New Year in Veliky Novgorod. Bus tour from Moscow

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Celebrating the New Year in Veliky Novgorod is an unforgettable experience!

The main sights of the city are waiting for you: the Kremlin and St. Sophia Cathedral, the wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy, a real reserve of wooden architecture, picturesque Valdai with the famous Iversky Monastery and the Museum Bell Center. There is also a New Year's Eve celebration program and a dinner with live music.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

Festive banquet

Celebrate the New Year in Veliky Novgorod! A fun program, friendly atmosphere and lots of impressions will not leave anyone indifferent.

A walk through the "Vitoslavlitsy"

Visit the place where unique authentic wooden buildings are collected – churches, huts, farm buildings and household items.

Cozy Valdai

You will visit the bell museum center, where bells are collected — more than 1,000 exhibits from all over the world

Itinerary

Day 1 - Valdai. New Year's Eve
08:45 Gathering of the group: Moscow, metro station "VDNKH", parking lot to the right of the hotel "Cosmos".
09:00 Departure to Valdai.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Valdai is known for its extensive blacksmithing and foundry business: the manufacture of the famous Valdai coachbuilder's bells. Due to their unique shape, they emit the same crimson ringing that made them famous all over the world.
Visit to the Bell Museum Center. Russia's largest collection of bells with more than 1,000 exhibits from around the world. This is a journey through the epochs: from ancient artifacts of the 5th century BC to modern castings.
Visit to the Iversky Monastery (architecture tour), a special attraction of Valdai, located on one of the islands of Lake Valdai. The monastery was founded in 1653 in honor of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God.
It is a unique architectural monument, a center of tile production, wood and stone carving.
Transfer to Veliky Novgorod.
Accommodation at the Rossiya 3* hotel in Veliky Novgorod. Rooms of the "standard" category.
Preparation for the New Year's banquet. The current program will be published later.

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Day 2 - Theatrical tour of Veliky Novgorod
09:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Theatrical tour of Veliky Novgorod, the first capital of Ancient Russia with the posadnik Sbyslav, or posadnitsa Euphemia, Feofania and Agafya Melisentovna. You will listen to ancient and chronicled legends.
Take an unforgettable trip to the Novgorod Middle Ages!
The acquaintance with the city will begin from the left Sofia side – the Novgorod Kremlin, considered the oldest defensive structure in Russia, 9 of the 13 towers of the Kremlin have been preserved to this day.
Admire St. Sophia Cathedral (external inspection), one of the most outstanding monuments of ancient Russian architecture, and learn the secret of the Magdeburg Gate.
You will see the famous monument "The Millennium of Russia".
You will go to the Trading side of Yaroslavovo Dvorishche, where you will learn about the legendary Novgorod Veche, which gathered at St. Nicholas Cathedral in the 12th century (external inspection), and the peculiarities of local trade.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Next, you can choose one of the program options that suits you.
Option 1. Return to the hotel. Free time.
Option 2. Visit the Christmas tree toy workshop "Christmas Apple" with a show from a glassblower and a master class on painting glass toys (optional, payment upon purchase of the tour).
In the program:
getting to know the history of the first glass toys;
visit to the glassblower shop. The master will demonstrate his masterly mastery of the craft, and you will see with your own eyes how a tube turns into a ball or toy in the flame of a fire.;
visit the artists' workshop: you will see how a unique drawing is created with graceful and subtle strokes of the brush;
master class on painting New Year's balls;
free time to visit a souvenir shop where you can buy Christmas tree toys and mural toys and continue painting toys at home.
Festive dinner with live music.

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Day 3 - Visit to The Museum Of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy". Vyshny Volochek
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy", where unique authentic wooden buildings are collected – churches, huts, farm buildings and objects of peasant life.
Departure to Vyshny Volochyok. Travel sightseeing tour.
Vyshny Volochyok — "Tver Venice" — is famous for its canal system, which is part of the waterway connecting the Caspian and Baltic Seas. Due to this, in the 19th century, Vyshny Volochyok was the largest city in the Tver province.
But even today it attracts travelers. The historical center is rich in architectural and cultural monuments worthy of attention: Kazan Convent and Epiphany Cathedral, canal embankments.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Moscow.
21:30 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Veliky Novgorod.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, in rubles:

Placement	Double room	Additional fee for single occupancy
Russia 3*	53 990	5 900

The choice of a seat on the bus is 1,470 rubles, payable upon purchase of the tour.

