Velikiye Luki, Polybino, Toropets, Naumovo: the land that gives birth to geniuses

The farthest corners of the Pskov and Tver regions will reveal their secrets to you: family estates, collections of Russian geniuses, traditions and life of Pskov estates.

You will also hear stories from the lives of figures of national science and culture, take a walk through the private parks and look into the amazing town on the border of the Pskov and Tver regions — Toropets, which carefully preserved the history of bygone eras.

Location

Pskov region, Velikiye Luki

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Tour highlights

Memorial Museum-estate of S.V. Kovalevskaya

We will visit the only museum in the world dedicated to this amazing woman, a recognized mathematician and public figure

We will visit the city on the border of the regions

Toropets is a wonderful small town located almost on the border of the Pskov and Tver regions. Surrounded by lakes and forests, he managed to preserve his special atmosphere, architecture and rhythm of life

Tour of the estate of M.P. Mussorgsky

We will visit the manor house in the edge of the blue Pskov lakes, where the outstanding Russian composer M.P.Mussorgsky was born

Itinerary

Day 1 - Velikiye Luki, Polybino and Toropets
08:00 Meeting with the guide at Velikiye Luki railway station (at the Lenin monument).
Breakfast in the cafe of the city is a buffet.
Sightseeing tour of Velikiye Luki.
Our journey will begin in the city of Velikiye Luki. It is one of the cultural and educational centers of the Pskov region. During our tour, you will be able to feel its history, walk through the streets and discover significant historical sites and monuments.
Visit to the Academician Vinogradov Museum. Excursion.
One of the main attractions of Velikiye Luki is the house museum of Academician I.M. Vinogradov. Today it is the only museum in Russia dedicated to the great scientist. Inside you will be able to see a real example of the Velikiye Luki pre-revolutionary city estate, examine the things that belonged to Vinogradov and his family, and learn more about the greatest mathematician, his life and career.
Lunch.
Transfer to Polybino.
The next stop in our program is Polybino.
This village, located on the right bank of the Lovat River, was first mentioned in 1774 as the possession of Ivan Mikhelson. However, today Polybino is known thanks to the estate museum of S.V. Kovalevskaya.
A tour of the museum-estate of S. Kovalevskaya.
The Memorial Museum-estate of S.V. Kovalevskaya is the only museum in the world dedicated to this amazing woman, a recognized mathematician and public figure.
The first Russian female mathematician spent most of her childhood in this house, and it was here, in Polybino, that her abilities for exact sciences were discovered. Here you can see a unique collection of her belongings, documents and books from her personal library, which characterize her as an internationally recognized scientist.
Transfer to Toropets.
Toropets is a wonderful small town located almost on the border of the Pskov and Tver regions.
Surrounded by lakes and forests, he managed to preserve his special atmosphere, architecture and rhythm of life. You will have free time to walk through the quiet streets and relax after the trip.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 - Toropets and Naumovo
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of Toropets.
You will discover ancient merchant houses that saw the dawn of trade in the city. St. Tikhon's Convent will welcome you with peace and tranquility. One of the oldest churches in the city, the Kazan Church, will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the Toropetsky style, and the Transfiguration Church will present to your attention the features of local church architecture. We will not ignore Patriarch Tikhon's house either.
You will also be able to see a monument that is special not only for this city, but for the whole of Russia - a monument to a Teacher – the first monument to this noble profession. The ancient center of Toropets-the Red Island and the Alexander Nevsky Oak – will tell you their story in detail on a trip to Toropets.
Excursion to the Museum of Cosmonautics.
Lunch.
Transfer to Naumovo.
A tour of the estate of M.P. Mussorgsky.
The outstanding Russian composer M.P.Mussorgsky was born in the edge of the blue Pskov lakes.
In his homeland, in the village of Naumovo, Kunyinsky district, a branch of the Pskov State Historical, Artistic and Architectural Museum-Reserve was established. The museum in the house, built in the XIX century, has been opening its doors to its guests for many years.
Today you can appreciate the interiors of the manor house here, and see the things that belonged to the family of the famous composer, trace the creative path of M.P.Mussorgsky.
Transfer to Velikiye Luki railway station.
The end of the program.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Bus and walking tours are waiting for you: sightseeing tours, visiting museums and moving around small towns.

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Toropa Hotel in Toropets.

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

triple room — 11,900;
double room — 11,900;
single room — 13,900.

Optional food package: 1,700 rubles.

Discount for pensioners: 200 rubles.

Toropa Hotel is located in Toropets, 700 m from Toropets. It offers a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel has a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, and room service. Those who wish can book family rooms.

The rooms have a wardrobe. They are equipped with a desk and a TV. Some rooms at the Toropa Hotel have a balcony. Towels and bed linen are provided in all rooms.

A continental breakfast and a la carte breakfast are served every morning at the Toropa Hotel.

Podgorodnoye is 3.9 km from the hotel, while Toropets/Tsvetki is 4.1 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 44 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Pskov region, Velikiye Luki

Included in price

transportation support along the route;
accommodation in a hotel with breakfast in rooms of the 1st category;
services of an accompanying guide;
sightseeing tour of Velikiye Luki;
sightseeing tour of Toropets;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Velikiye Luki and back and, if necessary, air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg or Moscow and back (if the tourist goes first to St. Petersburg or Moscow, and then to Velikiye Luki;
meal package: 2 lunches + 1 breakfast — 1700 rubles, as well as meals outside the package;
personal expenses.

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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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Olga

30 Oct, 2024

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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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