Pearls of the Novgorod region. Winter-Spring

Let's take a ride on a time machine and plunge into the life of medieval Novgorod!

You will get acquainted with the places where Yaroslav the Wise lived and the Novgorod assembly gathered, see objects of antiquity from the Neolithic and Late Middle Ages and touch the traditions of the Russian village. And also — look at the real bell craft and ring the bell with your own hands.

Location

Veliky Novgorod
from
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 10 – 12 January, 2025
    • 17 – 19 January, 2025
    • 24 – 26 January, 2025
    • 31 January – 2 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
5 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

We will visit the treasury of Veliky Novgorod
Let's get acquainted with the masterpieces of world importance and see the most interesting objects of antiquity
Let's touch the traditions of the Russian village
Let's find out how the peasants built their way of life and built huts without a single nail
Let's get acquainted with the bell industry
We will hear the history of the craft, ring the bell and buy traditional souvenirs

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The Kremlin complex. Yaroslav's Courtyard. The Museum of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy"

    Arrival in Novgorod (we meet the train from Moscow and St. Petersburg).

    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.

    The approximate start time of the tour is at 9 a.m. If the group includes tourists arriving by Swallow from St. Petersburg, the start time will change to a later one. 

    Country tour.

    We invite you to an exciting and informative excursion "To the origins of Russia!". We will visit an amazing place – Yaroslav's Courtyard, where you will hear what the Novgorod assembly was noisy 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 men's monastery, one of the oldest in Russia – St. George Monastery, is hidden from the outside eye.

    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 village 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 is possible to replace it with the Hutynsky Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. Duration: 3 hours.

    A tour of the Kremlin complex "Walls and Towers of the Ancient Detinets" in 1044. Yaroslav the Wise laid the walls and towers of the Ancient Kremlin, a Veche took place here, the election of the Mayor, the chronicle was conducted – Likhudov building; St. Sophia Cathedral (XI century.) – an outstanding monument of ancient Russian architecture; St. Sophia Belfry of the XYI century. and a unique collection of ancient bells of Veliky Novgorod (XVI – XVII centuries); the monument "The Millennium of Russia" – an encyclopedia of the Russian state, imprinted in bronze – is a chronicle of the thousand-year history of the Russian state.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to the residence of the Novgorod lords. Excursion "The history of Novgorod from ancient times to the present day"
  • Day 3 - Valdai and the famous bell industry
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

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Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • 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.:

HotelRoom category

Place in

2-bed room

Place in

1-bed room

3rd grade for an additional one. location

Package lunches

(3 lunches)

Dinner Package

(3 dinners at the hotel)

Acron Hotel Veliky Novgorod 5*

member of Radisson Individuals

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"Bianchi" 4*

The buffet 

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Beresta Park Hotel 4*

(swimming pool + sauna) 
 The buffet

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Volkhov 4*

The buffet

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Sadko 3*

The buffet

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Intourist 3*

The buffet

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For a child under 14 years of age, a discount of 400 rubles is available for any accommodation option.

You can pay for dinners when buying a tour, and you can have lunch on the spot.

Volkhov Hotel or Sadko Hotel or 2 nights
Volkhov Hotel

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.

A Finnish sauna is available on site.

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Sadko Hotel

The 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 in 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 hairdressing salon of the Sadko Hotel during their stay at the hotel. There is also a shop in the hotel where handmade souvenirs from Novgorod are sold. 

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

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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, 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

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The Bianchi Hotel

The Bianchi Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers parking and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel can accommodate from one to four people. The rooms have all the necessary furniture, bed linen, towels. The bathroom has toiletries and cosmetics. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available for an additional fee. The room is cleaned daily.

There is a coffee shop and a bar on site. Breakfast can be ordered in the room.

Public transport stops, chain stores, and some local attractions are within walking distance. Cafes and restaurants are 100 m away. The river is 200 meters away. The distance to the railway station is 4 km.

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Beresta Park Hotel 4*

Beresta Park Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod, 2 km from the center.

All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here — there is a refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, iron, safe, heating, terrace, mini-bar.

The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a sauna, and a conference room. And you'll probably want to relax by the pool — it's here too. And indoor. Each guest will have Internet access, you can upload photos, send a file or call your family by video.

If you have a car, you can leave it in the parking lot. If you get there on your own, use the transfer service.

At your service: dry cleaning, laundry, room service, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out.

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Acron Hotel Veliky Novgorod 5*

Enjoy the perfect city vacation at the Acron Hotel Veliky Novgorod, a member of Radisson Individuals. Our hotel, conveniently located in the city center, will be an ideal starting point for exploring the best sights of Veliky Novgorod. In our elegant rooms, suites and apartments with modern design and thoughtful amenities, you will feel at home during both short and long stays. 

Dine in an elegant setting in our hotel restaurant and bar and admire the stunning panoramic views of the city. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city - take a dip in our indoor pool or visit the wellness and fitness center to treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
  • meals (3 breakfasts);
  • 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;
  • lunches and dinners, dinners are paid for when buying a tour, lunches are available on site);
  • additional excursions (the cost should be checked with the guide);
  • personal 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?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

  • from
    $221
    10 – 12 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $221
    17 – 19 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $221
    24 – 26 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $221
    31 Jan – 2 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $221
    7 – 9 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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