Immersion in the Middle Ages. Summer family trip

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
$110
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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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
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

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
A game version of exploring the history
The quest "Secrets of the old city" will interest even the younger generation

Itinerary

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

    6:20-10:20 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 at 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 by solving the riddles of the quest, 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 2-bed roomSingle occupancyExtra bed (3rd in a standard room)Extra day of stay (place in 2-/ 1- local number)
Mr. Volkhov 4*1090012000101002150/3250
Mr. Rachmaninov Boutique Hotel 3*1160013600106003000/5000
G-ca “Yuryevsky farmstead" 4*1210014800111002900/2700
G-ca “Park Inn" 4* (morning sauna, swimming pool)1240014400113003000/4000
Excursion package (without accommodation)                                                     5500
 
The price includes
 
  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
  • 2 buffet breakfasts;
  • guide services;
  • tour service;
  • entrance tickets;
  • transfer railway-hotel-railway
The discount for a child for any accommodation under 16 years of age is 500 rubles.
Volkhov 4* or Rachmaninov Boutique Hotel 3* 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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Another option
Rachmaninov Boutique Hotel 3*

The modern Rachmaninov Hotel was recently opened in the very center of Veliky Novgorod. Those who arrive by car will be able to use private parking, and for those who wish to always stay in touch, access to a free Wi-Fi network is open.

The hotel has 19 spacious and cozy rooms. All of them are decorated in bright, pleasant colors. Each room is equipped with new, comfortable furniture and includes: TV, kettle, safe, mini-bar and private bathroom. In it you will find a shower cabin, a hairdryer, soap accessories, as well as a bathrobe and slippers.

Fragrant and delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. You can also eat in the nearest cafes, bars and restaurants.

Due to its convenient location, there are many different sights of the city around the hotel: historical and cultural monuments. There is a bus stop nearby.

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Another option
Yurievskoe Podvorye 4*

Stylized as an ancient Russian way of life, the hotel complex and restaurant Yuryevskoe Podvorye is located 3.5 km from Veliky Novgorod, next to the Vitoslavlitsy Museum and the famous Yuriev Monastery. The hotel has a 10-room hotel and a detached apartment "Krasnaya Izba".

The apartment has a bedroom, a living room, an entrance hall and a kitchen. The hotel's room stock consists of standard double rooms, comfort rooms, junior suites and suites. The rooms are equipped with everything you need, they vary in size. In addition to a single or double bed, each room has a desk and a seating area. Breakfast is included in the price.

The convenient location allows you to make an excursion to Veliky Novgorod, visit the Yuriev Monastery and the museum of wooden architecture.

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Park Inn 4*

The hotel On Studentskaya (old name - 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. Within walking distance there is a spacious amusement park with access to the river. The distance to Pulkovo airport is 152.1 km, to the railway station - 2.6 km.

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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;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • insurance (optional);
  • other expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

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?

Dates and Prices

The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification