New Year's Nizhny Novgorod

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On the eve of the New Year, Nizhny Novgorod is being transformed, becoming a venue for festive events and fairs. Elegant Christmas trees are installed here, garlands are lit and souvenir shops are opened.

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. After celebrating the New Year, you will go on an exciting trip to Gorodets or Diveevo of your choice!

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod

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Tour highlights

Kremlin Funicular

This is the only funicular in Russia, the path of which runs under the Kremlin wall, was opened in September 2024

Nizhny Novgorod New Year's Fair

You will see giant balance swings and a fairground woman decorated with lights, take a ride on the carousel, which was presented to Nizhny Novgorod by Moscow.

The atmosphere of magic

Take vivid photos against the background of the atmosphere of New Year's streets and imbue yourself with the spirit of the holiday

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod with a visit to the Rukavishnikov Estate
Independent arrival of tourists in Nizhny Novgorod.
Independent check-in at the hotel.
17:00 Gathering of the group in the lobby of the Marins Park Hotel 4*.
Boarding the bus.
17:20 Gathering of the group in the lobby of the Oka 3 hotel*
17:30 Group meeting in the lobby of the Ibis 3 Hotel*
17:40 Gathering of the group in the lobby of the Courtyard 4 Hotel*
17:50 Gathering of the group at the sculpture to the Policeman (2 B.Pokrovskaya St.), for those who, upon arrival, will go for a walk around the city center.
18:00 Start of the New Year's Eve evening city tour.
During the tour, the route passes through Minin and Pozharsky Square, the central square of the city, where such famous sights as the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, the Chkalovskaya Staircase and others are located.
On the eve of the New Year, the square is transformed, becoming a venue for festive events and fairs.
Elegant Christmas trees are installed here, garlands are lit and souvenir shops are opened.
One of the highlights of our route will be the Chkalovskaya Staircase, one of the longest in Russia.
From its top there is a magnificent view of the Volga River and the city.
There is a monument to the legendary pilot Valery Chkalov next to the stairs.
This amazing architectural structure is not only a symbol of beauty and grandeur, but also an important historical landmark.
Enjoy the view of the confluence of the Volga and the Oka called Strelka.
Near the fair you will see the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Nizhny Novgorod stadium, built for the World Cup.
We will 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.
20:00 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.
21:00 The end of the excursion program on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya street.
Transfer to the hotel (optional).

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Day 2 - Tour of Rozhdestvenskaya St. and the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin territory
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Group meeting in the lobby of the Oka 3 Hotel*
12:20 Group meeting in the lobby of the Ibis 3 Hotel*
12:30 Group meeting in the lobby of the Courtyard 4 Hotel*
12:45 Group meeting in the lobby of the hotel Marins Park Hotel 4*.
13:00 Start of the excursion program.
Transfer to Rozhdestvenskaya street.
Walking tour (bus leaves until evening).
During this walk you will plunge into the atmosphere of the holiday and learn a lot of interesting things about the history of the city.
During the tour, we will tell you about the sights of Rozhdestvenskaya Street, learn about the lives of famous Nizhny Novgorod residents who lived on this street, and how they contributed to the history of the city.
In this area you can see magnificent examples of merchant architecture of the past centuries: banks, churches and apartment buildings.
Not far from Rozhdestvenskaya Street are the ruins of the Millioshka quarter, described by Maxim Gorky.
This gives the walk a special atmosphere and flavor.
Let's stop at the monument to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, heroes of the people's militia of 1612.
14:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city with tasting of Sordis tinctures (Sweet New Year gifts for children).
After lunch, we will ascend to the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin on the Kremlin Funicular, which was opened in September 2024.
This is the only funicular in Russia that runs under the Kremlin wall - modern wagons follow the same route that was laid here at the end of the 19th century.
15:00 Walking tour 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."
16:00 The end of the excursion program.
Free time in the city center.
17:30 A transfer will be arranged for everyone who wants to go to the hotel.

