature
The third place in the list of excursions is occupied by tourist routes to the natural attractions of the Karelian region. On the territory of the region there are the famous Marble Canyon, the Ruskeala mountain park, the Underground Lake, and the most beautiful waterfalls. The cost of such a trip as part of an excursion group is: for an adult tourist - about 1,900 rubles; schoolchild - 1 600 rubles; preschoolers - 1,400 rubles (on average).
Individual excursions are also possible, the price is slightly higher, depending on the number of people in the group, whether it is necessary to be accompanied by a guide, or whether an independent acquaintance with the region is expected. A tour of the Gorny Park is included in the price and is conducted by a park employee.
