Nizhny Novgorod necklace. Summer and autumn

A necklace of unusual cities such as Nizhny Novgorod, Yoshkar-Ola, and Semenov can be imagined as a unique journey filled with history, architecture, and cultural heritage. 

A walk along the Volga embankment and along the ancient streets of Nizhny Novgorod will allow you to enjoy the atmosphere of the city and see its heritage. Yoshkar-Ola is famous for its amazing mix of styles, including colorful buildings built in the European spirit. Semenov is a small but interesting city, known for its artistic crafts and the production of famous nesting dolls.

Your journey through these cities will be a real discovery, full of picturesque views and unforgettable impressions!

Location

Russia, Nizhny Novgorod
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$376
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
5 - 7 Jun
9 - 11 Jun
12 - 14 Jun
16 - 18 Jun
19 - 21 Jun
23 - 25 Jun
26 - 28 Jun
30 Jun - 2 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
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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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Volga expanses
Nizhny Novgorod has the highest Volga embankment, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful view.
Cable car
From the highest point there are magnificent views of Nizhny Novgorod
Khokhloma painting
Discover the magical secret of the unique technology of "making gold from silver", marvel at the skill of painting and carving
The fairy-tale city of Yoshkar-Ola
Take a walk along the European embankments of this amazing city, learn about the culture of the Mari people.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The city above the Volga and 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 the excursion program.

    11:45 Gathering in the hotel lobby for a guided tour (it is possible to change 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.

    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.

    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 16th 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.

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  • Day 2 - Yoshkar-Ola is a fairy tale city
  • Day 3 - Semenov is the capital of Golden Khokhloma
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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.:

hotel1-room2-bed3-bed
Reddy 3*37 40028 95027 250
Court Inn 4* 43 90036 55034 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 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
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
3 days 2 nights
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 a buffet breakfast;
  • entrance tickets to museums according to the program.

Paid extra

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

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

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

  • $376
    5 – 7 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $376
    9 – 11 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $376
    12 – 14 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $376
    16 – 18 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $376
    19 – 21 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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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 .
  • T
    Tatiana
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    27 Nov, 2025
    Everything was great! Nizhny Novgorod is a very beautiful city! Kudos to the tour providers!