A boring weekend in Tver province

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Are you ready to go on an unforgettable weekend trip to Tver province? We present you the tour "Boring weekend in Tver province"! You will get acquainted with the rich historical heritage of the region. You will see the panorama of the city of Torzhok with its distinctive architecture, the beautiful arrow of Tver and the Volga, drive through evening Tver with an excursion, visit the Imperial Palace.

And at the end of the program, you will visit the city of Staritsa – the oldest Russian city, which, despite its long and stormy history, managed to preserve its original appearance in many features.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

Sightseeing tours

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US$ 167

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Tour highlights

Torzhok

Let's discover one of the oldest cities of the Upper Volga region, where numerous architectural monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries have been preserved

Tver Imperial Palace

We will see an outstanding monument of Russian architecture, built for Empress Catherine II

Getting to know the city Oxbow

We will visit the Assumption Monastery, founded in the XII century and now being revived

Itinerary

Day 1 - Excursion to Vasilevo Manor or A.S. Pushkin Museum in Torzhok (seasonal)
07:00 Departure from St. Petersburg to Torzhok. A highway tour, everyday stops.
13:00 Excursion to Vasilevo manor or A.S.Pushkin Museum in Torzhok (seasonal).
A tour of the Vasilevo estate.
The architectural and ethnographic museum "Vaselov" was established in 1976 on the territory of the former manor house, founded at the end of the XVIII century by the serving nobles of Lviv. A two-storey wing (a rebuilt greenhouse) and a unique hydraulic engineering system have survived from the estate. The architect N.A. Lvov (1753-1803), a distant relative of the owners of the estate, was the creator of the architectural and park complex. His idea is a cascading system of ponds, as well as a magnificent "stone symphony" – a hundred–meter arched bridge with two grottoes - aviaries. The huge territory of the museum-reserve with a complex relief, cut by small parallel flowing rivers with a dam, boulder and wooden bridges.
Transfer to Torzhok.
14:30 Lunch at the Comilfo restaurant.
A brief introduction to Torzhok: a panorama of the city, the Travel Palace built under Catherine II, the Transfiguration Cathedral, Pushkin Square with a monument to the poet, architectural masterpieces of the XVIII century by N.A. Lvov with the only monument to the architect in Russia, a pedestrian bridge across Tvertsa.
16:00 Departure to Tver. The beginning of exploring the city of Tver.
Evening bus tour.
Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Bus and walking tour "Tver is strict, dignified, magnificent". Oxbow
Breakfast.
09:30 Continue exploring the city.
Bus and walking tour "Tver is strict, dignified, magnificent". During the tour, you will take a walk along the main street of the city – the Tver Arbat, see the monuments to M.E. Saltykov-Shchedrin, A. S. Pushkin, the grandiose theater building, the octagonal square, the beautiful arrow of Tvertsa and Volga, as well as the "Petersburg trident" and even the embankment "united facade".
11:00/12:00 Imperial Palace.
13.00 Departure to the city Staritsa is one of the oldest Russian cities, which, despite its long and stormy history, managed to preserve its original appearance in many features.
14:00 Lunch at the cafe.
Staritsa Getting to know the city Oxbow. The city is located on the high banks of the Volga River and pleases the eye with white stone buildings. VisitingThe Assumption Monastery, founded in the XII century and is being revived now.
16:30 Departure to St. Petersburg. Arrival is approximately at 22:30.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour involves accommodation in Tver in a hotel.

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

Volga Hotel 3*
2-bed comfort room	14 640
1-bed accommodation in a 2-bed comfort room	17 370
1-seat superior	16 270
Junior Suite for 2 people	14 980
Deluxe, Junior Suite	15 660
Extra bed in Junior and Deluxe rooms	13 070
Pushkin Hotel 4* (former Osnabrück)
2-bed comfort room	14 850
2-bed Superior or Junior Suite Comfort Room	15 660
Extra room space comfort and superior comfort	13 280
1-bed comfort	17 100
1-bed superior comfort or Junior Suite	18 870
1-local standard	16 140
Luxury	18 940
Discount for children under 16 years old – 350 rubles. For students and pensioners – 150 rubles.

Volga 3*

The Volga Hotel is located in the very center of Tver. Within walking distance there is a developed infrastructure, public transport stops, parks, banks and cultural monuments.

It offers spacious and comfortable rooms of various price categories. Each room has a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, furniture and a private bathroom with a toilet.

The hotel has a restaurant serving national and European cuisine. You can always choose from a wide range of dishes on the menu.

For business communication, the hotel has a conference room with modern multimedia equipment.

Nearby there are cafes and shopping centers, a monument and a museum of M. Krug. The train station is 11 minutes away by car.

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Another option

"Pushkin" 4* (ex. Osnabrück)

The hotel is located in the center of historical Tver, in a cultural corner of the city. It offers a spa center.

The hotel's room stock is diverse and has everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. The courteous staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You will be satisfied with your time.

You can start your morning with breakfast in the hotel's restaurant. Excellent service and a wide selection of dishes will not leave even the most discerning guests indifferent.

The hotel has qualified staff who are able to organize a major event or conference. There is a conference room equipped with all necessary equipment on site.

The hotel is located in the center of Tver, from here you can easily reach anywhere in the city. The airport is 6.4 km away, the train station is 2.7 km away.