Stone Chronicle of the Pskov land

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Stand on the rock where Russia was born: The Pskov Krom remembers 26 sieges and the prayers of Princess Olga. You will walk through the centuries from fortress walls to merchant chambers.

You will hear the silence of Izborsk, where Zheravya Gora preserves the power of a stone fortress dating back to 1330. And then descend into the caves that gave the name to the Caves, and touch the monastery, which has been guarding the faith and the western borders for centuries.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

The business card of ancient Pskov

You will see the Kremlin and the Trinity Cathedral. The most important treasures and relics of the city, such as princely seals and state valuables, were kept here.

At the impregnable walls

You will feel the icy wind of history on the towers of the Izborsk fortress, which, with only 800 inhabitants in the village, has held off Western invaders for centuries.

Greek evening

If desired, visit the Trempelis cheese factory with a tasting of 10 types of cheese, a glass of wine and live Greek music.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Pskov city tour. For those who wish, visit the Greek cheese factory "Trempelis"
07:15 Departure of the bus from St. Petersburg from Moskovskaya metro station, Demonstration passage. Highway tour.
Arrival in Pskov. The city is located at the confluence of the Velikaya and Pskov rivers.
On a high cliff where the Pskov River flows into the Great, stands Russia's oldest fortress, the Pskov Kremlin (Krom). Founded in the early 10th century, the Kremlin has defended the northwestern borders of Russian lands for centuries.
Its history includes many attacks and 26 successfully sustained sieges, making it one of the most impregnable fortresses.
Free time, optional ascent to the observation deck.
Lunch (extra charge).
Bus and walking tour of Pskov. The tour covers the key historical and cultural sites of the city. The place of prayer of Princess Olga on the banks of the Velikaya River, panoramas of the old town and the embankment.
In the Middle City there are parks, St. Basil's Cathedral on the Hill, a theater, ancient merchant chambers, parade squares, and a monument to Princess Olga. Further inspection of the fortress walls of the Roundabout city and monuments of military history.
Accommodation at the hotel.
For those who wish, visit the Greek cheese factory "Trempelis" with a tasting of 10 types of cheese, a glass of wine and live Greek music (duration 1.5–2 hours, extra charge).
Greece is considered the birthplace of cheese, and its cheese-making traditions, based on ancient recipes, are distinguished from other countries. The Trempelis cheese factory is the first Russian company founded by a descendant of a Greek cheese maker.
The tour tells about the history of the appearance of Greek production in the Pskov region, as well as about the methods of making various types of Greek cheese.
Visit the farm, which contains about 50 Anglo-Nubian goats, whose milk is used for cheese production.
The program will end with a tasting of ten types of cheese, accompanied by a glass of wine and live music playing on the Greek bouzouki.
After the tour, there is time to visit the shop and souvenirs.

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Day 2 - Izborsk and Pechory
Breakfast buffet.
Stary Izborsk is a village located 30 kilometers west of Pskov, with a population of about 800 people.
Visit to the Izborsk fortress. The Izborsk fortress is a powerful stone defensive structure located in the village of Izborsk.
It was built in 1330 by the Pskov posadnik Seloga on the Zheravy Mountain. The fortress served as an important outpost to protect the western borders of Pskov land.
Arrival in Pechory. The city of Pechora is an ancient Russian fortress of Pskov land. It performed an important defensive function on the north-western borders.
The name of the city comes from the Old Russian word "pechera", which means "cave". Desert monks lived in the caves of the sandy hill near the Kamianets stream.
Pskov-Pechersk Assumption Monastery tour (without visiting distant caves). The Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery is located in the city of Pechora, one of the oldest and largest male monasteries in Russia.
Its continuous centuries-old history and unique historical and architectural ensemble of the XV-XIX centuries make it an outstanding monument. It was the monastery, originally hidden in caves, that gave the city its name.
Lunch (extra charge).
Departure to St. Petersburg. Estimated time of arrival is 22:00-23:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
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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.:

The Rizhskaya Hotel

2-bed standard room	14 240
1-bed standard room	15 020
2-bed 2-room Suite (double bed)	14 680
Extra bed in the suite (3rd in the room)	13 190

Old Estate Hotel & SPA

2-bed standard room	20 370
1-bed accommodation in 2 standard	28 620
Extra room space	13 790

The discount for students under 16 years of age for any placement is 200 rubles.

The Rizhskaya Hotel

Rizhskaya Hotel is 1.3 km from the center of Pskov. Parking is provided for motorists.

There are 233 rooms of different categories and capacities for guests, which are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, for example: a comfortable bed with clean linens, bedside furniture, sockets near the bed, a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. A high-speed internet point is available.

Each room has a refrigerator. You can dine in the hotel's restaurant, which serves traditional dishes from the Pskov region and the Baltic States.

The conference hall has a capacity of 60 seats and is ideal for business meetings, conferences, seminars.

You can visit the Riga Park, the Youth House, the Puppet Theater. The distance to the train station is 3.4 km, to the airport — 5 km.

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Another option

Old Estate Hotel & SPA

The Old Estate Hotel & SPA 4* is located in the city center on the banks of the Pskov River, 5-7 minutes 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 golden and stone massages. Hydro and thalassotherapy sessions, Charcot shower, cosmetology room, manicure and pedicure rooms, hairdressing salon), Aqua center (swimming pool, Jacuzzi with hydro massage, 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 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, upholstered armchairs (or sofa). In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

SUITES ("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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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

habitation;
Meals included in the program: 1 breakfast (buffet);
transportation service (for a group of less than 18 people, minibus service);
guided tour service with entrance tickets;
guide services;
for those staying at the Old Estate Hotel & SPA, a visit to the hotel's SPA center is from 07:00 to 21:00 (by appointment).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the tour program: 2 lunches (1,500 rubles) and dinners;
a visit to the Trempelis Greek cheese factory with tasting – 1600 RUB (order and payment in advance when buying the tour, the tour will take place if there are 10 people in the group).

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.

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The tour was organized perfectly, and our guide Marina accompanied us throughout the entire trip. Even though there were only three people in the group, the tour went ahead as planned. Not even the Siberian winter cold could stop us, and we were able to enjoy the full program. One of the highlights was that our lunches were arranged in unique and memorable venues. Each place had its own character and served excellent food. The “Eternal Call” restaurant was especially outstanding! Since our group was so small, we explored the city in Marina’s car, which made the experience feel much more personal and comfortable. Despite the freezing temperatures, we even got to celebrate Maslenitsa at the Voivode’s Estate, which was great fun and a truly memorable experience. Marina is a true professional. With her knowledge, enthusiasm, and engaging storytelling, she made us fall in love with Tomsk, a city with more than 400 years of history.