The legends of the glorious Novegrad and the living water. Veliky Novgorod and Valdai

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A busy weekend in the protected areas of Novgorod region.

The main sights of the city are waiting for you: the Kremlin, St. Sophia, the Millennium Monument of Russia, the Sofia and Trade side, Yaroslav's Courtyard and the Hanseatic Fountain. Visit the current and largest of the Novgorod monasteries – St. George the Victorious, as well as the wonderful village – “Vitoslavlitsy” – a real reserve of wooden architecture.

The pearl of the tour is the picturesque Valdai with the famous Iversky monastery and a magnificent panorama of the lake.

Arrivals on Fridays in the period from 01.10.24 to 30.04.25. On request, arrivals are possible from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

Location

Veliky Novgorod

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Tour highlights

The Novgorod Kremlin

Explore the towers and walls of the Kremlin, the oldest church of St. Sophia Cathedral and the symbol of Novgorod — the monument "1000th anniversary of Russia"

A wonderful village

You will go to Vitoslavitsy, a reserve of wooden architecture, impressive for its beauty and originality

Cozy Valdai

You will travel to the city of bell ringing and get acquainted with the architecture of the Iversky monastery

Valdai steering wheels

You will be able to purchase the famous Valdai steering wheels, which were mentioned in his "Notes" by G.R. Derzhavin

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. City sightseeing tour
6:20-10:20 Arrival in Veliky Novgorod.
Meeting with the guide at the railway station at the main entrance from the platform. Check the meeting details the day before.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation (in the morning, if possible at the hotel, calculation. the hour is 14:00).
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant, except for the hotel On Prusskaya (tea/coffee without breakfast). For tourists staying in other hotels and arriving after 10:00, breakfast is replaced with dinner at the hotel).
11:00 2-hour walking tour of the old town: Sofia and the Trade side.
Detinets – "the stone chronicle of Novgorod". The Kremlin – walls and 9 preserved towers: St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod is the oldest church in Russia. "Where Sofia is, Novgorod is here", a monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia. Crossing the pedestrian "humpback" bridge, a panorama of architectural monuments and parts of the legendary path "from the Varangians to the Greeks".
Yaroslavovo dvorishche complex, bargain. The Hanseatic Fountain is a symbol of the union of Hanseatic cities of Modern times.
As a gift – an entrance ticket to the museum to choose from:
"The history of Novgorod and the Novgorod land from ancient times to the XVII century." in the museum building on the territory of the Kremlin and "Russian icon of the XI – XIX centuries." ancient – world masterpieces or the Lord's Faceted Chamber – Jewelry and decorative arts of the V-XVII centuries.
The organization of lunch in the cafe is an additional fee. 700 rubles/person. Booking in advance.
Free time in the city center. Optional visits to additional excursions.

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Day 2 - Continue exploring the city: Yaroslavovo dvorishche, St. George's Cathedral and Vitoslavitsy
Breakfast at the hotel (except for the hotel On Prusskaya – tea/coffee).
11:00 a.m. 2-hour auto tour of the neighborhood “To the stars of the blue domes”. Visit to the current, largest of the Novgorod monasteries – St. George the Victorious, traditionally called Yuriev, St. George's Cathedral in 1119.
The wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy is an architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture.
Organization of lunch in a cafe in the city – an additional fee of 700 rubles /person. Booking in advance.
15:00 Free time in the city center. Optional visits to additional excursions.
Day 3 - Completion of the program. Excursion to Valdai
Breakfast at the hotel (except for the hotel On Prusskaya – tea/coffee/snacks).
Attention! 12:00 check-out time.
Room release before departure for excursions (things in the hotel's luggage room).
08:00-08:30 Gathering of guests. Departure to Valdai, a small ancient city on the Moscow – Novgorod highway (140 km), information during the journey.
Excursion program: Valdai Iversky Svyatoozersky Bogoroditsky Monastery, located on one of the islands of the picturesque Holy Lake. The richest and most famous of the monasteries of its time. Visiting the monastery allows you to touch the life-giving power of Orthodoxy.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Visit to the Bell Center with an excursion “Secrets of the Valdai bells".
Valdai bagels are a cure for all ailments. Check into the information center, where you can buy the famous Valdai steering wheels, which were mentioned in his "Notes" by G.R. Derzhavin.
Return to V. Novgorod.
Approximately at 17:00 transfer to the railway station for tourists traveling to St. Petersburg.
Approximately at 20:00 transfer to the railway station for tourists traveling to Moscow.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

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The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Veliky Novgorod.

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

Hotel/Accommodation	2-local	1-local	Additional place (3rd in standard room)	Extra day
In Prussian	17600	18400	17000	1800/2200
Sadko 3*	19300	21300	17900	1900/2900
Intourist 3*	20500	22500	18500	2150/2900
Volkhov 4*	20000	22200	18400	2150/3250
Rachmaninov 3*	21200	25200	19200	3000/5000
Park Inn 4* (morning sauna, swimming pool)	22900	26900	20700	3000/4000
Acron Hotel Veliky Novgorod 5*	33400	44700	30900	6250/10500
Excursion package (without accommodation)	12200

Discount for a child under 16 years of age for any accommodation – 500 rubles.

Buffet breakfast (except for g-tsy "On Prusskaya" – tea/coffee/snacks).

The hotel On Prusskaya

Mini-hotel On Prusskaya 8 is located in Veliky Novgorod. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The mini-hotel is located about 3.6 km from Novgorod-on-Volkhov Railway Station, 4 km from the village of Pankovka and 5.1 km from the village of Novaya Melnitsa. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared kitchen and luggage storage.

