Pearls of the Novgorod region. Winter-Spring

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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

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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.
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, the 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" is an encyclopedia of the Russian state, imprinted in bronze - it 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"
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to the residence of the Novgorod lords. The Faceted Chamber is the treasury of Veliky Novgorod. Visit to the Lord's and Cross Chambers – jewelry art of the VI-XIX centuries. There are more than 200 exhibits, among them there are masterpieces of world importance and all the famous techniques known in medieval art are presented.
The excursion "The history of Novgorod from ancient times to the present day": the richest world of ancient objects (tools of handicraft, weapons, jewelry, musical instruments, chess, children's toys, masks) dating back to the Neolithic and late Middle Ages.
Day 3 - Valdai and the famous bell industry
Departure to Valdai "Pearl of the Novgorod region" (132 km).
The excursion program "Tales and legends of the Valdai Backyard" is a visit to the only Bell Museum in Russia.
The museum contains a variety of types of bells. Here, in the museum, you can not only learn the history of Valdai and the amazing Valdai bell craft, but also personally ring the famous bells. (it is possible to replace it with a visit to the Museum Bell Center).
Free time at the Teremok guest complex in the center of Valdai. A shop with traditional souvenirs and exclusive Valdai products — bells, bagels, gingerbread, local varieties of tea, mugs, plates, T-shirts, magnets with Valdai symbols.
Visit to the Valdai National Park – The architectural ensemble of the Iversky Monastery: Assumption Cathedral (1656) – the first stone building of the monastery, the Chapel of the Iversky Monastery (XIX century).
Return to Veliky Novgorod.
Transfer to the railway station.
It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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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.:

Hotel	Category	Double room	Single room	3rd adult for an additional one.location
«Welcome inn» 3* 10.01-26.04.24	Standard	22080	23360	20032
Intourist 3* 10.01.-26.04.24	Standard	21184	22976	19136
Intourist 3* 10.01.-26.04.24	Comfort	22720	27072
Sadko 3* 10.01.-26.04.24	Standard	21184	22080	19136	19136
Sadko 3* 10.01.-26.04.24	Comfort	23616	30656
Volkhov 4* 10.01-06.03.24	Standard	22208	24640	20032	19136
Volkhov 4* 10.01-06.03.24	Comfort	24896	28736
Volkhov 4* 11.03-26.04.24	Standard	23104	25152	20032	20032
Volkhov 4* 11.03-26.04.24	Comfort	25536	29248		20032
Beresta Park Hotel 4* 10.01.-31.03.24 10.01-26.04.24	Comfort	24512	27584	21952
	Business	-	-
"Bianchi" 4* 10.01-26.04.24	Standard	26022	30374	21952	22054

A discount of 400 rubles for a child under 16 years of age in any accommodation option.

Package of meals: 3 lunches - 1,650 rubles and 3 dinners - 1,650 rubles. Except for dinners at Bianchi 4* and Beresta Park Hotel 4*.

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

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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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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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.

Within walking distance of public transport stops, chain stores, and some local attractions. 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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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 (3 lunches - 1,650 rubles and 3 dinners - 1,650 rubles, 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

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

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Pearls of the Novgorod region. Winter-Spring

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