Cruise excursion program Moscow (NRT) - Valaam - Sortavala - Pellotsari - Konevetz - Saint Petersburg (Utkina Zavod (Duck B) - Kizhi - Petrozavodsk - Myshkin - Moscow (NRT) from 10.08.15 to 23.08.15, Ship «Nikolay Karamzin»
| Port | Excursions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Uglich |
Your choice:
2) Tour to the Leather Craft Workshop Museum. Learn about the history of one of the oldest crafts, the leathercraft of Uglich, the production of leather in Russia, the history of the legendary Russian calf leather. Visit an exhibition of antiques and see reconstructed ancient pieces, take a look at original models of leather making equipment of the 17-19th century. Learn about contemporary art: leather carving, embossing, sculptures. At the end of the tour, each of the visitors will be able to briefly become an artisan and create a magnet, take pics with the exhibits, or read his/her fortune on runes. Visit the Alexey Monastery. The tour lasts 2 hours (for groups of 15 people and more).
3) Walking tour to the Hydroelectric Power Museum. (Group size: 20+.)
4) Tour to the Vintage Scooter Bike Museum. Find out about the evolution of the bicycle. The museum displays the 19-20th century bicycles, sports bicycles and leisure bicycles, bikes for adults and kids, etc. Ride any of the museum exhibits! Visit to the Alexeevsky Monastery. Tour length 2 hours. (Group Size: 20+).
| Included in the price of cruise |
| Goritsy |
Автобусная экскурсия в Кирилло-Белозерский монастырь.
| Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion
Автобусная экскурсия в Кирилло-Белозерский монастырь с посещением Успенского собора, Монашеской кельи, крепостных стен и церкви Кирилла Белозерского. (вместо основной экскурсии) Продолжительность экскурсии 3 часа. (группа от 15 чел.)
| Group from 15 pax: 1100 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Bus tour to Ferapontov Monastery. You will see the refectory, the parvise, frescoes of The Virgin Nativity Cathedral and the monastery site. (Group size: 25+). Tour length - 3 hours. (alternative to the main excursion).
| Group from 12 pax: 3000 rub. per person | |
| Mandrogi |
Walking tour of the village. As part of the tour, guests will visit the arts and crafts village. Check out the workshops of potters, blacksmiths, and weavers (owners of an ancient loom), and shop for leather goods and Rostov enamel jewelry. Visitors are welcome in the "Old Village", which consists of five hundred-year-old houses, relocated from the Arkhangelsk and Vologda regions.
| Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion
Катание на лошади в упряжке. Продолжительность поездки 30 минут.
| Group from 4 pax: 1000 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Верховая езда.
| Group from 1 pax: 1500 rub. per person | |
| Valaam |
Your choice:
1) Walking tour “Valaam’s Skits”. You will visit three of Valaam’s skits (hermitages): the Voskresensky (Resurrection), the Gethsemane and the Konevsky. Enjoy the unique natural phenomena of the Valaam archipelago - its flora and fauna. Route distance is 6 km. Tour length - 3.5 hours.(Group size: 15+).
2) Walking tour “Rocky Shore”. The tour introduces visitors to the history of the Valaam Monastery during the Soviet-Finnish and Second World Wars. Savor Valaam’s unique nature surrounded by the Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe. Route distance 6 km.
Tour length – 2.5 hours.(Group size: 15+).
| Included in the price of cruise |
| Sortavala |
Your choice: 1) City walking tour to Sortavala with a stop at two museums – the private gallery of Kronid Gogolev, a phenomenal wooden relief carving artist, and the local history museum of Northern Ladoga. Route distance - 4 km. Tour length - 4.0 hours.
2) Bus and walking tour to the marble canyon "Ruskeala". The tour runs along the perimeter of the marble quarry. The decorations of St. Petersburg’s St. Isaac Cathedral and Marble Palace are made from Ruskeala’s marble. Visit the private gallery of artist Kronid Gogolev (wooden relief carver). The route distance is 2 km. Tour length – 3.5 hours. (Group size 35+).
