Fortresses of the Northwest. Veliky Novgorod and Pskov. Spring-Summer

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Two cities with an ancient history, so similar and so different.

Veliky Novgorod will be remembered for its ancient architecture and fascinating views. You will explore the well–groomed territory of the Kremlin and visit St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest surviving church in Russia. Take a walk around Yaroslav's Courtyard, appreciate the unusual Hanseatic Fountain and immerse yourself in the shopping traditions of the city.

And then, in one day, you will get acquainted with Pskov, visit the Pskov-Pechersk Monastery and walk through the ancient Izborsk fortress. You will explore the towers of the Pskov Kremlin, snow-white churches and colorful monuments, admire Gorodishchenskiy Lake and climb to the observation decks with incredible views.

Location

Veliky Novgorod

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Tour highlights

The Novgorod Kremlin

You will discover the history of the city within the walls of the Kremlin, learn the secrets of St. Sophia Cathedral and admire the scattering of wonderful temples

Pskov through the centuries

Take a walk around the ancient Pskov fortress, climb the towers and enjoy fantastic panoramas

A wonderful village

You will go to the real nature reserve of wooden architecture – Vitoslavitsy

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. City sightseeing tour
6:20-10:20 Arrival in Veliky Novgorod.
Meeting with the guide at the main entrance to the railway station from the platform.
Check the meeting details the day before.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation (in the morning, if possible at the hotel, check-out time is 14:00).
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant, except for the hotel On Prusskaya (tea/coffee without breakfast).
For tourists staying in other hotels and arriving after 10:00, breakfast is replaced with dinner at the hotel).
10:30-11:00 Collection from the hotels of the city.
11:00 Walking tour (3 hours):
Detinets - "the stone chronicle of Novgorod". The Kremlin - walls and 9 preserved towers: St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod is the oldest church in Russia. "Where Sofia is, Novgorod is here", a monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia.
Yaroslavovo dvorishche complex, bargain. The Hanseatic Fountain is a symbol of the union of Hanseatic cities of Modern times.
14:00 Lunch break.
Organization of lunch in a cafe (additional fee 700 rubles) – booked in advance.
Free time in the city center.

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Day 2 - Continue exploring the city. Transfer to Pskov
Breakfast at the hotel (except for the hotel On Prusskaya – tea/coffee).
12:00 check-out time. Room release before departure for the tour. (Things in the hotel's luggage room.)
10:30-11:00 Collection from the hotels of the city.
11:00 a.m. 3-hour car tour of the surrounding area. “To the stars of the blue domes.” A visit to the current, largest of the Novgorod monasteries - the Victorious George, traditionally called Yuriev, St. George's Cathedral in 1119. The wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy is an architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture.
Excursion to the Wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy - learn about the traditions and life of the peasants of the Novgorod province in the open-air living museum. Architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture. Visiting huts with a set of peasant household items and tools, a blacksmith shop, a threshing floor. Acquaintance with the Novgorod traditions of the Novgorod province in the late XIX-early XX centuries."
Tasting meeting at the Yuryevsky Podvorye restaurant complex (on Saturdays and Sundays). You will be able to try products of your own production. You will hear a fascinating story about the history of their birth, the processes and subtleties of manufacturing and about various combinations. All products are handmade according to the traditional European recipe and have an absolutely natural composition. The opportunity to purchase products at manufacturer's prices.
Lunch break.
Organization of lunch in the cafe - Additional. Payment. 700 rubles . Booking in advance.
Free time in the city center.
17:00 Transfer to the train station.
17:28-21:50 Transfer to Pskov (by comfortable high-speed train or bus - the ticket is included in the price of the tour).
Meeting from the train, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Rizhskaya 3* (Rizhsky Prospekt, 25).

