Malachite: a railway cruise with visits to Kazan, Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Novgorod

Breakfast on the train.

08:00 Arrival of the tourist train in Kazan, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated in the voucher).

Sightseeing tour "Kazan millennial". 

A bus and walking tour of the most interesting sights of Kazan, which will show you Kazan from all sides. 

You will see ancient streets where each stone has its own history, and a modern metropolis living in the frenzied rhythm of the capital.

You will visit:

• in the Old Tatar settlement, located on the picturesque embankment of the lake. Kaban, where the houses of Tatar merchants and mosques of the XVIII century have been preserved.;

• on the streets of old Kazan, with its cathedrals, monasteries and temples that miraculously survived in the Soviet years (with a visit to the monastery where the miraculous list is keptKazan Icon of the Mother of God);

• Freedom Square is the administrative heart of Tatarstan, where the City Hall (the former Noble Assembly), the M. Jalil Opera and Ballet Theater, the S. Saidashev Concert Hall, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan, etc. are located.;

You will see:

• The Palace of Farmers on the Palace Square and the new embankment (panoramic view);

• sports facilities built for the Universiade 2013 (panoramic view).

A walking tour to the Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve is the living heart of the ancient city, which has experienced more than one exciting event in its centuries–old history! 

Originated as a Bulgar fortress at the turn of the 10th-11th centuries, along with its mighty lords, it has changed its appearance more than once and today is a unique complex of architectural, archaeological and historical monuments revealing the centuries-old history of the city. 

On the territory of the museum-reserve, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, you will see:

• Kul Sharif Mosque and Annunciation Cathedral;

• The Spasskaya Tower, erected by Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai, builders of St. Basil's Cathedral;

• The Presidential Palace and the leaning Tower of Syuyumbike.

Lunch with a master class "Secrets of Tatar cuisine". 

The chef of the restaurant will demonstrate the technique of cooking national dishes and teach you how to cook them at home.

Free time in the city center to buy souvenirs.

Transfer to the railway station.

16:00 Departure of the tourist train to Yekaterinburg.

Breakfast on the train.

08:00 Arrival of the tourist train in Yekaterinburg, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated in the voucher).

Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city. 

During the tour, visit the dam – one of the symbolic places of the city, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Iset River, walk through the stone garden (an exhibition of huge minerals that were brought here from all corners of the Urals), make a wish at the "heart" of the city of Rhodonite stone, find out who the founders of the city were. 

You will walk through an underground passage dedicated to many people whose lives and music have become part of the legendary Sverdlovsk rock club! Go out to the most beautiful building in the city – the Sevastyanov house, which contains almost all architectural styles!

Transfer to Verkhnyaya Pyshma with a travel tour "Ural is the mainstay of the state".

Excursion to the UMMC Museum Complex in Verkhnyaya Pyshma – one of the world's largest museums of history and technology. There are about 100 pieces of military equipment on display, as well as unique collections of domestic awards, models of weapons, uniforms, equipment, insignia from the XVIII century to the present day. 

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Transfer to the railway station Upper Pyshma.

14:45 Departure of the retro train to Yekaterinburg. 

You will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the beginning of the last century with a unique steam–powered tourist retro train - the Ural Express.

Along the way, you can organize a real gastronomic holiday for yourself: the restaurant car and the bar car serve dishes of Ural cuisine: shanga with potatoes, posikunchiki, Ural dumplings, pies with cherry and other national dishes. 

At the Shuvakish station, you will find yourself in a new small station, made in retro style. 

The appearance of a typical station of the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Railway of the early twentieth century has been recreated here. 

The interiors and furniture correspond to the sketches of that era, creating a complete immersion in history. You can visit the office of the station master and relax in the cozy buffet, where dishes from Sysert porcelain are used for tea parties.

The station platform is decorated with an antique clock, a station bell and retro signs, which adds extra charm to your journey.

15:55 Arrival of the retro train at the Yekaterinburg railway station.

Visiting souvenir shops within walking distance from the railway station. Independent arrival at the railway station.

17:00 Departure of the tourist train to Nizhny Novgorod.

Breakfast on the train.

10:00 Arrival of the tourist train in Nizhny Novgorod. Meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated in the voucher).

Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city with a tour of the main attractions: Nizhny Novgorod Fair, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the new Nizhny Novgorod stadium, where the World Cup matches were held, the Annunciation Monastery, Lyadova Square, Gorky Square, Ilyinskaya Sloboda, National Unity Square, Nizhne-Volzhskaya Embankment, cable car, Pechersk Monastery, Rukavishnikov Manor and much more.

Walking tour of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

Of course, the main attraction of the city is a unique ensemble, built at the beginning of the XVI century in accordance with the highest achievements of military and defensive art. 

During numerous sieges, it has never been captured by the enemy. A walk through the territory, an inspection of the interior space – walls, towers, the building of the former governor's palace, an exhibition of military equipment, a memorial complex and an Eternal Flame, an observation deck – a view of the Strelka, the Zachatskaya and Borisoglebskaya towers, the Cathedral of Michael the Archangel: the oldest stone temple, dates back to the founding of the city.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Walking tour along the main pedestrian street of the city – Bolshaya Pokrovskaya. 

Nizhny Novgorod Arbat. One of the oldest streets in Nizhny Novgorod was considered noble until 1917. There are a large number of architectural monuments on the street. 

Now the street is full of boutiques, cozy restaurants, cafes, and you can also buy products from Nizhny Novgorod artisans. Guests of Nizhny Novgorod involuntarily compare Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street with the Arbat.

Free time for independent walks and visits to souvenir shops. 

Transfer to the railway station.

17:00 Departure of the tourist train to Moscow.

23:00 Arrival of the tourist train at the Yaroslavsky railway station in Moscow.