1-day trip to Valaam

Itinerary
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Pass By: Valaam Monastery, Valaam, Republic of Karelia, Northwestern District

The Valaam Monastery is situated on Valaam island, which represents the combination of church architecture open-air museum and natural park.
Itinerary
7 a.m Departure to Priozersk (120 km from St.Petersburg)
11 a.m. departure to Valaam by hydrofoil
12.30 Arrival at the Monastery Bay of Valaam. Half day in the island.
Walking tour of the main monastery
the Cathedral, the church of St. Paul and Pierre, chapels, memorial signs, orchards and alleys.
Concert of church singing (20 min.)
Short transfer to the Great Nicon Bay (by boat, 15 min.)
Lunch in the refectory for pilgrims.
The second excursion "New Jerusalem", including Ressurection and Gethsemane Sketes.
Visiting the church and the "Tomb of Christ" (20 cent.). The Мount Zion and the Mount of Olives.
6 p.m. Departure for Sortavala from Nicon Bay.
11 p.m. Arrival to the hotel or to the ship in St. Petersburg