Between Europe and Asia. Yekaterinburg — Nizhny Tagil — Deer Streams

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Yekaterinburg, where Europe and Asia touch, invites you on a magical journey!

You will immerse yourself in the history of the royal dynasty, enjoy nature in amazing parks and immerse yourself in the world of Ural minerals and jewelry art.

Your journey will be filled with the beauty of nature, the charm of architecture and many unexpected discoveries!

Location

Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The border of Europe and Asia

Stand with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia

Deer streams

Take a walk among the majestic cliffs, clear streams, dense forests and breathe in the clean air

Stone-cutting art

Immerse yourself in the world of stones and minerals and learn about their transformation into masterpieces

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg, monument on the border of Europe and Asia, Temple on Blood
Independent arrival at the hotel. Items can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
11:50 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
12:00 A sightseeing tour will introduce you to the history of the emergence and development of Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Urals. You will learn the specifics of its layout and the history of street development, get acquainted with the architecture of buildings, with the cultural, scientific and sports life of Yekaterinburg.
Monument on the Border of Europe and Asia (guided tour).
A wonderful opportunity to stand with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia.
Excursion "The Sorrowful path of the last Tsar" with a visit to the Church-on-Blood at the site of the execution of the Romanov family and the monastery in honor of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers at Ganina Pit (guided tour of the monastery).
17:30 End of the program, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 - The old Demidovsky Factory, the Tagilsky Tray museum and production complex and a master class
08:45 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
09:00 Departure to Nizhny Tagil.
Travel information about the history of the Urals, the development of metallurgy in Russia and the Demidov Empire.
11:00 a.m. We invite you to take a guided tour of the unique industrial heritage site – the Old Demidovsky Factory.
Today it is Russia's first museum-factory of the history of the development of ferrous metallurgy, the uniqueness and historical significance of which is recognized by the international scientific community.
The layout of the water-producing enterprise has been preserved at the plant.
Buildings and equipment of the XIX–XX centuries clearly demonstrate the development of metallurgical technologies and the improvement of the energy system.
Here you can trace all the stages of development of a typical Ural plant using different energy sources: water, steam, electricity.
13:30 Lunch.
14:30 excursion to the Museum of the history of the tray industry "House of Khudoyarov".
The museum presents a retrospective of the origin and development of a unique craft – metal painting from the XVIII to the XXI century, introduces the life and work of famous Tagil artists Khudoyarov.
16:00 Tagil Tray Museum and Production Complex.
A master class on Tagil lacquer painting with the provision of all materials.
17:30 Departure to Yekaterinburg.
19:30 Approximate time of arrival at the hotel.

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Day 3 - Deer streams
Breakfast at the hotel (buffet). Check-out from the hotel.
08:50 Boarding the bus.
09:00 Departure to the nature park "Deer Streams". Travel tour.
The park is located 100 km southwest of Yekaterinburg, in the picturesque area of the lower reaches of the Serga River, considered the cleanest river in the region. Amazing in beauty and the only one of its kind in the Urals, the park is a place of pilgrimage for avid tourists, lovers of caving and fans of ecological recreation.
Magnificent views of the Serga River with its bizarrely shaped cliffs, diverse landscapes, many karst sinkholes and caves, among which the Druzhba cave is the largest in the Middle Urals.
The park has many archaeological and historical monuments. Ancient human sites dating back more than 15,000 years have been discovered here.
A guided tour of the small circle (6-8 km) is offered, including an inspection of the following objects: "staraya bort", "Drowned Man" rock, "Angel" peace symbol, "Kissing Rocks", "Holey Stone", suspension bridge, etc.
Lunch at a cafe in the park.
Return to Yekaterinburg at approximately 19:00 Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 4 - Yekaterinburg and the Museum of the History of Stone-cutting and Jewelry Art
Breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Room release. Things are sent to the hotel's luggage room.
10:50 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. The Ural Mountains are rich in minerals. We will dedicate this day to getting to know them and the works of stone-cutting and jewelry art.
11:00 a.m. Start of a walking tour of the Historical Park, visit the geological Alley, where samples of minerals from the Urals are presented.
Museum of the History of Stone-cutting and Jewelry Art. It reflects the richness and beauty of the Ural region. Its exhibits tell about the artistic development of the unique natural resources of the Urals, the traditions of processing colored stone and metal.
13:00 At the end of the museum tour, free time in the center of Yekaterinburg, independent return to the hotel.
For those who wish, we also suggest visiting the Planet Museum, which contains unique samples of minerals from both the Urals and around the world, including very rare ones; objects of stone-cutting art; paleontological finds. There are about 3,500 exhibits in total.
The entrance ticket and the tour must be paid on the spot at the ticket office.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Yekaterinburg in rooms with amenities.

