Visit the beautiful beaches of the northern lakes. Drive along Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega.. Visit the monastery where St. Alexander Svirsky rests.. See the Kivach waterfall.. Get to know Marcial Waters Resort. Marvel at the fabulous island of Kizhi.. You go to the waterfalls. See the underground lake and the marble rocks.. You go to two beautiful zoos.. Explore the ancient fortification architecture of the fortresses.. Visit the Prophetic Oleg mound..

The shore of Lake Ladoga and the treasures of Karelia

7 days itinerary by Оксана Ерохина - Uninhabited Nature, History and Culture - Car, 5 Hotels

Road Trip Categories: Uninhabited Nature, History and Culture

Day 1: Acquaintance with Ladoga antiquity

Today you will visit an amazing place - the Prophetic Oleg's mounds, wander in the Old Artistic fortress and see the museum of merchant life. And, of course, where without local cuisine - good and colorful.
Visiting: Staraya Ladoga, Saint Petersburg

Day 2: Between two lakes

Today you will start your morning in the wonderful Svirskaya Victory Park, visit the monastery where St. Alexander Svirsky rests, drive along the most beautiful Onega Lake and by the evening you will be in Petrozavodsk.
Visiting: Petrozavodsk, Staraya Ladoga, Rodionovo, Staraya Sloboda, Uzhesel'ga, Verkhniye Mandrogi, Pustosh'

Day 3: Charm of Kizhi Island

The main gem of this day will be a visit to Kizhi Island. And the framing will be a walk along the promenade, the park and treats of local cuisine.
Visiting: Petrozavodsk, Kizhi

Day 4: The charm of Karelian nature

Today you will enjoy the nature, visit the Kivach waterfall, stop at Sundozero, visit the Marcial Waters resort, see the Church of Apostle Peter, enjoy delicious dishes in the café and pub, and pick up local Karelian hotels.
Visiting: Petrozavodsk, Vokhtozero, Martsvody, Kivach, Sopokha, Martsialnyje Vody

Day 5: Natural Beauties of Karelia

Today you will visit the beautiful Karelian Zoo, Ruskeal Waterfalls, visit the underground lake and climb the Marble Mountain. And have dinner in a beautiful cafe against the background of pristine nature.
Visiting: Niemelyankhovi, Vokhtozero, Suoyarvi, Ryuttyu, Ruskeala, Sortavala

Day 6: Historical excursions in nature

This morning, hurry up to Ladoga beach, then visit the ancient fortress of Korela, stop to see the Tiver fortress and taste excellent dishes in local restaurants.
Visiting: Losevo, Niemelyankhovi, Priozersk, Sortavala, Korvenniska, Titovka

Day 7: Wonderful local nature experiences

Today you will visit the sandy beaches, the amazing Zubrovnik Zoo, ride the waves and have dinner in a wonderful restaurant.
Visiting: Losevo, Toksovo, Saint Petersburg, Pargolovo, Orekhovo, Enkolovo