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A fabulous journey through the historical sites of the Perm region!

You will go to the city of Perm, walk along the central streets, try on the "salty ears" and see all the most iconic sights.

Visit Kungur, a city imbued with the spirit of antiquity, which has preserved many merchant mansions and beautiful churches.

And also go down to the Kungur ice cave, which will open for you the extraordinary fairy-tale world of the dungeon, and make a hike into the picturesque maze of rock remnants and majestic natural "ruins" of the Stone City.

Location

Russia, Perm

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Tour highlights

Poetry of ice and stone

Let's go to the fantastic world of the Kungur ice cave

The Mysterious Stone City

Let's take a walk through the streets, avenues and squares of this magical city

The uniqueness of the Permian land

Let's get acquainted with the original culture, traditions and legends of the Perm region

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in the city of Perm. City sightseeing tour
12:00-13:00 Self-check-in at the hotel (for an additional fee, meeting at the Perm-2 railway station or at the Bolshoe Savino airport).
Early check-in at the hotel is possible upon early arrival.
15:00 Meeting of tourists with a guide at the monument "Permyak - salty ears" (hotel "Prikamye" Komsomolsky Prospekt, 27).
15:00-17:00 Sightseeing walking tour of the historical city center "Perm Gubernskaya".
The route passes through the central historical quarters of the city.
During the tour you will see:
The sculpture "Permyak salty ears" is the most unusual monument according to the Russian World magazine;
The building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is one of the best theaters in the country, a business card of Perm;
"Happiness is just around the corner" is a famous slogan located near the “Square of two railway stations”;
merchant mansions are an architectural heritage of the 19th century.
Free time.
If desired, we recommend you to visit for an additional fee:
Restaurants and cafes: Perm cuisine, Khutorok, Gastroport, Partizan, Expedition.
Famous theaters of the city: the Perm Opera and Ballet Theater, the Theater by the Bridge, the Perm Academic Theater, the Youth Theater or the Philharmonic.
to get acquainted with the collection of the Perm animal style in the Museum of Local Lore or with the Perm wooden sculpture in the Perm Art Gallery.
The timing and order of excursions are approximate, it is possible to rearrange excursions in places during the day. The bus, the guide, the exact time and place of the meeting will be announced additionally.

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Day 2 - Excursion to the Chusovaya River Park and the Stone Town
Breakfast in the hotel cafe in the summer, breakfast in the dry format. soldering in the autumn.
09:15 In the summer, the departure of the group from the monument "Permyak – salty ears" (Prikamye hotel, Komsomolsky Prospekt, 27).
07:15 In the autumn, the departure of the group from the monument "Permyak – salty ears" (Prikamye hotel, Komsomolsky Prospekt, 27).
Departure to the city of Chusovoy.
12:00-13:30 Excursion to the ethnographic park of the history of the Chusovaya River
Let's go to the open–air ethnographic park - museum, located at the foot of Arinina Mountain, on the bank of the Arkhipovka mountain river.
The Museum presents exhibits of peasant life of the XIX – early XX centuries, and the main feature is that all the exhibits can be touched with your hands.
Any visitor can easily play a melody on an old accordion (if, of course, he can) or to fan the fire in the forge with the help of bellows.
13:30-15:00 Transfer to Kamenny Gorod from the ethnopark.
There is a sanitary stop and lunch on the way.
15:00-18:00 Hiking to the rocky remnants of the Stone City.
General trekking along the equipped trail bus – Kamenny gorod – bus 3 km (about 1 hour) + inspection of rocky outcrops.
Scientists believe that the Stone City appeared as a result of the impact of the river that flowed at this place millions of years ago. It was she who carved the arches and streets of the city, formed steep cliffs, steep cliffs and narrow cracks. The height of the highest peak of the Stone City reaches 526 meters above sea level.
Kamenny Gorod has the status of a landscape monument of nature of regional importance. In 2019, scenes of the film based on the novel by Alexei Ivanov "The Heart of Parma" were filmed here. According to the plot, there was a Vogul temple here. This place can also be seen in the movie "The Last Hero. The Root of Evil" and in the TV series "Territory".
18:30 Departure to Perm.
Sanitary stop and dinner on the way.
21:30 Estimated time of arrival in Perm.
It is possible to replace the excursion with a Stone Town + Shumikhinsky Rocks tour.
The timing and order of excursions are approximate, it is possible to rearrange excursions in places during the day. The bus, the guide, the exact time and place of the meeting will be announced additionally.

