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

A cozy and beautiful 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. 

Location

Veliky Novgorod
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
5 - 7 Jun
12 - 14 Jun
19 - 21 Jun
26 - 28 Jun
3 - 5 Jul
10 - 12 Jul
17 - 19 Jul
24 - 26 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 3 to 50 tourists
Group meet at
Veliky Novgorod
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Cozy Valdai
You will travel to the city of bell ringing and get acquainted with the architecture of the Iversky monastery
Stone Chronicle of Veliky Novgorod
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 a real nature reserve of wooden architecture – "Vitoslavlitsy"

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. City sightseeing tour

    07:06-10:42 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 dinner.

    Collection from hotels in the city:

    • 11:00 Volkhov Hotel 4*;
    • 11:15 a.m. Intourist Hotel 3*;
    • 11:30 Sadko 3* hotel.

    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.

    11:30 a.m. "From the place of the calling of the chronicler Rurik to the walls of Detinets." 5-hour car and walking tour.

    The Rurikovo settlement is a picturesque peninsula at the source of the Volkhov River, where the residence of Prince Rurik, the founder of the first Russian ruling dynasty, was located, where every inch of the earth conceals finds and secrets. The place where Alexander Nevsky spent his childhood.

    The settlement was the center of the most important events in the political history of Novgorod. Along the way, we get acquainted with the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior on Kovalev in the 14th century and the Transfiguration of the Savior on Nereditsa.

    UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The temple was built in memory of the deceased sons of Prince Yaroslav Vladimirovich. XII century .

    13:00 Walk along the renovated embankment of Alexander Nevsky, ts. Boris and Gleb (external inspection). Panorama of the Sofia embankment from the opposite side of the river.

    13:30 Lunch at the Nevsky gastro bar.

    15:00 Continuation of the excursion program.

    Ancient torg and Yaroslav's courtyard. Photo from Novgorodochka.

    Switching from the Trading side to the Sofia side:

    • "Detinets — Stone Chronicle of Veliky Novgorod". The Kremlin — walls and 9 preserved towers.
    • "Monument to the Millennium of Russia";
    • St. Sophia Cathedral of the Wisdom of God, 1045-1050 — the most ancient temple in Russia. "Where Sofia is, Novgorod is here" (go on your own);
    • Sofia Belfry, XV-XVII centuries. (without setting).

    16:30 The end of the program in the city center. Hotel transfers are not provided.

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  • Day 2 - Guided tours of the surroundings of Veliky Novgorod
  • Day 3 - Completion of the program. Excursion to Valdai
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Veliky Novgorod.

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

The cost for the holidays is marked *

HotelDouble occupancySingle occupancyExtra bed (3rd in a standard Euro cot room)Extra day accommodation
Sadko 3* breakfast is Swedish. table22350 rubles/24200* rubles.23800 rubles/26200* rubles.20100 rubles/20900* rubles.2750 rubles./ 3300 rubles./ 1900 rubles.
Intourist 3* breakfast is Swedish. table24000 rubles/25900* rubles.31350 rubles/36650* rubles.19100 rubles .3400 rubles./6150 rubles./ 1550 rubles.
Velkom Inn 3* breakfast is a Swede. table25,000 rubles/25300* rubles.29150 rubles/29700* rubles.21700 rubles .3650 rubles./5200 rubles./ 2400 rubles.
Volkhov 4* breakfast buffet. table28500 rubles/30600* rubles.30600 rubles/33000* rubles.22650 rubles .5650 rubles./6650 rubles./2500 rubles.

Beresta Park Hotel 4* breakfast is Swedish. table

The price includes a morning sauna, a swimming pool from 8:00-12:00

27150 rubles/32900* rubles.35700 rubles/43900* rubles.21550 rubles .4,300 rubles./7,505 rubles./ 2,200 rubles.

Discount for a child under 14 years of age for any accommodation – 1,500 rubles.

Holiday arrivals: May 1-3, May 8-10, June 12-14.

Sadko Hotel or The Volkhov Hotel or 2 nights
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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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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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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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 and 3 lunches;
  • guide services;
  • tour service;
  • entrance fees;
  • transfer meeting/departure/car tours.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
  • meals not included in the program: dinners;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
What discounts are available on the tour?

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  • S
    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