Three pearls of Novgorod region. Veliky Novgorod, Staraya Russa and Valdai

You will touch the living history created centuries ago by Grand Dukes Vladimir and Yaroslav the Wise. On a trip to Valdai, you will see a majestic lake with vast islands, on one of which stands the Iversky monastery, built in the likeness of the monastery on Mount Athos, you will learn the secret of the famous Valdai bell and the taste of mutton.

Visit Staraya Russa, an ancient city on the Great Waterway "From the Varangians to the Greeks", where the inhabitants called themselves Rushans, visit the house of F.M. Dostoevsky, where he wrote the novel “The Brothers Karamazov” and walk through the imperial health resort akin to the German one in Baden-Baden.

Arrivals on Fridays in the period from 01.10.23 to 30.04.24. On request, arrivals are possible from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

Location

Veliky Novgorod
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$163
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 17 – 19 January, 2025
    • 17 – 19 January, 2025
    • 24 – 26 January, 2025
    • 24 – 26 January, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Group meet at
Veliky Novgorod
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The greatness of Novgorod
We will explore the towers and walls of the Kremlin, the oldest church of St. Sophia Cathedral and the symbol of Novgorod — the monument "1000th anniversary of Russia"
Staraya Russa
We will explore one of the most cozy towns of the Novgorod region, admire the unique architecture and hear its legends and legends
Valdai steering wheels
We will be able to purchase the famous Valdai steering wheels, which were mentioned in his "Notes" by G.R. Derzhavin

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. City sightseeing tour

    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).

    Breakfast in the hotel restaurant, except for the hotel On Prusskaya (tea/coffee without breakfast). For tourists staying in other hotels and arriving after 10:00, breakfast is replaced with dinner at the hotel).

    11:00 2-hour walking tour of the old town: Sofia and the Trade side.

    Detinets - "the stone chronicle of Novgorod". The Kremlin - walls and 9 preserved towers: St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod is the oldest church in Russia. "Where Sofia is, Novgorod is here", a monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia. Crossing the pedestrian "humpback" bridge, a panorama of architectural monuments and parts of the legendary path "from the Varangians to the Greeks". 

    Yaroslavovo dvorishche complex, bargain. The Hanseatic Fountain is a symbol of the union of Hanseatic cities of Modern times.

    As a gift - an entrance ticket to the museum to choose from:

    "The history of Novgorod and the Novgorod land from ancient times to the XVII century." in the museum building on the territory of the Kremlin and "Russian icon of the XI – XIX centuries." Ancient – world masterpieces or the Lord's Faceted Chamber Jewelry and decorative arts of the V-XVII centuries.

    The organization of lunch in the cafe is an additional fee. 700 rubles/person. Booking in advance.

    Free time in the city center. Optional visits to additional excursions.

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  • Day 2 - Staraya Russa
  • Day 3 - Completion of the program. Excursion to Valdai
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

Excursion package without accommodation and meals - 14,800 rubles.

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Veliky Novgorod.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. depending on the accommodation:

Hotel/Accommodation2-local1-local
Additional place (3rd in
standard room)
Extra day 
In Prussian
2090021700203001800/2200
Sadko 3* 
2230024300209001900/2900
Volkhov 4* 
2295024950215502150/3250
Rachmaninov 3*2450028500225003000/5000
Park Inn 4* (morning sauna, swimming pool)
2580029800236003000/4000

Discount for a child under 16 years of age for any accommodation – 500 rubles.

Buffet breakfast (except for g-tsy "On Prusskaya" - tea/coffee/snacks).

The hotel On Prusskaya or Sadko Hotel 3* or 2 nights
The hotel On Prusskaya

Mini-hotel On Prusskaya 8 is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The mini-hotel is located about 3.6 km from Novgorod-on-Volkhov Railway Station, 4 km from the village of Pankovka and 5.1 km from the village of Novaya Melnitsa. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared kitchen and luggage storage.

The rooms at the inn are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Towels and bed linen are provided at the mini-hotel On Prusskaya 8.

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Another option
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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Volkhov Hotel 4*

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.

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Hotel "Park Inn by Radisson" 4*

The Park Inn by Radisson Veliky Novgorod Hotel is located in a park area on the banks of the Volkhov River near the historical center of Veliky Novgorod.

The hotel has 226 modern comfortable rooms of five categories from standard to apartments. In each room: bath with shower, hairdryer, TV, telephone, table, armchairs.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in the rooms. The price includes breakfast, as well as access to the pool and saunas of the Beresta Spa center*. An extra bed is available in the rooms.

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"Rachmaninov" 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 want 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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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
  • 3 breakfasts (except for the hotel On Prusskaya – tea with biscuits);
  • 2 lunches on field trips;
  • guide services, tour service, entrance tickets;
  • transportation services on car tours.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
  • lunch in Veliky Novgorod – 700 rubles/person.;
  • dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are there any discounts on the tour?

Yes, all children under 16 years old get a discount of 500 rubles.

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

Dates and Prices

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