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Day 3 - A tour to choose from in Gorodets or Diveevo with a quiz game about Nizhny Novgorod
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release. Take your things with you.
The tour must be selected when booking the tour.
1 option Gorodets:
08:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Ibis 3 Hotel*
08:20 Meeting in the lobby of the Oka 3* hotel.
08:40 Meeting in the lobby of the Courtyard 4 Hotel*
Transfer to Lenin Square.
09:00-09:10 boarding at Lenin Square (For tourists staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*)
9:10 a.m. Transfer to Gorodets.
Approximately 1 hour journey (53 km.)
10:00 Arrival in Gorodets.
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of Gorodets.
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".
The museum is located in the Grishaev estate.
The samovar has long been considered a symbol of home comfort and well-being.
Currently, the museum's exposition includes 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.
The recommended time to purchase trains is after 6 p.m.
When purchasing an add-on. overnight stay transfer to the hotel.
The 2nd version of Diveevo:
Attention! Men are allowed to enter the monastery only in trousers, women in skirts, the length of which is below the knee, the head and shoulders must be covered. Payment on the territory of the monastery is carried out exclusively in cash.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
07:20 Group meeting in the lobby of the Ibis 3* hotel.
07:35 Gathering of the group in the lobby of the Courtyard 4 Hotel*
07:50-08:00 Boarding at Lenin Square (For those staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*)
08:10 departure from Lenin Square
08:30 Boarding at the Oka 3* hotel.
10:30 Stop in Arzamas at Cathedral Square.
A short tour and a visit to the Nikolaevsky convent.
A visit to the Resurrection Cathedral and the opportunity to venerate the Life-giving Cross.
12:30 Arrival in Diveevo.
Visit to the Holy Trinity Serafimo-Diveevsky Convent.
You will walk through the territory of the Diveevsky monastery, get acquainted with its history and customs in the monastery.
Then you will visit the Trinity Cathedral, where the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov are kept, and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
In the temples it will be possible to venerate the holy relics, to put candles.
Free time to submit notes and requests.
It will be possible to purchase candles, icons, books, St. Seraphim's biscuits.
Walking along the Holy Groove of the Mother of God, reading the prayer to the Virgin Mary, Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with You; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne the Savior of our souls.
15:00 Lunch at cafe Diveevo.
After that, you will have a trip to the spring (Seraphim of Sarov, Kazan or Mother Alexandra), a set of holy water, bathing in the spring (optional).
For bathing, a cotton shirt (for women) and a shirt (for men) are necessary. We recommend taking things necessary for dipping and water containers with you, as there may be long queues at the source.
20:00 Approximate arrival in Nizhny Novgorod.
Transfer to the railway station.
The recommended time to purchase train tickets is after 8 p.m.

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*	24000	25800	31800
Oka 3*	-	27900	34800
Marins Park Hotel 4*	27900	31800	36900
Courtyard 4*	-	32700	37800

The cost of an additional night's stay, RUB net:

Hotel	3-local	2-local	1-local
Ibis 3*	4000	5000	8500
Oka 3*	-	5500	9500
Marins Park Hotel 4*	6500	7500	10000
Courtyard 4*	-	8000	10000

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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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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Oka 3*

Grand Hotel Oka is located in the central part of Nizhny Novgorod. This hotel complex is distinguished by a first-class level of service and well-developed infrastructure.

Guests are provided with several accommodation options in one of the 250 cozy rooms, the design and convenience of which are provided by modern appliances and European-made furniture. It offers guests one of the largest entertainment centers "Capital Club", which combines bowling, billiards and a sports bar, and a fitness club, including a swimming pool and gym, sauna club, beauty salon and SPA, will help to stay in shape even during a business trip.

Another feature of the hotel are the restaurants located on the territory of the complex. Oka will delight with an airy, bright interior in a classic style, dishes of Russian and European cuisine, and breakfast is served here in a buffet format. "Elleven", tall in every sense. In it, guests will be able to enjoy not only culinary delights from the menu from the famous brand chef K. Ivleev, but also gorgeous views of the city from the panoramic windows of the 11th floor.

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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: 2 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;
an excursion of your choice:
- in Gorodets, visit to the museum of wooden architecture "City of Masters", the museum “Terem of the Russian samovar”;
- or in Diveevo;
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 listed in the program;
Meals: breakfast on the first day, dinners;
extra night stay at the hotel;
guided tour of the Diveevsky Monastery (guided tour only).

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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30 Dec, 2026 – 1 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.

New Year's Nizhny Novgorod

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