Pskov and Talab Islands

We invite you to explore the unique places included in the Silver Necklace Of Russia.

We are waiting for the silence and untouched nature of the Talab Islands, the Pushkin Museum-Reserve, fascinating ancient stories, culture and life of the Slavs-Krivichi in the Izborsk Museum-Reserve, as well as one of the largest and richest monasteries in Russia with a centuries-old history Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery.

Location

Pskov
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 16 – 18 May, 2025
    • 23 – 25 May, 2025
    • 30 May – 1 June, 2025
    • 6 – 8 June, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
4 years old
Group meet at
Pskov
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Tour highlights

Traditional Russian cuisine
Let's try dishes according to old Russian recipes
The history of Pskov
We will have a pleasant walking tour of the historical center of Pskov
Pushkin Mountains
Enjoy the silence of the green alleys in the old manor parks

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Excursion to the Talab Islands

    08:16 Arrival in Pskov by train No. 10 Moscow — Pskov. 

    Meeting with the guide at car No. 16, the sign "PSKOV 3 days".

    Breakfast at a cafe in the city center.

    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.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city center.

    13:30 Departure to D. B. Tolba (transfer to Talab Islands is carried out by speedboats from the village of Bolshaya Tolba).

    Excursion to the Talab Islands: fr. Talabsk (Zalita island). 

    Visit to the Church of St. Nicholas XVIII. Icon of the Mother of God of the Blessed Heaven (Smolenskaya), the grave of Archpriest Nikolai Guryanov.

    18:00 Return to Pskov.

    Transfer to the hotel.

    Accommodation in rooms.

  • Day 2 - Pushkin Mountains
  • Day 3 - Izborsk – Pechory
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Pskov for 2 nights.

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

Hotels2 places. Number1-places. NumberExtra place for an adultChild (from 14 to 17 years old) to the main placeA child (from 14 to 17 years old) for an additional fee. place
Oasis 2**15 84019 37014 84015 54014 540
Arles16 68020 21015 68016 38015 380
Old City16 80019 16015 00016 50014 700
Karkushin House 3**17 28021 99015 28016 98014 980
Oktyabrskaya 3**17 88018 59015 28017 58014 980
Riga 3**18 13018 72017 43017 83017 130
Favorite 3**18 37023 20015 67018 07015 370
Golden Embankment 3**19 57025 34016 07019 27015 770
Podznoev's yard 3**21 68028 33017 43021 38017 130
Podznoev's yard 3+ **21 98028 93017 48021 68017 180
Podznoev's yard 4**23 19031 31017 69022 89017 390
Pokrovsky 4**21 86028 69017 06021 56016 760
OLD ESTATE 4**23 19031 31018 29022 89017 990

Discount for children under 14 years of age – 400 rubles/person.

*During the period from August 26 to September 06, 2024, the SPA area of the Pokrovsky Hotel will be closed to the public.

Oasis Hotel or The Arles Hotel or 2 nights
Oasis Hotel

Location: The hotel is located on the outskirts of the city in a quiet and peaceful place, a 20-minute drive from the historical center.

At the hotel: breakfast cafe, sauna, secure Parking.

Rooms:

Single room – a single room with one single bed. In the room: WC, shower, TV.

Double (Booked as part of combined tours) – one-room and two-room rooms with two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, TV.

Family – a three-room room with four single beds. In the room: WC, shower, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning.

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The Arles Hotel

Arl Hotel is located on the 4th floor in a shopping complex in the center of Pskov, a 10-12-minute walk from the Pskov Kremlin and the Trinity Cathedral.

At the hotel: the restaurant "Le Terrasse". Next to the hotel, in the building of the shopping center, there is an entertainment complex "Leader", where there are 25 karaoke halls, 20 bowling lanes, banquet halls, corporate parties and conferences with all necessary equipment, a nightclub.

Rooms:

Economy – double rooms with two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, Wi-Fi (electric kettle and hairdryer can be obtained at the hotel reception.)

Standard (Booked as part of combined tours) – double rooms with one double/two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning, Wi-Fi (electric kettle and hairdryer can be obtained at the hotel reception.)

Superior – double rooms with two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. (an electric kettle and a hairdryer are available at the hotel reception)

Family – double rooms with one double bed and one single bed.  In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. (electric kettle and hairdryer can be obtained at the hotel reception).

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Hotel "Dvor Podznoeva" 4*

The 4* Dvor Podznoeva Restaurant and Hotel complex is located in the historical center of Pskov. It includes two restored buildings of merchant chambers of the XVII century and harmoniously adjoins other nearby architectural monuments of the ancient city. The hotel has three buildings: The Main building of level 4**, the Studio building and Apartments of level 3** + the building is equipped with an elevator, has its own breakfast restaurant and air conditioning in all rooms, a Business building of level 3**.

