Seliger's treasures. 5-day tour

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We offer an excursion trip with a rest on Lake Seliger and a visit to Valdai and Torzhok. We now call Seliger not only the lake, but the entire huge lake system with channels, rivers, islands and numerous reservoirs and reservoirs. As well as forests, paths and paths, fresh air and silence… A boat trip or a boat trip will give you unforgettable pictures of the magnificent landscapes that Seliger is famous for. On this trip you will be able to visit an active monastery of the XVI century – the Nile Desert and see the place where the great Volga River originates.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Iversky Svyatoozersky Bogoroditsky Monastery

We will visit the monastery, founded in 1653 in honor of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God and located on a beautiful island in the middle of Lake Valdai

The Nile Deserts

Let's go to Stolobny Island, where the walls and temples of the Ancient Russian monastery – the Nilo-Stolobensky Desert - rise majestically

The Museum of Gold Embroidery

Torzhok is the only Russian city that has managed to preserve this ancient art to the present day

Famous pozharsky cutlets

Let's try the Pozharsky cutlets, the ones from the Pozharsky tavern in Torzhok, which have become widely known throughout Russia

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from St. Petersburg. Lake Valdai and the Iversky Monastery
07:30 Departure from St. Petersburg from Moskovskaya metro station, Demonstration passage (the street behind the monument to V.I.Lenin).
Household stops. Travel information.
Drive to Lake Valdai (315 km).
Stop on the island of Lake Valdai.
Valdai Iversky Svyatoozersky Bogoroditsky Monastery, located on a beautiful island in the middle of Lake Valdai.
The monastery was founded in the middle of the 17th century in honor of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God. It is a unique architectural monument, which has been beautifully restored and decorated.
A walk through the territory of the current monastery with an inspection of the interiors of the main temple.
Free time.
Transfer to Lake Seliger (290 km).
Accommodation at the Sokol recreation center.
Buffet dinner. Free time.

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Day 2 - Walking tour to the ancient settlement of Nikola-rozhok
Buffet breakfast.
Walking tour to the ancient settlement of Nikola-rozhok.
A walking route with a total length of 2 km 500 m along the picturesque shore of Seliger and forest trails.
Getting acquainted with the history and modern life of fishing villages, visiting the site of the oldest settlement on Seliger, as well as magnificent views of the islands and bays of the lake.
Lunch buffet.
Free time.
For an additional fee, a bus tour by minibus "Source of the Volga" is optional. The source of the Volga River is the main attraction for the Russian people! Near the source there is a wooden tower and the Olginsky monastery.
Buffet dinner.
Day 3 - Bus tour with a visit to the monastery of the Nile deserts
Buffet breakfast.
Bus tour with a visit to the monastery of the Nilov deserts (16th century). The Nile Desert is located on Stolobny Island. The history of this place is connected with the life and exploits of the monk (hermit) Nile, who lived on this island for 27 years.
The relics of the Rev. The Nile, as well as a particle of the relics of svt. Spiridon of Trimifunt, miraculous icons are considered the main values of the monastery. After the tour, free time (more than an hour) - you can climb the bell tower, walk around the island, relax, visit the museum of the Nile Desert, the monastery pharmacy, etc. Return to the boarding house.
Lunch buffet.
Free time.
For an additional fee, bus and boat tours, horseback riding, boat rental and other entertainment offered by the boarding house.
Buffet dinner.
For an additional fee, on request, a boat tour of Lake Seliger "Evening Panorama".

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Day 4 - Bus tour of Ostashkov
Buffet breakfast.
Bus tour of Ostashkov, which is more than 600 years old. A peculiar feature of Ostashkov is the feeling that he is standing right on the water. There are residential wooden huts of the 19th century, stone temples and manors, as well as houses with lions and Atlanteans in the city. The typical urban layout of the Catherine the Great era has been preserved here.
The Theotokos Monastery in Ostashkov is a modest, beautiful in its simplicity, strict monastery, one of the ancient and amazing architectural monuments, spiritual centers of the Upper Volga region. Founded in 1716, the monastery was dedicated to the main highly revered local shrine - the Smolensk Icon of Our Lady of Odigitria, the protector and patroness of Ostashkov. Those who wish can climb the bell tower.
Excursion to the Museum of Local Lore, where you will learn about the crafts and crafts of the Ostash, about the rich cultural and historical traditions of the region. Free time in the city square.
Lunch buffet.
For an additional fee, optional excursions to the sights of Seliger: Shirkov pogost, the Source of the Volga, the Holy Spring.
For an additional fee, a boat tour to the Silver Lake. Silver Lake is considered a natural monument: there is healing clay at the bottom of the lake, a special density of water and its special purity are noted. Those who wish can take a walk through the forest and swim in the lake (you need to take bathing suits).
Buffet dinner.
Day 5 - Torzhok
Buffet breakfast.
Departure from the boarding house. Stop at the fish market.
Visit to the Seliger pyramid.
Departure to Torzhok.
Sightseeing tour of Torzhok. Torzhok is one of the oldest cities in Russia. Numerous architectural monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries have been preserved in the city, including: the wooden church of the Ascension of the XVII century, the Travel Palace built under Catherine the Great, the complex of the Borisoglebsky Monastery, the Transfiguration Cathedral, architectural masterpieces of the XVIII century by N.A. Lviv with the only monument to the great architect in Russia, numerous residential buildings in the classical style.
Lunch (with fireman's cutlets) in a cafe.
Excursion to the Museum of Gold Embroidery. Torzhok is the only Russian city that has managed to preserve this ancient art to the present day. The museum's exhibits reflect the history and current state of Torzhok gold embroidery and other types of folk hand and machine embroidery.
Departure to St. Petersburg. Arrival around 22:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in the Sokol boarding house on the shore of Lake Seliger.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub.:

Room/Accommodation	2-local	1-local	3-local
Standard (single beds, TV, bathroom, shower)	30 050	42 900	29 160
Standard with refrigerator (single beds, TV, bathroom, shower, refrigerator)	30 520	43 900	–
Superior (single beds, TV, refrigerator, bathroom (cosmetic repair), shower)	31 530	46 000	30 050
Euro (2-double bed, refrigerator, TV, air conditioning, bathroom, shower)	36 570	55 800	–
Euro single (bed, refrigerator, TV, air conditioning, bathroom, shower)	–	43 380	–

Discounts on the tour:

for schoolchildren – 300 rubles.;
for pensioners – 150 rubles.

Additional services at the Sokol boarding house:

boat landing: boating and excursions on motorboats. Boats, jet skis, paragliders;
rental point (sports and tourist equipment);
bus and boat tours of the Seliger region, as well as water and cycling trips, hiking and horseback riding;
Russian wood-burning sauna;
you can use the services of a massage therapist;
sports hall (billiards, table tennis, darts);
library (board games).

On the shore of Lake Seliger, the Sokol boarding house is located, which offers comfortable rest and quality wellness services. There is a medical center, a massage room for guests, and you can devote your free time to active sports or relaxing.

The comfortable rooms have an individual bathroom, a TV with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, a small refrigerator, air conditioning. The rooms are cleaned daily.

There is a restaurant for guests, where three meals a day are served according to the buffet system.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 45 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

motor transport service (for a group of less than 18 people, minibus service);
accommodation of your choice in the Sokol boarding house in rooms of the selected category (all rooms with amenities);
meals according to the tour program (4 dinners, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches - buffet, 1 lunch - portion set);
the entire excursion program with entrance tickets (the program according to the website), except for optional excursions;
guide services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
additional excursions.

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.

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