New Year's Eve in the county town of Velsk. Arkhangelsk region

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Do you want to celebrate the New Year in a real northern county town, among snow-covered forests and ancient merchant houses? To get acquainted with the amazing northern painting — "Vazhskaya". To rush in a sleigh drawn by Oryol trotters?

Then this offer is for you — we celebrate the New Year in the county town of Velsk!

Location

Russia, Arkhangelsk region, Velsk

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Tour highlights

Meeting with the Oryol trotters

We will visit the museum of Velsky horse breeding, stables of breeding trotters

Gastronomic pleasures

Let's enjoy the dishes of traditional Northern cuisine

An exciting master class

Let's create a New Year's ball in the style of brush paintings of the region

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Velsk. New Year
11:24 Arrival in Velsk. Meeting at the train station.
The recommended train from Moscow is 042B (departure on 12/30/2024 at 21:50, arrival on 12/31/2024 at 11:24).
Transfer to the Yurievo Podvorye hotel. Things in the luggage room.
Walking tour-getting to know the city of Velsk: non-fictional stories.
Lunch "Vazhsky dishes" at the Wagarden restaurant.
An excursion and a master class at the Center of traditional folk culture "Berendey" - "Uzorochye Povazhye". Creation of a New Year's souvenir — a painted ball in the style of free-brush paintings of the Volga region). Visit to the souvenir shop.
Return to the hotel. Check-in.
Free time.
Dinner "Seeing off the Old Year".
Free time for walking around the city, independent visits to holiday sites, buying souvenirs.
Preparing for the New Year's Eve.
A festive New Year's banquet. You will go to the banquet accompanied by a guide.
Day 2 - Excursion "Zaruchevsky lace". Winter evening in the Central Library
12:00 Lunch at the hotel restaurant
Excursion "Zaruchevsky lace" (car + walking tour): history and acquaintance with the village and architecture, a visit to the temple of John the Baptist, amazing legends from the fairy-tale witch and the opportunity to make a New Year's wish on the suspension bridge of "Love and Good Luck".
Return to Velsk.
A winter evening with a cup of Ivan tea "Words of airy patterns" in the Central Library: an excursion to the hall of rare books, a master class in horse riding, recording the audio message "Leave your mark" in a real audio capsule.
Merchant themed dinner at the Boulevard restaurant.
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Day 3 - Excursion to the equestrian complex. Completion of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Excursion to the Khoroshevsky horse breeding complex "Here is the Russian spirit": visit to the museum of Velsky horse breeding, stables of breeding Oryol trotters, feeding horses.
Horseback riding or sleigh riding on the Russian troika is paid additionally.
Visit to the tourist complex "NovoKrylovo" and get acquainted with the farm. Winter fun: skiing from the longest natural slide in the Velsky district.
A real rustic lunch.
Return to Velsk.
Acquaintance with the Velsky Art Gallery and a visit to the camera museum.
Dinner at the Yurievo Podvorye restaurant.
19:30 Transfer to the train station.
Departure by train 041M to Moscow at 20:13, arrival in Moscow at 09:27.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

Yurievo Podvorye 3* Hotel, standard rooms (continental breakfast) – 33300 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 5000 rubles.

Extra bed (cot) – 29300 rubles.

Yurievo Podvorye Design Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with bright decor. Breakfast is served daily in the restaurant, which also serves international cuisine.

The interiors of the Yurievo Podvorye Hotel are colorfully decorated with floral patterns. The bright rooms feature cable TV, air conditioning and slippers, as well as a private bathroom with free toiletries.

The hotel is housed in a traditional wooden building, on the ground floor of which there is a bar and a restaurant serving traditional Russian, European and Japanese cuisine. There is also free parking and a 24-hour front desk.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Arkhangelsk region, Velsk

Included in price

hotel accommodation (2 nights);
meals specified in the program (1 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners);
New Year's Eve festive banquet (dinner);
excursion and transport services according to the program;
master classes and entrance tickets.

Paid extra

railway tickets to and from Velsk;
meals, excursions and services listed as "on your own" or "for an additional fee";
alcohol at the New Year's Eve banquet;
additional payment for earlier arrival:
- for double occupancy — 3,500 rubles/person;
- for single occupancy — 4,000 rubles/person.;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Yes, the surcharge for earlier arrivals for those arriving on December 31 by train:

31.12 from St. Petersburg at 03:41;
31.12 from Moscow at 04:23;
31.12 from Arkhangelsk at 05:30.

The surcharge for double occupancy is 3,500 rubles /person.
The surcharge for single occupancy is 4,000 rubles/person.

The price of the surcharge includes:meeting at the train station, transfer and early check-in at the hotel with breakfast.

Dates and Prices

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31 Dec, 2024 – 2 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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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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