Fabulous New Year's Eve in Veliky Novgorod

Embark on a New Year's adventure across the Novgorod land! 

On this tour, you will have a theatrical tour of the old town, get acquainted with interesting sights and the residence of the Novgorod lords, and, of course, fun festivities in a warm company.

Location

Veliky Novgorod
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$272
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
30 Dec - 1 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Veliky Novgorod
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Tour highlights

Fabulous atmosphere
Embark on an exciting journey through Russian fairy tales, in which you will meet your favorite childhood characters.
The beauties of Veliky Novgorod
You will learn the history of the city, drive through the streets of the Sofia and Trade sides, visit the old town and the Yaroslav's Courtyard complex.
Treasures of the Faceted Chamber
You will be able to appreciate the beauty of the exhibits, among which there are masterpieces of world significance and all the techniques known in medieval art are presented.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Novgorod. Theatrical New Year's excursion program

    Arrival in Novgorod (we meet the train from Moscow 07:06 №42 and St. Petersburg 10:36 №7001).

    Meeting with the guide at the railway station at the main entrance from the platform.

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation at 14:00. Morning check-in if possible.

    You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.

    Breakfast.

    11:30 Theatrical New Year's excursion program "Chronicles of the ancient city with the Novgorod posadnik" (posadnitsa), animated tour of the old town with the Novgorod posadnik (posadnitsa) in historical costume: You will visit the Ancient Torg, the Kremlin, and the monument of the Millennium of Russia, St. Sophia Cathedral (1045-1050).

    The Russian national relic, the miraculous icon "The Sign of the Mother of God", is kept here.

    Excursion to the residence of the Novgorod lords. The Faceted Chamber is the treasury of Veliky Novgorod.

    Visit to the Vladyka and Crusade Chambers — jewelry art of the VI-XIX centuries. There are more than 200 exhibits, among them there are masterpieces of world significance and all famous techniques known in medieval art are represented.

    Guided tour "The history of Novgorod from ancient times to the present day": a rich world of ancient objects (handicrafts, weapons, jewelry, musical instruments, chess, children's toys, masks) dating back to the Neolithic and late Middle Ages.

    The program lasts 3 hours.

    Free time — preparation for the banquet.

    New Year's banquet with a festive program in the restaurant (for an additional fee).

    A truly magical New Year's Eve menu awaits you!

    A sonorous, vivid and memorable show, presenters, contests and prizes, imaginative and fascinating performances, artists of different genres!

  • Day 2 - City Sightseeing Tour
  • Day 3 - Excursion "To the source of the Volkhov". Fabulous New Year's Eve
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Veliky Novgorod.

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

HotelRoom category

Place in

a 2-bed room

Place in

1-bed room

3rd adult for an additional location

Lunch Package

(2 lunches)

Dinner Package

(2 dinners at the hotel)

The Banquet

Child/adult

Cherry Piano 4*
 
The buffet
Standard31 33450 470– 1 400– Prices later

Bianchi 4*

The buffet

Standard33 70245 990– 1 400– Prices later
Comfort40 23067 495

Beresta Park Hotel 4*

The buffet

Standard– – – 1 400– Prices later
Business– – 

Volkhov 4*

The buffet

Standard24 74226 40619 3361 4001 800Prices later
Comfort28 10035 700

Sadko 3*

The buffet

Standard or improved19 94220 64615 5261 4001 300
The Banquet:
  • for adults and children over 16 years old – 7,300 rubles/person.;
  • children from 7 to 16 years old – 3,700 rubles/person.;
  • children from 3 to 7 years old – 2,700 rubles/person.
Alcoholic drinks can be taken with you.
Comfort21 50033 900

Intourist 3*

The buffet

Standard20 26229 86213 9901 4001 400Prices later
Comfort22 10032 200

Please note! Please pay for the package of dinners when purchasing the tour, the package of lunches can be paid on the spot.

A discount for a child under 14 years of age for any accommodation option is 300 rubles.

Cherry Piano 4* or Intourist 3* or 2 nights
Cherry Piano 4*

The Cherry Royal Hotel is located on the Commercial Side of Veliky Novgorod near the Volkhov River.

