4 capitals in winter: Nizhny Novgorod, Cheboksary, Yoshkar-Ola, Kazan

In this three-day tour you will see the embankments, temples, squares and museums of Nizhny Novgorod, Yoshkar-Ola, Cheboksary and Kazan.

Four colorful capitals will welcome you with their architectural masterpieces, unique national cultures and delicious local dishes.

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
$356
$369
The price is valid until 5 Jun
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
26 - 28 Jun
10 - 12 Jul
24 - 26 Jul
7 - 9 Aug
21 - 23 Aug
11 - 13 Sep
25 - 27 Sep
9 - 11 Oct
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Nizhniy Novgorod
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Picturesque Nizhny Novgorod
Let's get acquainted with the ancient city, which is famous for its rich history and incredible panorama of the Oka and Volga
Fabulous Yoshkar-Ola
We will see a small "Amsterdam", the Bruges embankment, where the houses are built in the Flemish style, an Italian garden and even a corner of ancient Moscow
Museum of the History of Brewing
If desired, we will be able to taste five varieties of delicious locally produced beer in the capital of Chuvashia
Original Kazan
Let's see with our own eyes the bright colors of the streets and squares of the city and find out where the untold treasures of the Kazan Khans are kept
Cozy Cheboksary
Let's enjoy the beauty of Cheboksary Bay and take a walk to the grandiose monument of the Patron Mother.
Ancient fortresses
The Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod Kremlins are waiting for us with their bright architecture and interesting stories about historical events that took place within these walls

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod

    The meeting is held in parallel:

    • 11:00-11:25 in the central building of the railway station at the souvenir shop located to the left of the exit.
    • 11:15-11:25 on Lenin Square (near the Marins Park Hotel 4*), buses stop along the square opposite the monument (the bus number will be notified to you by the responsible manager)

    Boarding the bus. Things on the bus.

    Check-in after the excursion program (early check-in is possible for an additional fee).

    11:30 Departure for the excursion program.

    A bus and walking sightseeing tour of the city awaits you.

    Short description:

    • 11:30-13:30 Bus part of the tour (2 hours) with stops at the central attractions;
    • 13:30-14:30 walking tour of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin (1 hour);
    • 14:45 lunch at a cafe in the city (1 hour);
    • 15:30 Walking tour of Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street (1 hour);
    • 16:30 Guided tour of the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum (1 hour).
    • Transfer to the hotel. Check-in free time.

    A bus and walking sightseeing tour of the city awaits you.

    During the tour you will get acquainted with one of the most ancient and picturesque cities, which is famous for its rich history and incredible panoramas.

    You will see the place where two great rivers merge – the Volga and the Oka.

    The place of their confluence is called "Strelka" and is located right at the foot of the Woodpecker Mountains, on which the historical mountainous part of the city is located.

    The mountains are 80 meters high and create a wonderful natural platform for contemplating the Nizhny Novgorod landscapes.

    You will visit places with truly amazing views: in Krutoy Lane, at the monument to Chkalov.

    Nizhny Novgorod is known as the "Homeland" of the people's militia of 1612, the merchant capital, the symbol of which remains the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.

    Not far from the fair you will see a monumental cathedral built in the forms of ancient Russian architecture – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

    On Rozhdestvenskaya Street you will see the most beautiful temple in Russia – the Church of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a masterpiece of the "Russian Baroque".

    This elegant building with fine white stone carvings impresses with its beauty, harmony and grandeur.

    During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire merchant mansions, apartment buildings on the streets of Ilyinskaya, Rozhdestvenskaya, Nizhnevolzhskaya embankment, see the famous squares of the city and monuments to K. Minin and D. Pozharsky, M. Gorky, V. Chkalov.

    13:30 Our tour will continue on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

    Here you will be transported to the fortress city and get acquainted with the history of the creation of the ancient fortification, with the legends and legends that cover the construction of the towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

    During a walk through the Kremlin, you can see: the monument to the founders of the city – George Vsevolodovich and St. Simon, the famous Mikhailo-Archangel Cathedral, the obelisk in honor of Minin and Pozharsky, the Arakcheevsky cadet corps, the airplane building ("House of Soviets"), the Governor's House, the alley-exhibition of military equipment in the open air "Gorkovchane - to the front."

    14:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    15:30 Walking tour along B. Pokrovskaya street.

    To take a walk along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya – is it possible to deny yourself this pleasure?

    Nizhny Novgorod residents have been coming here for more than two hundred years to see others and show themselves, listen to street musicians, make a wish for a bronze Cheerful Goat, admire ancient buildings, and at the same time buy gifts for themselves and everyone at home in the unique center "Arts and Crafts".

    Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is one of the oldest streets in Nizhny Novgorod.

    It is named after the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, which stood on it.

    The street connects the 4 main squares of the city: Minin Square and Pozharsky Square, Theater Square, Gorky Square and Lyadov Square.

