Fabulous Boldino and Nizhny Novgorod

An educational weekend tour to Nizhny Novgorod. 

We will visit the ancient patrimony of the Pushkin family, which has been completely recreated, we will see the rooms where the poet lived, the manor kitchen, a bathhouse, a servants' hall, a stable with a carriage house and a barn. Let's take a walk among the century-old lime trees, as well as by the pond, which is mentioned in Pushkin's works. Here, under the shade of the spreading trees, he found inspiration and solitude.

And then we will plunge into the atmosphere of the historical center of Nizhny Novgorod of the XIX century, where beautiful examples of architecture of that time have been preserved: banks, churches, apartment buildings symbolizing the spirit of Russian merchants.

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 9 – 10 May
    • 24 – 25 May
    • 7 – 8 June
    • 21 – 22 June
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
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

Cable car
Flying over the Volga, we will feel ourselves on the verge of two worlds, where every moment is filled with bright colors and fresh air
Museum of Pushkin's Fairy Tales
We will see the original illustrations to Pushkin's fairy tales
The estate of the great poet
Let's plunge into the atmosphere in which the great Russian poet lived and worked, see his desk, armchair, books
A masterpiece of the “Russian Baroque”
Let's enjoy the elegance and monumentality of the refined white stone carvings of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Big Boldino

    Independent arrival in Nizhny Novgorod until 07:00.

    Check-in at the hotel after the tour program.

    If you arrive much earlier than 07:00, you can get to your hotel on your own and leave your belongings in the luggage room, purchase a buffet breakfast.

    Please inform the representative of the tour operator if you wish to join the group at the hotel.

    Meeting in the lobby of the hotels with a representative of the tour operator: 06:50 Ibis 3*, 07:00 Courtyard 4*.

    07:15-07:30 Boarding at Lenin Square (for those staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*).

    07:30 Departure from Lenin Square, monument to Lenin.

    If you arrive at the train station around 07:30, then at 07:10 a tour bus will pick you up.

    Meeting place with a representative of the tour operator at the Royal Pavilion.

    This beautiful mansion is located to the right of the train station, if you look at it). Boarding the bus. In this case, you can take things with you (by placing them in the luggage compartment of the bus).

    Estimated travel time is 4.5 hours (260 km).

    09:30 a meeting of tourists is organized in Arzamas at the railway station.

    Arrival in the village of Lvovka, which is located ten kilometers from Bolshoy Boldino (30 minutes).

    A walk through the manor park.

    Lviv enchants with its peaceful atmosphere, inviting you to leisurely walks and reflections.

    Here, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is an all-encompassing solitude that allows you to immerse yourself in the world of the great poet's work.

    A century after Pushkin's tragic death on the Black River, Lvovka passed into the possession of his eldest son, Alexander Alexandrovich, who was a universal favorite.

    The estate became a safe haven for him, where he could find solace and inspiration.

    Transfer to Boldino.

    Sightseeing tour with sightseeing of the main attractions.

    12:30 Visit to the Pushkin Museum-Reserve.

    The village of Bolshoe Boldino is an ancient patrimony of the Pushkin family.

    Pushkin's estate in Boldino.

    The estate in Boldino is one of the most significant places associated with the life and work of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin.

    The poet spent three autumns here: in 1830, 1833 and 1834.

    The estate has preserved an authentic 19th-century house, which houses the literary and memorial exhibition "Pushkin in Boldino."

    The furniture of the rooms occupied by the poet has been recreated.

    Here you can see his desk, armchair, books and other personal belongings.

    Patrimonial office.

    In 1974, the patrimonial office was restored, in the residential half of which Pushkin stayed during his last visit to Boldino in 1834.

    Manor complex.

    In the 1980s and 1990s, the manor complex was completely recreated.

    A manor kitchen, a bathhouse, a servants' hall, a stable with a carriage house and a barn reappeared in their former places.

    The estate is surrounded by a 19th-century manor park.

    Here you can see century-old lime trees, oaks and maples, as well as a pond, which is mentioned in the works of Pushkin.

    Pushkin's estate in Boldino is an important cultural and historical monument.

    It gives visitors the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere in which the great Russian poet lived and worked.

    The Pushkin Fairy Tales Museum is a unique cultural facility dedicated to the work of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin.

    Here you can see original illustrations for fairy tales.

    The stone Church of the Assumption of the 18th century, built by the poet's grandfather and consecrated in the year of his birth, has been restored in Boldino.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city (included in the price).

    In the picturesque surroundings of the village, just 3 km to the south-east, there is a charming Luchinnik grove.

    Its emerald crown is clearly visible from the outskirts of the village, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in its enchanting atmosphere.

    For the great poet, who often took horseback rides in these places, Luchinnik was a favorite refuge.

    Here, under the shade of the spreading trees, he found inspiration and solitude.

    The grove is surrounded by endless glades covered with a thick carpet of green grass, which retains its juiciness until late autumn.

    A steep path descends from the edge of the forest, leading to an ancient spring.

    Its clear waters, preserved from ancient times, quench thirst and evoke thoughts of the past.