The hotel offers a variety of rooms equipped with both double and twin beds, comfortable furniture and appliances. The interior is made in a modern ergonomic design. The rooms have a spacious bathroom. Wi-Fi is also available on site.

The hotel has its own restaurant, where guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

There are various establishments and shops within walking distance of the hotel. Nearby there is the Church of St. Philip the Apostle, Slavenskaya Grove, as well as the Volkhov River. Novgorod Train Station is 3.1 km away, and Pulkovo Airport is 187 km away.

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Another option
Intourist 3*

The Intourist Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers free access to a free Wi-Fi network. Car owners will be able to use private parking. If necessary, you can use a washing machine and ironing facilities.

The hotel offers 118 rooms decorated in a modern style. They are equipped with everything that is so necessary for a cozy and comfortable stay. The bathroom must have a hairdryer and personal hygiene products.

In the morning, you can order a delicious breakfast at a reasonable price. Groceries can be purchased at nearby stores and supermarkets. You can also have a delicious meal at the nearest restaurant.

A conference hall for 60 people is available on site especially for business people. It is fully equipped with special appliances and furniture.

Next to the hotel there is the Church of Simeon the God-Receiver, the Dostoevsky Drama Theater, as well as the Dukhov Monastery. The distance to the airport is approximately 187 kilometers.

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Sadko 3*

Sadko Hotel is located in the historical part of Veliky Novgorod. 

The hotel is located in a 5-storey building. All rooms at the hotel have cable TV and a private bathroom. 

A wide range of Russian and European dishes are served at the Sadko Restaurant. Guests can enjoy homemade cakes at the cafe, as well as a selection of drinks at the lobby bar. 

Guests can visit the Sadko Hotel's hairdressing salon during their stay at the hotel. The hotel also has a shop selling handmade souvenirs from Novgorod. 

The hotel is located about 1 km from St. Sophia Cathedral and 2 km from Lake Ilmen. Moscow and St. Petersburg can be reached directly via the nearby M10 motorways.

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Volkhov 4*

The Volkhov Hotel is located in the center of Veliky Novgorod, a few minutes' walk from the ancient Kremlin and the Sofia Embankment. 

It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, a TV and a mini fridge. The windows overlook the park or the courtyard. 

The Volkhov Hotel's restaurant serves delicious dishes of European and Russian cuisine. The lobby bar serves a variety of wines and other drinks.

A Finnish sauna is available on site.

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Beresta Park Hotel 4*

Beresta Park Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod, 2 km from the center.

There are all conditions for a comfortable stay — there is a refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, iron, safe, heating, terrace, mini-bar.

The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a sauna, and a conference room. And you'll probably want to relax by the pool — it's here too. And indoor. Each guest will have Internet access, you can upload photos, send a file, or call your family via video.

If you have a car, you can park it in the parking lot. If you get there on your own, use the transfer service.

At your service: dry cleaning, laundry, room service, luggage storage, expedited check-in/check-out.

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Bianchi 4*

The Bianchi Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers parking and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel can accommodate from one to four people. The rooms have all the necessary furniture, bed linen, towels. The bathroom has toiletries and cosmetics. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available for an additional fee. The room is cleaned daily.

There is a coffee shop and a bar on site. Breakfast can be ordered in the room.

There are public transport stops, chain stores, and some local attractions within walking distance. Cafes and restaurants are 100 m away. The river is 200 meters away. The distance to the railway station is 4 km.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
  • meals included in the program (3 breakfasts);
  • tour service;
  • transportation support according to the tour program;
  • group meeting and departure at the railway station;
  • guide services.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
  • New Year's banquet;
  • meals not specified in the program (dinners are paid upon purchase of the tour, lunches can be paid on site);
  • personal expenses.

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Dates and Prices

  • $272
    30 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • EE
    Elena Evcharitskaya
    about provider
    15 Aug, 2025
    I really enjoyed the excursions. The guides’ stories were fascinating and rich in historical detail. We learned a lot about Russia’s history and were very pleased overall.