Demidov route. Sightseeing tour of the Sverdlovsk region

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

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.

This is a unique tour with world-famous architectural monuments, iconic museums, elements of industrial tourism, thematic workshops and, of course, delicious dishes of Ural cuisine.

Location

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Painting workshop

Let's try our hand at crafts and write 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.

The history of Ural iron

We 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. Private transfer 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 the Central and iconic part of the city – Plotinka – the place of attraction of 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, in honor of whom the city got its name, what secrets are kept by the dungeons of merchant mansions.
17:00-18:30 Visit to 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 Gastro dinner "Ural cuisine" in the central restaurant of the city, independent passage to the hotel, free time (gastro 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!
11:00-12:30 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 tour (with the help of a video panel and a prepared video sequence) 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 for an additional fee (during the warmer months).
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 Nizhny Tavolgi.
A guided tour of the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Byngi village).
16:00 Guided tour in the workshop "Potter from Tavolog" with a story about the ancient craft of making ceramic products.
A master class on hand-sculpting from clay and working on a potter's wheel will be held under the guidance of a hereditary potter.
18:00 Departure to Nizhny Tagil.
19:30 Dinner with elements of Ural cuisine in a cafe in Nizhny Tagil.
20:30 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 Visit to JSC EVRAZ Nizhny Tagil Metallurgical Plant.
Excursion "The traditions of the Demidovs – 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 shop), a tour 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.
Additional payment for entrance tickets.
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.
16:30-17:30 Master class on Tagil lacquer painting with the provision of all materials at the Tagil Tray Museum and Production Complex.
17:30-18:30 Dinner.
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)	27 400
Single Room (SGL)	32 100

Discount for pensioners and schoolchildren – 550 rubles.

The Elements Yekaterinburg Hotel 4* is waiting for its guests in Yekaterinburg. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, laundry, shuttle service and more. Each of the rooms has everything to make your stay comfortable and memorable only with a positive impression of your stay.

There is a restaurant on site where you can have a delicious meal and have a great time.

For guests' convenience, there is a 24-hour business center, expedited check-in on arrival, and expedited check-out on departure. If you are planning a business or entertainment event, the hotel offers you a 170 square meter space with conference rooms and meeting rooms. A shuttle service to and from the airport is available for an additional fee. Free self-parking is available on site.

Nearby there are parks, alleys, a theater, cafes and interesting places of the city. There is also a public transport stop within walking distance, which will make it easier to move around the area.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 44 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, 2 dinners;
travel tour and guided tour guide along the route;
entrance tickets to museums.
excursions:
- Yekaterinburg sightseeing Tour;
- Yekaterinburg History Museum;
- A. K. Denisov Stone Cutting History Center;
- Nevyansky State Historical and Architectural Museum;
- Nevyanskaya Icon Museum;
- "The potter from Tavologos", master class;
- Nizhny Tagil sightseeing Tour;
- museum of the history of tray fishing "House of Khudoyarov";
- Nizhny Tagil Museum of Local Lore;
- master class on Tagil lacquer painting.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
transfer from/to airport or railway station;
meals outside the program;
Ural Cuisine gastro dinner – 2800 RUB/person (on the 1st day of the tour);
visit to JSC EVRAZ Nizhnetagilsky Metallurgical Combine, excursion "Traditions of the Demidovs – in modern times" (14+) – 1,350 rubles/person.;
visit to the Historical and Technical Museum "House of Cherepanovs";
additional guided tours and interactive activities;
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 people 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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12 – 14 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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3 – 5 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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24 – 26 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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21 – 23 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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30 Oct – 1 Nov 3 days 2 nights

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