Yekaterinburg is in the heart of the great Urals. Spring-Summer

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Discover the wonderful city of Yekaterinburg, the administrative center of the Ural Federal District, the capital of the Urals, where all the business and cultural life of the region is concentrated.

In the heart of the Urals, you will get acquainted with the history of the region and the dynasties of famous artists and inventors from 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 interesting museums.

Location

Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

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Tour highlights

The inclined tower of the Demidovs

You will see an architectural miracle — the Nevyanskaya Tower, built with a deviation from the vertical at the top of 2.2 meters

Ural gems

Exclusive mineralogical collections of private collectors, famous craftsmen and stone carving workshops are waiting for you.

The history of the Imperial Family

You will visit places connected with fateful events in the history of the royal family and our country.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Yekaterinburg, The Border of Europe and Asia, Boris Yeltsin Museum
Arrival at Yekaterinburg airport (Koltsovo).
Meeting at the airport at 05:30.
Transfer to Yekaterinburg.
Early check-in at the hotel. Accommodation is possible from 14:00 on the previous day.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg.
Yekaterinburg was founded as a factory town in 1723 on the Iset River.
It received its name in honor of Empress Catherine I, and was later renamed in honor of the politician Ya. Sverdlov. In 1991, the city was returned to its historical name.
Today Yekaterinburg is the industrial center of Russia, the cultural and scientific center of the Urals.
Visit the Border of Europe and Asia.
The Europe-Asia symbol was installed at the 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.
Boris Yeltsin Museum tour.
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, photographs and archival footage, as well as modern interactive technologies.
Return to the hotel.
Free time in Yekaterinburg.

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Day 2 - Nevyansk. Nizhny Tagil
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Nevyansk.
Visit to the Inclined Demidov Tower (since January 10, the museum is closed for restoration).
The Nevyanskaya Tower is one of the few architectural structures that was built with a deviation of 2.2 meters from the vertical at the top.
It was built by order of Akinfiy Nikitich Demidov in the XVIII century. The main curiosity of the tower is the chiming clock.
It is assumed that they were brought by Akinfiy Demidov from England in the 30s of the XVIII century.
During the restoration work at the museum of the Inclined Demidov Tower, the tour will be conducted at the Nevyansk State Historical and Architectural Museum.
Transfer to Nizhny Tagil.
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Nizhny Tagil was the capital of Demidov's industrial empire.
Almost 200 years ago Nizhny Tagil was the main producer of pig iron in all of Europe, and during the Soviet era the city became a major industrial center.
Akinfiy Nikitich Demidov built two factories here: the Vysky copper smelter and the Nizhny Tagil iron smelter.
Today, the city combines the power of industrial giants, modern buildings, historical monuments and the beauty of the Ural nature.
Lunch (extra charge).
Excursion to the Historical and Technical Museum "House of Cherepanovs".
The museum is located in a manor house built in the 19th century in the style of late classicism, and is an architectural monument. It was here that the famous Tagil inventors, the creators of the first Russian steam locomotive Yefim and Miron Cherepanov lived.
The main part of the exhibition tells about the fate of the Cherepanov family, as well as about the inventor of the bicycle, Yefim Artamonov from Tagil.
Separate halls are devoted to exhibitions that introduce the development of communications, reproducing and recording technology.
Excursion to the Museum of the history of the tray industry "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 18th century.
The museum is located in a building that belonged to the Khudoyarov dynasty of artists.
Here you will get acquainted with the history of the tray craft from the XVIII to the XXI century, the life and work of the famous Tagil artists Khudoyarov.
Return to Yekaterinburg.

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Day 3 - Ganina Pit and the Temple on the Blood, the story of the royal family. P.P. Bazhov Memorial House Museum
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Ganina Pit.
Guided tour of the territory and the museum.
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 that the bodies of members of the Royal Family and their loyal servants were brought from the Ipatievsky House in Yekaterinburg in July 1918.
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.
Excursion to P.P. Bazhov Memorial House Museum.
The museum is located in a house that was built for his family by the famous Ural writer Pavel Petrovich Bazhov. Pavel Petrovich began building the house, which is located on modern Chapaev Street, after marrying Valentina Alexandrovna Ivanitskaya. Thanks to Valentina Alexandrovna, a museum was opened here after the writer's death.
The uniqueness of the museum lies in the fact that everything in the house remains as it was during the life of the owner. Pavel Petrovich lived here for 28 years and wrote many works, including the famous Ural tales.
Visit to the Temple on the Blood.
The Church-on-the-Blood in the Name of All Saints Who Shone Forth in the Land of Russia 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.
In 2000, active work began on the construction of the temple designed by architects V.P. Morozov, V.Y. Grachev and G.V. Mazaev.
The church 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.
Free time.