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Day 3 - Completion of the program. Sightseeing tour of Pskov and Izborsk
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Attention! 12.00 check-out time.
Room release before departure for excursions (things in the hotel's luggage room).
09.00 Walking sightseeing tour of Pskov "Admiring Pskov. My God, what a big city! Definitely Paris!..."
More than 1,500 years of history of the city of Pskov, which in the XVI century, along with London and Paris, Moscow and Novgorod, was one of the five largest European cities.
One of the most powerful fortresses in Europe and Russia, consisting of 5 belts of stone walls with 39 battle towers, secrets and traps. The Pskov Kremlin is an open-air museum, which includes Dovmont city - "Pskov Pompeii", Veche Square - a symbol of freedom and the first experience of democratic government in our country, Trinity Cathedral — one of the first Christian churches in Russia, "Kromsky Cape" - the place where the winding Pskov River flows into the deep Velikaya River and the first the Pskov settlement. The historical and architectural center of the city, monuments of civil architecture of the 17th century, the history of buildings and the life stories of their owners, legends of the city and outstanding real events, for example, the "Ice Battle" of 1242.
11.30 Excursion "Izborsk wonderful and Krylata fortress"
Arrival in Izborsk. Sightseeing of the fortress, a walk to the holy springs "Slovenian keys".
Izborsk or "Iron City" is one of the oldest Slavic settlements, shrouded in legends. The history of the settlement — the seat of the legendary Varangian Prince Truvor and the history of the stone fortress erected on the mountain with the poetic name "Crane" unfolds before you. From these ancient places, boundless expanses open up, among which the Izborsko-Malskaya valley plays a dominant role with a mirror of lake waters, and with sounding springs-waterfalls - Slavic keys.
14.00 Lunch.
Excursion to the men's active Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersk monastery, acquaintance with shrines and sights.
Pechory is the "second miracle of Russia" (according to the results of the contest of the World Pathfinder magazine in 2008). One of the largest and oldest in Russia is the Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery, originally located in caves. The tombs of the ancestors of V.N.Tatishchev, M.I.Kutuzov, M.P.Mussorgsky, A.S.Pushkin have been preserved in the monastery caves. A historical and architectural ensemble of 11 temples of the XV - XX centuries, outbuildings and a large belfry with a preserved set of ancient bells. The fortress of the XVI century. with 9 fortress towers and a full complex of wall fences.
Departure to Pskov.
18.30 Release of the luggage room. Transfer to the railway station
19.30 Departure of train No. 10 Pskov - Moscow

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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2 nights

Comfort

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Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Veliky Novgorod (1 night) and in the Rizhskaya 3* hotel in Pskov (1 night).

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. depending on the accommodation:

Accommodation in Novgorod (at the customer's choice) Pskov/ Rizhskaya 3*	½ DBL High season/holidays	SNG High season/holidays	Extra bed (3rd in a standard Euro cot room) High season/holidays	Extra day accommodation ½ DBL/SNG net High season
On Prusskaya street, city center (without breakfast/ morning tea/coffee/snacks)	17,000 rubles .	17,800 rubles .	16700 rubles .	2200 rubles./2600 rubles.
Welcome Inn 3* Swedish. table	18400 rubles .	19600 p .	17400 rubles .	2600 rubles/3000 rubles.
Intourist 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	18000 rubles./18600 rubles.	20200 rubles./21200 rubles.	17000 rubles/17600 rubles.	2400 rubles./3200 rubles.
Sadko 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	17800 rubles./18900 rubles.	18800 rubles./19900 rubles.	16800 rubles./17900 rubles.	2200 rubles./2700 rubles.
Amax Russia breakfast is Swedish. table	20400 rubles .	24,800 rubles .	-	4,100 rubles/7,500 rubles.
Volkhov 4* breakfast is Swedish. table	20100 rubles./20900 rubles.	21500 rubles/22300 rubles.	18400 rubles./18600 rubles.	4,300 rubles/5,000 rubles.
Park Inn 4* breakfast is Swedish. a table, which includes a morning sauna, a swimming pool	21900 rubles./22900 rubles.	25700 rubles/27200 rubles.	19400 r . / 19800 r .	4700 rubles./7500 rubles.

Discount for a child under 16 years of age for any accommodation – 500 rubles.

Buffet breakfast (except for g-tsy "On Prusskaya" - tea/coffee/snacks).

The hotel On Prusskaya

Mini-hotel On Prusskaya 8 is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The mini-hotel is located about 3.6 km from Novgorod-on-Volkhov Railway Station, 4 km from the village of Pankovka and 5.1 km from the village of Novaya Melnitsa. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared kitchen and luggage storage.

The rooms at the inn are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Towels and bed linen are provided at the mini-hotel On Prusskaya 8.

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Sadko Hotel 3*

The Sadko Hotel is located in the historical part of Veliky Novgorod. This hotel offers rooms and suites with refrigerators, as well as free parking. The hotel is located just 300 metres from the M10 motorway.

Sadko Hotel is located in a 5-storey building. All rooms at the hotel have cable TV and a private bathroom.

A wide range of Russian and European dishes are served in the Sadko restaurant. Guests can enjoy homemade cakes in the cafe, as well as a selection of drinks in the lobby bar. There is also a shop in the hotel where handmade souvenirs from Novgorod are sold.