Accommodation at the Kosmos Hotel is planned for July. In August – "Onegin"

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

Placement	Adults	Pensioners	Children
Double room*	33 200	32 600	32 400
Single room	37 800	37 200	–

*When choosing a double room, tell the manager which room is required: with two single beds or one double bed.

The Cosmos Hotel

The Cosmos Yekaterinburg Hotel is located in Yekaterinburg and offers its guests comfortable living conditions with international standards of service.

The hotel has 160 rooms in total, 42 of which are superior categories. There are specially equipped rooms for people with disabilities.

The Magellan restaurant on site serves delicious buffet breakfasts daily. In addition, the chef delights visitors with dishes of European and Russian cuisine.

A conference room is available for business meetings and events. There is also a car rental, a shuttle service, a business center and much more.

A large number of the city's attractions can be reached on foot – the Puppet Theater, for example, is only 200 meters from the hotel, and the Opera and Ballet Theater is 400 meters away. Europa, the Epicenter, and the Acropolis are 200 meters away. The Cathedral, the zoo, the Museum of the World Ocean are 1.5 km away.

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Another option

Onegin Hotel

The Onegin Hotel is located in the center of Yekaterinburg and will be a great place for a vacation. This place is a combination of Russian classics, the highest level of service and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

There are air conditioners, plasma panels, mini-bars. The rooms are decorated in a classic style, pleasant to the eye. There are private bathrooms with accessories.

You can have a delicious meal in the restaurant, comfortably located on the 15th floor of the hotel. Here you can taste a wide range of European dishes, try a variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as cocktails.

The building of the Onegin Hotel, which is located within walking distance of the Opera and Ballet Theater, the city circus and other notable places, has an impressive architecture.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

Included in price

accommodation in a 4* hotel in rooms with amenities (3 nights);
Meals: 3 breakfasts for hotel guests, 2 set meals;
accompanied by a tour guide;
transportation service according to the program (bus tour. class, for a group of up to 16 people – minibus);
entrance tickets to museums with guided tours according to the program;
master classes according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
early check-in at the hotel on the day of arrival or the day before (the cost must be checked with the manager);
breakfast on the day of arrival, lunches on the first and fourth days, dinners (can be arranged by prior arrangement);
photo and video shooting in museums (where it is not included in the entrance fee);
additional excursions;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Required documents:

Russian Federation passport/ birth certificate for children under 14 years of age;
pension certificate (for pensioners);
medical insurance policy;
to check into the hotel for children under 14 years of age in the absence of parents/ legal representatives, a power of attorney issued for accompanying persons is required.

Recommendations:

Ganina Yama tour: Women need to wear a skirt and a headdress to visit Temples.
Nizhny Tagil City Tour: since the tour will be conducted on the street (Old Demidovsky Factory), we advise you to have raincoats and warm clothes with you (dress according to the weather). If the weather conditions are unfavorable (torrential rain and strong wind, the Nizhny Tagil Museum of Local Lore will be replaced for safety reasons).
Deer Streams tour: for walking we recommend comfortable clothes and shoes according to the season. In the summer – a raincoat, repellents. It is advisable to keep your hands free while walking in the natural park, so a backpack is preferable to a bag.
We recommend taking an extra snack and water with you on excursions.

Dates and Prices

$458

23 – 26 Jun 4 days 3 nights

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25 – 28 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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