From Russia to Russia. A 3-day tour for schoolchildren

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting and informative journey through the Novgorod region? And also take a walk around the princely court, listen to what the Novgorod assembly once roared about, see the Ancient Kremlin and St. Sophia Cathedral, touch the traditions of the Russian village, get acquainted with the life of the Novgorod peasants and learn how huts were built without a single nail. And also visit one of the oldest cities in Russia – Staraya Russa.

Do not miss the opportunity to spend an unforgettable time with friends and learn more about the amazing Novgorod region.

Arrivals are possible on any day before December 30, 2024, except on public holidays. A group of 10 people + 1 escort (free of charge).

Location

Veliky Novgorod

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Tour highlights

The quest "Secrets and riddles of the Kremlin"

Let's take a walk through the courtyard where Yaroslav the Wise lived, St. George's Monastery, the Kremlin complex and go in search of "treasures"

Master class "Novgorod souvenir"

A souvenir made with your own hands can be a wonderful gift for your friends and family!

Let's touch the traditions of the Russian village

We will find out how huts were built without nails and how the life of the Novgorod peasants was built

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Excursion: sightseeing tour "The past and present of Novgorod"
The group arrives by train.
Meeting at the railway station with a sign: "STIF" on the platform or at the main entrance from the platform.
Check-in at the hostel/hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour "The past and present of Novgorod".
Attractions: the commercial and Sofia side of the city, Alexander Nevsky Bridge, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod University, the place where the first Birch Bark letter was found, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior on Ilyina Street 1374 – a unique collection of fresco paintings by Feofan the Greek, the Znamensky Cathedral of the XVII century, the church of Fedor Stratilat on the Stream 1360-1361 and take a trip to the Nerevsky end of the Great Novgorod, ts. Peter and Paul in the Kozhevniki (1406), the ensemble of the former monastery Zoo.
Country tour: "To the source of the gray Volkhov".
St. George Monastery of the XI century, located in a picturesque place on the banks of the Volkhov River.
The World of the Russian Village is the ethnographic museum of Vitoslavlitsy of the XVI – XIX centuries. – the splendor of the buildings of the architects of the Middle Ages. There are unique authentic wooden buildings – churches, huts, outbuildings.
Visiting the craft rows.
Lunch at a cafe/restaurant in the city (complex).
Theatrical excursion program "The Kremlin holds the city".
Let's get to know Novgorod in all its charm. We will tell you about the story professionally, but in an accessible way. Let's talk about serious things in a friendly atmosphere.
Excursion "Birch Bark Post of the centuries".
The collection of the Novgorod Museum is the largest collection of medieval archaeological objects in the world and has a reference character. You will get acquainted with a unique collection of birch bark letters.

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Day 2 - Excursion "Golden storeroom of Veliky Novgorod". Master class "Novgorod souvenir"
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion "Golden storeroom of Veliky Novgorod".
Excursion to the Vladychnaya (Faceted) Chamber, the only surviving building of the architectural complex of the Vladychny Dvor, built, according to the chronicle, on the initiative of Archbishop Euphemia II of Novgorod in the 1430s-1440s.
Lunch at a cafe/restaurant in the city (complex).
Interactive walk "Sketches from the life of people and things of ancient Novgorod".
This is a unique opportunity to stroll through the improvised historical sites of medieval Novgorod, without leaving the Nikolo-Belsky Monastery.
Our guests will visit the "Order Chamber", "Guest" and "Literate" courtyards; "Maiden's Terem"; "zateynaya" and pottery workshops; "candle" shop, "gridnitsa"; they will hear the bells. Everyone will receive a "travel certificate" as a souvenir and will be able to make a candle from wax.
Master class "Novgorod souvenir".
A souvenir made with your own hands can be a wonderful gift for your friends and family! Free time.

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Day 3 - Staraya Russa
Room release (things in the luggage room).
Departure to Staraya Russa (103 km).
Staraya Russa is one of the oldest Russian cities, the only one in Russia that has retained the name of the Rus tribe in its name, originated in 1167 on the Great Waterway "From the Varangians to the Greeks". On the way, stop on the shore of Ilmen Lake in Korostyn village - Ilmen glint Nature Reserve,
Sightseeing tour of the city: visit the Church of St. George the Victorious (15th century), where the miraculous list of the Old Russian Icon of the Mother of God (19th century) is kept; acquaintance with the history of ancient temples, including the architectural monument of the 12th century – the Transfiguration Monastery.
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A visit to the house-museum of F. M. Dostoevsky, where great works were created – the novel "Demons" and "The Brothers Karamazov", acquaintance with the life and work of the writer (recommended for children over 14 years old).
Excursion to the Museum of local lore, located in the architectural ensemble of the former Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (for children under 14 years old).
Visit to the manor of the medieval Rushanin.
Acquaintance with the process of medieval evaporation of the famous salt from Old Russian mineral springs, tasting and purchase on request. A visit to a colorful musical hut with souvenirs.
Lunch in the city of Staraya Russa (complex).
Visit to the Museum of the North-Western Front.
You will have the opportunity to visit the first and unparalleled front-line museum of Russia, showing the war "on both lines of trenches." The exhibition presents various types of weapons belonging to the Red Army and the countries of the "second front", as well as their opponents from Germany.
Return to Veliky Novgorod.
Free time.
Departure to the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Sightseeing bus trips and walking tours are waiting for you.

