Legends of the Nizhny Novgorod land

On this tour you will visit the capital of the Volga region – Nizhny Novgorod, the famous Sheremetyevo Castle of the XVIII century and the ancient merchant town of Gorodets. 

You will be immersed in the history of Russia, get acquainted with the architecture of the past centuries and the unforgettable atmosphere of ancient Russian cities.

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
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$352
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
5 - 7 Jun
12 - 14 Jun
19 - 21 Jun
26 - 28 Jun
3 - 5 Jul
10 - 12 Jul
17 - 19 Jul
24 - 26 Jul
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

The tower of the Russian samovar
We will learn the interesting history of samovars and see various specimens
Sheremetyevo Castle
We will visit the winter garden and take a walk through the parterre and landscape park with ponds
The City of Masters
We will see workshops dedicated to folk arts and crafts of the Gorodetsky district
The impregnable Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
You will be transported to the fortress city and get acquainted with the history of the creation of an ancient fortification

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of the city. Arrow. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street. Rukavishnikov Manor Museum
    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);
    • 10:50 in the lobby of the Reddy Hotel (for those arriving early or on the eve of the tour).

    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 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.

    During the trip, you will discover the main symbols of the city: the majestic Chkalovskaya Staircase, the monumental Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the monumental monument to Maxim Gorky, as well as the pearl of architecture of the XVII century — the ancient Stroganov (Christmas) Church.

    The route runs through the most picturesque corners of the city: you will stroll along the atmospheric streets — Malaya Pokrovskaya, Rozhdestvenskaya and Ilyinskaya, enjoy the panoramas of the Verkhnevolzhskaya and Nizhnevolzhskaya embankments.

    Special attention will be paid to the iconic squares of the city — Minin and Pozharsky, Maxim Gorky.

    And the most impressive moments are waiting for you on the observation decks, which offer breathtaking views of the zarechnaya part of the city.

    Do not miss the opportunity to admire the panorama from the highest embankment of the Volga River, offering stunning views of the majestic Volga expanses!

    13:30 On a sightseeing tour, you will take a walk around the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, an ancient fortress built in the early 16th century.

    This is a very important defensive structure, which has never been captured by enemies in its history.

    The Kremlin houses the oldest cathedral in the city, Mikhailo-Archangelsky.

    It was built in the 17th century, and the famous Nizhny Novgorod resident Kozma Minin is buried there.

    If you look at the Kremlin from the Volga, it looks like a beautiful stone ornament that lies on the slopes of the Dyatlov Mountains.

    14:45 Lunch at a cafe in the city. Included in the price

    Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is the main pedestrian street in Nizhny Novgorod.

    On the tour, you will learn interesting stories about ancient buildings and their owners, hear stories about famous Nizhny Novgorod merchants and patrons who built this area, get acquainted with the biographies of famous people who lived here, and learn how the main street of the city has changed over the centuries.

    Next, we invite you to the magnificent Rukavishnikov Estate, a luxurious 19th—century neo-Baroque merchant mansion, where you will get acquainted with the history of the famous Nizhny Novgorod dynasty of industrialists, see exquisite state halls with authentic furniture and interior items of that era, appreciate the unique architecture of the building and learn about the life and traditions of the rich merchant class of pre-revolutionary Russia.

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

    Boarding the bus. Transfer to the hotel. Self-settlement.

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  • Day 2 - Lake Svetloyar. Sheremetyevo Castle
  • Day 3 - Gorodets
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

PlacementDouble roomSingle roomTriple room
Reddy 3*(former Ibis) or similar
27 30035 40025 800
Marins Park Hotel 4*, or similar
32 40042 00028 800
The Reddy Hotel or Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod Congress Hotel 2 nights
The Reddy Hotel

The hotel is located in Nizhny Novgorod, not far from the center, where the main attractions are located within walking distance. 

The comfortable rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, TV and all necessary furniture. There is a Wi-Fi network on site.

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

Near the Volga river embankment and the Kremlin. The train station is 16 minutes away by car, and Strigino Airport is a 40-minute drive away.

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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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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;
  • tour service;
  • meals: 2 breakfasts (in the hotel according to the buffet system), 3 lunches (in the cafe of the city);
  • excursion to the city of Nizhny Novgorod;
  • visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum;
  • a visit to Lake Svetloyar, Yurino village, a visit with an excursion to the Sheremetyevo castle;
  • excursion to Gorodets, visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture "City of Masters", the museum "Terem of the Russian samovar";
  • transfer to the railway station on the third day of the excursion.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast on the first day, dinners;
  • personal expenses;
  • visiting facilities that are not declared in the program.

It's important to know

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Dates and Prices

  • $352
    5 – 7 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $352
    12 – 14 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $352
    19 – 21 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $352
    26 – 28 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $352
    3 – 5 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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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.