One-Day Tour of Novgorod

A not so frequently visited town of Great Novgorod (Veliky Novgorod) is a true gem of Russian history. Founded in 859AD, Novgorod is the oldest town in Russia. It was an influential administrative center of the Medieval Russia and it competed with Moscow for the control of the Northern Territories. It miraculously managed to preserve its historic character with dozens of medieval churches and chapels still existing today.

If you want to immerse yourself in the Russian history and to experience authentic medieval Russia you should go to Novgorod of all places. The much touted Golden Ring Tour consisting of several old towns in the vicinity of Moscow will not show you as much Russian history and architectural monuments as the tour of Novgorod will.

As it takes about 3 hrs to get to Novgorod from St. Petersburg by car, it is possible to visit Novgorod in one day. Below is a recommended itinerary.


Tour of Veliky Novgorod: 1 Day

Morning	8:00am*	Pick up at Hotel Departure for Novgorod
	11:00am - 11:30am	Morning Tea Upon arrival you will have a snack before touring the city
Afternoon	11:30am - 2:30pm	Tour of Detinets (Novgorod Kremlin) Territory tour of the Novgorod Kremlin Interior tour of St. Sophia Cathedral Interior tour of Chamber of Facets Monument "1000 Years of Russia" Tour of Art and History Museum (superb icon collection)
	2:30pm - 4:00pm	Tour of Medieval Churches Interior tours of Trinity Church, Church of Nikolay Bely, Church of Peter and Paul, Church of Spasa-Na-Iliene, Church of Theodor Solunsky on Spring
	4:00pm - 5:30pm	Tour of Yuriev Monastery and Museum of Wooden Architecture (Vitoslavitsy) Interior tour of Yuriev Monastery Visit to open-air museum of medieval wooden architecture
	5:30pm	Departure for St. Petersburg
Evening	9:00pm	Return to Hotel

* Beginning times of tours can be changed at your request.

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