Weekend in Nizhny Novgorod with a visit to Bolshoy Boldino

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting in the lobby of the hotels with a representative of the tour operator: 06:50 Ibis 3*, 07:00 Courtyard 4*.

07:15-07:30 Boarding at Lenin Square (for those staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*).

07:30 Departure from Nizhny Novgorod. 

Departure from Lenin Square, Lenin monument. The estimated travel time is 4.5 hours (260 km).

Check-in to the village of Lvovka, which is located ten kilometers from Bolshoy Boldino (30 minutes). 

A walk through the manor park. 

Lviv charms with its peaceful atmosphere, inviting you to leisurely walks and reflections. 

Here, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is a comprehensive solitude that allows you to immerse yourself in the world of the great poet's work.

A century after Pushkin's tragic death on the Black River, Lviv passed into the possession of his eldest son, Alexander Alexandrovich, who was a universal favorite. 

The estate became a safe haven for him, where he could find solace and inspiration. 

A visit to the museum based on Belkin's Stories.

In the picturesque village of Lvovka, in the once majestic manor house, there is now a museum dedicated to the famous "Belkin's Stories". 

These stories, created by the brilliant pen of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, were originally published under the pseudonym of the late Ivan Petrovich Belkin.

Transfer to B. Boldino. 

Sightseeing tour with a tour of the main attractions.

12:30 Visit to the Pushkin Museum-Reserve.

The village of Bolshoe Boldino is an ancient patrimony of the Pushkin family. 

Pushkin's estate in Boldino.

The estate in Boldino is one of the most significant places associated with the life and work of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin.

The poet spent three autumns here: in 1830, 1833 and 1834. 

An authentic 19th-century house has been preserved in the estate, where the literary and memorial exposition "Pushkin in Boldino" is located.

The furnishings of the rooms occupied by the poet have been recreated.

Here you can see his desk, armchair, books and other personal belongings. 

The patrimonial office. 

In 1974, the patrimonial office was restored, in the residential half of which Pushkin stayed during his last visit to Boldino in 1834. 

The manor complex. 

In the 1980s and 1990s, the manor complex was completely recreated. 

A manor kitchen, a bathhouse, a servants' hall, a stable with a carriage house and a barn reappeared in their former places.

There is a manor park of the XIX century around the estate. 

Here you can see century-old lime trees, oaks and maples, as well as a pond, which is mentioned in Pushkin's works.

Pushkin's estate in Boldino is an important cultural and historical monument. 

It gives visitors the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere in which the great Russian poet lived and worked. 

The Pushkin Fairy Tales Museum is a unique cultural object dedicated to the work of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. 

Here you can see original illustrations for fairy tales. 

The stone church of the Assumption of the XVIII century, built by the poet's grandfather and consecrated in the year of his birth, has been restored in Boldino.

Lunch at a cafe in the city (included in the price).

In the picturesque surroundings of the village, just 3 km to the south-east, there is a charming Luchinnik grove.

Its emerald crown is clearly visible from the outskirts of the settlement, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in its charming atmosphere. 

For the great poet, who often rode horseback in these places, Luchinnik was a favorite refuge. 

Here, under the shade of the spreading trees, he found inspiration and solitude. 

The grove is surrounded by endless glades covered with a thick carpet of green grass, which retains its juiciness until late autumn. 

A steep path leading to an ancient spring descends from the edge of the forest.

Its clear waters, preserved from ancient times, quench thirst and evoke thoughts of the past. 

Luchinnik is not just a grove, but a place where nature and history intertwine, creating a unique and inspiring atmosphere.

Here you can feel the spirit of the great poet who once roamed these paths, and find your own inspiration in this picturesque corner.

16:00 Departure to Nizhny Novgorod. 

20:00 – 21:00 Approximate arrival in Nizhny Novgorod. 

Transfer to the hotel. 

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Meeting with a representative of the tour operator at the hotels: 09:20 Ibis 3*, 09:30 Courtyard 4*. 

Transfer to Lenin Square. 

09:50-10:00 Boarding at Lenin Square (for tourists staying at the Marins Park Hotel 4*).

Transfer to the cable car. 

A short tour of the city. 

A cable car ride to Bor and back. 

A cable car stretches over the surface of the majestic Volga – one of the highest and longest in Europe. 

Her 3.6-kilometer journey sweeps over the river, revealing stunning views from a height. 

From the height of the flight, you will see magnificent landscapes that have no equal. 

Here, among the vast expanses, the Pechersk Monastery sparkles like a precious stone – a place that you will visit later during the tour. 

Flying over the Volga, you will feel yourself on the verge of two worlds, where every moment is filled with bright colors and fresh air. 

Here, time slows down, and the heart is filled with joy from the beauty it sees. 

In addition, the cable car over the Volga is not just a way of transportation, it is an opportunity to discover new horizons, to feel the freedom and lightness that altitude gives. 

This is the way to truly enjoy nature and yourself. 

Visit to the Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery. 

The Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery is a place with a centuries–old history that began around 1330. 

And today his ensemble impresses with its splendor. 

The gate church, temple and cathedral, built in the middle of the XVII century, are united by a gallery balcony and an extended fraternal building. 

All this makes up a harmonious image of this holy place. 

The distinctive features of the monastery are a unique inclined bell tower, an alley with busts of all Romanov emperors, which leads to it. 

During the visit, you will learn about the history of these places in the XVIII and XIX centuries. 

When the monastery became the main shrine of the city and a place of veneration for the ancient miraculous icon of the Pechersk Mother of God. 

12:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city. 

Walking tour along Rozhdestvenskaya Street. 

At 13:30 we invite you to an exciting walking tour along Rozhdestvenskaya Street, which will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the historical city center of the XIX century. 

Beautiful examples of architecture of that time have been preserved here: banks, churches, apartment buildings symbolizing the spirit of Russian merchants. 

Two steps from Rozhdestvenskaya Street are the remains of the Millioshka. 

The quarter of poverty described by Maxim Gorky, which adds a special flavor to this tour. 

During the walk you will be able to see the magnificent temple of Russia – the Cathedral of the Most Holy Theotokos.

It is a masterpiece of the “Russian Baroque". 

Its elegant and at the same time monumental building impresses with its refined white stone carvings. 

This temple is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the country, its beauty and grandeur will not leave any guest of the city indifferent.

14:50 The end of the tour on Rozhdestvenskaya Street. 

15:00 Boat trip along the Volga for 1.5 hours on request (for an additional fee: 800 rubles per person during navigation from the end of April to mid-September).

From the ship you will have a stunning panoramic view of the city with its main attractions. 

Such as: Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin and Chkalovskaya Stairs, Voznesensky Pechersk Monastery and others. 

16:30 The end of the boat trip. 

Independent return to the hotel. 

Upon arrival on the eve of the tour, we recommend visiting an evening sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod, lasting 3 hours with a start at 18:00 from the Sculpture to the Policeman (Bolshaya Pokrovskaya str., 2). 

During the first excursion hour, you will visit the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin with an excursion, after which, during a 2-hour bus tour, you will get acquainted with the main sights of Nizhny Novgorod.