Pearls of the Northwest. Veliky Novgorod and the Pskov region. Summer-Autumn

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To walk through modern and medieval Novgorod and see the most ancient exhibits, to hear what the Novgorod assembly was talking about, and to learn the traditions of the Russian village — that's what you can say about this trip.

And you will also travel through the historical center of Pskov, the archaeological site of Izborsk and the real shrine — the Slovenian Keys.

Location

Veliky Novgorod

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Tour highlights

Medieval art

You will see world-class masterpieces, interesting exhibits and antiquities.

The Princely court and the old village

You will visit Yaroslav's Courtyard, we will hear what the veche was talking about and how the life of the peasants was built.

Where the river is born

Visit the miraculous Slovenian Springs shrine, where the springs merge into one river.

Itinerary

Day 1 - The residence of the Novgorod lords. Visit to the exposition of the Russian Icon Museum
Arrival in Novgorod (we meet the train from Moscow at 06:24 train No. 42 and St. Petersburg at 10:26 train No. 7001 and additional train No. 7931).
Meeting with the guide at the railway station at the main entrance from the platform.
Guaranteed hotel accommodation at 14:00.
Morning check-in if possible. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to the residence of the Novgorod lords. The Faceted Chamber is the treasury of Veliky Novgorod.
Visit to the Vladyka and Crusade Chambers – jewelry art of the VI-XIX centuries. There are more than 200 exhibits, among them there are masterpieces of world significance and all the famous techniques known in medieval art are represented.
Visit to the Russian Icon Museum, one of the largest icon painting exhibitions in Russia in the 11th-18th centuries.
The oldest surviving Russian icon "Peter and Paul" of the XI century. The main part of the collection consists of the works of Novgorod icon painters of the XI-XV centuries.
Lunch at a cafe.

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Day 2 - Medieval Novgorod and Yaroslav's Courtyard
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release (things in the luggage room).
Tour of the Kremlin complex "Walls and Towers of the Ancient Detinets" in 1044. The walls and towers of the Ancient Kremlin were laid by Yaroslav the Wise, a Veche was held here, a Mayor was elected, and the Likhudov Building was chronicled.
St. Sophia Cathedral (XI century) is an outstanding monument of ancient Russian architecture; St. Sophia Bell Tower of the XYI century and a unique collection of ancient bells of Veliky Novgorod (XVI – XVII centuries).
The monument "The Millennium of Russia" is an encyclopedia of the Russian state, imprinted in bronze – it is a chronicle of the thousand–year history of the Russian state.
Lunch at a cafe.
Country tour: We invite you to a fascinating and informative excursion "To the origins of Russia!".
We will visit an amazing place – Yaroslav's Courtyard, where you will hear what the Novgorod veche was about, why there are so many temples on the territory of the auction and where the princely court of the famous Russian Prince Yaroslav the Wise was located.
The acquaintance with the history of the ancient city will continue in the picturesque southern surroundings, where the monastery of St. George, one of the oldest in Russia, is hidden from view.
The monastery is located at the source of the Volkhov River, flowing from the legendary Lake Ilmen.
And the route will end with a walk through the Novgorod village in the Museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsy".
You will touch the traditions of the Russian countryside and learn a lot of interesting things: how huts were built without a single nail, get acquainted with the life of Novgorod peasants. The fabulous beauty of the interiors will not leave anyone indifferent!
Attention! It can be replaced by the Hutynsky Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.
Free time for souvenirs.
17:28 Transfer to Pskov. Swallow.
21:50 Arrival in Pskov. Transfer to the hotel of the selected category.
Accommodation in a hotel in Pskov.

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Day 3 - Excursions in the Pskov region
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of Pskov: Kremlin, Dovmont city, Trinity Cathedral, Zahab, walls and towers of the Kremlin, Pokrovskaya Tower and the Church of the Intercession and the Nativity of the Virgin from the Breach.
As well as the Varlaamovskaya Tower and the walls of the roundabout city, merchant chambers, temples and chapels, a monument to equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga.
Departure to Izborsk.
Excursion to the Izborsk Museum-Reserve: the history of the ancient Truvorovo settlement and the Izborsk fortress, the miraculous Slovenian keys.
Transfer to Pechory.
Lunch at a cafe.
Excursion to the Pskov Caves Holy Dormition Monastery.
Return to Pskov.
Transfer to the train station transfer to the train number 10 Pskov — Moscow, departing at 19:30.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

You will have walking tours and sightseeing trips.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

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

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

Veliky Novgorod, gost / Pskov, gost.	A place in a 2-bed room	A place in a 1-bed room	3rd adult for an additional location
"Sadko" 3* Swedish. table, / Pskov, gost. Oktyabrskaya 3, gost. "Rizhskaya" 3 Swedish. table	32921	34393	29530
Intourist 3* Swedish. table, / Pskov, gost. Oktyabrskaya 3, gost. "Rizhskaya" 3 Swedish. table	33625	37721	29145
"Sadko" 3* Swedish. table, / Pskov, gost. Zolotaya Embankment 3* office	33689	37913	31257
Intourist 3* Swedish. table, / Pskov, gost. Zolotaya Embankment 3* office	34393	41241	30873
"Volkhov" 4 * Swedish. table, Pskov, gost. Zolotaya Embankment 3* office	37273	41881	32921
"Volkhov" 4 * Swedish. table, Pskov, gost. "OLD ESTATE" 4* Swedish. table	43673	52505	35290

For any accommodation option, a discount for a child under 14 years of age is 600 rubles.