The tourists will be transported to Sortavala pier by ferry. | Included in the price of cruise |
| Pellotsari | Eco-Path: One Day of a Taiga Island The rocky taiga island is represented by a great variety of landscapes, flora, and fauna. Pellotsari is covered with forests, mostly of coniferous trees. A circular eco-path of a total length of 3 km has been laid on the island. A non-guided eco-path walk. Over 30 sites are marked along the path. These are natural objects, as well as monuments of human impact. There are information boards and signs at each point of the path. The path is laid with pine boards and fitted with bridges, stairs, and leisure areas. | Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion Trip by speedboat. You will see the picturesque channels and bays of Lake Ladoga and land at Cape Meriniemi with Finnish fortifications preserved from the times of the Second World War. Walk duration is 1 hour 20 minutes. Notes: 1.Water and hiking trips are not carried out in fog or with a wave height of more than 0.5 meters or in other adverse weather conditions, since orientation is impossible due to lack of visibility. 2. Children over the age of 10 are welcome to join the excursion. 3. Drunkenness among tourists is not allowed. Safety rules for tours by motor boats and speedboats: Do not jump the queue while boarding and disembarking from the boats. To eliminate any negative effects of water excursions during boat movement it is prohibited to change seats, to shift loads, to use cutting and piercing objects, to rock the boat or to dive from the board. All of the passengers on the boats must be wearing fastened life jackets. | Group from 6 pax: 1000 rub. per person | |
| Konevetz |
You will visit the central building of the monastery, The Rozhdestvensky (Christmas) Cathedral with the relics of St. Arseny Konevsky, the Wonderworker. Take the forest path to the Holy Mountain and the legendary Horse-Stone, a huge boulder of glacial origin that resembles a horse's skull. Tour length - 2 hours. Route distance - 4 km.
| Included in the price of cruise |
| Saint Petersburg |
Your choice: 1) Guided city bus tour will introduce you to the most important city landmarks of the city on the Neva. Water tour – “Rivers and Canals of St. Petersburg” along the banks of the rivers Moyka, Neva and Fontanka. Enjoy the sights as they pass by: Palace Square, Petropavlovskaya Fortress (Peter and Paul Fortress), Mikhailovsky Palace and much more…
2) City bus tour with a stop at Petropavlovskaya Fortress (Peter and Paul Fortress). (Group size: 35+.)
Tour length - 3.5 hours. | Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion
Tour “Menshikov’s Palace”. You will visit the palace of prince Menshikov, the first Governor of St. Petersburg. The appearance of the palace is unique. The palace combines Russian traditional and state-of-the-art construction and decoration techniques and forms. Natural marble and “marble-like” painting, monumental and decorative painting and sculpture, antique and contemporary Italian sculpture, carved wood and wood mosaic, painted Dutch cobalt tiles and Russian stove tiles, painted and embossed leather, various fabrics and wool tapestry were used in the finishing and decoration of the rooms.
Tour length - 3 hours. | Group from 11 pax: 2300 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Tour to Yusupov Palace. This is a unique architectural ensemble of the 18th to 20th centuries, rightfully acclaimed as the "encyclopedia" of St. Petersburg’s aristocratic interior. It was the residence of five generations of the elite aristocratic dynasty of the Yusupov Princes, from 1830 to 1917. The Palace is also the site of the murder of Grigory Rasputin. Today Yusupov Palace is one of the few aristocratic mansions of St. Petersburg with preserved ceremonial apartments, art gallery halls, a mini-theater and the luxurious private rooms of the Yusupov family.
Tour length - 3 hours. | Group from 21 pax: 2900 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Bus tour "St. Petersburg’s Nightlife". This tour is a unique possibility to see the nocturnal transformation of St. Petersburg. You will see The Palace Square, The Winter Palace, the Statue of Peter the Great (The Bronze Horseman), the Peter and Paul Fortress and many other tourist attractions from a completely new perspective. Don’t miss the unforgettable show - the extraordinary draw of the central bridges.
| Group from 26 pax: 1100 rub. per person | |
| Included in the price of cruise | ||
Optional excursion
Trip to the suburbs Visit the State museum Peterhof, often referred to as "the Russian Versailles". Founded at the beginning of the 18th century by Emperor Peter the Great in the vicinity of his new capital - St. Petersburg, Peterhof was one of the most luxurious royal summer residences and his personal monument to the successful completion of Russia's struggle for access to the Baltic Sea. The Upper Gardens and Lower Park, The Grand Palace and some "small" palaces and pavilions, the world's largest system of fountains and water cascades and the majority of the sculptures were in place by the mid 20's of the 18th century.
