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Fish and Onion Fair and Lake Peipus!
August 29, 2026
55 EUR
Departure from Daugavpils.
The natural and traditional surroundings of Peipsi are as diverse and nuanced as the history of Estonia. Here you’ll see an aristocratic manor and colorful houses lining the Onion Road, as well as experience traditional market trading.
The Peipus region is home to Old Believers, and these members of a traditional religious minority are considered hardworking people, skilled fishermen, carpenters, and passionate onion growers.
- We’ll take part in the day’s main event—the Kallaste Fish and Onion Fair, which has become the closing event of the summer in the Lake Peipus region. Kallaste, the Pomor Old Believer village known as “Red Hills,” draws people from Estonia and neighboring countries. Our tour will allow plenty of time for the market—both for browsing and shopping. There will be a variety of Estonian handicrafts, farm products, and delicacies from Lake Peipus, but the highlight is the region’s famous onions! For Old Believer families, they grow best in raised beds, along with their skill in storing the onions in heavy, decorated wicker baskets. You’ll also enjoy a cultural program from Southern Estonia—songs, dances, and workshops—along with lake fish soup and other delicious market treats, as well as short boat rides on the lake. We’ll buy onion braids, onions in bags, or dried fish, as desired.
- We’ll visit Kostja’s onion farm, the largest onion plantation on the shores of Lake Peipus! Konstantin, the owner of the onion farm, will introduce us to traditional Old Believer onion-growing methods, explain how onions were grown in the old days and how locals today plant, harvest, and sell their crops. Plus, the farm’s hostess bakes melt-in-your-mouth onion pies!
Let’s enjoy these delicious onion pies with some tea!
Free time to enjoy the festivities!
The journey home in a wonderful mood!!!
The price includes:
- Transportation services—a ride on a tourist-class bus
- Group leader and guide services
- Good spirits!
- Positive emotions!
Additional costs: Admission prices are subject to change!
Standard booking terms:
Important Information:
August 29, 2026
55 EUR
Departure from Daugavpils.
The natural and traditional surroundings of Peipsi are as diverse and nuanced as the history of Estonia. Here you’ll see an aristocratic manor and colorful houses lining the Onion Road, as well as experience traditional market trading.
The Peipus region is home to Old Believers, and these members of a traditional religious minority are considered hardworking people, skilled fishermen, carpenters, and passionate onion growers.
- We’ll take part in the day’s main event—the Kallaste Fish and Onion Fair, which has become the closing event of the summer in the Lake Peipus region. Kallaste, the Pomor Old Believer village known as “Red Hills,” draws people from Estonia and neighboring countries. Our tour will allow plenty of time for the market—both for browsing and shopping. There will be a variety of Estonian handicrafts, farm products, and delicacies from Lake Peipus, but the highlight is the region’s famous onions! For Old Believer families, they grow best in raised beds, along with their skill in storing the onions in heavy, decorated wicker baskets. You’ll also enjoy a cultural program from Southern Estonia—songs, dances, and workshops—along with lake fish soup and other delicious market treats, as well as short boat rides on the lake. We’ll buy onion braids, onions in bags, or dried fish, as desired.
- We’ll visit Kostja’s onion farm, the largest onion plantation on the shores of Lake Peipus! Konstantin, the owner of the onion farm, will introduce us to traditional Old Believer onion-growing methods, explain how onions were grown in the old days and how locals today plant, harvest, and sell their crops. Plus, the farm’s hostess bakes melt-in-your-mouth onion pies!
Let’s enjoy these delicious onion pies with some tea!
Free time to enjoy the festivities!
The journey home in a wonderful mood!!!
The price includes:
- Transportation services—a ride on a tourist-class bus
- Group leader and guide services
- Good spirits!
- Positive emotions!
Additional costs: Admission prices are subject to change!
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- Kostja’s Onion Farm (includes tea and onion pies) – 6.00 EUR
Standard booking terms:
- You can reserve a spot on the tour by: calling 26617848, filling out the form on the website www.mari.lv, or sending an email to info@mari.lv
- If you reserve a spot without payment, the reservation is valid for 3 days; after that, the company reserves the right to cancel the reservation.
- When reserving a seat, the customer must pay a deposit of 30% of the trip cost.
Important Information:
- The tour operator reserves the right to change the order of excursions during the trip
- Minor schedule changes, late arrival at the hotel, and delayed return home are possible due to unforeseen circumstances (such as adverse traffic conditions)
- Tours are conducted in Russian
- Free time will be provided unless there are unforeseen circumstances, traffic jams, or other deviations from the schedule
- Children must also have a passport when traveling. Minors (under 18 years of age) must also have a birth certificate. If a minor is traveling without parents, a notarized power of attorney is also required.
- Insurance policy No. 704956444 for the customer’s deposit, AAS “BALTA”
- Minimum number of participants for excursions: 20
- Prices for admission tickets and other additional expenses, exchange rates, and the times listed in the program are approximate and subject to change.
- The company is not liable for changes in the operating hours of attractions, for inaccurate information provided by the attractions, or for events canceled at the attractions without prior notice.