The rooms at the inn are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Towels and bed linen are provided at the mini-hotel On Prusskaya 8.

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Sadko Hotel 3*

The Sadko Hotel is located in the historical part of Veliky Novgorod. This hotel offers rooms and suites with refrigerators, as well as free parking. The hotel is located just 300 metres from the M10 motorway.

Sadko 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 in the Sadko restaurant. Guests can enjoy homemade cakes at the cafe, as well as a selection of drinks at the lobby bar. There is also a shop in the hotel where handmade souvenirs from Novgorod are sold.

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Volkhov Hotel 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.

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Hotel "Park Inn by Radisson" 4*

The Park Inn by Radisson Veliky Novgorod Hotel is located in a park area on the banks of the Volkhov River near the historical center of Veliky Novgorod.

The hotel has 226 modern comfortable rooms of five categories from standard to apartments. In each room: bath with shower, hairdryer, TV, telephone, table, armchairs.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in the rooms. The price includes breakfast, as well as access to the pool and saunas of the Beresta Spa center*. An extra bed is available in the rooms.

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"Rachmaninov" 3*

The modern Rachmaninov Hotel was opened recently, in the very center of Veliky Novgorod. Those who arrive by car will be able to use private parking, and for those who want to always stay in touch, access to a free Wi-Fi network is open.

The hotel has 19 spacious and cozy rooms. All of them are decorated in bright, pleasant colors. Each room is equipped with new, comfortable furniture and includes: TV, kettle, safe, mini-bar and private bathroom. In it you will find a shower cabin, a hairdryer, soap accessories, as well as a bathrobe and slippers.

Fragrant and delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. You can also eat in the nearest cafes, bars and restaurants.

Due to its convenient location, there are many different sights of the city around the hotel: historical and cultural monuments. There is a bus stop nearby.

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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. Products can be purchased in the nearest shops and supermarkets. You can also have a delicious meal at the nearest restaurant.

A conference room for 60 people is specially equipped for business people on the territory. It is fully equipped with special appliances and furniture.

Next to the hotel there is the Church of Simeon the God-Giver, the drama theater named after F. M. Dostoevsky, as well as the Dukhov Monastery. The distance to the airport is approximately 187 kilometers.

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“Acron Hotel Veliky Novgorod” 5*

The sophisticated and at the same time cozy Acron Hotel Veliky Novgorod is located in Veliky Novgorod. This hotel is 1 km from the city center. Next to the hotel there is the Expocity Exhibition Center, the Novgorod Kremlin and the Millennium of Russia Monument.

You can pass the evening or have a nice time before going to bed in a cozy atmosphere at the bar. A restaurant is available for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available on site. Check the information immediately upon arrival. Parking is organized especially for car travelers.

Among the beauty and health services there is a massage room, sauna, spa center and hammam. A fitness center is specially available for guests who do not miss the opportunity to do sports. Lovers of water treatments will appreciate the indoor pool. A conference room is provided for business events.

Extras: ironing services and a press. The hotel staff will support the conversation in English and Russian.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
3 breakfasts (except for the hotel On Prusskaya – tea with biscuits);
lunch on the field trip;
guide services, tour service, entrance tickets;
transfer railway-hotel-railway

Paid extra

railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
2 lunches in Veliky Novgorod – the price of 1 lunch is 700 rubles/person (booked in advance);
dinners;
additional excursions (for more information, see the “Important to know” section);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Yes, children under 16 years old get a discount of 500 rubles.

The quest "The Mystery of the old city". A game version of exploring unique places and facts from the history of the city. Participants receive instructions that give them the opportunity to walk the route through the streets of the historical center. Having solved the riddles of the quest, the participants find a treasure prepared for them (~ 1.5 hours). The price is 1300 rubles.
A master class of your choice (culinary, Porcelain Museum, weaving, birch bark weaving in the house of folk art) (~ 1.5 hours). The price is 1500 rubles.
A country car tour with a visit to the surrounding monasteries to choose from: Nikolo-Vyazhishsky monastery or Khutynsky monastery (~ 2 hours). The price is 2500 rubles.
Country car tour of unique UNESCO sites: Rurikovo settlement – an archaeological monument of the IX century, the former residence of the first Novgorod princes Ts. The Savior on Nereditsa in 1198, reborn from the ruins. It is the last princely building in V. Novgorod (all objects with entry) (~ 2 hours). The price is 2500 rubles.
The author's tour. For lovers of the mysterious and mysterious. Myths and legends of ancient Novgorod. The amazing love story of Viking Harald and Princess Elizabeth Yaroslavna, Ivan Dolgorukov and Natalia Sheremetyeva will complement the impressions of contact with historical places. The spiritual centers of Novgorod – monasteries, will tell about the great elders – Barlaam of Khutyn, Anthony the Roman, John, who flew to Jerusalem on a demon. We will make sure that myths and legends were born not in fantasies, but quite in a real environment, and our heroes had real prototypes (~ 4 hours, auto tour). The price is 4,400 rubles.
In the crazy rhythm of the metropolis, everyone dreams of finding an "island of rest, harmony, inspiration." A walk-consultation along the beautiful, renovated embankment, named after the great commander Alexander Nevsky, with a qualified psychologist – building a path to inner harmony, inspiration, meaning and positivity (~ 1 hour). The price is 4000 rubles.

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