11 Activities
Old and New Ladoga
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
11
Duration
14 hours
Length
182 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
14 hours
Length
182 mi
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Highlights
- Old Artistic Fortress.
- Gorchakovshchinsky Waterfall.
- Kurgans of Prophetic Oleg.
- Monument of the Ladoga Military Flotilla.
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Route SoundtrackWe shall go to one of the most ancient cities, to the first capital of Russia, a place where some years rule Rurik and where, according to the ancient Novgorod annals, on 10 meter barrow Prince Oleg Prophetic - Ladoga has been buried.
Here we will visit the walls of the ancient Old Ladoga Fortress, enjoy the beauty of Gorchakovsky waterfall, visit Nikolsky Monastery, visit the place where Oleg Prophetic is buried, visit the monument of the Ladoga military flotilla - the neutral ship and admire the local landscapes!
Here we will visit the walls of the ancient Old Ladoga Fortress, enjoy the beauty of Gorchakovsky waterfall, visit Nikolsky Monastery, visit the place where Oleg Prophetic is buried, visit the monument of the Ladoga military flotilla - the neutral ship and admire the local landscapes!
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We shall go to one of the most ancient cities, to the first capital of Russia, a place where some years rule Rurik and where, according to the ancient Novgorod annals, on 10 meter barrow Prince Oleg Prophetic - Ladoga has been buried.
Here we will visit the walls of the ancient Old Ladoga Fortress, enjoy the beauty of Gorchakovsky waterfall, visit Nikolsky Monastery, visit the place where Oleg Prophetic is buried, visit the monument of the Ladoga military flotilla - the neutral ship and admire the local landscapes!
Here we will visit the walls of the ancient Old Ladoga Fortress, enjoy the beauty of Gorchakovsky waterfall, visit Nikolsky Monastery, visit the place where Oleg Prophetic is buried, visit the monument of the Ladoga military flotilla - the neutral ship and admire the local landscapes!
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Eugenia Laputina
Traveller
- Old Artistic Fortress.
- Gorchakovshchinsky Waterfall.
- Kurgans of Prophetic Oleg.
- Monument of the Ladoga Military Flotilla.
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Route SoundtrackDay Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
182 mi0.1 mi
To the first capital of Russia.
Today we will go to the Old and New Ladoga, where a rich program awaits us. In the first half of the day we will visit the Old Ladoga Fortress, picturesque Gorchakovschinsky waterfall, Nikolsky monastery and have lunch in a Russian restaurant with a real stove.
And in the afternoon we will go to the mounds of Prophetic Oleg, visit the place where he is buried, then visit the monument of the Ladoga military flotilla and have dinner in a cafe of Russian cuisine.
And in the afternoon we will go to the mounds of Prophetic Oleg, visit the place where he is buried, then visit the monument of the Ladoga military flotilla and have dinner in a cafe of Russian cuisine.
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27.7 mi50 min
08:1030 min
Gazpromneft filling station #113
Gas Station
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An exciting journey awaits you! Before an interesting trip refuel with quality fuel at Gazprom Neft filling stations! You can pay for fuel quickly and contactlessly in the application.
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51.9 mi1 hr 20 min
10:002 hrs
Old Ladoga castle (Староладожская крепость)
Castle
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The first point of our trip will be the main attraction of the Old Ladoga. The fortress is located along the bank of the Volkhov River. Entering the fortress, you will plunge into the atmosphere of the past and feel how and what lived in these places.
On the territory you can also visit museums: historical and local history, see two temples.
The fortress is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. Entrance to the territory of the fortress for adults costs 50 rubles, and for children under 16 years is free. Museums are paid separately.
On the territory you can also visit museums: historical and local history, see two temples.
The fortress is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. Entrance to the territory of the fortress for adults costs 50 rubles, and for children under 16 years is free. Museums are paid separately.
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8.2 mi15 min
12:151 hr
Горчаковщинский Водопад
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I suggest visiting a very picturesque place. Gorchakovshchinsky waterfall is the highest waterfall in the Leningrad region. Its height is about 5 meters. Here you get great pictures!
Getting to the waterfall is better with rubber shoes.
Getting to the waterfall is better with rubber shoes.
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8 mi15 min
13:3030 min
Никольский мужской монастырь
Monastery
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We'll visit one of the oldest monasteries - the Old Ladoga Nikolsky Monastery. It was founded by Alexander Nevsky in 1240 after the victory over Swedes in the Battle of Neva. The monastery was dedicated to Nicholas the Wonderworker.
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0.8 mi5 min
14:051 hr 30 min
Старая ладога
Buffet
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It's lunchtime. The interior of the cafe is decorated in Russian style with a real Russian stove. Here you can taste delicious borscht, dumplings, cheesecakes and much more!
Cozy atmosphere and polite staff will allow you to have a good rest and enjoy the dishes!
Cozy atmosphere and polite staff will allow you to have a good rest and enjoy the dishes!
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1.1 mi5 min
15:401 hr
Курганы Вещего Олега
Historic Site
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We will visit a mysterious place full of legends and legends. There is a legend that the mound connects to the Old Ladoga caves and that there is a secret passage leading to the Old Ladoga fortress and monasteries.
From here you can enjoy stunning views of the Old Ladoga surroundings: fields and the Volkhov River.
From here you can enjoy stunning views of the Old Ladoga surroundings: fields and the Volkhov River.
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0.1 mi5 min
16:4515 min
Олегова могила
Historic Site
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Let's go to another historical site. According to the ancient Novgorod chronicle, it was here, on the highest mound, that Prince Oleg the Prophetic was buried.
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7.3 mi15 min
17:1515 min
Памятник Ладожской военной флотилии
Landmark
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We'll stop by the monument. The monument is a neutral ship. During the war years, the ship participated in various operations of the Ladoga Military Flotilla.
Anyone can go up on deck, see the machine gun.
Anyone can go up on deck, see the machine gun.
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0.8 mi5 min
17:351 hr 30 min
Кафе Городской Парк
Café
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Our journey is gradually coming to an end. For dinner, we'll go to New Ladoga in a cafe. The menu offers dishes of Russian cuisine. It serves large and very hearty portions at affordable prices!
Bon appetit!
Bon appetit!
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77.1 mi2 hrs
21:15