Nizhny Novgorod – Yelabuga – Samara – Nizhny Novgorod on the ship N.A. Nekrasov

Cruise route: Nizhny Novgorod – Kazan – Yelabuga – Ulyanovsk – Samara – Bolgar – Cheboksary – Nizhny Novgorod
Date Start: 06.22.2025
Departure: 19:00 GMT+3
Arrival: 07:30 GMT+3

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Nizhniy Novgorod
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Nizhniy Novgorod
    Nizhny Novgorod, Rechnoy vokzal, Markin Square, 15a

    The starting and ending point of all excursions is the River Station in Nizhny Novgorod.


    List of excursions:
    • Bus sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod with a visit to the Kremlin
      Located at the confluence of the Volga and Oka Rivers, Nizhny Novgorod has deservedly gained fame as one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. Over the eight centuries of its history, the city has come a long and glorious way. From a small military fortress on the outskirts of Russian lands in the 13th century to the largest international trade of the 19th century. While maintaining its historical appearance, the city continues to change.

      Modern Nizhny Novgorod is about ancient history, about the glorious heroic past, about merchant heritage, about industrial potential, and of course about the future. During the tour, you will walk through the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, a unique medieval impregnable fortress of the early 16th century. You will feel the merchant and noble spirit on the colorful streets of the city. Visit Strelka – our place of power. Learn about the history of the fair. And enjoy the breathtaking panoramas from the observation decks of the Sunset Capital.

      During the tour you will see: Nizhnevolzhskaya Embankment, Chkalovskaya Staircase, Monument to V.P. Chkalov, Alexander Garden, Minin and Pozharsky Squares, Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Archangel Michael Cathedral, panorama of Strelka, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya main pedestrian street, National Unity Square, monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Gorky Square, monument to A.M. Gorky, Metro Bridge, Annunciation Monastery, main fairground house, Strelka, warehouses, A. Nevsky Cathedral, Ilyinskaya St., Rechnoy Vokzal and other sights of the city.
      The tour is paid separately
    • "Bus tour with a visit to Orthodox churches and monasteries of Nizhny Novgorod"
      A soulful tour of the main Orthodox shrines of Nizhny Novgorod. You will get acquainted with the masterpieces of temple architecture and monastic ensembles of the city.

      The picturesque high banks of the Oka and Volga rivers, decorated with green embankments, are literally dotted with colorful domes with crosses rising up. "Look, look, how good it is! Here it is, Father, the Lower One! That's what he is, gods! Churches, look at you, they seem to be flying," Gorky's grandmother exclaimed as they approached Nizhny Novgorod on a motor ship.

      This striking view was made possible due to the fact that the historical center of Nizhny Novgorod has largely preserved the ancient temple buildings. On the tour, you will learn about the uniqueness of Nizhny Novgorod cult architecture, how the history of the country and the city influenced the architectural appearance of temples.

      The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Novo-Yarmarochny), an Orthodox church on Nizhny Novgorod Strelka, will delight you with its grandeur. The oldest cathedral on the territory of the former fair, Spassky (Old Fair), has also been preserved. This is a monumental creation by Auguste Montferrand. From the left bank of the Oka River, you will have a beautiful view of the Annunciation Monastery with its 17th-century domes, but the monastery's history began with the history of Nizhny Novgorod in the 13th century.

      On Kupecheskaya Rozhdestvenskaya Street you will see the Stroganov Church, which is sometimes called one of the most beautiful churches in Russia, and this is hardly a big exaggeration. The Stroganov Baroque masterpiece still amazes with its decor and gilded iconostasis 305 years after its construction.

      The Voznesensky Caves Monastery with its magnificent 17th-century ensemble will immerse you in the history of Russia and fill you with spiritual power. It was in this monastery that Saints Euthymius of Suzdal and Macarius of Zheltovodsk began their monastic journey.

      During the tour you will see: Nizhnevolzhskaya Embankment, Minin and Pozharsky Squares, modern and ancient seminary building, Strelka, A. Nevsky Cathedral, Ilyinskaya St., Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Church of the Sign of the Mother of God and the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Wives, Annunciation Monastery, Stroganov Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Old Fair Cathedral, Pechersky Voznesensky Monastery and other Orthodox shrines of the city.
      The tour is paid separately
  • Day 2 - Kazan
  • Day 3 - Yelabuga
  • Day 4 - Ulyanovsk
  • Day 5 - Samara
  • Day 6 - Bulgarians
  • Day 7 - Cheboksary
  • Day 8 - Nizhniy Novgorod
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
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О ТЕПЛОХОДЕ
«Н.А. Некрасов» — теплоход-пансионат средних размеров. Это камерный теплоход, принимающий на борту не более 130 гостей. Соотношение числа членов экипажа к числу гостей – 1:2, что означает повышенное внимание к каждому гостю и по-настоящему теплую домашнюю атмосферу на борту. 

Теплоход порадует своих гостей литературной тематикой. Она выражена в экстерьере и интерьерах теплохода, в развлекательной программе.