Discounts:

for a child in the main place (8-17 years old inclusive, special menu of the New Year's banquet) – 5,000 rubles/person.;
for a child in the main place (up to and including 7 years old, special menu of the New Year's banquet) – 8,000 rubles/person.

It is possible to change the price, please check the current information when booking.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals included in the program: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner;
New Year's banquet;
guide services, tour service, entrance fees;
transfer.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
visit to the Christmas tree toy workshop "Christmas Apple" – 2,500 rubles. (per person, payment upon purchase of the tour);
the choice of a seat on the bus is paid for when buying a tour – 1,470 rubles.;
personal expenses.

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.

New Year's Eve, 2026. Banquet menu for 1 person

Cold snacks

Meat plate 75/5/5/1

(boiled beef tongue, pork, pepperoni, roast beef, mustard, horseradish, herbs)

Cheese plate 40/5/5/1

(parmesan, cheddar, camembert, dorbloux, almond petals, cracker, honey)

Fish Plate 20/20/20/10/3/1/15

(salted salmon, halibut, chum salmon, trout, olives, lemons, cottage cheese mousse with herbs)

Vegetable plate 25/25/25/3

(cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, bell peppers, herbs)

Russian pickles 70/1

(cherry tomatoes, pickled mushrooms, pickled cucumbers, pickled cucumbers, greens)

10/3/1/1 caviar tartlet

(red caviar, tartlet, butter)

Canapé with shrimp and pear 12/15/1/2

(tiger prawns, pear, balsamic sauce)

Salads

Olivier with roast beef 1/100

(cucumbers, potatoes, roast beef, mayonnaise, egg, green peas, carrots)

Salad with honey mushrooms 1/100

(pickled honey mushrooms, chicken breast, pickled cucumbers, mayonnaise, onion fries, greens)

Mimosa with salmon 1/100

(boiled rice, baked salmon, egg, carrot, onion, mayonnaise, fresh cucumber, herbs)

Hot snacks to choose from

Julienne with salmon and shrimp 150/1

(cream, salmon fillet, shrimp, onion, walleye, cheese, herbs)

Julienne with chicken and mushrooms 150/1

(chicken, mushrooms, cheese, onion, cream, herbs)

Hot to choose from

Pork steak with baby potatoes and mushroom sauce 150/100/30/2

(pork, baby potatoes, parmesan, mushroom sauce, krispy onions, herbs)

Salmon steak with grilled vegetables 120/120/20

(salmon steak, grilled vegetables: corn, zucchini, bell pepper, champignons, pesto sauce)

Tender chicken breast with parmesan mousse 150/100/30/2

(chicken breast, bacon crispy, spinach rice, parmesan mousse)

Bread

All self-made bread 15/20/15/5

(Bavarian, Prague, French rolls, smoked butter)

Desserts

Fruit plate 1/140

(kiwi, pineapple, grapes, tangerines, mint)

Napoleon 1/100

Drinks

Cranberry juice 500ml

Tea/ coffee

* Alcoholic beverages (vodka, wine, sparkling wine) will be presented in the form of a wellness area, with 3 positions per 1 person. Further drinks can be purchased at the bar.

Children's menu for 8-17 years old

Cold snacks

Meat plate 75/5/5/1

(pork, pepperoni, ham and cheese rolls, greens)

Cheese plate 40/5/5/1

(cheddar, maasdam, goat cheese, almond petals, cracker, honey)

Vegetable plate 25/25/25/3

(cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, bell peppers, herbs)

Pita bread rolls with salmon 50/2/1

(pita bread, cottage cheese, salmon, fresh cucumber)

Salads

Olivier with roast beef 1/100

(cucumbers, potatoes, roast beef, mayonnaise, egg, green peas, carrots)

Caesar with chicken 1/220

(iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chicken fillet, quail egg, romaine lettuce, caesar sauce, parmesan, croutons)

Mimosa with salmon 1/100

(boiled rice, baked salmon, egg, carrot, onion, mayonnaise, fresh cucumber, herbs)