    This street can be called an open-air museum, as its architecture preserves the memory of merchant Nizhny Novgorod.

    Also on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is the majestic Central Bank building, which looks more like a castle.

    Pokrovka is a pedestrian street with a length of 2 km 230 meters, closed to traffic on it.

    16:30 Visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum.

    The museum building is truly a royal palace both inside and out.

    The facade is decorated with angels and caryatids.

    Magnificent wrought iron gate grating leading to the courtyard of the building.

    Inside, you can admire the grand staircase, the ballroom, the ceiling and wall decor.

    17:30 The end of the excursion program on Minin Square.

    Boarding the bus.

    Transfer to the hotel.

    Self-settlement.

    The hotel is not lower than 3* (possible accommodation options are "Ibis", "Marins Park Hotel", "Sail", "Botany Loft", "Courtyard Marriott").

    Attention! Check at the reception yourself if they can arrange an early breakfast for you, if not, then order a lunch box yourself.

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  • Day 2 - Sightseeing tours of Cheboksary and Yoshkar-Ola
  • Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Kazan
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Nizhny Novgorod (Reddy 3*/ Marins Park Hotel 4* or similar) and in Yoshkar-Ola (Virginia 3*/ Eureka 3* or similar).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Double roomTriple roomSingle room
26 10025 50033 000

Triple room (3-bed room with 3 separate beds or superior room with a separate bed on request).

The REDDY Hotel or Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod Congress Hotel 1 night
The REDDY Hotel

This modern hotel is located in Nizhny Novgorod, just a 5-minute walk from Pokrovskaya Street, the historic shopping center of the city. It offers soundproofed rooms with a TV, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour snack bar.

Each air-conditioned room features elegant wooden floors and a bathroom with a spacious shower.

The Mediterranean-style restaurant serves a variety of breakfasts and a la carte dishes.

Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is only 1.5 km from the hotel. The famous Nizhny Novgorod Art Gallery is less than 2 km away.

Another option
Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod Congress Hotel

Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod is located on Lenin Square in Nizhny Novgorod, next to the embankment of the Oka River. Inexpensive rooms with air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, orthopedic mattress, and work area are provided for accommodation. The hotel is 400 m from the Nizhny Novgorod Fair exhibition complex, the railway station and the Stadium. This is one of the few hotels that welcomes accommodation with loved ones and pets. In rainy weather, guests can use an umbrella for free.

The modern rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a large flat-screen TV, orthopedic mattresses, a comfortable work area, swan's down pillows and hypoallergenic linens. The windows offer a picturesque view of the Volga River. Personal hygiene products, terry dressing gowns and a hairdryer are provided in the bathroom.

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The Virginia Hotel or The Eureka Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Nizhniy Novgorod

Included in price

  • 2 nights stay at the hotel, at least 3 *;
  • travel by tourist class bus (foreign car)/minibus;
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
  • guided tour of the route;
  • excursion program with entrance tickets to museums;
  • accident insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
  • meals not specified in the program: breakfast on the first day, dinners (1000 rubles).

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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Reviews Leave a review

  • TZ
    Tatiana Zharkova
    about provider
    16 Apr, 2026
    There were several things we really liked: the clear organization of transport and timing, and the fact that the bus picked us up from the hotel and, at our request, dropped us back at the Court Inn after the tour. It was very convenient. The bus itself was clean and comfortable; having water available on request would have made it perfect. The Court Inn hotel was excellent, thank you for booking it for us. It had a pleasant, refined atmosphere, great breakfasts, and lovely touches for March 8–9, with champagne, fruit, and pastries available throughout the day. It’s also just a 10-minute walk from Pokrovskaya pedestrian street, close to attractions like the Kashirin House Museum, the Yurkovka Museum, churches, and old merchant houses ... On the downside, the 1st day’s combined bus and walking tour involved quite a long walk. We visited Strelka, Rozhdestvenskaya Street, the Kremlin, and Pokrovskaya Street — all very interesting but having to walk all the way to the Rukavishnikov estate at the end!!! Was a bit too much. By then everyone was tired, and it was hard to fully appreciate it. It would be better to arrange a bus transfer from Pokrovskaya. As for the 2nd day - the trip to Semyonov and Gorodets — we really enjoyed it. The only downside was that there wasn’t quite enough time in Gorodets, as many places were closing early for the March 8 holiday. It would have been nicer to return at 7 p.m. as planned, rather than at 5 p.m. Overall, we really enjoyed the trip! Thank you to the providers for such a wonderful experience.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello, Tatiana! Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed your trip and appreciated the accommodation and the overall organization of the tour! We will convey to the host your comment on the duration of the tour on the first day. We will be glad to see you on our other tours in Russia!
  • EK
    Elena Kravchenko
    about provider
    16 Mar, 2026
    Whoever organized this tour did a fantastic job: you deserve a piece of cake 🎂
  • O
    Olga
    about provider
    4 Nov, 2025
    Everything about the organization of the tour was excellent: everything ran smoothly and on time.