Tour length - 6 hours. | Group from 26 pax: 2700 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Bus tour to Kronshtadt. On the island of Kotlin in the Gulf of Finland there is a port and a fortress called Kronshtadt. It is the main seaport of St. Petersburg. The first fortifications on the island were built on Kotlin in 1703 (at the same time as the founding of St. Petersburg). The island is the base of the Baltic Fleet. The architectural landmark of the city is the magnificent St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, which celebrated its centennial in 2013. The majestic temple is a monument to all sailors who did not return from their voyages.
Tour length - 6 hours. | Group from 31 pax: 1200 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Visit the architectural and landscape complex of the unique Oranienbaum Palace and Park of the 18th to the early 20th century, preserved during World War II in its historical authenticity. The Great Menshikov Palace is the oldest building of Oranienbaum. The impressive appearance of the palace, its grand scale and lavish interiors, always generate a lot of admiration and surprise. The estate offers a lot of wonders. For example, in the center of the eastern gallery there was once a "Turkish bath" (with a glass roof) which was many times honored by Peter the Great himself! The halls and living rooms are decorated with paintings on plaster and canvas, tapestries, and marble. The window frames were even gilded, and the walls of many rooms were finished with Dutch and German tiles. Tour length - 6.5 hours.
| Group from 21 pax: 2500 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Bus tour to Pavlovsk. Pavlovsk park is a unique monument of landscape art of the late 18th to early 19th century. Together with Pavlovsky Palace, the summer palace of the Russian Emperor Paul I, the palace and the park form a unit. The museum is renowned for its unique art and crafts collections.
Tour length - 6.5 hours. | Group from 21 pax: 2500 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Your tour guide will tell you the story of the creation, restoration and transformation of Konstantinovsky palace and park into “The National Congress Palace”. A walk in the park, viewing the statue to Peter the Great, the ceremonial rooms, the protocol lounges of the President of Russia, The First Lady’s apartments, and informal meeting rooms.Tour length - 5 hours.
| Group from 21 pax: 2600 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Bus tour to Vyborg. A visit to Vyborg Castle with a tour of the fortress island. Visit to the State historical-architectural and outdoor museum-reserve "Park Mon Repos", with a guided tour. Vyborg Castle is the oldest Vyborg military fortification, erected on a small island in the Gulf of Finland. Just like seven centuries ago, the tower of St. Olaf remains an architectural landmark of the castle and the town itself. Tour of the unique cliffside park “Mon Repos”. “Mon Repos” is Russia's only landscape park, built on a granite cliff.
Tour length - 10 hours. | ||
| Lodeynoye Pole (lit. the Field of Boats) |
Your choice:
1) Bus tour to the Holy Troitsky (Trinity) Alexander Svirsky Monastery. Tour length – 3.5 hours.
2): Bus tour to Vvedeno-Oyat Women’s Convent (Group size: 35+).
3) Bus tour to Olonets. Visit to the National Museum of Ethnic Karelians-Livviks. The museum serves as an introduction to the development of the first Karelian city – Olonets, its role in the history of Russia, traditional culture of Karelians-Livviks and their crafts, trades and family rituals. Tour length – 4 hours. (Group size: 35+).
| Included in the price of cruise |
| Kizhi | Included in the price of cruise | |
| Petrozavodsk | Included in the price of cruise | |
Optional excursion
Bus tour “Kivach Falls” with a tour of the main sights of Petrozavodsk. Tour length - 5 hours.
| Group from 18 pax: 1300 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Rafting on the Shuya river with a tour of the main sights of Petrozavodsk. Tour length - 5 hours.
| Group from 10 pax: 1800 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Автобусная экскурсия по городу «Откройте для себя Петрозаводск!» с развлекательной этнографической программой «Музыка, песни и танцы карелов». Продолжительность экскурсии 3 часа.
| Group from 45 pax: 1400 rub. per person Group from 90 pax: 900 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Автобусная экскурсия с осмотром основных достопримечательностей Петрозаводска с посещением компании «Колечко», выпускающей уникальные изделия из карельской березы. Во время экскурсии Вы увидите все циклы производства, начиная от распила и сушки древесины и заканчивая лазерной гравировкой и лакированием. Продолжительность экскурсии 3 часа.
| Group from 15 pax: 700 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Пешеходная экскурсия по набережной Петрозаводска с мастер-классом по приготовлению традиционных карельских пирогов «калиток». Продолжительность экскурсии 3 часа.
| Group from 15 pax: 1100 rub. per person | |
| Vytegra |
Your choice:
First-hand experience on a large ocean diesel submarine, equipped with its original machinery, systems and weapons, allows visitors to see the internal structure of the boat, understand the life of submariners, examine military memorabilia, climb up to the conning tower and check out the main deck of the ship.
