Christmas in Pskov and Veliky Novgorod

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The elegant streets of Pskov and Veliky Novgorod will give you a festive Christmas mood!

The domes of numerous temples sparkling in the sun and the chime of bells, cheerful winter entertainment and folk art, the inspiring atmosphere of Mikhailovsky — all this awaits you on this tour.

Location

Russia, Pskov

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Tour highlights

People's revelry

Ancient folk games and fun, ice slides, snow towns, as well as traditional Christmas dishes are waiting for you

An ancient village

Visit the Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy", which recreates the real atmosphere of peasant life of the XIX century

Cities with a rich history

Take a walk around cozy Pskov, Izborsk and Veliky Novgorod, learn interesting facts from their history

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Pskov
08:16 Arrival in Pskov by train No. 10 Moscow-Pskov.
Meeting with the guide at car No. 16, the sign "Christmas in Pskov and Veliky Novgorod".
Breakfast at a cafe in the city center.
"The charm of a provincial town" — Pskov city tour: the Kremlin, Dovmont city, Trinity Cathedral, Zakhab, the walls and towers of the Kremlin, Pokrovskaya Tower and the Church of the Intercession and the Nativity of the Virgin from the Breach.
As well as the 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.
Lunch at a cafe.
Departure to Izborsk.
Excursion to the "Reserved Izborsk", the history of the ancient Truvorovo settlement and the Izborsk fortress, the miraculous Slovenian keys.
Transfer to Pechory
Excursion to the active Pskov-Pechora Holy Dormition Monastery, an Orthodox shrine for all Christian believers in the world, where the spirit of humility, patience and love is found.
18.30 Return to Pskov.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in rooms.

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Day 2 - Places of A. S. Pushkin, folklore program
Breakfast.
9:00 Departure to Pushkin Mountains.
Excursion to the museum-reserve of A.S. Pushkin "Mikhailovskoye": Mikhailovskoye, a walk through the winter park.
Excursion to the Svyatogorsk Holy Assumption Monastery, where the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin is buried.
Lunch at a cafe.
Yuletide folklore program "... we are glad to see Mother Winter's pranks" at the Pushkin Village Museum: ancient folk games and amusements, ice slides, snow towns, ritual songs and village dances, as well as traditional Christmas dishes.
19:00 Return to Pskov.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Veliky Novgorod, departure
Breakfast.
Room release.
09:00 Departure to Veliky Novgorod.
Arrival in V. Novgorod.
Lunch at a cafe in the city center.
"Mr. Veliky Novgorod" — tour of the old city: Yaroslavovo dvorishche and ancient Torg, Novgorod Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral (XI century), monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia.
"To the source of Volkhov" — excursion to the St. George Monastery of the 12th century.
The Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy": wooden temples and chapels, farmsteads with all outbuildings: a stable, a blacksmith shop, a threshing floor with a rig, a barn and a bathhouse, in which the real atmosphere of peasant life of the XIX century is recreated.
Stop in the city center.
Free time.
Transfer to the railway station to the train No. 042 V.Novgorod-Moscow, departure at 21:35.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Pskov.

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

Hotels	2 places. Number	1-but places. Number	Extra place for an adult	Child (14-17 years old) to the main place	A child (14-17 years old) for an additional one. place
Oasis 2**	21 680	25 800	20 180	21 480	19 980
Old City	21 920	25 450	20 920	21 720	20 720
Arles	21 920	26 630	20 920	21 720	20 720
October 3**	23 610	24 560	21 010	23 410	20 810
Riga 3**	24 090	25 740	21 890	23 890	21 690
Barcelona 3**	25 290	28 820	21 790	25 090	21 590
Karkushin House 3**	23 850	28 910	21 150	23 650	20 950
Zolotaya Embankment 3**	24 810	30 810	21 310	24 610	21 110
Podznoev's yard 3** Business Building	27 280	35 110	22 030	27 080	21 830
Podznoev's yard 3+ ** Studio building and apartments	28 250	37 020	22 200	28 050	22 000
Podznoev's yard 4** The main building	30 290	41 060	22 540	30 090	22 340
Pokrovsky 4**	28 670	36 670	21 870	28 470	21 670
OLD ESTATE 4**	31 200	42 850	23 300	31 000	23 100

Discount for children under 14 years old – 600 rubles/person.

The Oasis Hotel

The hotel is a 16-minute drive from the Pskov Kremlin. It offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, a cafe and rooms with TVs.

All rooms at the Oasis Hotel are decorated in neutral tones and feature a work desk. The bathroom has a shower.

Russian cuisine is served in the Oasis Hotel's cafe, where breakfast is also served.

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The Old City Hotel

Free Wi-Fi is available. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and guests can relax in the shared lounge.

The rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Bed linen is provided.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

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Oktyabrskaya Hotel

The Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on the main avenue in the historically and culturally rich city center. Guests are welcomed here with an extensive list of services, including 24—hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi connection, paid parking, cafes and family rooms.

