To the Valdai region of ringing bells. Summer-Autumn

You will not only get acquainted with the ancient city and the traditions of the Russian village, but also visit the real land of bells.

Where else will you be able to ring the famous bells, try yourself in ancient crafts and even, maybe, shoot an arrow?

Location

Veliky Novgorod
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$279
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
5 - 6 Jun
12 - 13 Jun
19 - 20 Jun
26 - 27 Jun
3 - 4 Jul
10 - 11 Jul
17 - 18 Jul
24 - 25 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Veliky Novgorod
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Let's get acquainted with the traditions of the Russian village
Huts without nails, the life of Novgorod peasants — they will tell and show everything
Let's dive into the ancient craft
You can choose from coinage, fabric stamping, armor making, candle making and much more
Let's ring the bells
We will learn the history of the Valdai bell industry and ring the famous bells

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Fairy tales and legends of the Valdai Backyard

    Arrival in Novgorod (we meet the train from Moscow at 06:24 train No. 42 and St. Petersburg at 10:26 train No. 7001 and additional train No. 7931).

    Meeting with the guide at the railway station at the main entrance from the platform.

    The estimated start time of the tour is at 9 a.m. If the group includes tourists arriving by Lastochka from St. Petersburg, the start time will change to a later date.

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation at 14:00.

    Morning check-in if possible. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.

    Breakfast at the hotel.

    Departure to the city of Valdai "Pearl of the Novgorod region" (132 km).

    The excursion program "Tales and legends of the Valdai Backyard" is a visit to the only Bell Museum in Russia.

    The museum contains a variety of different types of bells.

    Here, in the museum, you can not only learn the history of Valdai and the amazing Valdai bell industry, but also personally ring the famous bells (possibly replaced by a visit to the Museum Bell Center).

    Free time at the guest house "Teremok" in the center of Valdai.

    A shop with traditional souvenirs and exclusive Valdai products — bells, bagels, gingerbread, local varieties of tea, mugs, plates, T-shirts, magnets with Valdai symbols.

    Visit to the Valdai National Park – The architectural ensemble of the Iversky monastery: the Assumption Cathedral (1656) – the first stone building of the monastery, the Chapel of the Iversky Monastery (XIX century). – excursion.

    Return to Veliky Novgorod.

  • Day 2 - Guided tour of the Kremlin complex "Walls and towers of Ancient Detinets". Country tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Sightseeing bus trips are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Veliky Novgorod.

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

HotelRoom category

Place in

2-bed room

Place in

1-bed room

3rd adult for an additional location

Lunch Package

(2 lunches)

Dinner Package

(2 dinners at the hotel)

Akron 5*

The buffet

standard with air conditioning31 36039040-1900-

Volkhov 4*

The buffet

Standard with air conditioning24 000250882099219001900
Comfort with air conditioning25 4002755020992

Sadko 3*

The buffet

Standard (cond on request)20 416211201932814001400
Superior with air conditioning20 8002460019328

Intourist 3*

The buffet

The standard (cond. on request)21 120244481894414001500
Business with air conditioning21 9002600018944

Discount for a child under 14 years of age for any accommodation option 350 rubles.

Please pay for the package of dinners when buying the tour, the package of lunches can be paid on the spot.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Veliky Novgorod

Included in price

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
  • meals (2 breakfasts);
  • tour service;
  • transport support according to the tour program;
  • group meeting and departure at the railway station;
  • guide services.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Veliky Novgorod and back;
  • lunches and dinners (dinners are paid for when buying a tour, lunches are available on site);
  • personal expenses;
  • additional excursions (the cost should be checked with the guide).

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

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?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

Reviews Leave a review

  • EE
    Elena Evcharitskaya
    about provider
    15 Aug, 2025
    I really enjoyed the excursions. The guides’ stories were fascinating and rich in historical detail. We learned a lot about Russia’s history and were very pleased overall.