Where did the Russian land come from. Summer tour to V.Novgorod and Pskov

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The name of the tour speaks for itself: you will get acquainted with the places where the life of the Russian state originated.

In addition to a walk through Veliky Novgorod, you will find small atmospheric towns: Staraya Ladoga, considered the first capital of Ancient Russia, Pskov and Pushkin Mountains with Pushkin's estate, Izborsk with the famous Slovenian keys and Pechora, where the Pskov-Pechora Monastery is located.

Location

Veliky Novgorod

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Tour highlights

Let's see the keys of the twelve Apostles

We will visit the Orthodox shrine, where the springs merge into one river

We will visit the Pushkin Museum

Let's take a walk around the Mikhailovskoye Estate, where the Pushkin Museum-Reserve is located

Let's plunge into the time of Rurik

Let's walk where Rurik's castle was and look at the buildings made in those days

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. Tour of the Kremlin complex "Walls and towers of the Ancient Detinets"
Arrival in Novgorod. Meeting with the guide at the railway station with a sign at the main entrance from the platform.
06:24 Meeting of guests from the Moscow train.
10:17 Meeting of the Lastochka guests from St. Petersburg.
Guaranteed accommodation at the hotel from 14:00. Morning check-in if possible. Items can be left free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
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" - the encyclopedia of the Russian state, imprinted in bronze – is a chronicle of the thousand-year history of the Russian state
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.
Excursion "The history of Novgorod from ancient times to the present day": the richest world of antiquities (handicrafts, weapons, jewelry, musical instruments, chess, children's toys, masks) dating back to the Neolithic and Late Middle Ages
Lunch at the cafe.

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Day 2 - Excursion to Staraya Ladoga
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Staraya Ladoga (193 km-3 hours)
Maybe the first capital of Ancient Russia. Staraya Ladoga is the oldest city in Russia. It was here that the castle of the legendary Rurik, the founder of Russia, was located.
Visit the ancient Old Ladoga fortress, towering on a promontory near the Volkhov River. It is believed that the first building was made by the legendary Prince Rurik. You will walk along the walls, inspect the towers, and visit the museum exposition dedicated to the history of Staraya Ladoga. Admire the beautiful St. George's Cathedral. Inspection of the archaeological exposition. In the city of Staraya Ladoga you will see Varangian Street – the oldest street in Russia.
Visit to the Assumption Monastery. This monastery is known primarily for its inhabitant, Evdokia Lopukhina– the first wife of Peter I. Nevertheless, its ancient history is reminiscent of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary built in the XII century. Church visitsChristmas John the Baptist. You will see an unusual temple in architecture and interior design. It remains the only reminder of the rich Ladoga Fair and St. John's Monastery, which was favored by Boris Godunov's family.
Or a visit to the Nikolsky monastery (XII–XIII centuries. original construction). The monastery is located half a kilometer from the Old Ladoga fortress. The area where the monastery is located is unusual, right on the left bank of the Volkhov River, under a hill (self-inspection).
Return to Veliky Novgorod.
Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 3 - Country tour: "To the origins of Russia!"
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!
Lunch at the cafe.
17:28 Transfer to Pskov. A swallow or a car.
21:50 Arrival in Pskov. Transfer to the hotel of the selected category.
Accommodation in a hotel in Pskov.

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Day 4 - Excursion to Mikhailovskoye
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to the Pushkin Mountains.
Excursion to the Pushkin Museum-Reserve "Mikhailovskoye": Mikhailovskoye, Trigorskoye estates, manor parks and the Svyatogorsk Holy Dormition Monastery, where the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin is buried.
Lunch at the cafe.
Continuation of the tour.
Return to Pskov.
Transfer to the hotel.
Day 5 - Excursions in the Pskov region
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Pskov: The Kremlin, Dovmontov 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, Varlaamovskaya Tower and the walls of the roundabout city, merchant chambers, temples and chapels, monuments to Prince Alexander Nevsky and Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga.
Departure to Izborsk.
Excursion to the Izborsk Museum-Reserve: the history of the ancient Truvorov settlement and the Izborsk fortress, the miraculous Slovenian keys.
Transfer to Pechora.
Lunch at the cafe.
Excursion to the Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery.
Return to Pskov.
Transfer to the train station to the train No. 10 Pskov — Moscow departing at 19:30, No. 812YA Pskov-St. Petersburg.
It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

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Accommodation

Hotel

4 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.:

Hotel in Veliky Novgorod / hotel in Pskov	Double Room	Single Room	Extra space
Veliky Novgorod, Sadko Hotel 3* buffet / Pskov, Oktyabrskaya Hotel 3, Rizhskaya Hotel 3 buffet	45568	47360	41984
Veliky Novgorod, Intourist Hotel 3* buffet / Pskov, Oktyabrskaya Hotel 3, Rizhskaya Hotel 3 buffet	45312	47872	41984
Veliky Novgorod, Volkhov Hotel 4* buffet / Pskov, Pokrovsky Hotel 4* buffet	54144	63104	40064

For any accommodation option, the discount for a child under 16 years old is 800 rubles.

Air-conditioned rooms on request.

