Ancient Pskov and Veliky Novgorod. Summer and autumn tour for 3 days

A three-day tour in which we will get acquainted with ancient cities rich in history and culture, and enjoy their unique architecture and atmosphere.

We will visit the Pskov and Novgorod Kremlin, the Izborsk fortress, merchant chambers and peasant estates with outbuildings, and, of course, the famous cathedrals and monasteries.

An excursion to the A. S. Pushkin Museum-reserve "Mikhailovskoye" deserves special attention.

This trip will leave an unforgettable impression!

Location

Pskov, Pskov-Passenger station
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 7 – 9 March, 2025
    • 23 – 25 May, 2025
    • 20 – 22 June, 2025
    • 4 – 6 July, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 35 people
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Pskov, Pskov-Passenger station
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The beauty of folk architecture
Let's admire the wooden temples and manors and plunge into the atmosphere of peasant life of the XIX century
A. S. Pushkin Museum-Reserve
Let's go on an excursion to Mikhailovskoye and learn about the life of the great poet
The charm of ancient cities
We will visit Pskov and Veliky Novgorod and see their kremlins, cathedrals and monuments

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Pskov city tour, Izborsk Museum-Reserve, Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery

    08:16 Arrival in Pskov by train No. 10 Moscow — Pskov. Meeting with the guide at car No. 16, the sign "Ancient Pskov and V. Novgorod".

    Breakfast at a cafe in the city center.

    "The charm of a provincial town" - a tour of the city of Pskov: The Kremlin, Dovmont city, Trinity Cathedral, Zahab, walls and towers of the Kremlin, 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 a cafe in the city center. 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.

    Excursion to the Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery.

    19:00 Return to Pskov. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in rooms.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to the museum-reserve of A. S. Pushkin "Mikhailovskoye"
  • Day 3 - Excursion to Veliky Novgorod, Yuriev Monastery, Museum of folk wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsy"
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

Price validity period: from 05/24/2024 to 09/20/2024:

Hotels2 places. Number1-places. NumberExtra place for an adultChild (from 14 to 17 years old) to the main placeA child (from 14 to 17 years old) for an additional fee. place
Oasis 2**16 96020 49015 96016 66015 660
Arles 17 80021 33016 80017 50016 500
Old City17 92020 28016 12017 62015 820
Karkushin House 3**18 40023 11016 40018 10016 100
Oktyabrskaya 3**19 00019 71016 40018 70016 100
Riga 3**19 25019 84018 55018 95018 250
Favorite 3**19 49024 32016 79019 19016 490
Golden Embankment 3** 20 69026 46017 19020 39016 890
Podznoev's yard 3**22 80029 45018 55022 50018 250
Podznoev's yard 3+ **23 10030 05018 60022 80018 300
Podznoev's yard 4**24 31032 43018 81024 01018 510
Pokrovsky 4**22 98029 81018 18022 68017 880
OLD ESTATE 4**24 31032 49019 41024 01019 110

Discount for children under 14 years of age — 400 rubles/person.

*During the period from August 26 to September 06, 2024, the SPA area of the Pokrovsky Hotel will be closed to the public.

The Oasis Hotel or The Arles Hotel or 2 nights
The Oasis Hotel

The hotel is located on the outskirts of the city in a quiet and peaceful place, a 20-minute drive from the historical center.

At the hotel: breakfast cafe, sauna, secure Parking.

Rooms:

  • Single room — a single room with one single bed. In the room: WC, shower, TV.
  • Double (booked as part of combined tours) — one-room and two-room rooms with two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, TV.
  • The family room is a three—room room with four single beds. In the room: WC, shower, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning.
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The Arles Hotel

Arl Hotel is located on the 4th floor in a shopping complex in the center of Pskov, a 10-12-minute walk from the Pskov Kremlin and the Trinity Cathedral.

At the hotel: the restaurant "Le Terrasse". Next to the hotel, in the building of the shopping center, there is an entertainment complex "Leader", where there are 25 karaoke halls, 20 bowling lanes, banquet halls, corporate parties and conferences with all necessary equipment, a nightclub.

Rooms:

  • Economy — double rooms with two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, Wi-Fi (electric kettle and hairdryer can be obtained at the hotel reception.)
  • Standard (booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with one double/two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning, Wi-Fi (electric kettle and hairdryer can be obtained at the hotel reception.)
  • Superior — double rooms with two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. (an electric kettle and a hairdryer are available at the hotel reception)
  • Family — double rooms with one double bed and one single bed.  In the room: WC, shower, toiletries, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. (electric kettle and hairdryer can be obtained at the hotel reception).
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The Old City Hotel

The Old City Hotel is located in Pskov. It offers a modern building with free internet access and a spacious shared living room. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

The 29 rooms have everything you need: a bathroom, beds, bedside tables, a hanger and a TV. The Deluxe and Superior Double rooms have dishes and a kettle.

Guests can eat at the hotel's cafe for a fee. The cafe offers a menu where everyone will find what they like.

The Old City is located next to the famous Oktyabrsky Viaduct overpass bridge. A gas station and Maximus shopping center are also a few steps away.

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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.

The Pskov Kremlin is a 5-minute walk away, and the railway and bus station can be reached in 10 minutes, Kresty airport in 15 minutes.

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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.

The hotel is surrounded by important city attractions, including the ancient churches of the architectural school, the complex of museum buildings "Pogankin Chambers" and buildings of Pskov's provincial past. In the evening, you can brighten up your leisure time by walking through the nearest parks and embankments, examining the ancient fortress walls and monuments. The tour desk advises individual visitors and groups. Here you can purchase sightseeing tours of the memorable places of the city and the region according to special programs. Thanks to the developed road system, the journey from the railway station will take about 15 minutes, and from the airport — 25 minutes.

