Most popular Russian bike route, 5 days, 300 km for 5 cycling days including cycling in Velo-1.
The cycling route goes from Moscow, the modern Russian capital, to the old one, St. Petersburg (Venice of the North, cultural capital of Russia) through the oldest one, Novgorod the Great (UNESCO world heritage, Hanseatic city). You will see the great Russian river Volga in Tver, will be charmed by the XIX century architecture in Torzhok. We will pass woody Valdai hills, where Mother Volga starts. In Staraya Russa we will visit famous mineral water resort and the museum of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, who wrote there three his great novels: The Brothers Karamazov, The Adolescent, and Demons. In Novgorod you will see its ancient Kremlin (Detinets), magnificent XI-century St. Sofia Cathedral and wonderful Russian Millennium Memorial. And of course you will be conquered by beauty of grand palaces and parks, built for Russian Tsars in St. Petersburg and its vicinity. After the tour you can return to Moscow by comfortable train or stay longer in the northern capital of Russia.
Most roads along the route do not have heavy traffic and are good paved. We stay only in good quality hotels (double/twin or single accommodation with private bathroom).
White Night bike ride in Saint Petersburg. Bridge opening
Tour Highlights:
Map of the route (Cycling distance - 300 km)
July 11- 15, 2023 - 700 Euro
Single supplement - 150 Euro.
50 euro discount for former participants.
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Photo reports from our previous tours
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Novgorod the Great