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1 day.

Arrival in Nizhny Novgorod.

Contact details of the representative will be provided in SMS the day before the tour.

If you arrive in Nizhny Novgorod early, you can take your belongings to the storage room of your hotel and drive by 11:25 to the meeting place of the group on Lenin Square at the Lenin Monument.

11:00-11:20 Meeting with the representative of the tour operator at the railway station. The meeting place with the representative of the tour operator in the central hall of the station, at the souvenir stall to the left of the exit. Get on the bus. Things on the bus.

11:25 Arrival on Lenin Square. Meeting with a tour operator representative. Get on the bus.

11.30 Departure for the excursion program. You will find a bus and walking tour of the city.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most ancient and beautiful cities. You will see the confluence of two great rivers - the Volga and the Oka, known as the Strelka. Nizhny Novgorod is famous as the capital of the Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal principality, the birthplace of the people's militia in 1612 and the trading capital with the Nizhny Novgorod Fair as a symbol. Near the fair you will see a huge cathedral of Alexander Nevsky.

The tour will give you the opportunity to enjoy the views of merchant mansions and apartment houses on the street and the embankment of the Nizhnevolzhskaya. You will see the main squares of the city and monuments to Minin and Pozharsky, Maxim Gorky and Valery Chkalov.

We leave the bus until evening.

13.30 Next we will go on a walking tour of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Here you will plunge into the atmosphere of the ancient fortress-city. You will be told the history of the creation of this ancient defensive building, as well as legends and legends associated with the construction of the towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. During a walk through the Kremlin you will see a monument to the founders of the city - Georgy Vsevolodovich and the Hieromartyr Simon, as well as many other interesting objects.

14.30 View of the street Big Pokrovskaya. A walk along the street Big Pokrovskaya is a real pleasure that should not be missed. Residents of Nizhny Novgorod have been visiting this place for more than two hundred years to communicate with people, listen to street musicians, make a wish at the bronze statue of the Merry Goat, enjoy the view of historical buildings and buy souvenirs for themselves and their loved ones.

15:00 Lunch at the cafe in the city.

16.15 Visit to the museum “Rukavishnikov Manor”. The Rukavishnikov estate is one of the main historical and architectural monuments of Nizhny Novgorod. A tour of this estate will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of life of a rich family of the XIX century, appreciate the luxury of interiors and learn about the fate of the owners. During the tour, tourists will visit the main house, see the preserved elements of the decor and learn about significant events related to the Rukavishnikov estate.

17.30 The end of the excursion program on Minin Square. Get on the bus. Hotel transfer. Self-settlement.

Free time.

2 days.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby, departure for the excursion program.

Continuation of the bus and walking tour around the city.

A cable car walk. We are glad to offer you an exciting trip on the cable car connecting Nizhny Novgorod and Bor! Our cable car, laid between the two banks of the Volga, is one of the longest and highest in Europe. During the 3.6 km flight, you will have stunning views of the river, and you can see the Ascension Cave Monastery from above, as if floating in the sky. Then you will visit this monastery.

The Ascension Cave Monastery, whose history begins around 1330, is a complex comprising a gate temple and a cathedral erected in the middle of the XVII century and united by a gallery with a balcony and a long residential building for monks. A distinctive feature of the monastery is an inclined bell tower and an alley with busts of emperors of the Romanov dynasty. During the tour you will learn about the events of the XVIII-XIX centuries. In the monastery is kept the main religious relic of the city - the ancient miraculous icon of the Pechersk Mother of God.

12:30 Lunch at the cafe in the city.

13:30 A walk along Christmas Street (walking tour) is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the business center of the 19th century, which has almost unchanged to this day. Remarkable banks, churches and houses are the embodiment of the spirit of the Russian bourgeoisie. And very close to them are the remains of “Millionka”, poor neighborhoods, so vividly described by Maxim Gorky. During a walk along Christmas Street you will see one of the most beautiful churches in Russia - the Temple in honor of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God. This is a sample of “Russian Baroque”, an elegant monumental building with elegant white stone carvings, striking in its beauty and grandeur.

