January holidays in Nizhny Novgorod

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Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in Russia! New Year's holiday tours in Nizhny Novgorod will give you unforgettable emotions: bright lights of decorated streets, traditional festivities on Minin Square, romantic walks along the Volga embankment and a rich program with excursions, gastronomic pleasures and fireworks.

In just 3 days, you will have time to experience the spirit of winter Nizhny Novgorod, recharge with a festive mood and start this New Year in a really special way!

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Nizhniy Novgorod

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Tour highlights

New Year's Fair

A festive concert program, a bazaar, games and round dances, quests and master classes, and many New Year's surprises await you!

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Boardwalk

The favorite street of the townspeople and guests of the city with elegant Christmas trees, garlands and New Year's installations

Tasting of branded tinctures

Lunch is waiting for us at the restaurant with a tasting of local tinctures, and a sweet gift is prepared for the children.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of N. Novgorod
For those who purchase railway tickets from St. Petersburg on 02.01.2026. (04.01.2025):
Departure from St. Petersburg on the Volga branded train.
17:20 meeting of the group with a representative of the tour operator in the central station building at the bust of Peter 1 Boarding the train
18:15 departure of the train to Nizhny Novgorod.
08:30 train arrival in Nizhny Novgorod. Boarding the bus.
In Nizhny Novgorod:
09:00 Breakfast in the city restaurant (buffet).
10:00 Start of the sightseeing tour.
During the tour you will get acquainted with one of the most ancient and picturesque cities.
The first stop will be the confluence of two majestic rivers: The Oka and Volga Rivers, called the "Arrow".
You will see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the merchant mansions, apartment buildings on Rozhdestvenskaya Street and Nizhnevolzhskaya Embankment.
You will see the famous squares of the city and monuments to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, Maxim Gorky and Valery Chkalov.
Next, we will stop at the foot of the Chkalovskaya Stairs on the Volga embankment.
From the observation deck, you can appreciate the grandeur of the stairs and the size of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, as well as admire the panoramic views of the Zarechnaya part of the city and the Strelka district.
12:00 Our New Year's tour will continue on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.
Here you will find yourself in the atmosphere of an ancient fortress city and learn about the history of this ancient fortification, as well as about the legends and legends associated with the construction of the towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.
During a walk through the fortress, you will see monuments to the founders of the city — Georgy Vsevolodovich and St. Simon, the famous Mikhailo-Archangel Cathedral, the obelisk in honor of Minin and Pozharsky, as well as the Arakcheev cadet corps, an airplane-shaped building (the House of Soviets), the Governor's House and an alley with military equipment in the open air "Gorkovchane — to the front."
13:30 Visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum.
The museum building is truly a royal palace both outside and inside.
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.…
Verkhne-Volzhskaya embankment is one of the most picturesque and historical places in Nizhny Novgorod.
It is located on the high bank of the Volga River and serves as a symbol of the city.
This embankment was built in the 19th century and has since become a favorite vacation spot for residents and visitors of the city.
There are many architectural monuments on the embankment, such as the governor's house and the house of merchant Rukavishnikov.
15:00 Lunch at the city restaurant with tasting of tinctures "Sordis" (a New Year's gift for children). (included in the price).
15:30 Walking tour along B. Pokrovskaya street.
We invite you to take a New Year's tour of Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street!
During this walk you will plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and fun, see the decorated streets and squares.
You will admire the elegant Christmas trees, garlands and New Year's installations, as well as be able to take vivid photos against the festive atmosphere.
17:00 The end of the excursion program on Minin Square.
Boarding the bus.
Transfer to the hotel.
Self-settlement.