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Day 4 - Museum of Gold, Mineralogical Museum "Planet", Museum of History and Archeology of the Urals
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the city of Berezovsky.
Excursion to the Museum of Gold. The museum was established in 1970 on the initiative of local historian Sylvia Openkina.
The museum's expositions acquaint visitors with the discovery of Yerofey Markov and the beginning of the gold mining industry in the Urals in the 18th century, with the discoveries of Lev Brusnitsyn, the life of workers, with the history of the city of Berezovsky and modern gold mining, which continues to this day.
Return to Yekaterinburg.
Excursion to the Mineralogical museum "Planet".
Planeta is a mineralogical museum of private collections. The museum features exclusive mineralogical collections of private collectors, renowned craftsmen and stone carving workshops.
On an area of 800 square meters, there are more than three and a half thousand unique minerals and objects of stone-cutting art, for which the Urals and beyond are famous.
Excursion to the Museum of History and Archeology of the Urals.
The museum is located in the building of the former Dzerzhinsky House of Culture.
It is here that the main stock exposition of the Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore is located.
The museum's program includes a tour of the famous Shigirsky storeroom, where you will see the famous exhibit of the collection – the Great Shigir Idol.
Departure to the airport at 16:00.
Recommended departures are after 19:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Check-in dates	Hotel	2-local	1-local
08.05.2025	Moskovskaya gorka 4*	32 900	44 400
12.06.2025, 01.11.2025	Central 3 Hotel*	30 900	38 400
30.07.2025	3 Grand Avenue Hotel*	32 900	44 400

There is a discount for pensioners – 350 rubles.

Moskovskaya Gorka Hotel by USTA Hotels

The clients of the Moskovskaya Gorka by USTA Hotels hotel can use the parking of vehicles, the bar, and Wi-Fi Internet at any time. There is a park called the "Green Grove" not far from the hotel.

The rooms are equipped with modern air conditioning. That is why the rooms are always cool in the summer, and in winter, when there is still no city heating, it is warm and comfortable enough. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV and a minibar. The presence of a bathtub with a hairdryer is conducive to a good rest.

European cuisine does not leave guests indifferent. Many people who live in the hotel eat in the Mango lobby bar every day. Sampling local delicacies and Russian cuisine

In their free time, guests can stroll through the shady alleys of the park, relaxing from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Another option

The Central by USTA Hotels Hotel

To get to the Central by USTA Hotels hotel, you need to drive to the center of Yekaterinburg.

The hotel has about one hundred rooms with international standard equipment. Guests can stay in single or double rooms of any category.

The interior of the hotel's restaurant is designed in an old style with an exquisite aristocratic interior, which serves dishes of Russian and European cuisine, as well as an extensive wine list.

It will be very comfortable for business people to stay here, as the building is prepared so that seminars and conferences can be held. The conference rooms have all the necessary equipment: mobile furniture, climate control.

Antey shopping center, Vysotsky business center, Pokrovsky Passage shopping center, various cafes and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk.

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Another option

The 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. It offers views of the surrounding area. All rooms have wired internet access and Wi-Fi, air conditioning, satellite TV, shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer. Some rooms have an LCD TV. The Case Bar-Restaurant serves drinks and dishes of international and Russian cuisine throughout the day. Drinks can be enjoyed at the modern Jam Lobby Bar.

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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

airport– hotel – airport group transfer at the time specified in the program (from/to the railway station, if necessary);
transfers by comfortable bus;
3* hotel accommodation with breakfast (including breakfast on day 1);
early check-in at the hotel (you can check in from 14:00 the previous day);
services of an accompanying guide;
sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg with a visit to the Borders of Europe and Asia;
Boris Yeltsin Museum tour;
excursion to Nevyansky Museum;
Nizhny Tagil city tour;
Cherepanov House Museum tour;
Khudoyarov House Museum tour;
Ganina Yama Museum tour;
Bazhov House Museum tour;
Gold Museum tour;
Planeta Mineralogical Museum Tour;
Ural Museum of History and Archeology tour;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
extra night at the hotel;
meals not included in the program (dinners on all days, lunch in Nizhny Tagil – 550 rubles, independent meals on other days);
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.

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Elena

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10 Apr, 2025

I'm so glad I chose the 'Across the Expanses of Perm the Great' tour in July 2024. It was a high-quality, engaging, and thoughtfully designed journey through the entire Perm region. The trip was full of fascinating discoveries: ancient monasteries, unique museums, the distinctive Permian animal style and wooden deities, the history of salt production and the Stroganovs in the Urals, and much more. The natural beauty of Parma was breathtaking: dense forests, countless rivers, mountains, and even an ice cave. The hotels were comfortable, and the breakfasts and lunches were tasty, often featuring elements of local cuisine. Traveling in a small group made the experience even more enjoyable, after all, it's usually seasoned travelers who venture to the Perm region. One special moment was when we all got to bake and taste traditional gingerbread made from an old recipe, for many of us, it was a first. Huge thanks to our amazing guide, Andrey, and to Venaris, our incredibly skilled driver!

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Olga

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30 Oct, 2024

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.

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