Weekend tour to the Pskov region

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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient battles and spiritual exploits on a two-day tour of Pskov land! From the ruins of the Gdov fortress, where the history of Russia comes alive on the stones, to the grand memorial to Alexander Nevsky and the secluded Spaso-Eleazar Monastery

The second day will offer a unique trip to the Orekhovo Estate, a garden created by a famous landscape architect in memory of his mother, and a walk through picturesque Sebezh with its ancient streets and majestic lake.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Living history

You will have the opportunity to touch the ruins of an ancient fortress, where time seems to have stopped, and the legends of chivalric battles come to life before your eyes.

Spiritual solitude

Visit the Spaso-Eleazar Monastery, a place where an ancient monastic tradition is being revived in the heart of the Pskov forests

Natural beauty

Go to Orekhovo and see the author's garden of the famous landscape architect, inspired by the love of his native land and natural beauty.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Gdov — Samolva — Elizarovo — Pskov
07:15 Departure of the bus from St. Petersburg from Moskovskaya metro station, Demonstration passage.
Guided tour of the highway. Arrival in Gdov.
11:30-13:00 City sightseeing tour.
An inspection of the ruins of the Gdov fortress with a visit to the St. Dmitrievsky Cathedral. Pskov land is rich in fortresses. Gdov fortress is located near Lake Peipsi, it has always been one of the first to receive the blows of the knight regiments.
Now only small sections of masonry remain from the former greatness, which show how they were built in those days. Today you will no longer see the high and powerful fortress walls. Alas, time did not spare them.
Optional lunch at a cafe for an additional fee.
Transfer to the village of Samolva. Visit to the museum "Ice battle. Prayer". The Museum staff will acquaint visitors with the history of the expedition of the USSR Academy of Sciences to clarify the site of the Ice Battle, tell about the legendary battle of 1242 on the shores of Lake Peipsi!
Tour of the memorial complex "Alexander Nevsky with his squad". This is a 15-meter sculpture on a six—meter mound, including nine figures of warriors (three mounted and six on foot), under whose feet are the armor of a defeated enemy.
Transfer to the village of Elizarovo.
Visit to the Spaso-Eleazar Monastery. The Spaso-Eleazar Monastery in the village of Elizarovo is one of the main shrines of the Pskov land.
Founded by St. Euphrosyne, a small monastery surrounded by impenetrable forests, the Spaso-Eleazar Monastery has attracted attention throughout the ages, because ascetic monks, learned monks, and spiritual elders lived here.
The monastery was a place of heroic deeds of the monastics and the salvation of the laity. The monastic service unknown to the world, the prayerful work of famous and obscure ascetics was not forgotten.
Monastic life in Yelizarov was restored, and in 2000 the ancient Spaso-Eleazar Monastery began to be revived as a women's monastery. Now, after its abolition and ruin, it regains its former significance.
At about 19:30 arrival in Pskov. At the confluence of the Velikaya and Pskov rivers stands a high cliff, on which the Kremlin was built at the beginning of the 10th century.
The most terrible threats of that time — fires, enemy invasions and epidemics could not stop the development of the city, and this despite the fact that in less than 600 years, from 1116 to 1709. Pskov participated in 123 wars!
Pskov land was invariably the first to receive blows from the West.
A small evening bus sightseeing tour of the city. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time.

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Day 2 - Pskov — Orekhovo — Sebezh
Breakfast.
08:00 Transfer to Orekhovo.
Visit to the Orekhovo estate. Orekhovo Manor, located in the village of Orekhovo in the Pskov region, belongs to landscape architect Alexander Grivko, the author of private and public gardens in Russia and Europe.
Alexander spent his childhood here, and his mother, who was in love with her native Pskov landscapes, instilled in her son an interest in nature and plants.
Over the years, the famous landscape architect will return to the banks of the Orekhovnitsa River to plant a garden in memory of his mother who passed away early.
Orekhovo is included in the list of Pskov noble estates of the project for the development of cultural and educational tourism "Russian Estates", and is also included in the list of Great Gardens of the World.
Transfer to Sebezh.
Lunch at a cafe (for an additional fee, optional).
Sightseeing tour of the old town (walking). Sebezh is a border town that has changed hands more than once, but has preserved its historical buildings.
Here you can see the church of the XVI century, admire the expanses of Lake Sebezhsky from Castle Hill, walk along the street of the XIX century, climb Peter's Redoubt, and hear many interesting stories.
16:00 departure to St. Petersburg.
Estimated arrival time is 23:30-00:30.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

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.:

Placement	Price
2-bed standard room	14 900
1-bed standard room	15 500
2-bed 2-room Suite (double bed)	15 700
Extra bed in the suite (3rd in the room)	14 000

The discount for students under 16 years of age is 400 rubles.

The Rizhskaya Hotel in Pskov is a three—star hotel located near the historical center of the city, on Rizhsky Prospekt. It offers more than 200 rooms equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, including TVs, refrigerators and private bathrooms. The hotel has a restaurant, bars, a beauty salon, parking, and a conference room for business events.

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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

accommodation at the Rizhskaya Hotel;
Meals included in the program: buffet breakfast;
road transport services;
guided tour service with entrance tickets;
guide services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the tour program: meal package (2 lunches) — 1400 rubles/person (order and payment in advance when buying the tour) and dinners;
personal expenses.

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.