Компания с 2004 года создает речные круизы по России и является судовладельцем 9 комфортабельных теплоходов. Все теплоходы модернизированы и имеют различные классы кают. Единым стандартом компании является наличие на каждом судне отдельной палубы кают с балконом.

Предлагает круизы на собственных теплоходах по центральной части России, по рекам Волга, Кама, Дон и другие, а также по рекам Сибири – Оби и Иртышу.

В рамках проекта «Открываем мир», компания организует круизы по озеру Байкал и турецкой Ривьере по Средиземному морю.

Миссия компании – делать людей счастливыми!

РАЗМЕЩЕНИЕ
Для комфортного размещения вас ждут каюты от стандартных до полулюксов с балконом и даже люкса. Есть как много двухместных кают, так и одноместные, трех- и четырехместные. К навигации-2022 года на теплоходе полностью реконструирована зона кают на шлюпочной палубе – там появились новые каюты увеличенной площади с индивидуальными балконами.

ПИТАНИЕ
На борту теплохода есть два ресторана – на шлюпочной и главной палубах. Здесь три раза в день вас будут ждать изысканные блюда от шеф-повара

Если у вас имеются особые требования к питанию или противопоказания на определенные продукты, сообщите об этом менеджеру при бронировании круиза, мы передадим ваши пожелания и блюдо будет приготовлено индивидуально. По запросу в ресторане есть диетическое меню и также есть детское меню. 

Дополнительно в лаундж-баре вы сможете порадовать себя вкусными напитками, закусками и десертами. 

РАЗВЛЕЧЕНИЯ И УСЛУГИ
В лаундж-баре вы насладитесь живой музыкой и концертными программами. В мастер-салоне проводятся занятия спортом, йогой, мастер-классы и игры. 

На теплоходе вас ждет не только разнообразный, но и полезный отдых. На палубе стоят тренажеры, на которых вы можете позаниматься в любое время. А в ресторане и лаундж-баре вам предложат фиточай и кислородный коктейль.

ДЛЯ ДЕТЕЙ
На теплоходе действует специальное предложение «Дети бесплатно». Работают квалифицированные аниматоры. Для детей и подростков проводят развлекательные программы, детский час, мастер-классы и квесты. Каждому ребенку до 10 лет при регистрации выдается подарок. Бесплатно по запросу на борту предлагаются детские кроватки и постельное белье, в ресторане – отдельно разработанное меню, блюда которого подаются в детской посуде. Также есть специальные стульчики для малышей от одного до трех лет.

List of available cabins

Deck Cabin type Placement Cost per person
A1(II) or A2+(III) or 7 nights
A1(II)

Category A1(II) Cabins are included: 301, 302
Single cabin with all amenities, located on the middle deck. 
The cabin area is 5.6 m2.

In the cabin: single bed, wardrobe, bedside table, pouf, table, wall shelf, TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), air conditioning, intercom telephone, hairdryer, radio, blanket, 220 V sockets, clothes brush, observation window.

Another option
A2+(III)

Category A2+(III) Cabins are included: 203, 204, 207, 208, 211–214, 303–310
An enlarged double cabin with all amenities, located on the main and middle decks. 
The cabin area is from 9 to 11.6 m2.

In the cabin: two single beds, wardrobe, bedside table, pouf, table, wall shelf, TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), air conditioning, intercom telephone, hairdryer, blanket for each tourist, 220 V sockets, clothes brush, observation window.

Another option
A2+(II)

Category A2+(II) Cabins are included: 311, 312, 314–316, 319–330, 332, 334
An enlarged double cabin with all amenities, located on the middle deck. 
The cabin area is from 10.2 to 12.8 m2.

  • Cabins 311 and 312 can accommodate an extra bed – a folding bed.

In the cabin: two single beds, wardrobe, bedside table, pouf, table, wall shelf, TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), air conditioning, intercom telephone, hairdryer, blanket for each tourist, 220 V sockets, clothes brush, observation windows.

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Another option
A1(I)

Category A1(I) Cabins are included: 201, 202, 205, 206, 313
Single cabin with all amenities, located on the middle and main decks. 
The cabin area is from 7.8 to 9 m2.

In the cabin: a single bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a pouf, a table, a wall shelf, a TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, a refrigerator, a bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), air conditioning, an intercom telephone, a hairdryer, a blanket, 220 V sockets, a clothes brush, a viewing window.

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Another option
Junior Suite

NEW IN 2022 
To the categoryJunior Suites include cabins: 317, 318
An enlarged double cabin with all amenities, located on the middle deck. 
The cabin area is ≈ 15.8 m2.

In the cabin: a double bed (can be transformed into two single beds if necessary) and an armchair (1 bed), wardrobe, bedside tables, armchair, dressing table, bookshelf, coat rack, TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), air conditioning, safe, intercom phone, 220 V sockets, hair dryer, blanket for each tourist, observation windows.

