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 the Novgorod region.

The main sights of the city are waiting for you: the Kremlin, St. Sophia, the Monument of the Millennium of Russia, the Sofia and Trade Side, Yaroslavovo Dvorishche and the Hanseatic Fountain. Visit the current and largest of the Novgorod monasteries, St. George the Victorious, as well as the wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy, a real reserve of wooden architecture.

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

Location

Veliky Novgorod

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Tour highlights

The Novgorod Heart

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

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. Kremlin Complex Sightseeing Tour
06:10 (07-06) Moscow time — 10:42 (09-00) St. Petersburg arrival in Veliky Novgorod. Meeting with the guide at the main entrance to the railway station from the platform. Check the meeting details the day before.
Transfer to the hotel. Check-out time in hotels is 14:00. Early check-in for an additional fee (book in advance).
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. For tourists arriving after 10:00, breakfast is replaced with lunch.
Collection from hotels in the city. There may be a slight delay in the delivery of the vehicle. In this situation, we recommend that you keep in touch with the guide.
11:00 a.m. 2-hour walking tour of the old town: Sofia and the Trade side.
Detinets — "stone chronicle of Novgorod". Kremlin — walls and 9 preserved towers: Novgorod St. Sophia Cathedral is the oldest church in Russia. "Where Sofia is, Novgorod is here", a monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia.
The faceted (Lordly) chamber. Guided tour of the expositions "The Chamber of Archbishop Euthymius II in the Courtyard of the Novgorod Kremlin" "Jewelry and decorative arts of the V-XVII centuries".
Crossing the pedestrian "humpback" bridge, a panorama of architectural monuments and parts of the legendary route "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.
14:00 Organization of lunch in a cafe — extra charge. 1000 rubles/person. Booking in advance.
Free time in the city center.
Day 2 - Continuing to explore the city: St. George's Cathedral and Vitoslavlitsy
Breakfast at the hotel.
Collection from hotels in the city. There may be a slight delay in the delivery of the vehicle. In this situation, we recommend that you keep in touch with the guide.
11:00 a.m. 3-hour car tour of the surrounding area.
"To the stars of the blue domes." Visit to the current, largest of the Novgorod monasteries — St. George the Victorious, traditionally called St. George, St. George's Cathedral in 1119. Perynsky hermitage.
The wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy is an architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture.
14:00 Free time in the city center.
Organization of lunch in a cafe in the city – an additional fee of 1000 rub. / person. Booking in advance.
Day 3 - Completion of the program. Excursion to Valdai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Attention! 12:00 check-out time. Room release before departure for excursions (things in the hotel's luggage room for tourists departing by Moscow train).
Collection from hotels in the city. There may be a slight delay in the delivery of the vehicle. In this situation, we recommend that you keep in touch with the guide.
08:40 Departure program: departure to Valdai, a small ancient city on the Moscow – Novgorod highway (140 km), Travel tour.
On the road between St. Petersburg and Moscow, A. N. Radishchev, who had passed through A. S. Pushkin earlier, wrote "Who has not been to Valdai, who does not know the Valdai sheep and the Valdai flushed girls"?
10:30 Excursion with a visit to the Valdai active Iversky Svyatoozersky Bogoroditsky Monastery, located on one of the islands of the picturesque Holy Lake. The richest monastery of its time.
Visiting the monastery allows you to touch the life-giving power of Orthodoxy. We recommend that the ladies bring handkerchiefs to cover their heads.
Free time on the territory of the monastery.
13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
14:00 Visit to the Bell Museum or Bell Center with an excursion "Secrets of the Valdai bells".
Free time in the city center. Buying souvenirs.
15:30 Departure to Nizhny Novgorod.
17:30 Arrival in Nizhny Novgorod. Transfer to the railway station for tourists departing to Saint Petersburg.
20:00 Transfer to the railway station for tourists departing to Moscow.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

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Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Veliky Novgorod.

