Natural wonders in the land of lakes. Weekend tour in the Pskov region

Pskov region is an amazing region, its cultural and natural wealth is boundless.

During the tour we will visit the ancient city of Velikiye Luki, the city of Sebezh, where the fortifications of Ivangorod-na-Sebezh have been preserved, the Sebezh National Park is a real land of Lakes, and at the end of the program you will visit a delightful, striking with its beauty, European-style backyard garden – a miracle of landscape art!

Location

Russia, Pskov region, Velikiye Luki

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Castle house in a landscaped garden

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Orekhovo Manor Park and see exotic plants in the greenhouse

The cozy city of Sebezh

Take a walk around the city, which is located near the borders with Latvia and Belarus

Private cheese factory

Try the local cheeses at a delicious tasting

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sebezh
The day before departure by train from St. Petersburg or Moscow.
08:00 Meeting with the guide at Velikiye Luki railway Station.
Breakfast. (extra charge)
Departure to the city of Sebezh.
Sightseeing tour of Sebezh.
The town of Sebezh is located between the lakes Sebezh and Orono, on the border with Latvia and Belarus. This is one of the most romantic and amazing places in the Pskov region. The atmosphere of a provincial pre-revolutionary city has been preserved here, and even such shocks as the revolution and the Great Patriotic War almost did not affect its appearance.
Free time.
For those who wish, an excursion to the Sebezhsky National Park.
The real pride of Sebezh is the national park, which has spread its possessions over 50 hectares. A large number of wild animals, more than 200 species of birds live on its territory, about 650 species of plants grow, including those listed in the Red Book.
Lunch. (extra charge)
Return to Sebezh and visit the first private cheese factory with tasting, where you will have the opportunity to taste and evaluate cheeses made from cow's and goat's milk according to traditional Italian, French and Russian recipes. (extra charge)
Departure from Sebezh to Velikiye Luki.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Orekhovo and Velikiye Luki
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Check-in rooms.
Transfer to Chernetsovo village.
Visit to the Okoyem Museum of Landscape Heritage (extra charge).
The tour is conducted by the founder of the museum, geomorphologist, Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Full member of the Russian Geographical Society Alexander Zhelamsky.
The old Russian word "Okoyem" means a landscape, a kind of terrain that opens to the gaze (eye) of a person.
The theme of landscape perception has taken a privileged position in the museum. The materials on the service of the population of the region to the fatherland since tsarist times are presented, traditional objects of peasant labor and everyday life and photographs of the inhabitants of the region at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries are presented.
Transfer to Orekhovo.
An incredible discovery awaits you in the village of Orekhovo.
Here, where recently there was a wasteland and a swamp, there is a magnificent garden, and next to it is a small castle in the Anglo-Norman style.
The garden will undoubtedly amaze you with its splendor, elegant floral ornaments, and a Victorian-style rose garden. This is a real European garden in central Russia, reminiscent of Italian Renaissance gardens. A special pride is the Greenhouse of the XIX century, specially brought from France. Unforgettable moments of relaxation await you in the beautiful garden, and the beautiful views will give you a real aesthetic pleasure.
Departure to Velikiye Luki, a highway tour along the road.
The ancient Russian city with the beautiful name Velikiye Luki was named great for its special feats of arms. The settlement, surrounded by earthen ramparts and a wooden wall, was here already in the 12th century. In the 16th century, the troops of Stefan Batory visited here, and during the Time of Troubles the fortress was repeatedly besieged by Polish-Swedish troops. (entrance fees are charged additionally)
Lunch at a cafe in the city. (extra charge)
Sightseeing tour of Velikiye Luki.
You will see the Velikiye Luki Fortress, which has a history of eight centuries. All these years, the city has been a reliable shield of Russia's western borders. Several famous names are associated with the history of the city. Sofia Kovalevskaya, whose name is borne by the city gymnasium, spent her childhood in the estate near Velikiye Luki.
Transfer to Velikiye Luki railway station by 19:15.
Departure to St. Petersburg by train No. 677H at 20:13, arrival in St. Petersburg at 6:12.
Departure to Moscow by train No. 664A at 21:30 or 064 at 19:25.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Jubilee 3* hotel.

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

Double occupancy – 10,900 rubles;
Single occupancy – 12,400 rubles;
Triple accommodation (Studio (DBL+additionalplace) – 11,100 rubles.

Package of meals 1 breakfast, 2 lunches: 2,000 rubles (optional, extra charge when buying a tour).

The Yubileynaya Hotel is located in the center of Velikiye Luki, just 300 meters from the Central Park of Culture and Recreation. It offers simply decorated rooms, a free fitness centre and free Wi-Fi.

All rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries, a refrigerator and a TV with satellite channels.

A rich buffet breakfast is served every morning. The hotel also has a snack bar and a restaurant serving European cuisine.