Yekaterinburg is in the heart of the big Urals

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The Urals, located at the junction of Asia and Europe, is a kind of border between these parts of the world. Yekaterinburg is not only the administrative center of the Ural Federal District, but also the capital of the Urals, where the entire business and cultural life of the region is concentrated.

You will visit the most important places of the Sverdlovsk region, get acquainted with the history of the region and the dynasties of famous artists and inventors – natives of these places.

You will see the sights associated with the last days of the imperial family and be surprised by the wealth of natural resources of the Urals in the Museum of the History of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art and in the Mine Museum.

Location

Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

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Tour highlights

The border of Europe and Asia

We will visit the junction of two parts of the world

Mine Museum

Let's wash the gold-bearing sands or try ourselves as a prospector

The history of the royal family

Let's dive into the family history of the last emperor in a real place of tragic events

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ekaterinburg. The border of Europe and Asia. Boris Yeltsin Museum
Arrival at Yekaterinburg airport (Koltsovo).
Meeting at the airport at 05:30.
Transfer to Yekaterinburg.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg.
Today Yekaterinburg is the industrial center of Russia, the cultural and scientific center of the Urals.
Visiting the Border of Europe and Asia.
The Europe-Asia symbol was installed at the point of intersection of the European-Asian border.
Two stones are laid at the obelisk, which symbolize the unity of the two parts of the world.
One stone was brought from the most extreme point of Europe – Cape Rock, and the second stone from the very edge of the Asian part of the continent – Cape Dezhnev.
Excursion to the Boris Yeltsin Museum.
This is the first presidential museum in Russia.
He tells about the life of the first president of Russia and the most important stages of his political biography.
The museum occupies 2 floors and has an unusual building in the form of a circle, which is divided into several rooms.
The museum's exposition contains documents, photos and archival footage, as well as modern interactive technologies.
Return to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Nevyansk. Nizhny Tagil
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Nevyansk.
A visit to the Demidovs' Inclined Tower.
Nevyanskaya Tower is one of the few architectural structures that was built with a deviation from the vertical at the top of 2.2 meters.
Transfer to Nizhny Tagil.
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Almost 200 years ago Nizhny Tagil was the main producer of cast iron in all of Europe, and in Soviet times the city became a major industrial center.
Today, the city combines the power of industrial giants, modern buildings, historical monuments and the beauty of the Ural nature.
Lunch.
Excursion to the Historical and Technical museum "House of Cherepanovs".
The main part of the exhibition tells about the fate of the Cherepanov family, as well as about the inventor of the bicycle, Tagil resident Efim Artamonov.
Excursion to the Museum of the history of tray craft "House of Khudoyarov".
Nizhny Tagil is the birthplace of the Russian painted iron tray.
The art of Ural lacquer painting originated in the first half of the XVIII century.
The museum is located in a building that belonged to the Khudoyarov dynasty of artists.
Return to Yekaterinburg.

