Winter classics of the Nizhny Novgorod region. Nizhny Novgorod – Diveevo – Gorodets

Three exciting days in the Nizhny Novgorod region. You will get acquainted with one of the most ancient and picturesque cities, admire merchant mansions, apartment buildings and see the famous squares of the city and monuments to K. Minin and D. Pozharsky, M. Gorky, V. Chkalov. 

Then go to the holy places in Diveevo and Arzamas and visit the holy spring, where you can collect holy water and take a dip. On the third day of the program, you will have an informative acquaintance with folk crafts in the city of Gorodets craftsmen. 

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
$340
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
5 - 7 Jun
12 - 14 Jun
19 - 21 Jun
26 - 28 Jun
3 - 5 Jul
10 - 12 Jul
17 - 19 Jul
24 - 26 Jul
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

The monastery in Diveevo
We will walk through the territory of the Diveevsky monastery, get acquainted with its history and customs in the monastery
The City of Masters
We will visit the expositions and workshops dedicated to the folk arts and crafts of the region

Itinerary

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

    The meeting is held in parallel:

    • 11:00-11:25 in the central building of the railway station at the souvenir shop located to the left of the exit.
    • 11:15-11:25 on Lenin Square (near the Marins Park Hotel 4*), buses stop along the square opposite the monument (the bus number will be notified to you by the responsible manager)
    • 10:50 in the lobby of the Ibis Hotel (for those arriving early or on the eve of the tour)

    11:30 Departure for the excursion program.

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

    Short description:

    • 11:30-13:30 Bus part of the tour (2 hours) with stops at the central attractions;
    • 13:30-14:30 walking tour of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin (1 hour);
    • 14:45 lunch at a cafe in the city (1 hour);
    • 15:30 Walking tour of Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street (1 hour);
    • 16:30 Guided tour of the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum (1 hour);
    • Transfer to the hotel. Check-in free time.

    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. Independent settlement.

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  • Day 2 - Arzamas. Diveevo. A trip to the source
  • Day 3 - Gorodets. The Feodorovsky Monastery. The tower of the Russian samovar. The City of Masters
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 and the selected date, RUB.:

PlacementDouble roomSingle roomTriple room
Reddy 3* or similar26 10034 20024 900
Marins Park Hotel 4*, or
similar
31 50040 80028 200
The REDDY Hotel or Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod Congress Hotel 2 nights
The REDDY Hotel

This modern hotel is located in Nizhny Novgorod, just a 5-minute walk from Pokrovskaya Street, the historic shopping center of the city. It offers soundproofed rooms with a TV, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour snack bar.

Each air-conditioned room features elegant wooden floors and a bathroom with a spacious shower.

The Mediterranean-style restaurant serves a variety of breakfasts and a la carte dishes.

Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is only 1.5 km from the hotel. The famous Nizhny Novgorod Art Gallery is less than 2 km away.

Another option
Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod Congress Hotel

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, and work area are provided for accommodation. 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 and pets. In rainy weather, guests can use an umbrella for free.

The modern rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a large flat-screen TV, orthopedic mattresses, a comfortable work area, swan's down pillows and hypoallergenic linens. The windows offer a picturesque view of the Volga River. Personal hygiene products, terry dressing gowns and a hairdryer are provided in the bathroom.

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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

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category for 2 nights;
  • tour service;
  • meals: 2 breakfasts (in the hotel according to the buffet system), 3 lunches (in the cafe of the city);
  • excursion to the city of Nizhny Novgorod;
  • visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum;
  • excursion to Arzamas and Diveevo;
  • excursion to Gorodets, visit to the museum of wooden architecture “City of Masters", the museum “Terem of the Russian samovar”;
  • transfer to the hotel at the end of the excursion days;
  • transfer to the railway station on the third day of the excursion.

Paid extra

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

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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.
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    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.