St.Petersburg – Valaam – St.Petersburg
One of the ancient monasteries, that have been standing on the granite rock in the middle of Ladoga Lake for almost one thousand years.
What we have to do is:- To enjoy the crystal-clear, ruddy-facing air and the unique nature of the “monk” realm: steep cliffs, islands, bays, lakes, pine forest…
- To bow to the saint icons of the Valaam abode.
- To walk around the central estate of the monastery.
- To visit Valaam hemitages.
- To recall how many great laymen visited the monastery in the past: painters – Shishkin, Klodt, Kuindzhi; writers – Tyutchev, Leskov; composers – Chaikovsky, Glazunov. And now you…
- Day 1
St.Petereburg - Embarkation. Departure (departure time varies; cruising duration is 15-16 hours).
- Day 2
Valaam - Arrival. Walking tour around the central estate. Visit to Nicholsky, Voskresensky, Gefsimansky hermitages; hermitage of All the Saints (by bus).
- Day 3
St.Petersburg - Arrival. Disembarkation.


