The Principality of Novgorod of the Rurik dynasty

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Summer trip 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 an 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, Pobedonostsa George, the Wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy, a nature reserve of wooden architecture, the Rurikovo settlement and the Khutyn monastery.

Location

Veliky Novgorod

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Tour highlights

Wonderful village – Vitoslavlitsy

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
7:06-10:42 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. It must be booked 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 3* hotel.
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.
The transition 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".
The Cathedral of St. Sophia of the Wisdom of God, 1045-1050, is the oldest church in Russia.
"Where Sofia is, Novgorod is here" (enter 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 - Continue exploring the city: Yaroslavovo dvorishche, St. George's Cathedral and Vitoslavitsy
Breakfast at the hotel.
Collection from hotels in the city.
11:00 Sadko 3* hotel.
11:15 a.m. Intourist 3* hotel.
11:30 a.m. Volkhov Hotel 4*.
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. "To the stars of the blue domes."
4-hour auto-guided tour of the surroundings of Veliky Novgorod.
A trip to an active monastery for men, learn about the monks' lives.
St. George's Cathedral was built on the territory, this temple was used as the tomb of the Novgorod princes.
Alexander Nevsky's mother and brother, Dmitry Shemyaka, and others are buried here.
Excursion to the Wonderful village of Vitoslavlitsy – we will learn about the traditions and life of the peasants of the Novgorod province in a living open-air museum.
Architectural and natural reserve of wooden architecture.
Visiting huts with a set of peasant household items and tools, a forge, a threshing floor.
Acquaintance with the Novgorod traditions of the Novgorod province in the late 19th and early 20th centuries".
Lunch at the Yuryevskoye Podvorye restaurant complex.
15:30 The end of the program, departure to the city center.
Hotel transfers are not provided.
Those who wish to stay can return by public transport No. 7, No. 7a (stop at the Vitoslavlitsy gas station).

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Day 3 - Completion of the program. Mysterious stories of two monasteries
Breakfast at the hotel.
Attention! 12:00 check-out time. Room release before departure for excursions (things in the hotel's luggage room).
Collection from hotels in the city.
11:30 Volkhov Hotel 4*
11:45 a.m. Intourist 3* hotel.
12:00 Sadko 4* 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.
12:00 "Mysterious stories of two monasteries".
A 3-hour bus tour of the city with a visit to the Antoniev and Holy Transfiguration Varlaamo-Khutyn monasteries.
We will visit the Antoniev Monastery, founded in 1106 by Anthony the Roman, who, according to church tradition, arrived in Novgorod from Italy by water on a stone.
Let's get acquainted with the history, tragic pages, revival and life of the monastery at the present time.
Holy Transfiguration Varlaamo-Khutyn monastery.
A monastery built in a “bad place” and freed from them by the power of prayer.
A restored religious monument, originally founded in 1192, is located 8 km from Veliky Novgorod.
On the tour, you will hear about a native of a boyar family who settled as a hermit near the village of Khutyn, and then founded the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and founded a holy monastery.
Learn about the deeds of the widely revered wonderworker, trace the history of the monastery, which for centuries had the best book collection in Novgorod and was under the special patronage of the princes.
The guide will also tell you why Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin was buried here.
15:00 is the approximate end time of the program in the city center.
Hotel transfers are not provided.
~17:00 Transfer to the railway station for tourists departing to Saint Petersburg.
Transfer to the railway station for tourists departing to Moscow.
20:20 Sadko 3* hotel.
20:30 Intourist Hotel 3*
20:40 Volkhov Hotel 4*

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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 / 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/extra seat High season
Sadko 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	19 750 / 21 650*	21 250 / 23 600*	17 500 / 18 300*	2750 / 3300 / 1900
Intourist 3* breakfast is Swedish. table	21 450 / 23 300*	28 750 / 34 050*	16 500	3400 / 6150 / 1550
Velkom Inn 3* breakfast is a Swede. table	22450 / 22700*	26 550 / 27 100*	19 100	3650 / 5200 / 2400
Volkhov 4* breakfast buffet. table	25 900 / 28 000*	28 000 / 30 400*	20 100	5650 / 6650 / 2500
Beresta Park Hotel 4* breakfast is Swedish. The table includes a morning sauna, a swimming pool from 8:00-12:00	24 550 / 29 600*	33 100 / 41 300*	18 950	4300 / 7505 / 2200

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.

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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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;
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches;
guide services;
tour service;
entrance fees;
transfer meeting/departure/car tours.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
excursion radio system for rent: cost 150 rub/person/day;
personal expenses.

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

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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 Principality of Novgorod of the Rurik dynasty

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