The legendary monasteries of Nizhny Novgorod. Winter-Spring

Nizhny Novgorod is an amazing city with a rich history and many amazing places to visit. One of the special attractions of Nizhny Novgorod is its monasteries, which are distinguished by their architecture, history and spiritual significance.

Diveevo is located in the Nizhny Novgorod region, a place famous for its Makaryevsky Monastery and Sergievskaya Sloboda. The monastery was founded in the 12th century and is considered one of the oldest monasteries in the region. Sergievskaya Sloboda, in turn, is the historical center of the city of Diveevo and attracts tourists with its ancient atmosphere and beautiful wooden buildings.

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
5 - 7 Jun
7 - 9 Jun
12 - 14 Jun
14 - 16 Jun
19 - 21 Jun
21 - 23 Jun
26 - 28 Jun
28 - 30 Jun
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
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

Holy Spring
We will collect holy water, and if desired, we can plunge into the spring
The ancient Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Let's hear the legends and legends that surround the construction of the towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
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
The monastery in Diveevo
We will walk through the territory of the Diveevsky monastery, get acquainted with its history and customs in the monastery

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod with a visit to the Rukavishnikov Estate

    If you arrive in Nizhny Novgorod early, you can take your belongings to your hotel's luggage room on your own and arrive at the railway station at 11:00 or at 11:25 to the gathering place of the group on Lenin Square near the Lenin monument.

    We recommend trains arriving in Nizhny Novgorod before 11:10.

    10:50 meeting in the lobby of the Reddy Hotel (for those arriving early or on the eve of the tour, in arrivals in 2026).

    11:00-11:25 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 tour program (early check-in is possible for an additional fee).

    11:25 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 (included in the price).

    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 - Excursion to Diveevo and Arzamas
  • Day 3 - Excursion to the Makaryevsky monastery and Sergievskaya Sloboda
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.:

PlacementDouble roomSingle roomTriple room
Reddy 3* (former Ibis) or similar
26 10034 00024 900
Marins Park Hotel 4* or similar
31 20039 00028 200
Hotel Botany loft 3* or Marins Park Hotel 4* or 2 nights
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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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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Another option
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. There is 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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Another option
Nizhny Novgorod 3 Hotel*

Nizhny Kanavinskaya Hotel is located next to Moskovsky Railway Station and Circus, 0.2 km from Moskovskaya Metro Station.

The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning, plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi and a bathroom with shower, hairdryer and cosmetics.

The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, kettle and drinking water. Some rooms have a kitchen area with a cooktop. Guests can have a delicious and satisfying meal at the Chugunok cafe of Russian cuisine.

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Another option
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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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

  • transportation service by tourist class bus;
  • guided tour service;
  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category for 2 nights;
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
  • city of Nizhny Novgorod tour;
  • visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum;
  • excursion to Arzamas and Diveevo;
  • guided visit to the Makaryevsky Monastery;
  • excursion to the spiritual enlightenment center “Sergievskaya Sloboda".

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
  • Meals: breakfast on the first day, dinners
  • personal expenses;
  • excursion service on the territory of the Diveevsky monastery
  • visiting facilities that are not included in the program.

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Reviews Leave a review

  • TZ
    Tatiana Zharkova
    about provider
    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.
    Photo Big Country Travel
    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!
  • EK
    Elena Kravchenko
    about provider
    16 Mar, 2026
    Whoever organized this tour did a fantastic job: you deserve a piece of cake 🎂
  • O
    Olga
    about provider
    4 Nov, 2025
    Everything about the organization of the tour was excellent: everything ran smoothly and on time.