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Package tour

  to Finland  "Pearl of the Lake District - Savonlinna in August"  

21.  - 27.8.2019 

Discover the real Finland!

The package includes: transfer to the hotel, accommodation 6  nights, breakfasts, mesmerizing  sculpture park,  sightseeing tour of Savonlinna, boat cruise, visit  SPA in "Jarvisudan" (where John rested in "Let's Go Let's Eat"), a visit to Punkaharju, where the presidents Vladimir Putin met.  and Niinistö S., a trip to the forest museum  LUSTO
Well  and of course  accompaniment of a Russian-speaking guide!  All this is for the guests of the city!

Hurry up to book a Tour for August to the capital of the Lake District, Savonlinna from  102 €  per day per person. MORE PRICES ...

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SCHEDULE **

Wed 21.8.2019 .............. Arrival in Finland (Vainikkala station), meeting with the guide

Visit to Veijo Pönkkenen Sculpture Park, Parikkala

A unique park of 450 mesmerizing concrete sculptures.

- transfer to the hotel

Thu 22.8.2019 .............. Visit to the medieval fortress Olavinlinna and the local history museum

Acquaintance with the Olavinlinna fortress built in 1475, excursion in Russian.

The influence of the Swedish Kingdom and the Russian Empire on the centuries-old history of the fortress. A. Suvorov's contribution to the reconstruction of the fortress.

 

  Fishing with an experienced professional guide on the Saimaa *

- duration 4  hours

Morning transfer  will take you  To  place of fishing. Accompanied by an experienced guide, equipping  equipment, group  will go by boat across the lake expanses of Saimaa. Depending on your desire and seasonality, an experienced guide will offer you: trolling, spinning, jig, fly fishing.  Guaranteed  catch salmon, pike or pike perch!

Fri 23.8.2019 ............... Sightseeing tour of Savonlinna

- walking tour of 1.5 hours includes topics:

the birth of a shipping company on the Saimaa, the history of the city from the beginning of its foundation on the example of the old Linnankatu street, the tradition of holding an opera festival in the 15th century fortress of Olavinlinna.

Sat 24.8.2019 ............. Excursion on a motor ship on the cleanest lake in Europe, Saimaa

The duration of the trip is about 2 hours. The boat trip will start at the port  Savonlinna. The route will pass along the pristine lake in Europe, Saimaa, around the city and islands. Guests enjoyed a magnificent view from the water over the city and the medieval fortress of Olavinlinna.

 

Sun 25.8.2019 .............. Excursion to the reserve  Punkaharju. Visit to the forest museum "LUSTO"

The tour starts at 9:30 am with an exciting 30-minute train ride.  LUSTO - state museum of forest culture and forestry, research center. The museum is interesting for everyone, regardless of age, profession and nationality. Free time. In these places is the old hotel "Punkaharju".  In the summer of 2017, the hotel hosted a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Finland. Departure back to Savonlinna by train. Optionally (for an additional fee) visit to the art gallery.

Mon 26.8.2019 ............. Daytime bus excursion to the authentic SPA-complex Järvisudan (where John                          Warren with the program Let's Go, Let's Eat!)

  Duration about 5 hours

Guests in this place have been received since the 17th century; the buildings of those times are carefully preserved on the territory. The hotel complex and SPA are perfectly integrated into the unique nature of the Finnish region. The Medieval Spa is waiting for you  5 types of saunas, salt caves, outdoor and warm pools. Guests are treated to aromatic tea with light snacks. In free time, acquaintance with the territory, visiting a restaurant carved into the rock.

 

Tue 27.8.2019 ................ Transfer by train "Lev Tolstoy" / "Allegro" (Vainikkala station)

  Late check-out

- shopping in Lappeenranta (groceries)

                  *  For an additional fee and  Ticket price for the Lev Tolstoy / Allegro train  the offer does not include 
                  ** The organizers reserve the right to change the schedule 
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