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- 1 Day Tour to Valaam Monastery in Russian Karelia - "Temples and Forts of Valaam" - Wonders of the Old Monastery (3 days) - "Islands of Valaam and Kizhi" - Tour from Saint-Petersburg (2 days) - other tours with Valaam You will visit Valaam archipelago, famous for one of the oldest monasteries in Russia. Valaam monastery was founded in 14th century or even earlier when the first monks had settled here and built their sketes (monastic cells). The whole territory of Valaam is an old holy land full of real wonders and mysteries. For example, due to its microclimate the archipelago has got 30-40 sunny days more than in the surrounding area of Ladoga. Monks planted here fruit trees and gathered a lot of fruits, that is impossible for the northern land of Russian Karelia. Nowadays, the fruit gardens which have been forgotten during the last 20th century are being revived. You will visit this large Russian monastery, view various beautiful small and big architectural creations built according to various styles, walk along the paths with trees planted by monks many years ago, enjoy the unique nature of Ladoga with its high vertical rocky shores and pine forests. Days and dates of operation: every Thursday and Saturday (during the navigation season on Ladoga lake) 6 a.m. or 8 a.m.: Departure from Petrozavodsk city to Sortavala town (minibus, bus 240 km) Visit to the museum of Kronid Gogolev, a wood carver, in Sortavala Boarding a motor ship or a hydrofoil in Sortavala and sailing to Valaam Valaam excursion which includes:
Boarding a ship or a hydrofoil on Valaam and arrival back to Sortavala Departure from Sortavala (minibus, bus) 11 p.m - 01 a.m.: Arrival to Petrozavodsk city Price: from 3,500 rubles per person (for summer 2009) Note: The price depends on the transfer variant (bus/minibus) The price includes: transport services, tickets for the motor ship/hydrofoil, guide-interpreter's service, Valaam excursion (including dinner in the canteen of the Monastery), excursion to the museum of Kronid Gogolev Information about the official exchange rates: http://www.cbr.ru/eng/currency_base/daily.asp . Note1: To visit the Monastery of Valaam women should wear a long skirt, a jacket (blouse) with covered shoulders and a kerchief (as headdress, to cover their hairs), men should wear trousers (not shorts!). Making photoes and videos in the central part of the Monastery (in the monastery itself) is prohibited. Please, ask your guide for the information where you may make photoes/videos Note2: In case of bad weather conditions (storm) the programme of staying on Valaam may be shortened or changed Note3: In case of some unpredictable circumstances, the sequence of the services included into the tour programme may be changed Book this tour See also:
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