Bus tour from Saint Petersburg to Valdai and Veliky Novgorod.

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From the 19th century— straight into the depths of antiquity: touch the ancient chests in the manor house, listen to the voices of bells through the centuries, and then go to the island in the middle of Lake Valdai, where the white-stone Iversky monastery preserves the secrets of Russian architecture and tile craftsmanship.

In Novgorod, posadnik Sbyslav himself will meet you and take you through the Kremlin with a theatrical medieval experience. And after that — St. Sophia Cathedral, the origins of Volkhov at the Yuriev Monastery and the living fairy tale of wooden Russia in Vitoslavlitsy. Morning of the second day — free SPA at Beresta Park Hotel.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Getting to know Veliky Novgorod

The posadnik himself, dressed in a raincoat and carrying a mace, will lead you around the Kremlin with jokes, tales and a theatrical immersion in the Novgorod Middle Ages.

The bell history of Russia

From ancient chimes to giant church bells, you will pass through four halls where each bell tells its own era.

Monastery on a man-made island

You will find yourself in the middle of the blue Valdai Lake on an island where the white-stone Iversky monastery preserves unique tiles, wood carvings and stone

Itinerary

Day 1 - Valdai
07:45 Bus pick-up at the address: Moskovskaya metro station, Demonstration passage (behind the monument to V. I. Lenin).
08:00 Departure. Arrival on Valdai.
13:00 Lunch at a cafe on request for an additional fee.
14:00 An excursion to the Museum of county Life in an old mansion of the XIX century will take us back a couple of centuries, and authentic things presented not only behind the glass windows.
But even in the open interiors of that time, with antique chests, furniture, and cute family trinkets, they fill the atmosphere of museum halls with warmth and comfort.
Visit to the Bell Museum Center, the exposition of which consists of four themed halls. Passing through them, you can get acquainted with the bell history from ancient times to the present day.
Bus tour to the Valdai Iversky Svyatoozersky Bogoroditsky Monastery, located on a beautiful island in the middle of Lake Valdai. The monastery was founded in 1653 in honor of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God.
It is a unique architectural monument, a center of tile production, wood and stone carving.
Departure to Veliky Novgorod.
Placement. Free time.
Day 2 - Veliky Novgorod
Breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
From 08:00, guests staying at the Beresta Park Hotel can visit the hotel's SPA center for free.
11:00 Theatrical tour with posadnik Sbyslav on the territory of the Kremlin. A medieval guide will help you make an unforgettable trip to the Novgorod Middle Ages and leave a vivid and unforgettable impression of the tour.
12:00 Visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Guided tour of Yaroslav's courtyard.
Bus tour to St. George's Monastery, located at the source of the Volkhov River near Lake Ilmen, with a visit to St. George's Cathedral.
Excursion to the Museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsy" — an architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture with Russian huts, churches, a forge, with objects of peasant life and tools.
16:00 Lunch at a cafe on request for an additional fee.
Departure to St. Petersburg (190 km).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation at a campsite or in a hotel of your choice.

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

Sadko Hotel 3*

Placement	25.07-26.07.2026 03.10-04.10.2026	10.05-11.05.2026
2-bed standard	14 660	15 830
Additional place	13 370	13 940
1-bed room	15 500	16 970

Beresta Park Hotel 4*

Placement	25.07-26.07.2026 03.10-04.10.2026	10.05-11.05.2026
2-bed standard	17 000	20 000
1-bed accommodation in the standard	21 870	26 670
2-local business	17 590	21 250
1-local business accommodation	23 500	29 160
Extra room space	13 840	13 940

Discount for students under 14 years of age — 700 rubles, for students over 14 years of age, for students - 400 rubles—

For those staying at the Beresta Park Hotel, there are free hours for visiting the spa area (pool and sauna) from 08:00 to 12:00.

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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Beresta Park Hotel

Beresta Park Hotel is located in the center of Veliky Novgorod, close to various attractions and recreation areas.

The room stock is represented by various categories of rooms, which are decorated in a single style. The modern interior and cozy atmosphere are complemented by comfortable furniture and necessary amenities: TV and telephone. There is a hairdryer in the bathroom.

The on-site restaurant will delight guests with a wide range of dishes on the menu.

You can hold a business event of any format in the spacious conference hall for 200 people. It is equipped with necessary appliances and furniture.

The spa center with a swimming pool and sauna is an excellent choice for relaxing after a hard day. Within walking distance there is a spacious amusement park with access to the river. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 152.1 km, to the railway station - 2.6 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

accommodation of your choice;
meals included in the program: 1 breakfast (buffet) at the hotel;
transportation service (for a group of less than 18 people, minibus service);
tour service;
guide services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the program: lunches (2 lunches 1,700 rubles, paid in advance) and dinners;
personal expenses.

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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25 – 26 Jul 2 days 1 night

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