Malachite: Nicholas II. The Romanovs. Railway cruise with a visit to Kazan, Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Novgorod

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We invite you to take an exciting train journey along the route that unites 3 cities: Kazan, Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Novgorod.

Yekaterinburg, located in the Urals, is famous for its malachite mines. In Kazan, malachite also found its use: here it was used to decorate palaces and churches. And in Nizhny Novgorod, famous for its craft traditions, craftsmen skillfully processed all kinds of stones, including malachite, turning them into masterpieces of art.

Get acquainted with the architecture and culture of the three regions and delve into the tragic pages of our country's history related to the last days of the imperial family.

Location

Russia, Moscow

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Tour highlights

The Ural History of the Romanovs

You will visit the burial place of the royal family, where the monastery was built, and visit the site of the tragedy in Yekaterinburg.

Millennial Kazan

Take a walk through the wonderful ancient city, feel its national flavor

Landscapes of Nizhny Novgorod

Take a look at the famous "arrow" of the Oka and Volga Rivers from the height of the centuries-old Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

Itinerary

Day 1 - Train departure
Independent boarding on the tourist train No. 930/929 (train, carriage numbers, seats are indicated on the voucher) according to the original documents (passports, birth certificates for children under 14 years old).
15:15 Departure of the Malakhit tour train from Yaroslavsky railway station in Moscow to Kazan.

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Day 2 - Kazan and culinary master class
Breakfast on the train.
07:00 Arrival of the train in Kazan, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated on the voucher).
Sightseeing tour "Kazan millennial".
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 every stone has its own story, and a modern metropolis living in the frenzied rhythm of the capital.
You will visit:
in Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda, located on the picturesque lake embankment. 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 during the Soviet years (with a visit to the monastery where the miraculous list of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is kept);
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).
Walking tour to the Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve, the living heart of the ancient city, which has experienced more than one exciting event in its centuries–old history!
Founded as a Bulgarian fortress at the turn of the 10th and 11th centuries, it has changed its appearance more than once along with its mighty lords and today it is a unique complex of architectural, archaeological and historical monuments that reveal the centuries-old history of the city.
On the territory of the museum-reserve, 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 Suyumbike.
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 train to Yekaterinburg.

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Day 3 - Ekaterinburg. Country bus tour. Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city
The time difference is + 2 hours / the time in the program is local.
Breakfast on the train.
09:50 Arrival of the train in Yekaterinburg, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated on the voucher).
A country bus tour dedicated to the history of the Romanov family in the Urals, with a visit to the Temple on Blood.
Ganina Pit is the burial place of the royal family in 1918, where a monastery with seven temples was built, each in the name of one of the seven members of the royal family: Emperor Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and heir Alexei Nikolaevich.
In Yekaterinburg, a Church on Blood was built at the site of the tragedy in the name of All the Saints who Shone Forth in the Land of Russia.
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, stroll through the rock garden (an exhibition of huge minerals that were brought here from all over the Urals), make a wish at the "heart" of the Rhodonite stone city, find out who were the founders of the city.
You will walk through an underground passage dedicated to many people whose lives and music have become part of the legendary Sverdlovsk rock club! You will come to the most beautiful building in the city – the Sevastyanov house, which contains almost all architectural styles!
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Yekaterinburg railway station.
16:30 Departure of the train to Nizhny Novgorod.

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Day 4 - Nizhniy Novgorod. Arrival in Moscow
Breakfast on the train.
10:00 Train arrival in Nizhny Novgorod. Meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated on the voucher).
Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city with sightseeing of the main attractions: Nizhny Novgorod Fair, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the new Nizhny Novgorod stadium, where the World Cup matches were held, Rozhdestvenskaya St., Rozhdestvenskaya Church, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya St., National Unity Square, Nizhne-Volzhskaya Embankment and much more.
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin walking tour.
Of course, the main attraction of the city is the unique ensemble, built at the beginning of the 16th century in accordance with the highest achievements of military and defensive art.
During numerous sieges, it was never captured by the enemy.
A walk through the territory, an inspection of the interior – 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 Strelka, the Zachatskaya and Borisoglebskaya towers, the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel: the oldest stone temple, traces its history back to the founding of 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.
Transfer to the railway station.
15:20 Departure of the train to Moscow.
23:30 Train arrival at Yaroslavsky railway station in Moscow.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Train

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides for travel in a carriage of the selected category.

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

Category	Four-seater compartment	Double compartment	Single room in a double compartment
For adults	59 500	79 500	129 500
For children from 0 to 9 years old inclusive (with a seat)	58 500	78 500	—
For children from 0 to 4 years old inclusive (without providing a separate seat and breakfast on the train)	27 500	27 500	—

The purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 34,500 rubles.

Please note! The accommodation in the four-person compartment is mixed.

The cars are single-deck.

An exact description of the composition will be provided later. A luxury compartment is possible.

A four-seater compartment. When fully loaded, there are about 36 people in the car.

Double compartment. When fully loaded, there are about 18 people in the car.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Moscow

Included in price

travel in wagons of the selected category along the route;
meals specified in the program;
transportation and sightseeing services, including entrance tickets to the sightseeing facilities according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
personal expenses;
the purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 34,500 rubles.

It's important to know

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

It is impossible to know in advance whether passengers can board and disembark at non-fixed stops, upon arrival at which the tour service is provided (there may be parking on the train, but boarding/disembarking may not be allowed. There are various reasons for this. For example, the length of the platform does not allow, the train is on the sidings, and there is basically no platform.). The tour operator is not responsible for boarding and disembarking passengers when the train stops without sightseeing services.
Tourists can join the tourist route at any part of it, where there is a train parking with an excursion day service. But without recalculating the cost of the tour in terms of railway transportation. Since a cruise train ticket is issued from the start point of the tour to the end point of the tour, there will be no recalculation of the cost of railway travel in this case. For sightseeing days when tourists will not be present on excursions, we will recalculate the cost.
In a 4-seater compartment for two people, top+bottom accommodation is provided. Placement on the two lower shelves is possible only in a 2-seater compartment or a single compartment.
The purchase of the fourth seat in the compartment is optional, accommodation with check-in is possible.
Tours on the territory of the Russian Federation do not imply the presence of a notarized consent from one of the parents / legal representative for the child's trip accompanied by a third party. However, we recommend a handwritten consent from one of the parents / legal representatives to make a decision if medical care is needed for the child + a copy of the first page and the page with the registration of the parent / legal representative giving the handwritten consent.
Smoking is prohibited on the train (both electronic and plain cigarettes; a fine of 1,500 to 2,500 rubles). You can smoke in the train parking lots, if possible, get off the train in smoking areas specially designated on the platforms.
The tour operator issues railway tickets at a tariff without carrying animals (for group railway transportation of tourists, this tariff is not possible for registration). In addition, it is not allowed to enter the tour bus with animals (there may be allergies in the group). Pets are also not allowed to enter the museums.

Dates and Prices

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$798

6 – 9 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights

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