15:00 Free time or boat trip (from May to September). A 1.5 hour river walk for those who want to enjoy the view of the city from the river.

• Payable additionally, the cost of 800 rubles per person.

16:40 Group gathering at the pier, boarding the bus.

Moving to Bor. Approximate travel time of 1 hour (20 km). A road trip on the road.

18.00 Dinner at the Chaliapin Restaurant

18.40 Walking tour of the Moss Mountains, where there is a monument to Gorky and Chaliapin. In a cozy country village on the Mokhovy Mountains there was a dacha Malinovskikhs, a favorite gathering place of the local intelligentsia. And very close was the estate of Gorky, which was visited by Chaliapin. In memory of the dacha Malinowski here is now a commemorative symbol. These hills got their name from the moss that covers them with a thick cover. In another way, this place is also called Fofanovy Mountains (from the word "phofan" - a fool, a simpleton), and this name symbolizes the frivolity of these mountains, in comparison with the Dyatlovy Mountains, which are located on the opposite bank of the Volga.

Free time.

20.00 Departure to Nizhny Novgorod.

21:00 Estimated arrival at Lenin Square, transfer to the hotel.

Free time.

3 days.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Room release up to 12 hours.

Free day in Nizhny Novgorod or:

1. Excursion to Gorodets (paid additional 3 250 rubles)

This is a fascinating journey into the history and culture of the ancient Russian city. You will visit the City of Masters, where you can learn about the traditional crafts and crafts of Gorodets, as well as try your hand at various types of needlework. Here you will see products made of wood, clay, metal and other materials created by local craftsmen.

You will also get acquainted with the house of Countess Panina. This is a unique museum dedicated to the life and life of the Russian aristocracy of the XIX century. Here you can plunge into the atmosphere of luxury and sophistication, get acquainted with authentic interior objects and works of art. In one of the halls of the estate you will be invited to try the famous "Ivan-tea" with city sweets.

Lunch at the café.

The tour will end with a visit to the Russian samovar, where you will be told about the history of this traditional Russian drink and its role in the culture and life of Russia. You can also try different types of tea and coffee, as well as buy souvenirs to remember your trip.

Gorodets is a beautiful city with a rich history and culture, which will leave vivid impressions and memories of your trip.

2. Excursion to Lake Svetloyar with a visit to a cheese farm (pays an additional 2500 rubles).

Excursion to Lake Svetloyar is a unique journey into the world of mysterious phenomena and legends. Lake Svetloyar is one of the most mysterious and mystical places in Russia. The water in the lake has healing properties, and the lake itself has the shape of a regular circle, which causes many questions and hypotheses.

During the tour you will visit the museum and tourist complex “Crad Kitezh”. Here you will learn the history of the ancient city of Kitezh, which, according to legend, went under water along with all the inhabitants. The museum presents exhibits telling about the life and life of the inhabitants of Kitezh, as well as about its cultural and religious traditions.

You can also visit the cheese factory, which produces a wide range of cheeses made from natural milk of high quality. Here you will be told about the technology of cheese production, as well as offer tasting of various varieties.

Please note that this tour does not provide lunch, only tea with cake, we advise you to take care of dry ration.

Excursion to Lake Svetloyar will give you unforgettable impressions and will allow you to touch the mystery of the ancient city of Kitezh.

If you go on a tour, you can take things with you on the bus, after the tour you will be taken to the railway station.

18:00. Approximate time to return to N. Novgorod after excursions. Transfer to the train station.

If you are leaving N. Novgorod by train, we recommend purchasing railway tickets after 19 hours.

• Hotel accommodation 2 nights
• Meals 2 breakfasts
• Programme transport services
• Excursion services under the program
• Programme visits