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

Placement	½ 2-bed standard room	Standard Single Room	Additional place (3rd in a standard euro cot room)	Extra day of stay ½ 2-bed/ single/extra bed
Sadko 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	26950 rubles .	28150 rubles .	24700 rubles .	3150 rubles./ 4000 rubles./ 2100 rubles.
Velkom Inn 3* breakfast is a Swede. table	27,500 rubles .	29200 rubles .	26,000 rubles .	3050 rubles./3700 rubles./ 2500 rubles.
Intourist 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	28550 rubles .	35,850 rubles .	-	3550 rubles./ 6300 rubles.
Beresta Park Hotel 3* breakfast is Swedish. table (morning sauna)	31,000 rubles .	38,850 rubles .	26,000 rubles .	4,400 rubles./7,600 rubles./ 2,300 rubles.
Volkhov 4* breakfast buffet. table	31150 rubles .	34150 rubles .	26400 rubles .	4700 rubles./5700 rubles./ 2500 rubles.

Discount for a child under 14 years of age for any accommodation – 1000 rubles.

Sadko Hotel

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 Saint Petersburg can be reached directly via the nearby M10 motorways.

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The Volkhov Hotel

The Volkhov Hotel is located in the center of Veliky Novgorod, within walking distance of the ancient Kremlin and Sofiyskaya Embankment.

It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. The rooms come 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 European and Russian cuisine. The lobby bar serves a variety of wines and other beverages.

A Finnish sauna is available on site.

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Beresta Park Hotel

Beresta Park Hotel is located in the center of Veliky Novgorod, close to various attractions and recreation areas.

The room stock is represented by various categories of rooms, which are decorated in a single style. The modern interior and cozy atmosphere are complemented by comfortable furniture and necessary amenities: TV and telephone. There is a hairdryer in the bathroom.

The on-site restaurant will delight guests with a wide range of dishes on the menu.

You can hold a business event of any format in the spacious conference hall for 200 people. It is equipped with necessary appliances and furniture.

The spa center with a swimming pool and sauna is an excellent choice for relaxing after a hard day. Within walking distance there is a spacious amusement park with access to the river. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 152.1 km, to the railway station - 2.6 km.

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Intourist Hotel

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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The Welcome Inn

The comfortable Welcome inn hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod, near the interchange of public transport and the main streets of the city.

Guests can stay in spacious and bright rooms, each of which is decorated in a pleasant color scheme and includes comfortable wooden furniture, modern appliances and wireless Wi-Fi access. The rooms have their own bathrooms.

Everyone can have a delicious and satisfying snack in cafes, restaurants or bars that are within walking distance from the hotel itself.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 3 to 50 tourists

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, lunch on a field trip;
guide services, tour service, entrance fees;
transfer meeting/departure/car tours.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
meals not specified in the program: 2 lunches in Veliky Novgorod – the price of 1 lunch is 1000 rubles/person (to be booked in advance) and dinners;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Yes, children under 14 years old get a discount of 1,000 rubles.

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Svetlana

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20 May, 2026

The trip was extremely informative and full of memorable experiences. I visited three different cities and took part in several excellent excursions. I was especially impressed by Veliky Novgorod: Yaroslav’s Court, the Rurikovo Gorodische, the Khutyn Monastery, and of course the Kremlin with St. Sophia Cathedral, the Chamber of Facets, and the Center of Musical Antiquities. Everything was very well organized. I also had the chance to attend a performance by the local drama theater at the Philharmonic Hall, and the actors were absolutely captivating!!! We were also taken by car to the Iversky Monastery, located near the town of Valday. However, I do regret that the itinerary did not include the Valdaysky District Museum. It’s a small museum right in the center of Valday and would have been a great addition to the trip. Since we traveled such a long distance, it would have been nice to see more of the town itself, the program only included the Museum Bell Center. Another highlight was the unforgettable excursion to Staraya Russa. Elena accompanied us by car and shared a wealth of fascinating information along the way. The Dostoevsky Museum left a particularly strong impression on me, thanks in large part to the excellent guide there. Thank you very much for the excellent organization of the tour!
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Lyubov

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27 Mar, 2026

Everything was clear, on time , and ran smoothly , thank you very much!
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Alyona

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29 Oct, 2025

The provider was great, they responded to all questions quickly and clearly

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

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