The Rise & Fall of Northern Russia (NR7)
Unique Adventure Tour of Northern Russia
8 days 7 nights
St Petersburg • Petrozavodsk • Belomorsk • St.Petersburg
from £ 1,919

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The Rise and Fall of Northern Russia

Northern Russia Adventure tour

This unique tour of Northern Russia is brand new to the Intourist portfolio.

Prepare to be taken on an exciting journey full of history and splendour, as you experience the classic side of St Petersburg along with new adventures of unexplored lands. This tour provides a special experience with a sense of adventure as you visit the second largest flat land waterfall in Europe and delve into the intricate history of the Hermitage.

Historically the Solovetsky islands have been the setting of the famous   Russian Orthodox Solovetsy Monastery. It was founded in the second quarter of the 15th century. By the end of the 16th century, the abbey had emerged as one of the wealthiest landowners and most influential religious centres in Russia. The existing stronghold and its major churches were erected in stone during the early reign of   Ivan the Terrible.

After the  Revolution in Russia the islands attained some notoriety as the site of the first Soviet prison camp. The camp was inaugurated as a "detention camp" in 1921, while  Lenin was still at the helm of Soviet Russia. It was transformed into a prison in 1929 and now presents what used to be named GULAG.

In 1974, the Solovetsky Islands were designated a historical and architectural museum and a natural reserve of the USSR. In 1992, they were inscribed on the World Heritage List "as an outstanding example of a monastic settlement in the inhospitable environment of northern Europe which admirably illustrates the faith, tenacity, and enterprise of later medieval religious communities". Today, the Solovki are seen as a major tourist magnet in the orbit of the  Russian North.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• Arrival and departure airport/ train station transfers
• 5 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation based on 2 sharing a twin/double with private en-suite facilities
• 2 nights overnight sleeper train in Second Class 4 berth compartment
• All excursions as outlined in the itinerary
• Services of an Intourist English speaking guide

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visa
• Regional flight connections
• Single accommodation and 1st class rain supplements

Contact us for excellent rates and service on the above additions to your tour!

Please note, for this tour, minimum numbers of passengers apply.