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Private Full-Day Trip to Novgorod from St Petersburg
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Stop At: Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), Sofiyskaya Storona, Veliky Novgorod Russia
Take an unforgettable full-day tour to one of Russia's most ancient cities, Great Novgorod. Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On a 3-hour trip from St. Petersburg we will have a full day to take in this amazing city, and its historical and architectural monuments.
Home to several impressive churches and monasteries, Novgorod was historically a center for Orthodox spirituality and contains an amazing variety of preserved medieval buildings.
See the Novgorod Kremlin, one of Russia’s oldest palaces, originally built in the 1400s, and home to the country’s oldest bell and clock tower.
Take in the old market place on the bank of the river Volkhov, and the Church of the Saviour with original frescoes by Theophanus the Greek.
From there, visit the 10th-century Yuriev Monastery, one of Russia’s oldest monasteries, and home to the beautiful St. George's Cathedral.
After spending a day in this fascinating city, enjoy a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant near the Novgorod Kremlin, with a classic Russian-style interior. Treat yourself to genuine medovukha, and other traditional Russian dishes.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this fascinating city, and catch a glimpse into Russia’s rich history.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), Sofiyskaya Storona, Veliky Novgorod Russia
Take an unforgettable full-day tour to one of Russia's most ancient cities, Great Novgorod. Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On a 3-hour trip from St. Petersburg we will have a full day to take in this amazing city, and its historical and architectural monuments.
Home to several impressive churches and monasteries, Novgorod was historically a center for Orthodox spirituality and contains an amazing variety of preserved medieval buildings.
See the Novgorod Kremlin, one of Russia’s oldest palaces, originally built in the 1400s, and home to the country’s oldest bell and clock tower.
Take in the old market place on the bank of the river Volkhov, and the Church of the Saviour with original frescoes by Theophanus the Greek.
From there, visit the 10th-century Yuriev Monastery, one of Russia’s oldest monasteries, and home to the beautiful St. George's Cathedral.
After spending a day in this fascinating city, enjoy a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant near the Novgorod Kremlin, with a classic Russian-style interior. Treat yourself to genuine medovukha, and other traditional Russian dishes.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this fascinating city, and catch a glimpse into Russia’s rich history.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation by mini-van or tourism bus
- Assistance of an English-, French-, or German-speaking guide (please specify your preferences when booking)
- Traditional Russian meal
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets)
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- Not specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- On your tour date, the guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby holding a sign with your name and the name of the local tour operator written on it
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Tourism
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Cultural
70%
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If you have a day to spare after visiting St Petersburg, consider Novgorod which was an important city centuries ago. We are glad to have a very enthusiastic guide who explained to us the historical significance of the city, key buildings and monuments.