Winter holidays in Pskov and Veliky Novgorod. 5-day tour

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Do you want winter holidays to be remembered? Embark on an amazing journey through the two largest historical centers of the North-West of Russia! Pskov and Veliky Novgorod are cities with unique charm, with their own school of architecture, their own secrets.

Pskov The Kremlin, Dovmontov city, Izborskaya fortress and many other attractions will surprise you with their history and originality!

Location

Russia, Pskov

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

The charm of Pskov and its surroundings

We will visit the most atmospheric places in the cities

The rapture of the Pushkin Mountains

We will visit the museum-reserve of A. S. Pushkin "Mikhailovskoye"

Veliky Novgorod

We will see ancient cathedrals and monuments of folk wooden architecture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Pskov
08:16 Arrival in Pskov by train No. 10 Moscow — Pskov.
Meeting with the guide at car No. 16, a sign "Winter holidays in Pskov and Veliky Novgorod".
Breakfast at a cafe in the city center.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Pskov "The charm of a provincial town":
Kremlin, zahab, walls and towers of the Kremlin;
Dovmont city;
Trinity Cathedral;
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 the cafe.
14:00 Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in rooms.

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Day 2 - To the places of A. S. Pushkin
Breakfast.
09:00 Departure to the Pushkin Mountains.
Excursion to the museum-reserve of A. S. Pushkin "Mikhailovskoye": the Mikhailovskoye, Trigorskoye estates, manor parks and the Svyatogorsk Holy Dormition Monastery, where the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin is buried.
Lunch at the cafe.
Continuation of the tour.
19:00 Return to Pskov.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Getting to know Izborsk and Pechora
Breakfast.
11:00 Departure to Izborsk.
Excursion to the Izborsk Museum-Reserve: the history of the ancient Truvorov settlement and the Izborsk fortress, the miraculous Slovenian keys.
Transfer to Pechora. Lunch at the cafe.
Excursion to the Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery.
18:15 Return to Pskov. Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 4 - Pskov Orthodox — tour of temples and monasteries
Breakfast.
10:00 "Pskov Orthodox" — a tour of the temples and monasteries of the Pskov land.
The Snetogorsky Monastery — monastery was first mentioned in chronicles in 1299, in 1310-1312 a stone cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin was built in the monastery, painted with frescoes that have survived to the present day.
The Spaso-Preobrazhensky Mirozhsky Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Russia, the frescoes of the Spaso—Preobrazhensky Cathedral were made in the XII century by Byzantine craftsmen on the instructions of Bishop Nifont.
The Spaso-Eleazar Monastery was founded in the XV century by St. Euphrosyne, the monastery survived the years of dawn, decline and rebirth, which has already occurred in our time.
Lunch at the cafe.
16:00 Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 5 - Excursions "Mr. Veliky Novgorod" and "To the source of Volkhov", Vitoslavlitsy Museum
Breakfast. Room release.
09:00 Departure to Veliky Novgorod.
Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. Lunch at a cafe in the city center.
"Mr. Veliky Novgorod" — tour of the old city: Yaroslav's Courtyard and ancient Auction, Novgorod Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral (XI century), monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia.
"To the source of Volkhov" — excursion to the St. George Monastery of the XII century.
The Museum of Folk wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy": wooden temples and chapels, peasant estates with all outbuildings: a stable, a blacksmith shop, a threshing floor with a rig, a barn and a bathhouse, in which the real atmosphere of peasant life of the XIX century is recreated.
Stop in the city center. Free time.
Transfer to the train station to the train No. 042 V. Novgorod — Moscow with departure at 21:35.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Pskov.

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

Hotels	2 places. Number	1-but places. Number	Extra place for an adult	Child (14-17 years old) to the main place	A child (14-17 years old) for an additional one. place
Oasis 2**	31 140	39 380	28 140	30 790	27 790
Old City	31 620	38 680	29 620	31 270	29 270
Arles	31 620	41 040	29 620	31 270	29 270
October 3**	34 990	36 880	29 790	34 640	29 440
Riga 3**	35 960	39 260	31 560	35 610	31 210
Barcelona 3**	38 370	45 430	31 370	38 020	31 020
Karkushin House 3**	35 470	45 590	30 070	35 120	29 720
Zolotaya Embankment 3**	37 400	49 400	30 400	37 050	30 050
Podznoev's yard 3** Business Building	42 340	57 990	31 840	41 990	31 490
Podznoev's yard 3+ ** Studio building and apartments	44 270	61 800	32 170	43 920	31 820
Podznoev's yard 4** The main building	48 370	69 900	32 870	48 020	32 520
Pokrovsky 4**	45 110	61 100	31 510	44 760	31 160
OLD ESTATE 4**	50 170	73 470	34 370	49 820	34 020

Discount for children under 14 years of age – 600 rubles/person.