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Day 2 - Pechersky Monastery, Nizhny Novgorod Fair
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
09:15 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Ibis 3* hotel.
09:30 Meeting in the lobby of the Courtyard 4 Hotel*
09:45-10:00 Boarding at Lenin Square (for tourists staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*)
10:00 The beginning of the excursion program.
10:30 a.m. Visit to Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery.
The Voznesensky Caves Monastery is a historic place with a rich history that began around 1330.
Today, its architectural ensemble impresses with its beauty and grandeur.
The church above the gate, the temple and the cathedral, built in the middle of the 17th century, are connected by a gallery with a balcony and a long fraternal building.
All this creates a harmonious impression of this holy place.
The unique sloping bell tower and the alley with busts of all the emperors of the Romanov dynasty leading to the monastery are its distinctive features.
During your visit, you will learn about the history of these places in the 18th and 19th centuries, when the monastery became the main spiritual center of the city and a place of worship in front of the miraculous icon of the Pechersk Mother of God.
12:00 National Unity Square.
Let's talk about the most important page in the history of Russia and Nizhny Novgorod — the events of the Time of Troubles, when from the porch of the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, zemsky elder Kuzma Minin called on the people to liberate the country from the Polish-Lithuanian invaders, and then he will tell about the amazing fate of the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, whose replica adorns the square today.
Walking tour along Rozhdestvenskaya Street.
During the New Year holidays, Rozhdestvenskaya Street turns into a real fairy tale: ancient mansions and merchant houses are bathed in the glow of garlands, and the majestic Stroganov Church with its white stone carvings and gilded iconostasis creates a unique festive appearance of the street.
The guide will tell fascinating stories about how Rozhdestvenskaya Street developed — from an ancient shopping center to a modern landmark of Nizhny Novgorod.
You will learn about famous merchants and patrons, whose names are forever inscribed in the history of the city.
13:30 Lunch at the city restaurant (included in the price).
14:30 Transfer to the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.
A city skating rink (sessions) and a Christmas market are organized on the territory of the fair, where you can spend your free time and rent skating rinks.
Don't forget to visit Santa Claus's residence, where you can chat with New Year's characters and make a wish.
The tour will end with a visit to the Christmas market, where you can buy handmade gifts and souvenirs.
Free time or an excursion to the Ariel Christmas tree toy factory for an additional fee (2500 adult / 2300 discounted to be booked in advance).
15:20 Departure for the tour from Lenin Square.
Moving to the factory.
16:00 Guided visit to the Christmas tree toy factory.
On a fascinating tour of the Ariel factory, you will plunge into the magical world of creating Christmas decorations.
You will see all the stages of glass toy production, from blowing fragile blanks to painting and gilding, you will be able to observe the work of glassblowers and even try yourself as an artist for painting Christmas decorations.
And also visit the museum of Christmas toys with unique exhibits from different eras.
Under the guidance of an experienced craftsman at the master class, you will paint your unique Christmas Tree toy, a symbol of the new year.
17:30 Boarding the bus.
Transfer to the Nizhny Novgorod Fair (for those who wish) and to the accommodation hotels.
At 18:00, a transfer to the accommodation hotels will be arranged from the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Free day or excursion to Gorodets optional
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Free day or excursion to Gorodets (for an additional fee: 3500 adult / 3300 discounted).
For tourists who choose a free day, self-check-out from the hotel before 12 o'clock.
Items can be left in the hotel's luggage room for free.
For tourists who choose an excursion to Gorodets:
08:20 Meeting in the lobby of the Ibis 3 Hotel*
08:30 Meeting in the lobby of the Courtyard 4 Hotel*
08:45-09:00 boarding at Lenin Square (for those staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*).
09:10 Transfer to Gorodets. Approximately 1 hour journey (53 km).
10:00 Arrival in Gorodets.
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of Gorodets.
A guided tour of Gorodets will allow you to enjoy the beauty of this ancient Russian city.
You will see its historical sights, architectural monuments and picturesque landscapes.
The tour will begin with a visit to the museum "City of Craftsmen", where you will learn about the history of Gorodets and its crafts.
Then you will go for a walk through the historical part of the city, where ancient churches, merchant houses and museums are located.
Be sure to pay attention to the architecture of the city: wooden houses with carved architraves, stone temples and monasteries.
Take a walk along the Volga River embankment, which offers magnificent views of the city and the surrounding area.
Visit to the Feodorovsky Monastery.
The Fedorovsky Monastery is a men's monastery in Gorodets, famous for the discovery of the icon of the Mother of God of the same name.
The monastery keeps a revered list of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God, one of the most respected icons of the Virgin in Russia.
During the tour, you will walk through the beautiful and well-groomed territory of the monastery, learn the amazing and rich history of this place from the guide.
Visit to the museum "The Terem of the Russian samovar".
From time immemorial, the samovar has been not just a household item, but a real symbol of family well-being and comfort.
He occupied a place of honor in every home and was considered a kind of amulet.
The museum's modern exposition impresses with its scale: there are more than 500 samovars of various shapes and sizes, as well as a rich collection of tea accessories.
Each exhibit is a piece of the history of Russian tea drinking, carefully preserved for posterity.
13:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city (included in the price).
Free time for walking, photographing and buying souvenirs.
15:30 Departure from Gorodets.
On the way back, we will hold a quiz game with questions about Nizhny Novgorod.
The winners will be awarded with memorable gifts and sweet prizes.
17:00-18:00 Approximate arrival in Nizhny Novgorod, transfer to the railway station.
The end of the excursion program.
An additional day's stay can be added to the tour. When purchasing an add-on. overnight stay transfer to the hotel.
Recommended time for purchase of train tickets: after 18 hours.
18:30 Departure of the train to St. Petersburg (for those who purchase tickets).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Hotel	3-local	2-local	1-local
Ibis 3*	21 000	22 800	28 200
Marins Park Hotel 4*	25 800	28 500	34 200
Courtyard 4*	-	29 400	35 100

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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Another option

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, and work area are provided for accommodation. The rates are provided both with and without meals. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. Meeting rooms and conference rooms are provided. 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.

Inexpensive, cozy rooms with a wide range of services are prepared for comfortable accommodation of guests. Rooms of various categories are available for guests, depending on the preferences and desires of the guests. 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. The bathroom is equipped with personal hygiene products from the Challet company, terry dressing gowns and a hairdryer.

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Another option

Courtyard 4*

The CORT INN Nizhny Novgorod City Center hotel is located in the city of the same name at 46 Ilyinskaya Street. The hotel has been awarded 4-star status, which means that guests will enjoy a high level of service, friendly staff and comfortable rooms. In addition, an expanded range of services is offered: a fitness center, shuttle service, laundry, restaurant, parking, and others.

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

The on-site restaurant offers a wide range of dishes and drinks from the menu. Celebrations are also organized in the banquet hall.

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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

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category for 2 nights;
guided tour service;
Meals: 3 breakfasts (buffet style at the hotel), 2 lunches (in a cafe in the city), tasting of Sordis tinctures;
city of Nizhny Novgorod tour;
visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum;
transportation services according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
personal expenses;
visiting facilities not listed in the program;
Meals: dinners;
extra night stay at the hotel;
excursion to Gorodets (3 day) 3500 adult / 3300 discounted;
excursion to the factory of Christmas tree toys "Ariel" 2500 adult / 2300 discounted;
round-trip train tickets from Nizhny Novgorod to Saint Petersburg (15,000 rubles per person).

It's important to know

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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2 – 4 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Tatiana Zharkova

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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.

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!
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Elena Kravchenko

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16 Mar, 2026

Whoever organized this tour did a fantastic job: you deserve a piece of cake 🎂
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Olga

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4 Nov, 2025

Everything about the organization of the tour was excellent: everything ran smoothly and on time.