    Luchinnik is not just a grove, but a place where nature and history intertwine, creating a unique and inspiring atmosphere.

    Here you can feel the spirit of the great poet who once roamed these paths, and find your own inspiration in this picturesque corner.

    16:00 Departure to Nizhny Novgorod.

    20:00 – 21:00 Approximate arrival in Nizhny Novgorod.

    Transfer to the hotel.

  • Day 2 - Nizhniy Novgorod
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation and the selected date, RUB.:

HotelPriceExtra day per person

Ibis 3* / Botany loft 3* / Nizhny 3 Hotel* 

or a similar one (2-seater with ud-mi)

14 8004000

Ibis 3* / Botany loft 3* / Nizhny 3 Hotel*

or a similar one (1-seater with ud-mi)

19 6007000

Ibis 3*, Botany loft 3*, Nizhny 3* (3-seater with ud-mi -

with 3 separate beds or a higher room. categories 

with a separate sleeping place on request)

13 6003000

Marins Park Hotel 4* / Courtyard 4* / Azimuth 4*

or a similar one (2-seater with ud-mi)

17 6006000
Marins Park Hotel 4* / Courtyard 4* / Azimuth 4*
or a similar one (1-seater with ud-mi)
21 8009000

Marins Park Hotel 4*, Azimut 4*, Courtyard 4* 

(3-bed room with ud-mi -ud-mi -ud-mi -ud-mi-ud categories 

with a separate sleeping place on request)

16 0004000

During the period from 1 to 4 May, accommodation is available only in 3* hotels.

Ibis 3 Hotel* or Hotel Botany loft 3* or 1 night
Ibis 3 Hotel*

The modern Ibis international Hotel is located in Nizhny Novgorod, not far from the center, where the main attractions are located within walking distance. A guarded parking lot is provided for a private car, and a shuttle service is available.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms with a private bathroom, air conditioning, TV, and all necessary furniture.

There is a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and a bar with an elegant interior. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

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Hotel Botany loft 3*

The modern Botany Loft Hotel is located in Nizhny Novgorod. The train station and Moskovskaya metro station are nearby. It offers free parking and an airport shuttle service.

Rooms of different levels of comfort and capacity are prepared for accommodation. Each room is equipped with new furniture and necessary appliances. For the convenience of guests, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

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Nizhny Novgorod 3 Hotel*

Nizhny Kanavinskaya Hotel is located next to Moskovsky Railway Station and Circus, 0.2 km from Moskovskaya Metro Station.

The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning, plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi and a bathroom with shower, hairdryer and cosmetics.

The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, kettle and drinking water. Some rooms have a kitchen area with a cooktop. Guests can have a delicious and satisfying meal at the Chugunok cafe of Russian cuisine.

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Marins Park Hotel 4*

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, work area are prepared for accommodation. Tariffs are provided both with and without meals. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. Meeting rooms and conference rooms are available. 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, pets. In rainy weather, guests can use an umbrella for free.

For comfortable accommodation, inexpensive cozy rooms with a wide range of services are prepared. Rooms of various categories are available for guests, depending on the preferences and desires of the guests. The modern rooms of the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a large flat-screen TV, an orthopedic mattress, a comfortable work area, swan down pillows and hypoallergenic bed linen. The windows offer a picturesque view of the Volga River. The bathroom is equipped with personal hygiene products from the company Challet, terry bathrobes and a hairdryer.

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The Courtyard Hotel 4*

The Courtyard Nizhny Novgorod City Center Hotel is located in the city of the same name. A wide range of services is available to guests.

Rooms made in various categories are provided for accommodation. The rooms are designed in a European restrained style and a pleasant color scheme, each of which is furnished with the necessary set of furniture and appliances.

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Azimut 4 Hotel*

AZIMUT Hotel Nizhny Novgorod is located in the center of Nizhny Novgorod. Facilities include Wi-Fi, parking, taxi service, laundry and ironing facilities, and a library. A fitness center is available on site. There is a gift shop. Each room is equipped with furniture and comfortable beds with orthopedic mattresses, TV, air conditioning, telephone. The SMART Living Lobby is located on the ground floor, where a buffet breakfast is served daily. 

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Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category for 1 night;
  • transport service by tourist class bus; 
  • guided tour service; 
  • Meals: 1 breakfast (at the hotel); 2 lunches (in a cafe in the city);
  • visit to the Pushkin Museum-Reserve (Pushkin Manor, Pushkin House, manor Park, Pushkin Fairy Tales Museum, Luchinnik grove);
  • cable car ride;
  • visit to the Pechersk Monastery;
  • inspection of the Chkalov stairs.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast on the first day, dinners;
  • boat trip along the Volga 800 rubles (during the summer navigation period from the end of April to the middle of September);
  • transfer after the tour program (on the second day);
  • extra day of stay before or after the tour;

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Dates and Prices

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    9 – 10 May 2 days 1 night
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    7 – 8 Jun 2 days 1 night
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Reviews

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    Marianna
    about provider
    16 Apr, 2025
    The organization was top-notch, everything was well-structured and on time. The information provided was excellent, with no scheduling conflicts. Thank you! The whole experience was a complete success!!!