Demidov route. Winter tour for 2 days

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

We will follow in the footsteps of the history of the mining glory of the Urals and the richest Russian dynasty of the Demidovs! We will find out what connects Nizhny Tagil with Italy, and the Urals with Napoleon, why the facade of the Cathedral of Florence is decorated with the Ural kailo and how the "falling" tower appeared!

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Location

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

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Tour highlights

The "falling" Nevyanskaya Tower

The angle of inclination of the Nevyanskaya Tower is greater than that of the Pisa Tower

Interesting master classes

Take part in a master class on a potter's wheel under the guidance of an experienced potter and on Tagil lacquer painting

Tea gatherings

We are waiting for a delicious tea party on fragrant Ural herbs

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting in Yekaterinburg. Nevyansk.
08:20 Gathering of the group at the Four Elements Yekaterinburg Hotel, Lenin ave., 9a.
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, the city where the Demidov Empire began, was 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 assignment, 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 2 - Nizhny Tagil. Master class on Tagil lacquer painting
07:00-08:15 Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 Visit to JSC 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+ ;
the application for a visit to EVRAZ must be submitted no later than 7 days before the tour).
As a replacement 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 XVIII 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

1 night

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Demidov Hotel Plaza” 4* in Nizhny Tagil.

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

from 18,050 rubles. for 1 person in a 2-bed room;
from 20,650 rubles. for 1 person in a 1-bed room.

Discounts on the excursion program for the privileged category of citizens:

pensioners and schoolchildren - 450 rubles.

Demidov Plaza is located near railway and bus stations and major cultural attractions. The hotel offers stunning views of one of the main attractions of the city – Fox Mountain.

The hotel has 127 stylish designer rooms with free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel, all rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. It offers a restaurant, a living-inn room, a lounge bar and room service.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

Included in price

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

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
individual transfers airport/railway station – hotel – airport/railway station (from 1500 rubles per car);
excursion visit to the EVRAZ metallurgical complex – 890 rubles/person (14+) or the Cherepanov House Historical and Technical Museum;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

take comfortable hiking shoes and warm clothes with you;
MHI policy;
funds for the purchase of souvenirs and sweets: our region is famous for cones in chocolate, "Sverdlovsk ginger", products made of Ural stones and minerals, and, of course, modern merch;
when visiting an excursion to NTMK EVRAZ, have an identity document with you,
according to safety regulations, it is forbidden to visit the workshop in shorts and skirts, necessarily in trousers / jeans and socks; for those who wear lenses, we recommend changing them to glasses after visiting the workshop due to possible dust ingress and discomfort in the eyes; for personal safety, visiting the workshop is prohibited for persons with a violation of the musculoskeletal system and central nervous system.
When visiting churches and temples, women need to have a headscarf on their head, and clothes should cover their shoulders and knees. Men are not allowed to visit churches and temples in shorts and tracksuits. The tour program includes a stop at the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Byngi village);
The rooms in the hotels along the route comply with European standards and have 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!

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3 – 4 Jan, 2026 2 days 1 night

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4 – 5 Jan, 2026 2 days 1 night

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7 – 8 Mar, 2026 2 days 1 night

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