May holidays in Pskov and Veliky Novgorod

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Embark on an amazing journey to medieval Pskov and Veliky Novgorod for the May holidays! Discover ancient fortresses, churches and monasteries, stroll through the beautiful streets and enjoy the rich cultural heritage of these cities.

You will have a walk through the Pskov and Novgorod Kremlin, the Izborsk Museum-Reserve, the Pushkin Museum-Reserve Mikhailovskoye and the Museum of Folk wooden Architecture Vitoslavlitsy.

Location

Russia, Pskov

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Tour highlights

Izborsk Museum-Reserve

We will learn the history of the ancient Truvorov settlement and the Izborsk fortress

Pushkinogorye

We will visit the museum-reserve of A. S. Pushkin "Mikhailovskoye"

The beauty of folk architecture

Let's admire the wooden temples and manors and plunge into the atmosphere of peasant life of the XIX century

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Pskov
08:17 Arrival in Pskov by train No. 10 Moscow — Pskov. Meeting with the guide at car No. 16.
Breakfast at a cafe in the city center.
09:00 "The charm of a provincial town" – Pskov city tour:5 The Kremlin, Dovmont city, Trinity Cathedral, Zakhab, the walls and towers of the Kremlin, the Pokrovskaya Tower and the Church of the Intercession and the Nativity of the Virgin from the Breach, 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 in the city center.
13:30 Departure to Izborsk.
Excursion to the Izborsk Museum-Reserve: the history of the ancient Truvorovo settlement and the Izborsk fortress, the miraculous Slovenian keys.
Transfer to Pechory.
Excursion to the Holy Dormition Pskov Caves Monastery.
19:00 Return to Pskov.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in rooms.

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Day 2 - Memorable Pushkin places
Breakfast.

09:00 Departure to the Pushkin Mountains.

Excursion to the Pushkin Museum-Reserve "Mikhailovskoye": the 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.

19:00 Return to Pskov.

Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Veliky Novgorod. Completion of the program
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 departing at 21:35.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Walking tour of the main attractions of the city.

Accommodation

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2 nights

Comfort

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The tour includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Pskov.

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

Hotels	2-seats. Number	1-seats. Number	Extra space for an adult	Child (from 14 to 17 years old) to the main place	A child (from 14 to 17 years old) for an additional place
Oasis 2**	21 650	24 010	19 650	21 300	19 300
Arles	22 780	28 080	21 280	22 430	20 930
Old City	22 530	25 950	20 230	22 330	20 030
Karkushin House 3**	24 280	30 760	20 780	24 080	20 580
Oktyabrskaya 3**	23 030	23 860	20 330	22 830	20 130
Rizhskaya 3**	23 150	24 100	21 950	22 950	21 750
Barcelona 3**	25 650	30 540	21 520	25 450	21 320
Zolotaya Embankment 3**	24 530	30 300	20 630	24 330	20 430
Pokrovsky 4**	28 780	36 200	22 480	28 580	22 280
OLD ESTATE 4**	32 030	43 680	24 130	31 830	23 930

Discount for children under 14 years of age — 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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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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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.

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The Rizhskaya Hotel

Surrounded by a picturesque park, the traditional hotel is located in the center of Pskov, just a 7-minute drive from the 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.

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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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Karkushin House Hotel

Located just a 5-minute walk from the historical center of Pskov, the hotel offers rooms with cable TV. Pskov Train Station is a 10-minute drive away. Wi-Fi is available.

The Karkushin Dom Hotel offers homely rooms and apartments with curtains, carpets and wooden furniture. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and European cuisine. Meals can be served in outdoor gazebos.

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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"

The hotel is located in the historical center of Pskov, a 15-minute walk from the Pskov Kremlin. 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 order 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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Barcelona Hotel

A few minutes drive from the city center there is a modern hotel called Barcelona. Check-in is possible at any time because 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 rooms are 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 railway station is 3 km, to the airport — 4.8 km.