Immersion in the Middle Ages. Autumn-winter family trip to Veliky Novgorod

Do you want to have an interesting and fun weekend with the whole family? 

Then we invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of the revived Middle Ages with quests, historical characters, master classes, to the sounds of ancient music with the taste of the Rachmaninoff Lilac dessert, where your decorations will be monuments from the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Arrivals every Saturday all year round, arrivals on Fridays are possible on request.

Location

Veliky Novgorod
from
$78
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 11 – 12 January, 2025
    • 18 – 19 January, 2025
    • 25 – 26 January, 2025
    • 1 – 2 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Veliky Novgorod
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A game version of exploring the history
The quest "Secrets of the old city" will interest even the younger generation
Time Travel
Let's go into history in an electric car with the boy Onfim (the hero of the audio guide), who lived here centuries ago
Veliky Novgorod for everyone
The toy Museum, the cinema museum and the musical tour will not leave anyone indifferent, neither adults nor children

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Secrets of the old city with the boy Onfim

    6:24-10:26 Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. 

    Meeting with the guide at the railway station at the main entrance from the platform. Check the meeting details the day before.

    Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation (in the morning, if possible at the hotel, calculation. the hour is 14:00. guaranteed for an additional fee.).

    Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. For tourists arriving after 10:00, breakfast is replaced with dinner at the hotel.

    11:00 2-hour walking tour and the QUEST "Secrets of the old city". 

    Participants receive a route map in advance along the streets of the historical center. The game version of exploring unique places and facts from the history of the city will interest even the younger generation.

    If you listen carefully to the guide, then having solved the riddles of the quest, the participants will be able to find a treasure prepared for them.

    A walking tour program: Detinets – "stone chronicle of Novgorod" with an inspection of the Kremlin territory, the meeting place of the famous Novgorod Veche, St. Sophia Cathedral, belfry, monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia will help you find answers to many of the questions of the quest.

    13:00 Journey into history by electric car through the southern part of the Novgorod Kremlin with the boy Onfim (in good weather conditions). The hero of the audio guide was a medieval boy, voiced by Novgorodian Alexander Maksimov, winner of the superfinal of the International Competition of Young Readers "Living Classics".

    During a comfortable trip, through the life story of a boy who lived here centuries ago, you will hear interesting facts about the construction of an ancient fortress, about towers and events related to them.

    The route runs through: Zlatoust and Pokrovskaya towers, fragments of buildings of the Voivodeship court, Kokui towers, Knyazhaya, Spasskaya, Dvortsovaya, the eastern wall - (battle course), the foundation of the Borisoglebskaya Tower, ts. Andrey Stratilat, the building of Offices, the Judicial town.

    14:00 Free time for lunch. The organization of lunch in the cafe is an additional fee. 700 rubles/person. Booking in advance.

    15:30 Visit to the interactive exhibition “The city through the eyes of the boy Onfim".

    16:30 Free time. Optional visits to additional excursions.

  • Day 2 - The sound of music, the city of toys and the cinema, where everything can be touched
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

PlacementA place in a double room

Single room

placement

Extra bed (3rd in a standard room)Extra day of stay a place in a 2-bed / single / extra. place
Mr. Intourist 3*14700 16900 13800 2300 / 3900 / 1300 
G-ca "Velkom Inn" 3*14900 15900 14100 2400 / 3100 / 1700 
Mr. Sadko 3*15200 16100 13800 2700 / 3300 / 1600 
Mr. Volkhov 4*17300 18600 16100 3350 / 4400 / 2500 
Beresta Park Hotel 4* (morning sauna, swimming pool)17300 19700 15200 3600 / 5600 / 2100
Excursion package (without accommodation)7900 
Discount for a child for any accommodation under 16 years of age – 300 rubles.
Volkhov 4* or Park Inn 4* (Beresta Park) or 1 night
Volkhov 4*

The Volkhov Hotel has a long history and is located on the Sofia side of Veliky Novgorod, in close proximity to the main attraction - the Novgorod Kremlin. It is a combination of architectural elegance and comfort. For a variety of leisure activities, there is a souvenir shop and a spa complex with various wellness services.

The spacious and comfortable rooms are presented, which have comfortable furniture, appliances and a private bathroom with personal hygiene products.

Meals are served in the European-level restaurant "MARUSYA", as well as in the coffee bar.

Two conference halls are equipped with modern technical equipment for business events: seminars, meetings and meetings.

Nearby there is a cinema, park areas, a drama theater and more. The distance to the airport is 152.8 km, to the railway station - 0.9 km.

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Park Inn 4* (Beresta Park)

The hotel On Studentskaya (the old name is Park Inn Veliky Novgorod) is located in the center of Veliky Novgorod, near various attractions and recreation areas.

The room stock is represented by various categories of rooms, which are decorated in the same style. The modern interior and cozy atmosphere are complemented by comfortable furniture and necessary amenities: a TV and a telephone. There is a hairdryer in the bathroom.

The on-site restaurant will delight vacationers with a wide range of dishes on the menu.

The spa center with a swimming pool and a sauna is an excellent choice for relaxing after a hard day. There is a spacious amusement park with access to the river within walking distance. The distance to Pulkovo airport is 152.1 km, to the railway station - 2.6 km.

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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 at the cafe, as well as a selection of drinks at the lobby bar. There is also a shop in the hotel where handmade souvenirs from Novgorod are sold.

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Intourist Hotel 3*

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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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 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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Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
  • 2 buffet breakfasts;
  • guide services;
  • tour service;
  • entrance tickets;
  • transportation services on car tours;
  • transfer railway-hotel-railway

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
  • lunches (pre-booked), dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • insurance (optional);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
What additional excursions can you visit in your free time?

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