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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.

For business events, the hotel offers a space of 60 square meters, on which conference rooms are located. The hall is equipped with the necessary furniture and the latest multimedia equipment.

The distance to the airport is 5.4 km, and the train station is about four kilometers away.

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The Favorit Hotel

Favorit Hotel is located in Pskov. The advantages of the service include: parking, Internet access, airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, daily cleaning, smoking areas.

The number of rooms is represented by 9 convenient and comfortable categories for living. All of them are equipped with ergonomic furniture, a wardrobe, a work desk, a TV and a telephone for communication with staff. The private bathroom comes with slippers, a hairdryer and toiletries. The windows offer a beautiful view. The rooms are cleaned regularly.

There are a huge variety of cafes, fast food restaurants, canteens, bars and pubs as well as grocery stores nearby.

The train station is 2 km away and the airport is 3.9 km away. There are cultural attractions and entertainment centers nearby.

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Zolotaya Embankment Hotel

The three-star Zolotaya Embankment Hotel is located in the historical part of Pskov, near the embankment and city attractions. The staff is hospitable and highly qualified. Services include parking and luggage storage.

The interior of the hotel is decorated in a classic style with stained glass windows, wall paintings and precious woods. The spacious rooms of various categories are equipped with everything for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Comfortable beds and a TV are installed, Wi-Fi is freely available. The bathroom has a hairdryer and personal hygiene products.

There are two on-site restaurants serving delicious and varied dishes, as well as a wide range of drinks. A "continental" breakfast is available.

Within walking distance of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Museum-Estate of M.P. Mussorgsky, the Building of the Clerical Chamber, the Drama Theater named after A.S. Pushkin. The distance to the airport is 4.5 km, to the railway station — 2.7 km.

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Hotel "Dvor Podznoeva"

The 4* Dvor Podznoeva Restaurant and Hotel complex is located in the historical center of Pskov. It includes two restored buildings of merchant chambers of the XVII century and harmoniously adjoins other nearby architectural monuments of the ancient city. The hotel has three buildings: The Main building of level 4*, the Studio Building and Apartments of level 3* + the building is equipped with an elevator, has its own breakfast restaurant and air conditioning in all rooms, a Business building of level 3*.

At the hotel: The restaurant "Dvor Podznoeva", consisting of 5 halls (chambers): Refectory chambers, Beer chambers. Coffee Chambers, Pie Chambers and Wine Chambers. A breakfast restaurant in the main building of the hotel and in the studio and apartment building. Banquet hall and lobby bar. Two conference halls (up to 80 people), a business room for conferences and business meetings (up to 40 people), a historical exhibition "What the chronicles are silent about ...". Spa center "SPA WITHOUT A BOTTOM": hairdresser-stylist, manicure, pedicure, swimming pool, hammam, sauna, gym, various types of massage, cosmetology, a large selection of spa programs.

Rooms:

  • Standart Business Building (booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 16-20 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. In the room: WC, bathtub, hair dryer, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, Wi-Fi. Without access to the SPA area
  • Standart Studio building and Apartments (booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 18-20 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, TV, mini-bar, electric kettle and tea set, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. Without access to the spa area.
  • Standart Main Building (booked as part of the combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 18-22 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. In the room: WC, shower, hair dryer, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi. Visit to the aqua zone of the spa from 07:30 to 22:00.
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Pokrovsky Hotel

The Pokrovsky 4* Hotel is located in the city center in close proximity to the famous architectural and main historical monuments and museums. Some rooms offer views of the river and the city.

At the hotel: a restaurant serving Russian and European cuisine, a lobby bar, a conference room for 80 people with the necessary equipment, a meeting room for 10-20 people, a children's playroom, a children's outdoor playground and a special children's menu in the hotel restaurant. Free parking. Free Wi-Fi. Spa center (swimming pool, Finnish sauna and Turkish steam room) and gym.

Rooms:

  • Standart (Booked as part of combined tours) — double rooms with an area of 16-17 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.
  • Comfort — double rooms with an area of 16-17 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.
  • Superior — double rooms with an area of 18-20 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.
  • Family — rooms for comfortable accommodation of 4 people with an area of 32 sq. m., consisting of two bedrooms with one double and two single beds. All rooms are carpeted. In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.
  • The suite consists of two—room rooms with an area of 36 km. m. It includes a spacious bedroom and a living room connected by an internal door, two bathrooms (shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV). In the room: WC, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.
  • Suite is a two—room apartment for comfortable accommodation of up to 4-6 people, with an area of 90 sq. m., consisting of two bedrooms with one double and two single beds, a kitchen and a living room. Natural parquet. In the room: WC, bidet, bathtub, shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, digital TV, smart TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

At the request of the guests, an extra bed or a baby cot can be provided in any room.

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Old Estate Hotel and SPA 4*

The Old Estate Hotel & SPA 4* is located in the city center on the banks of the Pskov River, a 5-7-minute 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 gold and stone massages. Hydro and thalassotherapy sessions, Charcot shower, cosmetology room, manicure and pedicure rooms, hairdressing salon), Aqua center (swimming pool, Jacuzzi with hydromassage, Finnish sauna and Turkish steam room).

Rooms:

  • Standard — double rooms with an area of 19 sq. m. with one double / two single beds. They are 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 with an area of 21-24 sq. m. with one double / two single beds 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. 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, with upholstered armchairs (or sofa). In the room: WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.
  • Suite ("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
up to 35 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Pskov, Pskov-Passenger station

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • 2 meals a day (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
  • guided tours according to the program, guide services;
  • transportation services;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Pskov and back from Veliky Novgorod;
  • 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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