Demidov route. Sightseeing tour of the Sverdlovsk region

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Let's get acquainted with the Urals through a trip to the cities of Yekaterinburg, Nevyansk and Nizhny Tagil. We will follow in the footsteps of the history of mining glory. The Urals and the richest Russian Demidov dynasty. We will find out what connects Nizhny Tagil with Italy, and the Urals with Napoleon, why the facade of Florence Cathedral is decorated with the Ural kailo and how the "leaning" tower appeared.

The tour is truly unique: with elements of industrial tourism, world-famous architectural monuments, iconic museums, thematic workshops and, of course, authentic dishes of Ural cuisine.

This is the first national tourist route in the Sverdlovsk region!

Location

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

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Tour highlights

Exciting master classes

Let's sign a Tagil tray as a souvenir

A fiery spectacle

Pouring metal in the mouth of a modern blast furnace and a walk through the huge production will leave you with indelible impressions.

Immersion in history

You will learn the history of the Demidov dynasty, the "First Russian corporation" that made incredible technological breakthroughs.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Yekaterinburg. The Museum of the History of Yekaterinburg, a sightseeing tour of the city and the Center for the History of Stone cutting
Arrival at Koltsovo airport or Yekaterinburg railway station, self-transfer to the hotel, the starting point of the tour (for an additional fee).
It is recommended to leave your luggage in the luggage room.
12:50 Meeting with a guide at the Four Elements Yekaterinburg Hotel, Lenin ave., 9a.
13:15-14:30 Visit to the Yekaterinburg History Museum.
15:00-17:00 Bus and walking sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg.
Visit to the Central and iconic part of the city –Dams are the places of attraction for the most interesting events: concerts, exhibitions, folk festivals and city holidays!
Strolling along the paths of the Historical Park, the guests of the city do not suspect that about 300 years ago the history of Yekaterinburg originated here, the factory rumble and the roar of the hammer were heard.
Here, on one side of the dam, a city pond was formed, and on the other, an ironworks was built – at that time one of the largest in Russia and in Europe!
The city is located in the heart of Russia, on the border of Europe and Asia, at the intersection of major trade routes.
All the most interesting things about the city of Yekaterinburg: why Tatishchev started building a fortress-factory, but never built the city, after whom the city got its name, what secrets are kept by the dungeons of merchant mansions.
17:00-18:30 Visit The A. K. Denisov-Uralsky Stone-Cutting History Center.
Demidovsky Malachite tour with an entertaining master class, during which you will get acquainted with the technique of grinding and cutting Ural stone and, of course, leave yourself a memorable souvenir!
A visit to a specialized store, the assortment of which includes stone products from modern Ural carvers.
19:00 Guest dinner "Ural cuisine" in the central restaurant of the city, independent passage to the hotel, free time (guest dinner – for an additional fee).

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Day 2 - Excursion to Nevyansk. Transfer to Nizhny Tagil
07:30 Breakfast, check-out from the hotel.
08:30 Departure to Nevyansk.
A travel tour with a visit to the Europe-Asia border and a stop at the obelisk on 17 km of the Moscow highway.
Nevyansk is the city where the Demidov Empire began, founded on the initiative of Peter the Great as a place for an ironworks.
Later, the main facility of the city, the factory, was granted to the Demidov family.
The Demidov factories began to appear all over the Urals and Siberia, and the city became the main industrial point of the Urals in the 18th century!
10:30-12:30 Sightseeing tour of the museum complex, directly at the foot of the Nevyanskaya inclined tower of the Demidovs (objects: Nevyanskaya inclined Tower, monument to Demidov and Peter I) with a story about the history of the tower (construction, purpose, location, architectural features).
The uniqueness of the moment is the tower in the scaffolding – with a story about the history of the tower restorations.
Guided tour of the exposition: The history of the Nevyansky region in the XVII – XVIII centuries: the history of the Nevyansky plant during the mining dynasty of Nikita and Akinfiy Demidov, dating back to the first half of the XVIII century; the famous Demidov iron brand "Old Sable"; Tsar blast furnace; the role of the Nevyansky plant and the first Demidovs in the formation of mining Russia, the Russian Empire.
Virtual (with the help of a video panel and a prepared video sequence) tour of the tower: floor-by-floor purpose, patronage legends.
Those who wish will be able to forge a commemorative Demidov coin or mine real Ural gemstones at the mine (during the warmer months) (for an additional fee).
13:00-13:40 Lunch in a cafe.
13:40-15:10 Visit to the museum of the House of the Nevyanskaya Icon. Acquaintance with an unusual cultural phenomenon of the Ural region – the Nevyanskaya school of icon painting.
15:10 Departure to Verkhniye Tavolgi.
A guided tour of the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Byngi village).
16:00 Tour of Tavolozhskaya Ceramics LLC, a master class on a potter's wheel under the guidance of an experienced potter, a story about decorating ceramic products with traditional emerald glaze in the Demidov era.
18:00 Kerzhak's dinner at the Crystal Cellar cafe.
19:00 Departure to Nizhny Tagil.
20:15 Arrival in Nizhny Tagil.
Check-in at the Demidov Plaza 4* hotel.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Completion of the program. Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Tagil and metallurgical production
07:00-08:15 Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 VisitJSC EVRAZ Nizhny Tagil Metallurgical Plant.
Demidov Traditions tour – in modern times": the museum complex of the plant, a guided tour of the metallurgical production of the plant (blast furnace No. 7, converter shop or wheel-binding workshop), an inspection of the historical blast furnace No. 1.
Attention:
EVRAZ is allocated as a visiting facility for an additional fee;
the age of the participants is 14+ ;
submit an application for a visit to EVRAZ no later than 7 days before the tour.
As a substitute for the tour participants who did not get on the EVRAZ tour: The House of Cherepanov Historical and Technical Museum.
This is a rare opportunity to get in touch with the traditions of Tagil inventors, to get acquainted with their biographies and inventions on authentic exhibits.
See the unique astronomical clock of E.G. Kuznetsov, a silver vase – a gift to the inventor of steam engines E.A. Cherepanov from the Demidov breeders, a bicycle of the XIX century and much more!
Of particular interest are the current models of steam locomotives and railways, as well as interactive exhibitions on the history of technology.
12:10-12:50 Lunch according to the metallurg menu in a cafe in the city
12:50 Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Tagil with a visit to the observation deck on Fox Mountain. Demidovskaya cottage.
Nizhny Tagil is one of the largest and oldest mining centers in Russia.
It was here that the most modern blast furnaces in the world were built (from 1725-1735) in terms of their technological equipment and capacity!
The industrial importance of the Nizhny Tagil plants was determined by its strong position in the European market of its metal with the "Old Sable" brand. It was in the city of Nizhny Tagil that the Cherepanov mechanics created the first steam locomotive in Russia.
14:00-14:50 Visit to the Nizhny Tagil Museum of Local Lore.
The Nizhny Tagil Museum of Local Lore vividly reveals the history of the Tagil region.
The museum presents: a collection of paintings and sculptures of Demidov breeders, unique advertising products of Nizhny Tagil factories of the XIX century.
15:00-15:50 Visit to the museum of the history of the tray craft "House of Khudoyarov".
Metal trays appeared at the beginning of the 18th century at metallurgical plants in Nizhny Tagil, owned by the Ural industrialist A.N. Demidov. It is the Demidovs who are the initiators of the industrial production of trays.
16:00-17:30 Master class on Tagil lacquer painting with the provision of all materials at the Tagil Tray Museum and Production Complex.
Metal trays appeared at the beginning of the 18th century in Nizhny Tagil at metallurgical plants owned by the Ural industrialist A. N. Demidov.
It is the Demidovs who are the initiators of the industrial production of trays.
17:30-18:30 Final tea party on fragrant Ural herbs.
18:30 Departure to Yekaterinburg (on the way, if necessary, a sanitary stop, watching movies)
20:40 Arrival in Yekaterinburg, Marins Park Hotel 3* (railway station), transfer to Koltsovo airport (for an additional fee).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Four Elements Yekaterinburg 4* Hotel in Yekaterinburg (1 night) and at the Demidov Hotel. 4* Plaza in Nizhny Tagil (1 night).