Accommodation

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Hotel, Guest House

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Veliky Novgorod.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

The hotel / number of people	3 days/2 nights					Dinner Package (3 dinners)	SGL surcharge per day (RUB/day)
The hotel / number of people	10 people. +1 (free of charge)	15 people . +1 (free of charge)	20 people. + 2 (free of charge)	30 people . + 3 (free of charge)	40 people . + 4 (free of charge)	Dinner Package (3 dinners)	SGL surcharge per day (RUB/day)
The hostel breakfast complex	13265	10890	10990	9750	9100	1650	-
Gost. "Sadko" *** 2, 3-bed accommodation breakfast buffet	13925	11500	11650	10360	9750	1650	500
Guest. "AMAKS hotel Russia" *** 2,3,4-local accommodation breakfast buffet	13815	11400	11550	10255	9630	1650	1200
Gost. "Intourist"*** 2.3- local accommodation breakfast buffet	14365	11950	12100	10850	10165	1650	1400
Gost. "Volkhov" **** 2, 3-bed accommodation breakfast buffet	15795	1335	13520	12250	11600	1650	800
Beresta Park Hotel 4* 2, 3-bed accommodation breakfast buffet	17555	15050	15300	13995	13400	4500	1800
Additional payment for an excursion program for an adult in a group of schoolchildren: 1,330 rubles/person. Additional payment for the excursion program for a student over 14 years old as part of a group of schoolchildren: 470 rubles/person.

* All prices are net, please specify when booking

Check-out time at the hotel is 12:00 (accommodation before 12:00, if possible at the hotel).

The tariff is not valid on public holidays.

Volkhov Hotel

The Volkhov Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in Veliky Novgorod. The housewarming party in the historical center of the city on Predtechenskaya Street took place back in 1959, on August 8 and was timed to coincide with the celebrations dedicated to the 1,100-year anniversary of the ancient Russian city.

Initially, the hotel had 108 rooms, its main decoration was a marble staircase.
The complete reconstruction of the building, carried out in 1998-1999, turned the hotel into a modern, comfortable hotel that meets all standards. Moreover, without violating the original architectural plan, while preserving all the positive features of a good-quality building.

In 2013-2014, a large-scale renovation of the halls and rooms was carried out, and the hotel was transformed again. The hotel's room stock and appearance are updated every year.

For business people, the hotel provides technically equipped conference rooms and a meeting room, for tourists - a travel agency and a souvenir shop. And for everyone there are cozy rooms and a lobby bar with fresh press, a European—level restaurant and a library.

The Volkhov Hotel is located in the very center of the city, a two-minute walk from the Kremlin.

Modern technical equipment, service, proximity to the center of urban business life and convenient transport links create comfortable conditions for guests, both for active work and for recreation.

At your service:

123 cozy rooms;
Free Wi-Fi;
Marusya Restaurant;
lobby bar;
two conference rooms with 50 seats;
parking lot;
billiard;
organization of sightseeing and transport services, tours, master classes;
laundry service;
safe deposit box (at the reception), luggage storage.

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Sadko Hotel

The best hotel of its class in Veliky Novgorod. The hotel is named after the hero of Russian epics. The Sadko Hotel complex is located in the historical part of Veliky Novgorod near the city center – the Kremlin.

Monuments of medieval architecture, unique museum collections, preserved picturesque landscape, convenient geographical location create excellent conditions for productive work and good rest at the Sadko hotel.

The hotel was renovated in 2006 and is currently undergoing partial renovation of rooms (2023).
Number of rooms: 171 rooms – consists of 77 single rooms (this is the largest hotel of its class in terms of single rooms in the city), 75 double rooms, 5 junior suites and 14 suites.

The rooms are equipped with a TV and a telephone, a bath/ shower, a toilet, a necessary set of furniture: a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, a lounge chair (in all except double rooms), a mirror, a wardrobe. A city telephone directory is provided free of charge, and a hairdryer and iron are provided upon request.

We are glad to inform you that all rooms of the hotel are provided with WI-FI access to Restaurants and bars: The restaurant of the Sadko Hotel has a cozy homely atmosphere for guests. Friendly staff, legendary richness of the Russian table, healthy products and reasonable prices are waiting for you.

The menu will delight guests with an abundance and variety of dishes, half of which are branded. Express cafe (winter and summer version) It offers: On the ground floor there is a conference hall with 50 seats, a souvenir kiosk, a hairdresser. Foreign languages of service: English, German.

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Intourist Hotel

Intourist is a convenient hotel for tourists and business people in the center of Veliky Novgorod.

The Novgorod Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral, regional and city administrations, important sports facilities of the city, concert venues, and a drama theater are within walking distance from the hotel.

The Intourist Hotel offers its guests 118 comfortable rooms of various categories and prices. There are rooms for people with reduced mobility.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in the rooms.

Additional services: restaurant services, conference room, business center services.
Round-the-clock security, video surveillance in public areas, safes and luggage storage are the key to the safety of your stay at the Intourist Hotel.

There is no smoking in the rooms of the Intourist Hotel.

Check-out time at the hotel is 12.00, check-in time is 14:00. If there are available rooms, it is possible to check in before the check-in time without additional payment

We accept cash / non-cash rubles, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro bank cards.

Intourist – reliability, quality, affordable prices!

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Welcome inn 3*

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 from the property, 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 Hotel Russia

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.

On the ground floor there is a wonderful restaurant, designed for 250 seats, from the windows of which there is a beautiful view. It serves delicious a la carte dishes and a variety of drinks.

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 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
meals (breakfast + lunch);
tour service;
transport support according to the tour program;
group meeting and departure at the railway station;
guide services.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
dinners (to be paid for when buying a tour);
additional excursions (the cost must be specified with the guide):

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

9 Jan – 30 Dec

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From Russia to Russia. A 3-day tour for schoolchildren

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