Add some spirituality to your getaway at Antoniev Monastery. A visit will give you an interesting glance into a holy way of life.
You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice in Veliky Novgorod. Antoniev Monastery is a great place to start here, but there are lots of other interesting spots to discover. Novgorod Kremlin, Millennium of Russia, and Saint Sophia Cathedral are close to the residence for monks and and will cap off your day nicely.