Hot snacks

Julienne with chicken 150/1

(chicken, cheese, onion, cream, herbs)

Hot to choose from

Pork steak with baby potatoes and mushroom sauce 150/100/30/2

(pork, baby potatoes, parmesan, mushroom sauce, herbs)

Tender chicken breast with parmesan mousse 150/100/30/2

(chicken breast, mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, parmesan mousse)

Bread

All self-made bread 15/20/15/5

(Bavarian, Prague, French rolls, smoked butter)

Desserts

Fruit plate 1/140

(kiwi, pineapple, grapes, tangerines, mint)

Cupcake "Red velvet" 1/100

Drinks

Cranberry juice 500ml

Tea/ coffee

Children's menu for up to 7 years

Cold snacks

Meat plate 75/5/5/1

(pork, pepperoni, ham and cheese rolls, greens)

Cheese plate 40/5/5/1

(cheddar, maasdam, goat cheese, almond petals, cracker, honey)

Vegetable plate 25/25/25/3

(cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, bell peppers, herbs)

Pita bread rolls with shrimp and salmon 50/2/1

(pita bread, cottage cheese, shrimp, salmon, fresh cucumber)

Salads

Olivier with chicken 1/100

(cucumbers, potatoes, chicken, mayonnaise, egg, green peas, carrots)

Caesar with chicken 1/220

(iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chicken fillet, egg, quail, romaine lettuce, caesar sauce, parmesan, croutons)

Hot snacks

Nuggets and French fries 100/100/30

(chicken nuggets, French fries, ketchup)

Hotter

Chicken cutlets with mashed potatoes 110/180

(minced chicken, mashed potatoes, crushed cucumbers)

Bread

All self-made bread 15/20/15/5

(Bavarian, Prague, French rolls, smoked butter)

Desserts

Fruit plate 1/140

(kiwi, pineapple, grapes, tangerines, mint)

1/60 Mini chocolate

Cake pops 1/80

Drinks

Cranberry juice 500ml

Tea/ coffee

Dates and Prices

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$745

30 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Tatiana

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14 May, 2026

Many thanks to “Big Country” for this wonderful tour. The entire trip was organized exceptionally well: the hotels, meals, and transportation were all excellent. But the real highlight of the journey was our tour guide, Denis!!! Honestly, without him the trip would not have been nearly as memorable. Visiting so many churches and historical sites without meaningful context would have quickly become monotonous. Most of the local guides simply rushed through the program with dry facts and dates, almost like a school lecture. Denis, however, made everything come alive. Even before we arrived at each destination, he was already sharing fascinating stories and background information on the bus, which helped us appreciate the places so much more once we got there. Not a single person was late for the bus in the mornings! Everyone was eager not to miss his stories!!! He has an incredible knowledge of the history and geography of the region, and he could make even the scenery outside the window interesting!!! Listening to him never felt tiring because he spoke with such enthusiasm and passion!!! For the last two days we had a different guide, and the contrast was huge - unfortunately, it just wasn’t engaging at all. To sum it up: excellent organization, comfortable travel conditions, and an outstanding guide like Denis made this trip truly special!!! I only wish there were more professionals like him.

Big Country Travel

Hello Tatiana, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and especially appreciated Denis’s work as your tour guide. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We have also shared your comments regarding the local guides with our partners on the ground. We would be very happy to welcome you on another of our tours across Russia in the future!
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Ivan

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10 Apr, 2026

I really enjoyed the trip. I learned a lot more about my country and its history, and visited many historic cities and monasteries. It’s an experience I will remember for a long time. Everything along the route was well organized. Special thanks to our guide, Zhanna, who accompanied us throughout the trip!! She made everything so engaging and interesting. Wishing her all the best.
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Marina

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4 Mar, 2026

Everything was perfectly organized. From boarding the bus in Moscow to our return home. Every detail was handled smoothly, and there was never a moment of concern. A truly relaxing time. Thank you very much.

New Year in Veliky Novgorod. Bus tour from Moscow

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

New Year's Eve, 2026. Banquet menu for 1 person

Children's menu for 8-17 years old

Children's menu for up to 7 years

Dates and Prices

Reviews Leave a review

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