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub:

Placement	Cost
Double room (DBL)	22 350
Single Room (SGL)	27 400

Discount for pensioners and schoolchildren – 550 rubles.

Four Elements Yekaterinburg Hotel is located in the center of Yekaterinburg, a 10-minute walk from the City Pond and the Yekaterinburg Opera and Ballet Theater.

A 24-hour fitness center is available.

Free Wi-Fi is available. The modern rooms are decorated in warm colours and feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes.

The hotel's restaurant serves international cuisine, including traditional Russian dishes with a modern interpretation.

The lobby bar offers a wide selection of drinks.

Ploshchad 1905 Goda Metro Station is a 10-minute walk away. Yekaterinburg Central Train Station is 3 km from Four Elements Yekaterinburg Hotel.

Koltsovo International Airport can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

Included in price

transportation according to the program;
accommodation at the Four Elements Yekaterinburg Hotel (Yekaterinburg) 4* (1 night), Demidov Plaza Hotel (N.Tagil) 4* (1 night);
nutrition: 2 buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and a tea party with treats;
travel tour and guided tour guide along the route;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
transfer from/to airport or railway station;
meals outside the program;
optional guided tours and interactive activities;
visit to JSC EVRAZ Nizhny Tagil Metallurgical Combine, excursion "Traditions of the Demidovs – in modern times" (14+) – 890 rubles/person.;
visit to the Historical and Technical Museum "House of Cherepanovs";
Ural Cuisine gastro dinner – 2600 rub/person (on the 1st day of the tour);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

bring comfortable hiking shoes, windproof clothes/raincoat in the autumn;
compulsory medical insurance policy;
funds for the purchase of souvenirs and sweets: Our region is famous for chocolate cones, Sverdlovsk ginger, products made from Ural stones and minerals, and, of course, modern merchandise.;
when visiting an excursion to NTMK EVRAZ, you must have an identity document with you. According to safety regulations, it is forbidden to visit the workshop in shorts and skirts, always in trousers/ jeans and socks; we recommend that those who wear lenses change them to glasses after visiting the workshop due to possible dust and eye discomfort; For personal safety reasons, it is forbidden to visit the workshop for persons with disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the central nervous system.;
When visiting churches and temples, women should wear a headscarf, and their clothes should cover their shoulders and knees. It is not allowed for men to visit churches and temples in shorts and tracksuits.;
The number of rooms in the hotels along the route meets European standards and has personal hygiene products and a hairdryer.;
We will take care of you and provide bottled drinking water for everyone and for all days along the route.;
check–in at hotels is based on passports, children need birth certificates (originals).

Dates and Prices

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7 – 9 Mar 3 days 2 nights

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13 – 15 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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4 – 6 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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18 – 20 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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8 – 10 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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22 – 24 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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2 – 4 Nov 3 days 2 nights

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