Memory of the Tver land. Rzhevsky Memorial

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Discover the rich historical heritage of Tver land.

You will embark on an exciting journey through time and visit important historical sites associated with the Great Patriotic War. The Rzhev Memorial, located in the city of Rzhev, is one of the most significant and large-scale monuments in the history of modern Russia dedicated to this period of history.

You will also walk along the ancient streets of Torzhok, explore ancient monasteries and iconic places associated with the history of Russia.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Torzhok

We will visit one of the oldest cities of the Upper Volga region, where numerous architectural monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries have been preserved

Visit to the Rzhev Memorial to the Soviet soldier

We will see the largest monument in the history of modern Russia, designed to perpetuate the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War

Itinerary

Day 1 - Torzhok. Bus tour of Tver
07:00 departure of the bus from St. Petersburg, Moskovskaya metro station, Demonstration passage.
A tour of the highway.
Arrival in Torzhok at about 13:00.
Lunch at the cafe.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Torzhok.
Panorama of the city, the Travel Palace built under Catherine II, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the complex of the Borisoglebsky Monastery, the wooden church of the Ascension of the XVII century and other temples of Torzhok, Pushkin Square with a monument to the poet, architectural masterpieces of the XVIII century N.A. Lviv with the only monument to the architect in Russia, a pedestrian bridge across Tvertsa.
16:00-17:00 Estimated time of arrival in Tver.
Bus tour of Tver. You will see the embankment of the Volga River, the monument to Afanasy Nikitin, the Old Bridge, the main squares of the old city.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Rzhev. Oxbow. Completion of the program
08:00 Departure to Rzhev.
Rzhev stands among the spurs of the Valdai upland, on the steep banks of the Volga. The favorable geographical location created excellent conditions for the development of trade. But the proximity to the western borders of the Russian lands gave the city an important defensive importance. During the XIII-XIV centuries, the life of the fortress city was very difficult. The owner of Rzhev became the owner of both a powerful fortress and part of an important trade route.
Visit to the most interesting thematic exposition of the Diorama "The Battle for Rzhev on September 24, 1942".
This work of monumental painting tells about one of the battles, reflecting a modern view of the fighting in the Rzhev area.
Visit to the Rzhev Memorial to the Soviet soldier.
The largest monument in the history of modern Russia, designed to perpetuate the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The center of the memorial is a 25-meter bronze figure of a soldier mounted on a 10-meter mound.
Departure to Staritsa is one of the oldest Russian cities, which, despite its long and stormy history, managed to preserve its original appearance in many features. Staritsa is a beautiful ancient Russian town in the upper reaches of the Volga, sweet to the eye, calm, simple and sincere.
The city is located on the high banks of the Volga and pleases the eye with white stone buildings. A visit to the Assumption Monastery, founded in the XII century and now being revived. The Holy Dormition Monastery became the first link in the history of the founding of the Staritsa.
Lunch at the cafe.
Departure to St. Petersburg.
Arrival in St. Petersburg at approximately 23:30.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in Tver at the Volga 3* hotel.

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

Hotels along the route

03.01 – 04.01

06.01 – 07.01

22.02 – 23.02

08.03 – 09.03

12.04 – 13.04

02.05 – 03.05

09.05 – 10.05

12.06 – 13.06

05.07 – 06.07

19.07 – 20.07

09.08 – 10.08

20.09 – 21.09

11.10 – 12.10

03.11 – 04.11

2-bed room, comfort

16500

15550

1-bed room, standard

18700

17300

2-bed room, suite

18500

17350

2-bed room with additionalplace, suite

17300

16273

2-bed room with additionallocation, comfort

15967

9890

Discounts:

for students under 12 years of age 200 rubles.;
pensioners (men over 65 years old) 100 rubles.;
pensioners (women over 60 years old) 100 rubles.;

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.