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Day 3 - The temple on blood. The history of the royal family
Breakfast at the hotel.
A visit to the Temple-on-Blood.
The “Church-on-Blood in the name of All Saints who Shone Forth in the Russian land” is one of the main attractions of Yekaterinburg.
It was here that the house of engineer Nikolai Nikolaevich Ipatiev stood, in which the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II with his family and servants were shot.
The temple was consecrated on the eve of the next anniversary of the tragic events – July 16, 2003.
The architectural complex includes the five-domed main temple, the Elizabeth Chapel and the Patriarchal Compound.
Excursion to the Cultural and educational center “Tsarsky” (Museum of the Holy Royal family).
The museum's exposition contains items related to the august family of Emperor Nicholas II.
During the tour you will visit the permanent exhibition Hall, the Patriarchal Hall, the royal piano and the church in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Transfer to the Ganina Pit.
A tour of the territory.
Ganina Pit is an abandoned iron mine, which got its name from the owner, nicknamed Ganya.
The deposit turned out to be poor and by the beginning of the 20th century the mine was abandoned. It was here in July 1918 that the bodies of members of the Royal Family and their faithful servants were brought from the Ipatievsky House of Yekaterinburg.
Today, a monastery in honor of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers has been erected on the site of the Ganina Yama mine.
Return to Yekaterinburg.
Day 4 - Faberge collection. Interactive Museum-mine
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to the Museum of the History of Stone-cutting and Jewelry art.
The museum is located in the building of the former "Pharmacy of the mining department".
Here you can get acquainted with the history of artistic stone processing of the XIX – early XX centuries, with the works of the Russian Gems factory, with malachite products, modern author's stone-cutting and jewelry art.
A special place in the museum's collection is occupied by jewelry of the famous Faberge company, which are located in the Golden Pantry exhibition.
The program of the museum visit includes a sightseeing tour of the museum, an excursion to the “Golden Pantry”, an excursion to the “Emerald Room”.
Transfer to Berezovsky.
Excursion to the Mine Museum.
The museum has two exhibition halls — ground and underground.
The expositions are devoted to the history of gold mining in the city of Berezovsky.
There is a unique opportunity to go down into the mine, wash the gold-bearing sands or try yourself as a prospector.
The museum is interactive.
All exhibits can be touched and used.
Transfer to the city of Sysert.
Excursion to the P.P. Bazhov House Museum.
During the tour, you will learn about life in the mining settlement, about everyday life and family troubles.
Of course, you will learn about how the childhood of the main storyteller of the Urals passed, what Pasha studied and how his parents lived.
Transfer to the airport by 19:00.
Attention! Please purchase air and railway tickets only after the tour is declared guaranteed.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Yekaterinburg.

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

Arrivals	2-local and 3-local	1-local	For additional information. location
November 1-4	28 500	33 000	27 900
January 3-6	29 900	36 400	-

There is a discount for pensioners – 350 rubles.

Accommodation for check–in on November 1-4 - at the Grand Avenue Hotel. Extra night SGL – 4,500 rubles.

Accommodation for check–in on January 3-6 - at the Oktyabrskaya hotel. Extra night TWIN – 7,500 rubles.

3 Grand Avenue Hotel*

The modern three-star Grand Avenue Hotel is located in the business center of Yekaterinburg, next to the Sverdlovsk Musical Comedy Theater and the Yekaterinburg Puppet Theater. Various facilities and services are provided. The rooms offer views of the surrounding area. All rooms have wired internet access and Wi-Fi, air conditioning, satellite TV, shower, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Some rooms have an LCD TV. The Case Bar and Restaurant serves drinks and international and Russian cuisine throughout the day. Drinks can be enjoyed at the modern Jam Lobby Bar.

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Another option

Oktyabrskaya Hotel 4*

Oktyabrskaya is a comfortable hotel located one and a half kilometers from the center of Yekaterinburg. There are many services for guests, including free Wi-Fi throughout the establishment.

The rooms are decorated in a simple minimalist style, they are bright, spacious and cozy. Each room has its own air conditioning, mini-bar, work desk, safe for storing things, private bathroom, TV with set-top box. The more expensive rooms are additionally equipped with a seating area and a balcony.

The hotel has its own restaurant, where you can enjoy a buffet and a la carte dishes. The necessary amenities for a comfortable stay include a lounge, a terrace and a spacious bar.

The staff of the institution offers visitors exciting city tours. There is a beauty salon and a shop where you can buy souvenirs. Entertainment options include karaoke, billiards, a swimming pool and a sauna. There is a private parking.

Due to the hotel's proximity to the city center, there are many notable places, parks, squares and other places for walking nearby. It is not difficult to walk to cafes, restaurants and shopping centers.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 44 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

Included in price

group transfer airport-hotel-airport for recommended flights;
transfers by comfortable bus;
hotel accommodation 3*;
early placement;
meals: breakfast on all days of the tour, 2 lunches;
services of an accompanying guide;
the excursion program;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
meals not specified in the program;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Reviews

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Olga

30 Oct, 2024

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A wonderful tour with a rich and engaging itinerary. Our guide, Svetlana, was very responsible and did an excellent job, explaining everything in detail. I was pleased with both the hotels and the food. Adding extra lunches was a great decision; it made everything more convenient, and I especially enjoyed the Pomor-style lunch at the Pomor restaurant. The transportation was also comfortable and reliable.

30 Oct, 2024

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