Nizhny Novgorod expanses. Summer holidays

Nizhny Novgorod and Gorodets are two great places for a short weekend trip. 

Nizhny Novgorod is one of the oldest cities in Russia, its history goes back more than 800 years. You will walk around the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, which was built in the 16th century and represents a unique combination of architectural styles, and climbing the cable car, enjoy magnificent views of the city. 

Gorodets is a small cozy town, which is famous as the city of craftsmen. Here you will see and be able to purchase products made of wood, ceramics, textiles and other materials created by local craftsmen. Russian Russian Samovar Gallery is a unique museum dedicated to the history and traditions of the Russian samovar. 

Location

Russia, Nizhny Novgorod
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$199
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
4 - 5 Jun
6 - 7 Jun
9 - 10 Jun
11 - 12 Jun
12 - 13 Jun
13 - 14 Jun
16 - 17 Jun
18 - 19 Jun
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 5 to 55 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Nizhny Novgorod
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Tour highlights

Merchant Gorodets
In Gorodets, almost every house is unique and decorated with openwork carvings
The tower of the Russian samovar
We will see the largest samovar in the collection – 53 liters, and the smallest – 75 grams!
Breathtaking height
From a bird's-eye view we will admire the flood meadows of the Bor floodplain
560 steps
The Chkalovskaya Staircase is one of the steepest stairs in Russia

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The city above the Volga and the Oka

    09:00 and 11:10 Meeting in the central hall of the Moscow railway station to the right of the main exit to the city near the Rospechat store.

    Transfer to the hotel, things are checked into the luggage room.

    Independent check-in at the hotel after 14:00.

    11:50 Gathering in the lobby of the hotel for the tour (possible change in the time of gathering for the tour. The time is specified at the meeting).

    Bus and walking sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod "The city above the Volga and Oka" (duration 4.5 hours).

    You will see the main sights of Nizhny Novgorod: the Chkalovskaya Staircase, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the monument to M. Gorky, etc., visit the Stroganov (Christmas) Church, an architectural monument of the XVII century.

    You will drive through historical streets that have preserved their beauty and former grandeur.: Malaya Pokrovskaya, Rozhdestvenskaya, Ilyinskaya, Verkhnevolzhskaya and Nizhnevolzhskaya embankments, visit Minin and Pozharsky Squares, Gorky Square, Sennaya Square, etc., visit observation decks offering "breathtaking" views of the Zarechnaya part of the city.

    Nizhny Novgorod has the highest Volga embankment, and everyone can enjoy a wonderful view of the Volga expanses.

    After the bus part of the tour, you will take an exciting walking tour of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

    This is a unique military engineering structure of the early 16th century, which was one of the most important elements in the defense of the city.

    In the entire history of its existence, it has never been captured, despite numerous attempts.

    The oldest Nizhny Novgorod Cathedral is located here – Mikhailo-Archangelsky (an architectural monument of the XVII century), it is in it that the ashes of the great Nizhny Novgorod resident Kozma Minin are buried.

    From the Volga River, the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin's ensemble resembles a "stone necklace thrown over the slopes of the woodpecker Mountains."

    Next, you will have an excursion to the Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery.

    The monastery was founded in 1328.

    Today, the monastery's ensemble covers more than 5 hectares and includes 5 churches, a bell tower and bishops' chambers.

    The bell tower of the monastery is a rare type of ancient Russian belfries of the XVI century, and during its existence it acquired a large slope like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

    The Laurentian Chronicle, the oldest of the chronicles, was compiled within the walls of the monastery.

    The excursion program will end with a cable car ride along the Nizhny Novgorod – Bor – Nizhny Novgorod route (in a circle without exit).

    From the highest point there are magnificent views of Nizhny Novgorod and the flooded meadows of the Bor floodplain.

    The tour ends on the cable car – free time, tourists get to the hotel on their own.

    Optional: City of Lights tour (1200 rubles/person). Duration: 3 hours (2 hours by bus + walking tour along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street. The program ends on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street), beginning at 19:00. It is ordered and paid for when booking the tour

  • Day 2 - Gorodets is the oldest city in the Nizhny Novgorod region
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

hotel1-room2-bed3-bed
Reddy 3*20 45015 55014 400
Court Inn 4* 23 95019 25018 250

There is no check-in. If you are traveling alone, you must choose a single room.

The Reddy Hotel or The Court Inn Hotel 1 night
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
The Court Inn Hotel

Featuring a fitness center, the Court Inn is a 20-minute walk from the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Free Wi-Fi is available on site and free private parking is available.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a work area. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 55 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Russia, Nizhny Novgorod

Included in price

  • tour service;
  • transportation service;
  • accommodation at the Reddy 3* Hotel or the Court Inn 4* with 1 buffet breakfast.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • additional services and excursions;
  • personal expenses.

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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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Dates and Prices

  • $199
    4 – 5 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $199
    6 – 7 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $199
    9 – 10 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $199
    11 – 12 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $199
    12 – 13 Jun 2 days 1 night
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Reviews Leave a review

  • O
    Oksana
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    29 Jan, 2026
    The tour was organized at the highest level.
  • SI
    Svetlana Isakova
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    16 Jan, 2026
    Everything went smoothly from the meeting point to the end. No issues at all .
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    Tatiana
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    27 Nov, 2025
    Everything was great! Nizhny Novgorod is a very beautiful city! Kudos to the tour providers!