The Novgorod Rurik Dynasty

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Summer voyage to Veliky Novgorod!

You will see all the main sights of the city: the Kremlin, St. Sophia, the monument to the Millennium of Russia, the Sofia and Trade sides, Yaroslav's Courtyard, the Hanseatic Fountain, visit the excursion program around the city and the surrounding area with photo breaks in the most beautiful corners of the city.

You will also visit the current, largest of the Novgorod monasteries - the Victorious George, the Wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy - the reserve of wooden architecture, the Rurikovo settlement and the Khutyn monastery.

Location

Veliky Novgorod

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Wonderful village – Vitoslavitsy

You will visit ancient huts, chapels and churches, examine household items of bygone times and learn how Novgorodians lived many years ago

The heart of Veliky Novgorod

Walk around the monument to the Millennium of Russia, admire the mighty walls of the Kremlin and take a look at St. Sophia Cathedral – the oldest stone temple in the country

Rurikovo settlement

You will admire the fabulous landscapes, visit the Church of the Annunciation and touch the Prince's Stone

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Veliky Novgorod. City sightseeing tour
6:20-10:20 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.
Accommodation (in the morning, if possible at the hotel, check-out time is 14:00).
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant, except for the hotel On Prusskaya (breakfast is replaced with dinner at the hotel for tourists arriving after 10:00).
10:30-11:00 Collection from the hotels of the city.
11:00 Walking tour program:
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.
The faceted (Sovereign) Chamber.
A tour of the expositions "The Chamber of Archbishop Euphemia II in the Courtyard of the Novgorod Kremlin" and "Jewelry and decorative arts of the V-XVII centuries".
Crossing the pedestrian "humpback" bridge, a panorama of architectural monuments, a photo for memory.
14:00 Lunch break.
Organization of lunch in a cafe (additional fee 700 rubles) – booked in advance.
Free time in the city center.

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Day 2 - Continue exploring the city: Yaroslavovo dvorishche, St. George's Cathedral and Vitoslavitsy
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant, except for the hotel "On Prusskaya" (tea with biscuits).
10:30-11:00 Collection from the hotels of the city.
11:00 3-hour car tour of the city and the surrounding area with photo breaks in the most beautiful corners of the city: acquaintance with the old town, Sofia and the Trading side, Yaroslav's Courtyard, Hanseatic Fountain.
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.
Tasting meeting at the Yuryevsky Podvorye restaurant complex (on Saturdays and Sundays). You will be able to try products of your own production. You will hear a fascinating story about the history of their birth, the processes and subtleties of manufacturing and about various combinations. All products are handmade according to the traditional European recipe and have an absolutely natural composition. The opportunity to purchase products at manufacturer's prices.
Lunch break.
Organization of lunch in the cafe - Additional. Payment. 700 rubles . Booking in advance.
Free time in the city center.

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Day 3 - Completion of the program. Excursion to the Rurikovo Settlement
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant, except for the hotel "On Prusskaya" (tea with biscuits).
Attention! 12:00 check-out time.
Room release before departure for excursions (we take things to the hotel's luggage room).
12:00 3-hour country tour to the Rurikovo settlement.
A picturesque peninsula at the source of the Volkhov River, where ancient treasures were found.
A trip to the residence of Prince Rurik, the founder of the first Russian ruling dynasty, where every inch of the earth conceals finds and secrets.
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 XIV century. and the Transfiguration of the Savior on Nereditsa.
A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
The temple was built in memory of the deceased sons by Prince Yaroslav Vladimirovich, XII century.
A visit to the mysterious Khutyn monastery – erected in a “bad place” and freed from them by the power of prayer.
You will feel peace and kindness, see the beauty of Varlaamo-Khutynsky The Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.
15:30 Lunch break.
Organization of lunch in a cafe (additional fee 700 rubles) – booked in advance.
~17:30 Transfer to the railway station for tourists departing to St. Petersburg.
~20:00 Transfer to the railway station for tourists departing to Moscow.
Attention! The company reserves the right to change: the objects of the display to equivalent ones, the order of excursions, including by day, without changing the total volume of the program.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
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The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Veliky Novgorod.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. depending on the accommodation:

Placement	½ DBL High season/holidays	SNG High season/holidays	Extra bed (3rd in a standard Euro cot room) High season/holidays	Extra day accommodation ½ DBL/SNG net High season
On Prusskaya street, city center (without breakfast/ morning tea/coffee/snacks)	11100	11900	10500	2200 / 2600
Welcome Inn 3* Swedish. table	13200	14400	11200	2600 / 3000
Intourist 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	12400 / 13600	14000 / 16200	10400 / 10600	2400 / 3200
Sadko 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	12000 / 14200	13000 / 15200	10000 / 12200	2200 / 2700
Amax Russia breakfast is Swedish. table	17100	24000	-	4100 / 7500
Volkhov 4* breakfast is Swedish. table	16200 / 17800	17600 / 19200	12800 ./ 13200	4300 / 5000
Park Inn 4* breakfast is Swedish. The table includes a morning sauna, a swimming pool	19400 / 21400	25000 / 28000	14400 / 15200	4700 / 7500
Excursion package without accommodation	4600

Holiday check-in dates: from 29.04 to 01.05, from 10.05 to 12.05.

The discount for a child under 16 years of age for any accommodation is 500 rubles.

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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Intourist Hotel 3*

Intourist Hotel is located in the historical district of Veliky Novgorod, a 15-minute walk from the city center and the Kremlin. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a work desk and a TV.

Guests can get information about city tours at the Intourist Hotel's tour desk. For the convenience of guests, the hotel's reception is open 24 hours a day.

The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner with local and international dishes.

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AMAKS Russia Hotel 3*

AMAKS Russia Hotel is located in Veliky Novgorod, less than 1 km from the center of Veliky Novgorod and 4.5 km from the village of Pogorelets. It offers a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service is available. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can rent bicycles and explore the surrounding area.

The rooms are equipped with a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. The rooms have a wardrobe.

The AMAKS Russia Hotel offers a buffet breakfast or an a la carte breakfast.

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Hotel "Welcome inn" 3*

Featuring a bar, a shared lounge and city views, Welcome inn is located in Veliky Novgorod, 1.6 km from Veliky Novgorod. The complex also has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available. Those who wish can book family rooms at the hotel.

They are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat—screen TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave.

A continental breakfast is served every morning.

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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, hair dryer, 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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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;
breakfast (except for the hotel “On Prusskaya” – tea with biscuits);
guide services, tour service, entrance tickets;
transfer meeting/send-off /car tours.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
lunches in Veliky Novgorod – 700 rubles / person 1 lunch.;
dinners;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

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

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The Novgorod Rurik Dynasty

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

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