At the hotel: The restaurant "Dvor Podznoeva", consisting of 5 halls (chambers): Refectory chambers, Beer chambers. Coffee Chambers, Pie Chambers and Wine Chambers. The breakfast restaurant is located in the main building of the hotel and in the studio and apartment building. Banquet hall and lobby bar. Two conference halls (up to 80 people), a business room for conferences and business meetings (up to 40 people), a historical exhibition "What the chronicles are silent about ...". Spa center "SPA WITHOUT A BOTTOM": hairdresser-stylist, manicure, pedicure, swimming pool, hammam, sauna, gym, various types of massage, cosmetology, a large selection of spa programs.

Rooms:

STANDART Business Building (Booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 16-20 sq.m. with one double / two single beds. In the room: WC, bathtub, hair dryer, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, Wi-Fi. Without access to the SPA area

STANDART Studio Building and Apartments (Booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 18-20 sq.m. with one double / two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, TV, mini-bar, electric kettle and tea set, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. Without access to the SPA area

STANDART Main Building (Booked as part of the combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 18-22 sq.m. with one double / two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, hair dryer,TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. Visit to the aqua zone of the SPA from 07.30 to 22.00.

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Pokrovsky Hotel 4*

The Pokrovsky 4* Hotel is located in the city center in close proximity to the famous architectural and main historical monuments and museums. Some rooms offer views of the river and the city.

At the hotel: a restaurant serving Russian and European cuisine, a lobby bar, a conference room for 80 people with the necessary equipment, a meeting room for 10-20 people, a children's playroom, a children's outdoor playground and a special children's menu in the hotel restaurant. Free parking. Free Wi-Fi. Spa center (swimming pool, Finnish sauna and Turkish steam room) and gym.

Rooms:

STANDART (Booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 16-17 sq.m. with one double / two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

COMFORT — double rooms with an area of 16-17 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

SUPERIOR — double rooms with an area of 18-20 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

FAMILY — rooms for comfortable accommodation of 4 people with an area of 32 sq. m., consisting of two bedrooms with one double and two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

The SUITE consists of two—room rooms with an area of 36 km. m. It includes a spacious bedroom and a living room connected by an internal door, two bathrooms (shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV). In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

SUITE is a two—room apartment for comfortable accommodation of up to 4-6 people, with an area of 90 sq. m., consisting of two bedrooms with one double and two single beds, a kitchen and a living room. Natural parquet. In the room: WC, bidet, bathtub, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, smart TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

At the request of the guests, an extra bed or a baby cot can be provided in any room.

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Old Estate Hotel & SPA 4*

The Old Estate Hotel & SPA 4* is located in the city center on the banks of the Pskov River, a 5-7-minute walk from the Pskov Kremlin.

At the hotel: Aristocrat restaurant, Rublev bar, Terrace hall, wine cellar, pastry shop, lobby bar, Conference center: meeting room for 100 people, banquet hall for 60 people (banquet/buffet), business center, meeting room for 10 people Spa center (more than 250 types of Spa treatments, including wellness, Indian, Polynesian, honey, chocolate, Russian gold and stone massages. Hydro and thalassotherapy sessions, Charcot shower, cosmetology room, manicure and pedicure rooms, hairdressing salon), Aqua center (swimming pool, Jacuzzi with hydromassage, Finnish sauna and Turkish steam room).

Rooms:

STANDARD — double rooms with an area of 19 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. Located on the first floor of the hotel. In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

SUPERIOR (Booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 21-24 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. They are located on the II and III floors of the hotel. In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

JUNIOR SUITE — double rooms with an area of 25-28 sq.m. with one double / two single beds. Extra bed: sofa bed or armchair bed. In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

STUDIO — double rooms with an area of 26-36 sq. m. with one double / two single beds, with upholstered armchairs (or sofa). In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

SUITE ("PRESIDENT", "SLAVIA", "CASANOVA" — double two-room rooms with an area of 52-60 sq.m. Bedroom: with one large double bed. Living room: round table for 5-8 people, coffee table, upholstered chairs, sofa bed. In the room: WC, bidet, shower, bathtub or Jacuzzi tub, sauna (in the rooms "PRESIDENT" and "SLAVIA"), hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

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The Old City Hotel

The Old Town Hotel is located in Pskov, 1.3 km from Pskov Airport and 1.2 km from the village of Lukovka. It offers a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Pskov city center is 3.2 km away, Kresty microdistrict and Berezki Station are 3.4 km away. Family rooms can be booked at the hotel.

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

A buffet breakfast is served daily at the hotel.

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Karkushin House Hotel

Just a 5-minute walk from Pskov's historic city centre, this 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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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, 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.

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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.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

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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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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Pskov

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation (check-out time is 12:00);
  • 2 meals a day (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
  • guided tours according to the program, guide services;
  • transportation services;
  • transfer to Talab Islands (transfer is carried out by speedboats from the village of Bolshaya Tolba);
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Pskov and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • additional excursions.

It's important to know

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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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