Cruise excursion program Saint Petersburg (Salt Pier) - Valaam - Svirstroy - Kizhi - Goritsy - Uglich - Moscow (NRT) from 03.06.17 to 09.06.17, Ship «Princess Anastasia»
| Port | Excursions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Valaam |
Ship tour to the central estate of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration of the Saviour) Cathedral. The ship tour goes through the most beautiful places of the Valaam archipelago among small islands, straits and the impressively secluded Predtechensky (Baptist) and Nikolsky skits (hermitages). During the tour of the Central Manor, you will visit the main operating cathedral of the monastery – the majestic Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration of the Saviour) Cathedral. Tour length - 3.5-4.0 hours.
Lunch on board. | Included in the price of cruise |
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 | |
| Svirstroy |
Available excursions (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 |
Optional excursion
Bus tour Ancient Russian City Ladoga. You will visit the Old Ladoga stone fortress of the 12th to16th centuries, Nikolsky Men’s Monastery. Tour length – 6-6.5 hours.
| Group from 6 pax: 2800 rub. per person Group from 19 pax: 1750 rub. per person Group from 40 pax: 1400 rub. per person | |
| Kizhi |
Your choice of shore excursion packages:
1) Walking tour “Masterpieces of Kizhi Island”. During the tour you will see the unique multi-domed churches and their icons, examine a house of a Zaonezhie peasant, enjoy the chimes of Archangel Michael chapel and see the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus - the oldest wooden church in Russia.
Tour length - 2 hours.
2) Walking tour “Villages of Kizhi Island”. A fascinating trip to the central part of the island to visit the ancient Kizhi villages Yamka and Vasilyevo. In the Vasilyevo village, you will see the largest and most beautiful wooden house of the island, richly decorated with carvings, the Mother of God Assumption chapel, and climb the Naryina Mount - the highest point of the island. In the village of Yamka you will explore one of the 19th century houses and learn about the peasant life of the past, as well as the experiences of the Zaonezhie villagers today.
Tour length - 2 hours.
| Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion
Special tour program “Historic Restorations Works”. The Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration of the Saviour) Church is conducting restoration works unprecedented in their complexity - the temple is mounted on lifting supports - it's practically "floating" in the air. Excursion to the Carpenter’s Center, an area traditionally closed to the public.
| Group from 5 pax: 700 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Audio-guided bike tour “Secret Kizhi Island”. During the tour you are invited to cross almost the whole island from south to north. You will have a chance to visit special, hidden places of the island rarely seen by tourists.
| Group from 1 pax: 500 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Interactive folk program ”Music of the Northern Village”. This program gives you the opportunity to experience the diversity of folk traditions - it’s time for a party! Visit a Zaonezhie get together: listen to epics, religious poems, and lingering northern songs.
| Group from 5 pax: 400 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Program «Meet the Artisan». A hands-on experience of craftsmanship! Join the craftsmen for specific artworks and stories, then participate in a related art-making activity. Program length is 45 minutes. Your choice of workshops: “Blacksmithing”, “Weaving Traditions”, “Spinning Traditions”. (Group size: 5-10 people.)
| Group from 5 pax: 350 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
A fascinating trip to the central part of the island to visit the ancient Kizhi villages Yamka and Vasilyevo. Don’t hesitate to talk to the locals. Program length: 30 minutes. (Group size: 5-7 people.)
| Group from 5 pax: 800 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Kizhi Island Pharmaceutical Garden tour. Tour length – 45 minutes. Group size: 5+.
| Group from 5 pax: 400 rub. per person | |
| Goritsy |
Excursion packages:
Bus tour to Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.
| Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion
Bus tour to Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery with a visit to a monk’s cell and Uspensky (Assumption) cathedral (Group size: 15+)
Tour length - 3 hours. (alternative to the main excursion). | Group from 15 pax: 1500 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 | |
| Uglich |
Your choice of shore excursion packages:
2) Museum of arts and crafts tour. The museum houses a variety of workshops: wood painting, gingerbread baking, craft felting and beading. Tourists can watch the craftsmen at work and purchase their creations. Master classes are available after the tour. Visit to Alekseyevsky (Alexey) monastery. Tour length – 2 hours. Group size: 15+.
4) Visit to the House of Friendship Artists Association. It is located in a former merchant’s house on the Volga river bank. Tourists can familiarize themselves with the works of Uglich artists and visit their studios to personally observe their work. Visit to the Bogoyavlensky (Epiphany) monastery. Tour length – 2 hours. Group size: 20+.
| Included in the price of cruise |
Optional excursion
Walking tour to the Hydroelectric Power Museum. (Group size: 15+.)
| Group from 5 pax: 1200 rub. per person Group from 10 pax: 600 rub. per person Group from 15 pax: 400 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Visit to museum “History of Russian Vodka”. You will hear the story of Peter Smirnoff, view different types of alcohol stills and see a display of antique bottles. Tour length - 30 minutes.
| Group from 5 pax: 450 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
Kremlin walking tour with a visit to the Сhurch of Prince Dmitry “On Blood”, the Palaces of the Princes (1st floors), and Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration of the Saviour) Cathedral. Tour length - 1.5 hours. (alternative to the main excursion)
| Group from 10 pax: 650 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
A Visit to Daria in Ivashkovo Program. The program features a tour of an old farmhouse and a farmyard, an introduction of different equestrian equipment (sledges, carts, harnesses) and peasant linen crafts. You can feed animals at the petting zoo. The program concludes with a Russian tea ceremony and pancakes. Tour length – 2 hours.
| Group from 15 pax: 1100 rub. per person | |
Optional excursion
How to milk a cow Tour.
Welcome to the Voshazhnikovo dairy farm – one of the largest agricultural enterprises in Russia. Find out about the farm’s legacy and main activities, enjoy the modern dairy farm experience, meet the calves at the “cow day-care” and get to know record-setting cows that can produce more than 60 liters of milk per day. Kids can learn about tractors, sit at the steering wheel and take lots of pics! Tour length – 3.5 hours. (Distance is 55 km. Trip duration is 1 hour, one way.) | Group from 10 pax: 2000 rub. per person Group from 15 pax: 1600 rub. per person Group from 20 pax: 1400 rub. per person |