Spring and summer weekends in Nizhny Novgorod

A weekend in one of the most picturesque cities in Russia – Nizhny Novgorod. A large modern city that has carefully preserved its history and the unique charm of a merchant city. You will see the Nizhny Novgorod Fair, the monumental Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the place where two great rivers merge – the Volga and the Oka. 

Then you will hear the legends and legends that cover the construction of the towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin and take a promenade along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, where Nizhny Novgorod residents have been coming for more than two hundred years to listen to street musicians, make a wish from a bronze Cheerful Goat, and buy souvenirs. And the highlight of the tour will be the cable car located between the two banks of the Volga, which is considered the longest and highest in Europe.

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
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$153
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 25 – 26 April
    • 26 – 27 April
    • 1 – 2 May
    • 2 – 3 May
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
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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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Cable car
We will enjoy stunning views of the river and see the Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery from a bird's eye view
The promenade along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya
We will make a wish from a bronze Cheerful Goat, admire the ancient buildings, and at the same time buy interesting souvenirs

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of the city. Arrow. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street. Rukavishnikov Manor

    Arrival in Nizhny Novgorod.

    If you arrive in Nizhny Novgorod early, you can take your belongings to your hotel's luggage room on your own and arrive at 11:25 to the gathering place of the group on Lenin Square near the Lenin monument.

    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 stand 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).

    11:25 a.m. Independent arrival at Lenin Square.

    Meeting with a representative of the tour operator.

    Boarding the bus.

    11:30 Departure for the excursion program.

    A bus and walking sightseeing tour of the city awaits you.

    During the tour you will get acquainted with one of the most ancient and picturesque cities.

    You will see the place where two great rivers merge – the Volga and the Oka.

    The place of confluence is called an Arrow.

    Nizhny Novgorod is known as the capital of the Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal Principality, the birthplace of the people's militia of 1612, the merchant capital, the symbol of which remains the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.

    Not far from the fair you will see the monumental Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

    During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire merchant mansions, apartment buildings on Rozhdestvenskaya, Nizhnevolzhskaya embankment, see the famous squares of the city and monuments to K.Minin and D.Pozharsky, M. Gorky, V.Chkalov.

    Our tour will continue through the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

    Here you will be transported to the fortress city and get acquainted with the history of the creation of the ancient fortification, with the legends and legends that cover the construction of the towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

    During a walk through the Kremlin, you can see: the monument to the founders of the city - George Vsevolodovich and St. Simon, the famous Mikhailo-Archangel Cathedral, the obelisk in honor of Minin and Pozharsky, the Arakcheevsky cadet corps, the airplane building ("House of Soviets"), the Governor's House, the alley-exhibition of military equipment in the open air "Gorkovchane -to the front."

    14:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    15:30 Walking tour along B. Pokrovskaya street.

    To take a walk along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya – is it possible to deny yourself this pleasure?

    Nizhny Novgorod residents have been coming here for more than two hundred years to see others and show themselves, listen to street musicians, make a wish for a bronze Cheerful Goat, admire ancient buildings, and at the same time buy gifts for themselves and everyone at home in the unique center "Arts and Crafts".

    Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is one of the oldest streets in Nizhny Novgorod.

    It is named after the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, which stood on it.

    The street connects the 4 main squares of the city: Minin Square and Pozharsky Square, Theater Square, Gorky Square and Lyadov Square.

    This street can be called an open-air museum, as its architecture preserves the memory of merchant Nizhny Novgorod.

    Also on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is the majestic Central Bank building, which looks more like a castle.

    Pokrovka is a pedestrian street with a length of 2 km 230 meters, closed to traffic on it.

    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.

    Magnificent wrought iron gate grating leading to the courtyard of the building.

    Inside, you can admire the grand staircase, the ballroom, the ceiling and wall decor.

    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 - The cable car. Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery. A walk along Rozhdestvenskaya Street
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel

 

Double occupancy

 

Single occupancy

 

Triple occupancy

 

Ibis 3*, Botany Loft 3*, Nizhny 3*, or similar 13 80017 40012 400
Marins Park Hotel 4*, Courtyard 4*, Oka 4*, Azimuth 4* or similar 15 40019 60013 800

During the period from 1 to 4 May, accommodation is available only in 3* hotels.

Ibis 3 Hotel* or Hotel Botany loft 3* or 1 night
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
Hotel Botany loft 3*

The modern Botany Loft Hotel is located in Nizhny Novgorod. The train station and Moskovskaya metro station are nearby. It offers free parking and an airport shuttle service.

Rooms of different levels of comfort and capacity are prepared for accommodation. Each room is equipped with new furniture and necessary appliances. For the convenience of guests, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

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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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The Courtyard Hotel 4*

The Courtyard Nizhny Novgorod City Center Hotel is located in the city of the same name. A wide range of services is available to guests.

Rooms made in various categories are provided for accommodation. The rooms are designed in a European restrained style and a pleasant color scheme, each of which is furnished with the necessary set of furniture and appliances.

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Another option
Azimut 4 Hotel*

AZIMUT Hotel Nizhny Novgorod is located in the center of Nizhny Novgorod. Facilities include Wi-Fi, parking, taxi service, laundry and ironing facilities, and a library. A fitness center is available on site. There is a gift shop. Each room is equipped with furniture and comfortable beds with orthopedic mattresses, TV, air conditioning, telephone. The SMART Living Lobby is located on the ground floor, where a buffet breakfast is served daily. 

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Nizhniy Novgorod

Included in price

  • transportation service according to the program by minivan / minibus / bus tour. class depending on the number of people;
  • guided tour service;
  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast on the first day, dinners;
  • boat trip 1.5 hours – 900 rubles per person (order when booking the tour, according to the flight schedule);
  • personal expenses;
  • visiting facilities not listed in the program;
  • transfer to the hotel at the end of the excursion program on day 2.

It's important to know

Are 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

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    25 – 26 Apr 2 days 1 night
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    26 – 27 Apr 2 days 1 night
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    1 – 2 May 2 days 1 night
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    2 – 3 May 2 days 1 night
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    3 – 4 May 2 days 1 night
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Reviews

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    Marianna
    about provider
    16 Apr, 2025
    The organization was top-notch, everything was well-structured and on time. The information provided was excellent, with no scheduling conflicts. Thank you! The whole experience was a complete success!!!