The Volkhov Hotel

The Volkhov Hotel is located in the center of Veliky Novgorod, within walking distance of the ancient Kremlin and Sofiyskaya Embankment.

It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. The rooms come 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 European and Russian cuisine. The lobby bar serves a variety of wines and other beverages.

A Finnish sauna is available on site.

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Sadko Hotel

Sadko Hotel is located in the historical part of Veliky Novgorod.

The 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 at the Sadko Restaurant. Guests can enjoy homemade cakes at the cafe, as well as a selection of drinks at the lobby bar.

Guests can visit the Sadko Hotel's hairdressing salon during their stay at the hotel. The hotel also has a shop selling handmade souvenirs from Novgorod.

The hotel is located about 1 km from St. Sophia Cathedral and 2 km from Lake Ilmen. Moscow and Saint Petersburg can be reached directly via the nearby M10 motorways.

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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. Groceries can be purchased at nearby stores and supermarkets. You can also have a delicious meal at the nearest restaurant.

A conference hall for 60 people is available on site especially for business people. It is fully equipped with special appliances and furniture.

Next to the hotel there is the Church of Simeon the God-Receiver, the Dostoevsky Drama Theater, as well as the Dukhov Monastery. The distance to the airport is approximately 187 kilometers.

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Oktyabrskaya Hotel

The Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on the main avenue in the historically and culturally rich city center. Guests are welcomed here with an extensive list of services, including 24—hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi connection, paid parking, cafes and family rooms.

A wide range of rooms offers a choice of 101 rooms. This is a great option for those who appreciate the coziness and comfort of home.

There is a cafe on site where buffet breakfasts are served.

The hotel is surrounded by important city attractions, including the ancient churches of the architectural school, the Pogankin Chambers museum complex and buildings from Pskov's provincial past. In the evening, you can brighten up your leisure time by walking through the nearest parks and embankments, examining the ancient fortress walls and monuments.

The tour desk advises individual visitors and groups. Here you can purchase sightseeing tours of the memorable places of the city and the region according to special programs. Thanks to the well—developed road system, the journey from the railway station will take about 15 minutes, and from the airport - 25 minutes.

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The Rizhskaya Hotel

Rizhskaya Hotel is 1.3 km from the center of Pskov. Parking is provided for motorists.

There are 233 rooms of different categories and capacities for guests, which are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, for example: a comfortable bed with clean linens, bedside furniture, sockets near the bed, a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. A high-speed internet point is available.

Each room has a refrigerator. You can dine in the hotel's restaurant, which serves traditional dishes from the Pskov region and the Baltic States.

The conference hall has a capacity of 60 seats and is ideal for business meetings, conferences, seminars.

You can visit the Riga Park, the Youth House, the Puppet Theater. The distance to the train station is 3.4 km, to the airport — 5 km.

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Zolotaya Embankment Hotel

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Another option

Old Estate Hotel & SPA

The Old Estate Hotel & SPA 4* is located in the city center on the banks of the Pskov River, 5-7 minutes walk from the Pskov Kremlin.

At the hotel: Aristocrat restaurant, Rublev bar, Terrace hall, wine cellar, pastry shop, lobby bar, Conference center: meeting room for 100 people, banquet hall for 60 people (banquet/buffet), business center, meeting room for 10 people, Spa center (more than 250 types of Spa treatments, including wellness, Indian, Polynesian, honey, chocolate, Russian golden and stone massages. Hydro and thalassotherapy sessions, Charcot shower, cosmetology room, manicure and pedicure rooms, hairdressing salon), Aqua center (swimming pool, Jacuzzi with hydro massage, Finnish sauna and Turkish steam room).

Rooms:

STANDARD — double rooms with an area of 19 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. Located on the first floor of the hotel. In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

SUPERIOR (Booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms of 21-24 sq. m. with one double/ two single beds. They are located on the II and III floors of the hotel. In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

JUNIOR SUITE — double rooms with an area of 25-28 sq.m. with one double / two single beds. Extra bed: sofa bed or armchair-bed. In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

STUDIO — double rooms with an area of 26-36 sq. m. with one double / two single beds, upholstered armchairs (or sofa). In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

SUITES ("PRESIDENT", "SLAVIA", "CASANOVA" — double two-room rooms with an area of 52-60 sq.m. Bedroom: with one large double bed. Living room: round table for 5-8 people, coffee table, upholstered chairs, sofa bed. In the room: WC, bidet, shower, bathtub or Jacuzzi tub, sauna (in the rooms "PRESIDENT" and "SLAVIA"), hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

accommodation in the hotel of the selected category;
meals included in the program: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
tour service;
transportation support according to the tour program;
Veliky Novgorod-Pskov railway tickets;
group meeting and departure at the railway station;
guide services.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back from Pskov;
personal expenses;
meals not included in the program: dinners;
additional excursions (the cost should be checked 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

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I really enjoyed the excursions. The guides’ stories were fascinating and rich in historical detail. We learned a lot about Russia’s history and were very pleased overall.

Pearls of the Northwest. Veliky Novgorod and the Pskov region. Summer-Autumn

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