A wide range of rooms offers a choice of 101 rooms. This is a great option for those who appreciate the coziness and comfort of home.

There is a cafe on site where buffet breakfasts are served.

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The Arles Hotel

It offers a bar, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi throughout. Room service is available. Family rooms can be booked at the hotel.

Each room here will provide you with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. In addition, all rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.

A continental breakfast is served every morning at the Arles Hotel.

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The Favorit Hotel

The Favorit Hotel is located in the center of Pskov. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Slippers and free toiletries are provided.

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Zolotaya Embankment Hotel

The Golden Embankment Hotel is located in the center of Pskov, on the banks of the Pskov River. It offers spacious rooms with an LCD TV and restaurants serving traditional and European cuisine.

The rooms are furnished with modern furniture. They are also equipped with a work desk and a TV with cable channels. Some rooms offer views of the Kremlin.

A continental breakfast is served in the morning. Golden Embankment Hotel has a games room and a children's playground.

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Hotel "Dvor Podznoeva" 4*

The hotel is located in the historical center of Pskov, a 15-minute walk from Pskov Krom. It offers a 24-hour front desk and a shuttle service to the airport and train station.

Rooms at the Dvor Podznoeva Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a safe and free Wi-Fi.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the elegant banquet hall. Breakfast can also be served in the room. The outdoor bar-restaurant serves drinks and traditional dishes of Russian and European cuisine.

Guests can use the fitness center, swimming pool and sauna.

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Pokrovsky Hotel

Offering a bar, a restaurant, a fitness center and a shared lounge, Pokrovsky Hotel is located in Pskov. Those who wish can book family rooms. There is a children's playground on site. The reception is open 24 hours a day. There is an airport shuttle service and room service with drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a kettle, a refrigerator, a safe and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are equipped with a desk. 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 every morning.

The Pokrovsky Hotel has a wellness centre with a hammam and sauna. Hiking is popular in the area. Bicycles can be rented at the hotel.

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The OLD ESTATE HOTEL

The Old Estate Hotel is located in the historical part of Pskov, a 2-minute walk from the river and the park and a 9-minute walk from the Pskov Kremlin. The hotel has a wellness center where you can book more than 250 different treatments. There is also a spa area with a swimming pool, sauna, hammam and hot tub.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a safe and a minibar. The bathroom comes with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

The Aristocrat Restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine. A varied breakfast is served every morning. Among other things, the Rublev Bar is located in the building.

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The Rizhskaya Hotel

The Rizhskaya Hotel is one of the most famous and popular in the city. Here, tourists are greeted by an atmosphere of coziness, hospitality and comfort. The facilities include high-speed internet, tour service, mini-market on site. For guests arriving by private transport, there is ample parking.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in classic colors. All accommodation options are equipped with comfortable furniture, individual air conditioning, a TV and a small refrigerator. The private bathroom is equipped with a standard set of plumbing fixtures.

The restaurant will delight guests with delicious dishes of national and European cuisine. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks and light snacks.

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Karkushin House Hotel

The Karkushin Dom Hotel is waiting for its guests just a couple of minutes from the historical center of Pskov. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, shuttle service and much more.

Here you will find beautiful cozy rooms of different categories with a relaxing atmosphere. Each of them has everything for your comfort.

There is a restaurant on site where you can enjoy European cuisine, as well as have a great time in this place.

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Hotel "Dvor Podznoeva" 3*

The Dvor Podznoeva Hotel is located near the center of Pskov, next to such attractions as the Pogankin Chambers, the historical and architectural museum and the Masson House.

It offers 75 classic-style rooms, each equipped with a mini-bar, safe, TV, bathroom with individual hygiene products. There is access to free Wi-Fi.

There is an on-site restaurant where breakfast is served in the morning. You can also order a variety of dishes from the menu.

There are no air conditioners installed in the business building.

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Hotel "Dvor Podznoeva" 3+*

The Dvor Podznoev Hotel is located in Pskov. Parking spaces are available for guests by car. It is possible to order a transfer from/to the airport.

The hotel offers single and double rooms with the possibility of organizing an additional place. The apartments are equipped with beds, TV, air conditioning and a work desk. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. A swimming pool, sauna and fitness center are available for an additional fee.

For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can go to the on-site restaurant.

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Barcelona Hotel

A few minutes drive from the city center there is a modern hotel called "Barcelona". Check-in is possible at any time as the administrator works 24 hours without a break.

The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Suite". The rooms are equipped with double or single beds. The interior of the rooms is decorated in classic bright colors. The private bathrooms have a shower, toilet and sink.

Delicious and hearty breakfasts are served in the morning. For lunch and dinner, you can order any dishes from the menu. There is a bar with a good selection of various drinks. A children's menu is provided for younger visitors of the hotel.

The Arboretum and the Pskov Museum-Reserve are within walking distance. The distance to the train station is 3 km, to the airport — 4.8 km.