Days

Programme

Day 1

Arrival in the city of Petrozavodsk - the capital of Karelia.

Breakfast.

Transfer to the seaport.

Going to the Island of Kizhi by hydrofoil (1,5 hour). The excursion around the Kizhi Architectural Ensemble and the historic village of the 19^th century.

Coming back to Petrozavodsk.

Lunch (a packed meal).

The city tour by bus. The capital of Karelia - the city of Petrozavodsk - was founded in 1703 by the Emperor Peter the Great to provide support in his war against Sweden (1700-1721). Inspite of its three century history Petrozavodsk remains an eternally young and dynamically developing town.

Free time/shopping.

Dinner in a café.

Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast. Check out of the hotel.

The trip to the historic Karelian village of Kinerma. In the village one can still feel much life, talk with the local people and enjoy Karelian nature.

Walking around the village with the visit to the chapel.

Karelian lunch in an authentic wooden house with a unique atmosphere.

Free time.

Driving back to Petrozavodsk.

Transfer to the railway station in Petrozavodsk.

Leaving Petrozavodsk.