Arkhangelsk is the gateway to the Arctic. Grand Tour

Where the Arctic originated, what is interesting in the life of the indigenous Pomors and Northerners and what features the nature and architecture of Arkhangelsk hide — that's what a great trip will tell you.

You will learn the history of the first Russian port and the island of Solombala, learn how to paint a traditional Pomeranian goat, see a kind of museum with wooden houses of the Archangels and sculptures dedicated to northern storytellers and get acquainted with the crafts and crafts of the Arctic lands.

You will also visit Severodvinsk and even assemble a nuclear submarine yourself in an interactive lesson.

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 29,800 rubles.
The cost of a tour with accommodation starts from 35,800 rubles.

Location

Arkhangelsk
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 23 – 27 January, 2025
    • 13 – 17 February, 2025
    • 13 – 17 March, 2025
    • 17 – 21 April, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 45 people
Group meet at
Arkhangelsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Let's paint the Pomeranian goats
We will attend a master class on painting the traditional Pomeranian goat in the museum's workshop
Let's build a nuclear submarine
During the interactive lesson "Museum Submarine" we will try to do it with our own hands
Let's get acquainted with the monuments of navigation
We will see rare books, maps, Pomeranian gear, as well as models of ships and ships, ship devices and devices

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Historical and architectural complex "Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory"

    Arrival in Arkhangelsk. 

    Transfer by yourself.

    Accommodation in rooms from 14:00.

    14:45 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

    15:00 Visit to the historical and architectural complex "Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory". 

    The Arkhangelsk Museum of Local Lore is one of the oldest museums in Russia: in 2022 it turned 185 years old. 

    The excursion "Meet Gostiny Dvor!" is a journey into the past, opening the pages of the history of Arkhangelsk and more than three hundred years of the history of Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvor. 

    The merchant chambers of the Russian Gostiny Dvor of the XVII century and the ceremonial halls of the XVIII century house exhibitions and expositions. 

    The architectural dominant that historically forms the silhouette of the city, as well as many centuries ago, Gostiny Dvory are still a symbol of the city.

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  • Day 2 - Sightseeing tour "Russia's first port". The Museum-reserve "Small Korels"
  • Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Severodvinsk. Jagra Island. The shipyard of wooden shipbuilding. The Northern Maritime Museum
  • Day 4 - Excursion "Heritage of the Kholmogorskaya land"
  • Day 5 - Guided tours of the "Reserved street". Excursion "The mystery of the northern gingerbread" with a master class. Museum of the Artistic Exploration of the Arctic
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Bus and walking tours, a master class in painting, an interactive lesson with the assembly of a nuclear submarine and walks are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 29,800 rubles. When buying a tour without accommodation, meals are not included.

The tour with accommodation provides accommodation in the hotel "Pool-Pillowcase Hotel" in standard rooms. 

The cost of the tour with accommodation:

  • double occupancy — 35,800 rubles/person.;
  • extra bed (cot) — 31,800 rubles/person.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 6,000 rubles.

Discount for children under 14 years of age — 500 rubles.

The service "early check-in" and "late check-out" for an additional fee (please specify the cost when booking).

It is possible to book other room categories and other hotels in Arkhangelsk.

The Pur-Navolok Hotel 4 nights

Pur-Navolok Hotel is located in the center of Arkhangelsk, a 5-minute walk from Panorama Shopping Center. The hotel provides a range of facilities for relaxing holidays: a wellness and spa center, a steam bath, a massage room and a sauna.

The on-site restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine.

The classic rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries.

Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a business center and a conference/banquet room.

Gostiny Dvor Museum and Exhibition Complex is a 5-minute walk away, Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore is a 7—minute walk away, and the City Hall is a 10—minute walk away.

Arkhangelsk Train Station is 3.5 km from Pur-Navolok Hotel, while Talagi Airport is 14 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 45 tourists
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Arkhangelsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel in a standard double room;
  • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
  • transportation service according to the tour program;
  • excursion service according to the tour program;
  • guided tour guide according to the tour program;
  • entrance tickets, master classes according to the tour program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Arkhangelsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • meals if a tour without accommodation is purchased;
  • private transfer from/to the airport or railway station (for more information, see the "Important to know" section);
  • excursions and services listed as "on their own" or "for an additional fee".

It's important to know

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Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Dates and Prices

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    23 – 27 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    13 – 17 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    13 – 17 Mar, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    17 – 21 Apr, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    26 – 30 Apr, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • EZ
    Elena Zolotareva
    29 Oct, 2024
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    The tour was excellently organized; on the last day, a private excursion to Malye Korely was even arranged, just for the two of us.
    29 Oct, 2024
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