Volkhov Hotel

The Volkhov Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in Veliky Novgorod. The housewarming party in the historical center of the city on Predtechenskaya Street took place back in 1959, on August 8 and was timed to coincide with the celebrations dedicated to the 1,100 th anniversary of the ancient Russian city.

Initially, the hotel had 108 rooms, its main decoration was a marble staircase.
The complete reconstruction of the building, carried out in 1998-1999, turned the hotel into a modern, comfortable hotel that meets all standards. Moreover, without violating the original architectural plan, preserving all the positive features of a good-quality building.

In 2013-2014, a large-scale renovation of the halls and rooms was carried out, and the hotel was transformed again. The hotel's room stock and appearance are updated every year.

For business people, the hotel provides technically equipped conference rooms and a meeting room, for tourists - a travel agency and a souvenir shop. And for everyone — cozy rooms and a lobby bar with fresh press, a European-level restaurant and a library.

The Volkhov Hotel is located in the very center of the city, a two-minute walk from the Kremlin.

Modern technical equipment, service, proximity to the center of urban business life and convenient transport links create comfortable conditions for guests, both for active work and for recreation.

At your service:

123 cozy rooms;
Free Wi-Fi;
Marusya Restaurant;
lobby bar;
two conference rooms with 50 seats;
parking lot;
billiard;
organization of sightseeing and transport services, tours, master classes;
laundry service;
safe deposit box (at the reception), luggage storage.

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Sadko Hotel

The best hotel of its class in Veliky Novgorod. The hotel is named after the hero of Russian epics. The Sadko Hotel complex is located in the historical part of Veliky Novgorod near the city center – the Kremlin.

Monuments of medieval architecture, unique museum collections, preserved picturesque landscape, convenient geographical location create excellent conditions for productive work and good rest at the Sadko hotel.

The hotel was renovated in 2006 and is currently undergoing partial renovation of rooms (20203).
Number of rooms: 171 rooms – consists of 77 single rooms (this is the largest hotel of its class in terms of single rooms in the city), 75 double rooms, 5 junior suites and 14 suites.

The rooms are equipped with a TV and a telephone, a bath/shower, a toilet, a necessary set of furniture: a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, a lounge chair (in all except double rooms), a mirror, a wardrobe. A city telephone directory is provided free of charge, and a hairdryer and iron are provided upon request.

We are glad to inform you that all rooms of the hotel are provided with WI-FI access to Restaurants and bars: The restaurant of the Sadko Hotel has a cozy homely atmosphere for guests. Friendly staff, legendary richness of the Russian table, healthy products and reasonable prices are waiting for you.

The menu will delight guests with an abundance and variety of dishes, half of which are branded. Express cafe (winter and summer version) It offers: On the ground floor there is a conference hall with 50 seats, a souvenir kiosk, a hairdresser. Foreign languages of service: English, German.

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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, and a 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

We accept cash / non-cash rubles, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro bank cards.

Intourist – reliability, quality, affordable prices!

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Oktyabrskaya Hotel

It offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant. The hotel is conveniently located in the historical center of Pskov, a 12-minute walk from the city train station.

The rooms of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel are comfortably decorated. They are equipped with a TV, a work desk and a private bathroom.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's cafe.

The main attractions, including the Pskov Kremlin, the Summer Garden and the Pskov Academic Drama Theater named after A. S. Pushkin, are located within a 15-minute walk. The staff at the hotel's tour desk can help arrange excursions.

Pskov Airport is a 10-minute drive from Oktyabrskaya Hotel. A shuttle service can be arranged upon request.

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The Rizhskaya Hotel

Surrounded by a picturesque park, this traditional hotel is located in the center of Pskov, just a 7-minute drive from Trinity Cathedral. It offers spacious rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant.

The rooms of the Rizhskaya Hotel are decorated in a classic style and feature a homely interior with patterned carpets and fabrics. Each room here will provide you with a TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and free toiletries.

The beautiful restaurant of the Rizhskaya Hotel with a charming view of the nearby park serves traditional dishes for the Pskov region. A varied buffet breakfast is also served in the morning.

The magnificent golden domes of Pskov Chrome rise less than 1 km from the Rizhskaya Hotel. The Pushkin Drama Theatre is just a 5-minute drive away.

The central train station is a 15-minute drive away, and Pskov Airport is easily accessible from there.

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Hotel Pokrovsky

Pokrovsky Hotel is located in Pskov, 49 km from the Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersk Monastery. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center and a bar. This 4-star hotel has a shared lounge and an ATM machine. The reception is open 24 hours a day. An airport shuttle and room service are available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a kettle, a refrigerator, a safe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a minibar. Towels and bed linen are provided to all guests of the Pokrovsky Hotel.

A buffet breakfast is served daily.

The 4-star Pokrovsky Hotel offers a hammam and a children's playground. Hiking is popular in the area. A bicycle rental service is available at the property.

Pskov is 1.5 km from Pokrovsky Hotel, while Gnilishche Village is 2.7 km away. Pskov International Airport is 5 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
meals (5 breakfasts + 4 lunches +1 dinner);
tour service;
transport support according to the tour program;
Veliky Novgorod-Pskov railway ticket;
group meeting and departure at the railway station;
guide services.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
personal expenses;
additional excursions (the cost should be checked with the guide).

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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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Where did the Russian land come from. Summer tour to V.Novgorod and Pskov

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