The Oasis Hotel

The hotel is a 16-minute drive from the Pskov Kremlin. It offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, a cafe and rooms with TVs.

All rooms at the Oasis Hotel are decorated in neutral tones and feature a work desk. The bathroom has a shower.

Russian cuisine is served in the Oasis Hotel's cafe, where breakfast is also served.

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The Old City Hotel

Free Wi-Fi is available. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and guests can relax in the shared lounge.

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

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

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The Arles Hotel

It offers a bar, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi throughout. Room service is available. Family rooms can be booked at the hotel.

Each room here will provide you with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. In addition, all rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.

A continental breakfast is served every morning at the Arles Hotel.

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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.

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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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Hotel "Dvor Podznoeva"

The hotel is located in the historical center of Pskov, a 15-minute walk from Pskov Krom. It offers a 24-hour front desk and a shuttle service to the airport and train station.

Rooms at the Dvor Podznoeva Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a safe and free Wi-Fi.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the elegant banquet hall. Breakfast can also be served in the room. The outdoor bar-restaurant serves drinks and traditional dishes of Russian and European cuisine.

Guests can use the fitness center, swimming pool and sauna.

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Pokrovsky Hotel

Offering a bar, a restaurant, a fitness center and a shared lounge, Pokrovsky Hotel is located in Pskov. Those who wish can book family rooms. There is a children's playground on site. The reception is open 24 hours a day. There is an airport shuttle service and room service with drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a kettle, a refrigerator, a safe and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are equipped with a desk. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a minibar. Towels and bed linen are provided to all guests of the Pokrovsky Hotel.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

The Pokrovsky Hotel has a wellness centre with a hammam and sauna. Hiking is popular in the area. Bicycles can be rented at the hotel.

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The OLD ESTATE HOTEL

The Old Estate Hotel is located in the historical part of Pskov, a 2-minute walk from the river and the park and a 9-minute walk from the Pskov Kremlin. The hotel has a wellness center where you can book more than 250 different treatments. There is also a spa area with a swimming pool, sauna, hammam and hot tub.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a safe and a minibar. The bathroom comes with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

The Aristocrat Restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine. A varied breakfast is served every morning. Among other things, the Rublev Bar is located in the building.

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Oktyabrskaya Hotel

The Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on the main avenue in the historically and culturally rich city center. Guests are welcomed here with an extensive list of services, including 24—hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi connection, paid parking, cafes and family rooms.

A wide range of rooms offers a choice of 101 rooms. This is a great option for those who appreciate the coziness and comfort of home.

There is a cafe on site where buffet breakfasts are served.

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The Rizhskaya Hotel

The Rizhskaya Hotel is one of the most famous and popular in the city. Here, tourists are greeted by an atmosphere of coziness, hospitality and comfort. Facilities include high-speed internet, tour service, mini market on site. For guests arriving by private transport, there is ample parking.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in classic colors. All accommodation options are equipped with comfortable furniture, individual air conditioning, a TV and a small refrigerator. The private bathroom is equipped with a standard set of plumbing fixtures.

The restaurant will delight guests with delicious dishes of national and European cuisine. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks and light snacks.

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Karkushin House Hotel

The Karkushin Dom Hotel is waiting for its guests just a couple of minutes from the historical center of Pskov. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, shuttle service and much more.

Here you will find beautiful cozy rooms of different categories with a relaxing atmosphere. Each of them has everything for your comfort.

There is a restaurant on site where you can enjoy European cuisine, as well as have a great time in this place.

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Barcelona Hotel

A few minutes drive from the city center there is a modern hotel called "Barcelona". Check-in is possible at any time as the administrator works 24 hours without a break.

The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Suite". The rooms are equipped with double or single beds. The interior of the rooms is decorated in classic bright colors. The private bathrooms have a shower, toilet and sink.

Delicious and hearty breakfasts are served in the morning. For lunch and dinner, you can order any dishes from the menu. There is a bar with a good selection of various drinks. A children's menu is provided for younger visitors of the hotel.

The Arboretum and the Pskov Museum-Reserve are within walking distance. The distance to the train station is 3 km, to the airport is 4.8 km.