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Novgorod-the-Great tour from St. Petersburg by "Lastochka" train (14 hours)
Spend a full day seeing the historical and architectural monuments of one of Russia's most ancient cities, the historic Veliky Novgorod, located around 200km from St Petersburg. Discover the fascinating history and remarkable architecture of this World Heritage Site, and visit some of its most significant monuments.
- Sightseeing tour of Novgorod-the-Great
- See the historical monuments of this Russian Orthodox city
- Walk along the fortress walls of Novgorod's Kremlin
- Visit medieval Russian monasteries including St Sophia’s and St George’s Cathedrals as well as Church of the Savior
- Visit famous “Vitoslavlitsy" - the open-air museum of wooden structures
- Admire beautifully painted frescoes and towering spires
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional)
Take a taxi from your St.Petersburg hotel (own expense) and get on board of the fast train "Lastochka" connecting St.Petersburg and Novgorod-the-Great in the early morning (at 07:00 am) and relax for a comfortable 3-hour ride. You will reach the railway station of Novgorod-the-Great at 10:00 am, where the guide will pick you up, and you will start enjoying a fascinating day trip of a historic city of Novgorod-the-Great (the UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Once Russia's first capital and still considered one of its most ancient cities, Novgorod houses an inimitable variety of medieval monuments. Begin the day with a visit to Novgorod’s Kremlin, the oldest in Russia which dates back to 864 A.D. Walk along its monumental walls and admire the stunning cathedral of St. Sophia, one of Russia’s best-preserved churches built in the 11th century and still in use today, and admire the stone walls, five domes and 12th-century frescoes, before continuing the tour with a visit to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Yaroslav's Court. Explore the old marketplace on the bank of the Volkhov River. See the Church of the Savior with its frescoes painted by Theophanes the Greek, who lived in Novgorod in the late 14th century.
After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, continue the afternoon with a visit to Yuriev Monastery, an 11th-century medieval religious complex built along the beautiful Volkov River. Then pay a visit to “Vitoslavlitsy," the open-air museum of wooden structures located close to the monastery, for an idea of how Novgorod’s inhabitants lived in the past.
At approximately 17:20 pm start your way towards the railway station to take the return train from Novgorod-the-Great to St.Petersburg. Your train will depart from Novgorod-the-Great at 18:00 pm and will reach St.Petersburg at 21:00 pm. Take your way to the hotel in St.Petersburg (own expense).
Type: Private Tour
Duration: 14 hours
Departure time: 07:00 AM
Important info
Price includes
- Train tickets St.Petersburg-Novgorod-St.Petersburg
- Professional English-speaking guide assistance (in Novgorod only). Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
- Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C) (in Novgorod only)
- Admission fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- Roundtrip transportation between St.Petersburg hotel and railway station (available for additional charge)
- Food and drinks
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Personal expenses
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Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)
Departure and Return
Sights included in program
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Veliky Novgorod (Novgorod-the-Great) : Museum of wooden architecture Vitoslavlitsy
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Veliky Novgorod (Novgorod-the-Great) : St. George's (Yuriev) Monastery
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Veliky Novgorod (Novgorod-the-Great) : St. Sophia Cathedral
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Veliky Novgorod (Novgorod-the-Great) : Yaroslav's Court
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