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Day 3 - Excursion to the Belogorsky monastery, the city of Kungur and its ice cave. Completion of the program
Breakfast at the hotel cafe.
Collecting things, putting them in a storage room.
10:15 Departure of the group from the monument "Permyak – salty ears" (Prikamye hotel, Komsomolsky Prospekt, 27).
10:00-12:00 The road to Belogorye with a travel tour.
12:00 – 14:00 Excursion to the Belogorsky monastery with lunch in the refectory of the monastery (for an additional fee).
The history of the Belogorsky St. Nicholas Missionary Monastery begins in 1891, when, in memory of the miraculous deliverance of Tsarevich Nicholas from danger (in Japan he was wounded with a sword), a seven-seated cross with a height of more than 10 meters was installed here.
The cross was called the tsar's cross.
The revival of the monastery began in 1991, and an icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was preserved among the icons.
14:00 – 15:00 Transfer to Kungur with a travel tour.
15:00 – 16:30 Sightseeing tour "Kungur merchant" with a visit to a souvenir shop and tasting of local products.
On the tour you will get acquainted with the ancient Ural provincial town, walking along the streets, you will be able to plunge into the distant 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Numerous legends and traditions shrouding the Kungur land will reveal their secrets to you.
You will learn a lot about the history of Kungur, the merchant traditions of the city, some of which are still preserved.
During the tasting, you will taste the products of Perm and Kungur productions: sausage products of the Kungur meat processing plant, the right sweets of the Perm confectionery factory (sweets without sugar), the famous Gribushin tea, Kungur lemonade, originally from the USSR, Vyazovsky gingerbread according to ancient recipes.
And of course, all these fresh products can be purchased!
The tasting itself takes place in a souvenir shop, and therefore you can immediately buy a beautiful souvenir as a keepsake or as a gift!
16:40-18:40 Kungur ice cave, the program "Revived history" or "Laser film".
The first studies in the cave were conducted back in the 18th century.
Today, the ice cave is a natural monument of national importance, the only cave in Russia equipped for excursions.
The magic of underground lakes and gigantic grottoes, the frozen poetry of ice and stone transport tourists to the fantastic world of an ancient cave.
19:00 Departure to Perm.
21:00 Arrival in Perm.
Free time.
A transfer to the railway station or to the airport is possible for an additional fee.
The timing and order of excursions are approximate, it is possible to rearrange excursions in places during the day. The bus, the guide, the exact time and place of the meeting will be announced additionally.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels of your choice in the center of Perm.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel/Accommodation	Double room	Single room	Triple room
Hotel "Prikamye" 3*, standard room	23 400	24 700	23 100
Ural 3* Hotel, standard room (for dates: 06/14/2024, 06/28/2024 there are no beds in the hotel)	22 850	26 000	–
Amaks Premier 3* Hotel, single, double business, triple studio	24 150	27 800	23 200
City Star Hotel 3*, standard room	24 100	27 550	24 000
New Star 4* Hotel, standard room	27 300	26 500	25 200

The cost is additional. nights for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel/Accommodation	Double room	Single room	Triple room
Hotel "Prikamye" 3*	2 400	3 000	2 300
Ural Hotel 3*, Standard room	2 200	3 600	–
Amaks Premier 3* Hotel, Business room	2 800	4 450	2 350
City Star Hotel 3*	2 750	4 350	2 700
New Star 4* Hotel	4 200	3 850	3 250

Discounts on the tour:

Children from 6 to 14 years old (inclusive) – 425 rubles.;
Pensioners – 125 rubles.

Hotel "Prikamye" 3*

This hotel is located in the center of Perm at the intersection of the wide Komsomolsky Prospekt and Lenin Street. Guests can use free Wi-Fi and private parking, as well as a gym. There is also a bus stop just 100 metres away.

Each room at the Prikamye Hotel is equipped with a refrigerator and a TV. The bathroom comes with a bathtub, hairdryer and toiletries.

A hot breakfast is served every morning at the Prikamye Hotel. The elegant restaurant with large windows serves European cuisine. You can relax in an informal setting in the Irish pub.

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Ural Hotel 3*

This largest hotel in the Western Urals is located in Perm, a 15-minute walk from the Kama River. It offers free Wi-Fi. A gym and a concert hall are available for an additional fee.

All modern rooms at the Ural Hotel feature a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some rooms also have a fireplace, a hot tub and a kitchenette.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Ural Hotel. The bar and restaurant serve a variety of traditional regional dishes. Ural Hotel is 3 km from the train station and 18 km from Perm Airport.

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Amaks Premier Hotel 3*

The modern AMAKS Premier Hotel is located near the center of Perm, within walking distance of the Drama Theater and the Perm Opera and Ballet Theater. From here, guests can quickly reach the business centers and entertainment areas of the city. There is a spa area with a Finnish sauna and a swimming pool with hydromassage. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The tastefully decorated rooms at the AMAKS Hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels. There is a work desk in the living area.

The hotel has a karaoke room. The 24-hour restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and a la carte European cuisine. The hotel is located opposite the Perm State Art Gallery. The Kama River embankment is a short walk away.

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City Star Hotel 3*

City Star Hotel is located in Perm, a 3-minute walk from the central Kama Embankment. The hotel's restaurant serves local and European cuisine, and drinks can be enjoyed at the lobby bar. The hotel has a massage room and a hairdresser.

All rooms are decorated in a minimalist style and feature air conditioning, a safe and a TV. There is a work space with a desk and a bathroom with a shower and a make-up mirror.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Room service is available upon request. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

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New Star Hotel 4*

The hotel is located near Gorky Park in the center of Perm. It offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour lobby bar and a modern gym. The stylish restaurant serves European cuisine.

Rooms and suites at the New Star Hotel are equipped with soundproof windows and bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. They are decorated in soft pastel colors.

At the New Star Hotel, guests can book massages or beauty treatments. Fitness equipment is available at the guests' disposal.