2) City walking-tour with a visit to Vytegorsk local history museum. The interactive tour "Living Antiquity" will plunge you into the world of the peasantry in Vytegorsky County at the turn of the 20th century. In the course of the tour you will see the interior of a peasant's log hut with a Russian stove, learn how they cooked, and find out about the role of a samovar (traditional Russian metal kettle) for a Russian family. (Group size: 20+)
3) City walking tour with a visit to Vytegorsk local history museum. Theme tour "Vytegorsk Hunting." The exhibition tells you about traditional fishing instruments, methods for catching animals, and hunting traditions and signs. Don’t miss the unique taxidermy sculptures of birds and animals from the collection of the museum's founders.
(Group size: 20+)
4) Walking tour of the city, a tour of the recreated ancient embankment of Vytegra with a stop at Vytegra downtown (for groups of 20 people and more).
| Included in the price of cruise |
| Cherepovets |
Your choice: 1) Bus tour “Cherepovets-Gates of the “Iron Field” with a visit to the “Metallurgy Museum”- the first Russian museum dedicated to this industry. The cutting-edge exhibits will inform you about the development of metallurgy. The museum’s exhibits trace the history of metallurgy from its origins to our days. Explore a wide range of interactive programs via touch screens, special displays, and audio-visual installations. This museum is a special project of the company “Severstal”.
Tour length - 4 hours.
2) Bus tour «Cherepovets-Homeland of the Painter, Vereshagin» Visit the family home of Vereshangin. Tour length - 3 hours. (Group size: 35+)
3) Bus tour «City over the Blue Sheksna» with a Visit to the Memorial Estate of Ivan Milyutin, Mayor of Cherepovets. Tour length - 3 hours. (Group size: 35+)
4) Bus tour «Holy Sites of Cherepovets» with a stop at the “Russian Orthodox Art of the 14th to 19th centuries” exhibition at the art museum. Tour length - 3 hours. (Group size: 35+ ) | Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion Bus tour to the Galskiy Estate. Tour length - 2 hours. | Group from 10 pax: 1500 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Автобусная экскурсия в г. Белозерск. Экскурсионная программа "По местам съемок фильма "Калина красная". Продолжительность экскурсии 6 часов.
| Group from 25 pax: 2400 rub. per person Group from 30 pax: 2100 rub. per person Group from 35 pax: 1700 rub. per person | |
| Myshkin |
Your choice:
1) Walking tour “Visit to the mice at the old mill” with an excursion to the old mill, the Museum of Russian Valenki, the artisans' house and Uspensky (Assumption) Cathedral. Tour length - 2-2.5 hours.
2)Walking Tour for Kids and Their Parents. Visit to the Mouse Palace. (group size: 25+). Tour length – 1.5-2 hours.
3)Provincial Kaleidoscope Walking Tour. A city sightseeing excursion, including a tour of some interesting wooden houses (Shipbuilder’s Thomson House, Myshkin Sheremetyev’s Station), visit to the old mill house with the Barn Mice display, the Victory Memorial, the Dormition Cathedral. (group size: 25+). Tour length – 2.5 hours. | Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion
Пешеходная экскурсия «История в лицах. Уездный город встречает гостей». (группа от 20 чел.) Продолжительность программы 2,5-3 часа. (вместо основной экскурсии)
| Group from 20 pax: 300 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Walking-tour “Myshkin People’s Museum” with a visit to the “Mice Museum”, the “Boat Pilot Museum”, (or “Smirnoff Vodka Museum”) and the museum of wooden architecture and open air exhibition of retro auto equipment. (Group size: 20+) Program length – 1.5 hours.
| Group from 20 pax: 500 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Visit to the ECO-RANCH (ostrich farm, petting zoo). Tour length - 20-40 minutes.
There are baby ostriches and ostrich families, miniature horses, cows and goats at the ECO-RANCH. Exotic animals are raised on this farm minutes away by car from Myshkin. You can find black African ostriches, tiny horses (the smallest is only 75 cm at the withers!), and cheerful pygmy goats. It’s a fun place for the whole family! | Group from 10 pax: 300 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Folk show “Visit to the Miller for Pancakes»”
(Group size: 5+.) | Group from 15 pax: 350 rub. per person |