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Al-Rashid Family

Saudi Arabia · 8 days

$5,500–$7,5008 daysTraveled: December 2025

Route

St. PetersburgKareliaMurmansk & Teriberka

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in St. Petersburg

Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to a comfortable central hotel. Welcome dinner at a halal restaurant overlooking the Kazan Cathedral.

2

Imperial Petersburg

Private guided tour of the Hermitage with skip-the-line access. Afternoon walk along Nevsky Prospekt. Evening Neva river cruise.

3

Peterhof & Tsarskoye Selo

Full-day excursion to Peterhof's Grand Palace and fountains, followed by Catherine Palace and the Amber Room.

4

Journey to Karelia

High-speed train to Petrozavodsk. Check-in at a lakeside resort. Traditional Karelian dinner.

5

Karelia's Natural Wonders

Visit Kivach Waterfall and Ruskeala Mountain Park with its turquoise marble canyon. Boat ride through the caves.

6

Valaam Monastery

Boat excursion to Valaam Island on Lake Ladoga. Visit the historic monastery and enjoy the serene island atmosphere.

7

Murmansk & Northern Lights

Flight to Murmansk. Arctic city tour, visit to the Alyosha Monument. Evening Northern Lights chase in Teriberka.

8

Departure

Husky sledding in the morning. Brunch at the Arctic hotel. Private transfer to Murmansk airport. Departure with gifts and memories.

This was more than a trip — it was our family's adventure of a lifetime. From the Northern Lights to the Karelian lakes, every day brought a new wonder. Our children still ask when we're going back.

Al-Rashid Family, Saudi Arabia

Highlights & Results

  • Witnessed the Northern Lights on the second attempt in Teriberka
  • Tried traditional Karelian cuisine including kalitki pies
  • Kids (aged 6 and 9) loved the husky sledding experience
  • Visited 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Captured over 500 memorable photographs

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