There are also shower cosmetics, toiletries, a clothes brush, bathrobes, sleep masks, slippers, a set of dishes and cutlery, a tea pair, drinking water and a "welcome set" (sparkling drink, fruit), coffee/tea, a mini-bar (extra charge for a fee), capsule coffee machine (one cup of coffee per person is a gift).

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Another option
Luxury

The suite is a double two–room cabin of increased size with all amenities, located on the middle deck. 
The cabin area is ≈ 21 m2.

In the cabin: double bed and double sofa, wardrobe, bedside tables, chest of drawers, dressing table, pouf, coffee table, coat rack, TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), safe, air conditioning, intercom telephone, 220 V sockets, hair dryer, a blanket for every tourist, observation windows.

The cabin also offers shower cosmetics, toiletries, a clothes brush, bathrobes, sleep masks, slippers, a set of dishes and cutlery, a tea pair, drinking water and a "welcome set" (sparkling drink, fruit), coffee/tea, a mini-bar (extra charge for a fee), capsule coffee machine (free capsules without restrictions).

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Another option
pk

To the categoryPC includes cabins: 209, 210
A double single-deck cabin of increased size with all amenities, located on the main deck. 
The cabin area ranges from 12.5 to 13 m2.

In the cabin: a single bed and a double sofa, a wardrobe, a pedestal, a pouf, a table, a wall shelf, air conditioning, a TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, a refrigerator, a bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), an intercom telephone, a hairdryer, a blanket for each tourist, 220 V sockets, observation windows.

The cabin is also available for tourists.: shower cosmetics, toiletries, mini-bar (extra charge), clothes brush, bathrobes, sleep masks, slippers, set of dishes and cutlery, drinking water, tea steamer, "welcome set" (sparkling drink, fruit), capsule coffee machine (one cup of coffee per person – as a gift). 

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Another option
A2 H

Cabins belong to category A2h107–110
A double bunk cabin with all amenities located on the lower deck. 
The cabin area is from 9 to 13 m2. 

In the cabin: two single beds and one upper berth, wardrobe, bedside table, pouf, table, air conditioning, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), 220 V sockets, radio, TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, hairdryer, blanket for each tourist, clothes brush, portholes. 

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Another option
A1 with a balcony

NEW IN 2022 
The cabin belongs to category A1 with a balcony: 403
A single cabin with all amenities, located on the boat deck. 
The cabin area is 14 14.7 m2 (including a balcony of ≈ 6 m2).

In the cabin: single bed, wardrobe, pouf, dressing table, bookshelf, coat rack, TV with cable and satellite channels, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), air conditioning, intercom telephone, 220 V sockets, hairdryer, blanket, observation window, personal balcony with lounge furniture.

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Another option
Junior Suite with a balcony

NEW IN 2022 
To the categoryJunior Suites with a balcony include cabins: 401–402, 404–414
The cabin area is from 19 to 20.8 m2 (including a balcony of ≈ 6 m2).

  • Cabins 411 and 412 can accommodate a third and fourth person in additional seats – a double sofa bed.
  • Cabins 401, 413, 414 can accommodate a third person in an extra seat – an armchair-bed.

In the cabin: double bed (can be transformed into two single beds if necessary), armchair, wardrobe, bookshelf, dressing table, bedside tables, coat rack, air conditioning, TV with cable and satellite broadcasting, refrigerator, bathroom (sink, shower, toilet), safe, intercom telephone, 220 sockets A safe, a hairdryer, a blanket for each tourist, a viewing window, a personal balcony with furniture for relaxation.

There are also shower cosmetics, toiletries, a clothes brush, bathrobes, sleep masks, slippers, a set of dishes and cutlery, a tea pair, drinking water and a "welcome set" (sparkling drink, fruit), coffee/tea, a mini-bar (extra charge for a fee), capsule coffee machine (one cup of coffee per person is a gift).

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Tour conditions

Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Nizhniy Novgorod

Included in price

accommodation in a cabin of the selected category

three meals a day: breakfast buffet (water, tea, coffee included), lunch and dinner on a special menu (water, tea, coffee included)

excursion service according to the cruise program

entertainment program

travel information on board

Additional drinks (free of charge):

tea, coffee for "early risers" – 1 hour before breakfast at the bar (on flights from 4 days)

coffee station – during the day

breakfast – a glass of sparkling wine, mors, juice

lunch – a glass of morse

dinner – 1 glass of juice or alcoholic drink (red or white wine/vodka/cognac)

bottled drinking water – in each cabin on the day of departure

oxygen cocktail (on cruises for up to 10 days – 1 serving, for more than 10 days – 2 servings)

welcome glass of sparkling wine from the captain – at the beginning of each cruise

welcome drink at the entrance to the ship (during check–in – the sea, in cold weather – tea, in hot weather - a soft drink)

This cruise takes place on the company's ship.
Detailed information about the services provided by the company on board:

 

Paid extra

additional excursions can be purchased in advance on the website or on board the cruise

drinks and snacks in bars

other additional services on board the ship

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