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Volkhov Hotel 4*

The Volkhov Hotel is located in the center of Veliky Novgorod, a few minutes' walk from the ancient Kremlin and the Sofia Embankment. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, a TV and a mini fridge. The windows overlook the park or the courtyard.

The Volkhov Hotel's restaurant serves delicious dishes of European and Russian cuisine. The lobby bar serves a variety of wines and other drinks.

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Hotel "Park Inn by Radisson" 4*

The Park Inn by Radisson Veliky Novgorod Hotel is located in a park area on the banks of the Volkhov River near the historical center of Veliky Novgorod.

The hotel has 226 modern comfortable rooms of five categories from standard to apartments. In each room: bath with shower, hairdryer, TV, telephone, table, armchairs.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in the rooms. The price includes breakfast, as well as access to the pool and saunas of the Beresta Spa center*. An extra bed is available in the rooms.

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Intourist Hotel

The Intourist Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers free access to a free Wi-Fi network. Car owners will be able to use private parking. If necessary, you can use a washing machine and ironing facilities.

The hotel offers 118 rooms decorated in a modern style. They are equipped with everything that is so necessary for a cozy and comfortable stay. The bathroom must have a hairdryer and personal hygiene products.

In the morning, you can order a delicious breakfast at a reasonable price. Products can be purchased in the nearest shops and supermarkets. You can also have a delicious meal at the nearest restaurant.

A conference room for 60 people is specially equipped for business people on the territory. It is fully equipped with special appliances and furniture.

Next to the hotel there is the Church of Simeon the God-Giver, the drama theater named after F. M. Dostoevsky, as well as the Dukhov Monastery. The distance to the airport is approximately 187 kilometers.

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The Welcome inn Hotel

The comfortable Welcome inn hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod, near the interchange of public transport and the main streets of the city.

Guests can stay in spacious and bright rooms, each of which is decorated in a pleasant color scheme and includes comfortable wooden furniture, modern appliances and wireless Wi-Fi access. The rooms have private bathrooms.

Everyone can have a tasty and satisfying snack in cafes, restaurants or bars that are located within walking distance from the hotel itself.

The nearest airport is Pulkovo Airport, 153 km away, and the train station is 2.6 km away. The main attractions of the city, cultural centers and shopping and entertainment complexes are located within a 15-minute walk from the building.

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Amaks Russia Hotel

The Amaks Russia Hotel is located on the coast of the Volkhov River in Veliky Novgorod. This is a three-storey building, which has a fairly convenient location. Among the services provided to guests are the following: free Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the territory, a parking area for cars, luggage storage, cooler, laundry, ironing service, shuttle service, wake-up service and a safe. In addition, registration of foreign citizens is possible here. There is also a small library where various volumes of works by great writers are collected. Those who wish can pre-book a city tour.

The comfortable and cozy apartments are decorated in warm, pastel colors of the standard of the AMAKS Hotels&Resorts chain. Depending on the category, the rooms have refrigerators, TVs, a table, a chair, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a luggage rack, a mirror, and bathrooms are equipped with toiletries, a set of towels, a hairdryer, a bathrobe and slippers. All rooms are spacious and have good enough sound insulation, which will allow you to have a good rest after a hard day. If necessary, you can order room cleaning or change of bedding. Qualified staff will always be able to help you if you have any questions during your stay.

Due to its convenient location, the main infrastructure facilities can be reached in a short period of time. A five-minute walk from the Amaks Rossiya Hotel is the Novgorod Kremlin and the beach area. The train station is just a 10-minute drive away. In addition, the picturesque Ilmen Lake is 5 km away, where you can take a walk in the fresh air. In the immediate vicinity you can see the Travel Palace, the church of Praskeva-Friday at the Auction, as well as Yaroslav's Courtyard — which is an architectural monument of the X-XI centuries.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
3 breakfasts (except for the hotel On Prusskaya, without breakfast – tea/coffee/snacks);
1 lunch in Pskov;
guide services;
tour service;
entrance tickets;
railway ticket V.Novgorod-Pskov;
transfer meeting/send-off/car tours;
travel to Pskov (bus / railway).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back from Pskov;
lunches in Veliky Novgorod – lunch 700 rubles/person.;
dinners;
additional excursions;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Yes, all children under 16 years old get a discount of 500 rubles.

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Fortresses of the Northwest. Veliky Novgorod and Pskov. Spring-Summer

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