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Gorgeous illumination, festive atmosphere, folk festivals and events. Solemnly, cheerfully, in a New Year's way!

You will plunge into a New Year's tale in one of the most beautiful and oldest cities of our country – Nizhny Novgorod.

After all, it is here that all the most interesting things will be on a real Russian scale.

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Cable car trip

From the longest and highest road in Europe, the snow-covered city will seem magical to you!

New Year's Fair

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

The City of Masters

We will visit the expositions and workshops dedicated to the folk art crafts of the region

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod
We recommend trains arriving in Nizhny Novgorod before 11:10.
11:00-11:20 Meeting with a representative of the tour operator at the railway station.
The meeting place with the representative of the tour operator is in the central hall of the station, at the souvenir kiosk to the left of the exit.
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 pedestrian sightseeing tour of the city awaits you.
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 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.
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 — George Vsevolodovich and St. Simon, the famous Mikhailo-Arkhangelsk Cathedral, an obelisk in honor of Minin and Pozharsky, as well as the Arakcheev cadet corps, an airplane—shaped building (House of Soviets), the Governor's House and an alley with military equipment in the open air "Gorkovchane - to the front."
14:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city (included in the price).
15:30 Walking tour along B. Pokrovskaya street.
During this walk you will plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and fun, see decorated streets and squares.
You will admire the elegant Christmas trees, garlands and New Year installations, and you will also be able to take vivid photos against the background of a festive atmosphere.
Verkhne-Volzhskaya embankment is one of the most picturesque and historical places in Nizhny Novgorod.
This embankment was built in the 19th century and has since become a favorite vacation spot for residents and visitors of the city.
On the embankment you can see many architectural monuments, such as the governor's house and the house of merchant Rukavishnikov.
16:30 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.
A magnificent wrought iron gate leading to the courtyard of the building.
Inside, the grand staircase, the ballroom, the decor of the ceiling and walls are admired…
17:30 The end of the excursion program on Minin Square.
Boarding the bus.
Transfer to the hotel.
Self-check-in.

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Day 2 - Excursion to the cable car and the Pechersk Monastery with tasting of tinctures and a visit to the Nizhny Novgorod Fair
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:20 Ibis 3* meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Lenin Square.
09:45 Start of boarding on Lenin Square (for tourists staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*).
10:00 The beginning of the excursion program.
10:30 Visit to the Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery.
The Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery is a historical 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 XVII 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 the visit, you will learn about the history of these places in the XVIII and XIX 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 Cable car ride to Bor and back.
One of the highest and longest cable cars in Europe stretches over the surface of the Volga River.
Its 3.6 km long route offers spectacular views of the river and the city from a height.
You will see unique winter landscapes that amaze with their beauty.
Among the vast expanses, the Pechersk Monastery, the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral shine like precious stones.
13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
With a tasting of Sordis tinctures.
14:00 Walking tour of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.
We invite you to visit the brightest New Year's playground in the city – the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of celebration and magic.
You will visit the fair pavilions decorated with garlands and Christmas toys, and admire the installations of live firs and fir trees.
During the tour you will see a giant balance swing and a fairground woman decorated with lights.
You can also take a ride on the carousel, which was donated to Nizhny Novgorod by Moscow.
15:00 The end of the tour on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod fair.
Free time.
A city ice rink (sessions) and a Christmas fair are organized on the territory of the fair, where you can spend your free time and rent ice rinks.
A festive concert program, a Christmas market, outdoor games and dances, quests and master classes and many New Year's surprises are waiting for you.
Do not forget to look into the residence of Santa Claus, 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.
For those who wish to spend their free time in the city center or return to the Ibis 3* hotel, a transfer to the Ibis 3* Hotel and Gorky Square will be organized at 15:30.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
January 1 in Nizhny Novgorod can be spent actively, fun and culturally.
Here are some ideas:
visit the New Year's fair. Skate, slide, take part in the fabulous Santa Claus program and enjoy festive treats;
go to a park, for example, Gorky Park or Switzerland. There you will find themed photo zones, animators and game programs for children and adults;
take part in free festive events as part of the "New Year in every Yard" program. Round dances, songs and contests with Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden are waiting for you;
take time for cultural development: visit the art space of the workshop, where the New Year's installation "Digital Fairy Tale" takes place.
Day 4 - Excursion to Gorodets with a quiz game about Nizhny Novgorod
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release. Take your things with you.
08:20 Ibis 3* meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Lenin Square.
08:45 Start of boarding on Lenin Square (for tourists staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*).
09:00 Transfer to Gorodets. Approximately 1 hour journey (53 km.).
10:00 Arrival in Gorodets.
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of Gorodets.
A 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 Masters”, 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 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 Feodorov Icon of the Mother of God, one of the most respected icons of the Theotokos 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 "Terem of the Russian samovar".
The museum is located in the Grishaev estate.
The samovar has long been considered a symbol of home comfort and well-being.
He occupied a place of honor in the house and served as a kind of talisman.
Despite the fact that in the XVIII–XIX centuries the cost of a samovar averaged 25 rubles (a cow could be bought for 1 ruble), every family aspired to have this item.
Samovars were inherited, and whole schools for their manufacture arose.
Currently, the museum exhibits more than 500 samovars, as well as other tea accessories.
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.
When purchasing an add-on. overnight stay transfer to the hotel.
The recommended time to purchase train tickets is after 6 p.m.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel	3-local	2-local	1-local
Ibis 3*	27 000	30 000	40 000
Marins Park Hotel 4*	30 000	35 000	40 000

The cost of an additional night's stay:

Hotel	3-local	2-local	1-local
Ibis 3*	3500	5000	8000
Marins Park Hotel 4*	4000	6000	8000

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, 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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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Nizhniy Novgorod

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category for 3 nights;
guided tour service;
meals: 3 breakfasts (in the hotel according to the buffet system), 3 lunches (in the cafe of the city), tasting of tinctures “Sordis”;
excursion to the city of Nizhny Novgorod;
visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum;
cable car ride;
excursion to Gorodets, visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture “City of Masters", the museum “Terem of the Russian samovar”;
transfer to the hotel at the end of the excursion days;
transfer to the railway station at the end of the excursion program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
personal expenses;
visiting facilities not included in the program;
Meals: breakfast on the first day, dinners;
an additional night's stay at the hotel.

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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29 Dec, 2025 – 1 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights

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New Year in Nizhny Novgorod