The heart of the Russian land. New Year's tour to Pskov and Veliky Novgorod

Pskov and Veliky Novgorod are ancient Russian cities that stood at the origins of Russia. The "Heart of the Russian Land" tour is a wonderful weekend and holiday trip that will immerse you in the history of these cities.

You will visit the Pskov Kremlin, namely the Chamber of Orders and climb to the observation deck of the Vlasyevskaya Tower, and in Veliky Novgorod you will have a theatrical tour of the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin, which will be conducted by a medieval resident of Novgorod. In the city of Chudovo you will get acquainted with the work and life of the poet Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov and the writer Gleb Ivanovich Uspensky. 

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 1 – 3 May
    • 9 – 11 May
    • 12 – 14 June
    • 25 – 27 July
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 3 January, 2026
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 15 to 44 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

The most beautiful temple in the North-West of Russia
Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral – the heart of Pskov land. It was here that Alexander Nevsky prayed before the start of the Ice Battle
Literary education
In the city of Chudovo you will get acquainted with the work and life of the poet Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov and the writer Gleb Ivanovich Uspensky
The work of the Novgorod masters
You will admire the works of masters of applied art, expositions about the life and culture of the region, and also attend a master class on making whistles

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Pskov

    07:00 Departure from Ligovsky Prospekt 10 (Oktyabrskaya Hotel).

    07:30 Departure from Moskovskaya metro station, Demonstration passage.

    Arrival in Pskov.

    Sightseeing tour of the city.

    The city of Pskov is one of the pearls of Russia. According to historians, Pskov is one of the most ancient cities in Russia.

    Like many ancient Russian cities, Pskov was founded on a hilly promontory formed by two rivers: the Pskovaya and the Velikaya.

    According to the chronicles, Grand Duchess Olga visited Pskov land in 957. The princess was standing on the bank of the Velikaya River, and she had a vision: three rays that came from the sky converged on the opposite bank.

    It was at this place that Olga ordered the cathedral to be built in honor of the Holy Trinity, and the city around it.

    Guided tour of the Pskov Kremlin.

    The Pskov Kremlin is located on a high promontory at the confluence of the Pskov and Velikaya rivers. The walls of the Kremlin are made of hewn limestone, rise to a height of 8 meters and reach a thickness of up to 6 meters.

    The longest wall, 435 meters long, has been preserved on the eastern side, and the shortest section of the wall, 88 meters, can be seen in the south of the Pskov Kremlin.

    The Kremlin's ensemble includes fortifications with stone walls and towers, objects of the Dovmont city with temple foundations, the 17th-century Prikaznaya Chamber and the Trinity Cathedral with a bell tower.

    Lunch.

    Visit to the Trinity Cathedral.

    Holy Trinity Cathedral is the heart of Pskov land and one of the most beautiful temples in the North-West of Russia.

    The cathedral began to be built back in the 10th century by order of Princess Olga. It was here that Alexander Nevsky prayed before the start of the Ice Battle.

    Pskov princes, bishops and representatives of the clergy are buried in the crypt of the Trinity Cathedral, as well as the mythical fool Nikola Salos, who in 1570 stood up for the city before the punitive troops of Ivan the Terrible.

    Check-in at the hotel.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Porkhov. Excursion to the Hansa Museum. Excursion to the Soletsk Museum of Local Lore. Master class on making whistles
  • Day 3 - A tour of the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin. Excursion to the Museum-estate of N.A. Nekrasov. Excursion to the House-Museum of G.I. Uspensky. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation in Pskov and Veliky Novgorod.

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

  • The Rizhskaya Hotel/Intourist 3* TWIN – 19,500 rubles.
  • The Rizhskaya Hotel/Russia 3* TWIN – 19,500 rubles.
  • The Rizhskaya Hotel/Intourist 3* SGL – 23,500 rub.

Discount for pensioners – 400 rubles.

3 meals on request – 1,650 rubles.

Intourist Hotel, Nizhny Novgorod 1 night

The Intourist Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers free access to a free Wi-Fi network. Car owners will be able to use private parking. If necessary, you can use a washing machine and ironing facilities.

The hotel offers 118 rooms decorated in a modern style. They are equipped with everything that is so necessary for a cozy and comfortable stay. The bathroom must have a hairdryer and personal hygiene products.

In the morning, you can order a delicious breakfast at a reasonable price. Products can be purchased in the nearest shops and supermarkets. You can also have a delicious meal at the nearest restaurant.

A conference room for 60 people is specially equipped for business people on the territory. It is fully equipped with special appliances and furniture.

Next to the hotel there is the Church of Simeon the God-Giver, the drama theater named after F. M. Dostoevsky, as well as the Dukhov Monastery. The distance to the airport is approximately 187 kilometers.

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Amax Russia, G. V. Novgorod or Rizhskaya Hotel, Pskov 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 44 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • transportation services;
  • accommodation in hotels with breakfast; 
  • services of an accompanying guide;
  • sightseeing tour of Pskov;
  • a tour of the Pskov Kremlin with a visit to the Trinity Cathedral;
  • tour and entrance tickets to the Porkhovskaya fortress;
  • excursion to the Hansa Museum;
  • excursion to the Soletsk Museum of Local Lore; 
  • master class on making whistles;
  • a tour of the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral; 
  • excursion to the Museum-estate of N.A. Nekrasov "Chudovskaya Luka";
  • excursion to the Agricultural School named after N.A. Nekrasov; 
  • excursion to the House-Museum of G.I. Uspensky;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • transfer from the airport and railway station and back;
  • 3 lunches - 1,650 rubles, additionally paid when buying a tour;
  • dinners;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

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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Reviews

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    Olga
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    30 Oct, 2024
    A wonderful tour with a rich and engaging itinerary. Our guide, Svetlana, was very responsible and did an excellent job, explaining everything in detail. I was pleased with both the hotels and the food. Adding extra lunches was a great decision; it made everything more convenient, and I especially enjoyed the Pomor-style lunch at the Pomor restaurant. The transportation was also comfortable and reliable.
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