Ekaterinburg
City tour

Ekaterinburg
The Romanov's secret grave

The czar's family was executed in the basement of Ipatiev house on the night 16-17th of July in 1918. Just after the well-known midnight tragedy the corpses were transported out of the city and put in an open mine, called Ganya's pit. Hand grenades were thrown down the mine shaft by their executioners. Russian Orthodox Church insist on the version, that the bodies were taken out of the mine, dissected and burnt into ash. There is the monastery there founded in 2000 after the visit of Patriarch Alexii II - the Head of Russian Orthodox Church. The churches were built with the local timber without the aid of any nails.

INCLUDED

• Car or minibus with driver
• English/French/German speaking guide

Ekaterinburg
One foot in Europe, one in Asia

The Ural Mountains are regarded as the border between Europe and Asia. To the west of the Urals lies European Russia, the cradle of the Russian culture. To the east lies the vast land of Siberia. You will visit the obelisk between Europe and Asia. It is one of the most famous and frequently visited places of the Ural region. You can put one foot in Europe and another one in Asia. When locals have a wedding they always visit the obelisk to take some photos and to drink some champagne with friends. During the way you will visit the cemetery where some well-known members of the Russian mafia are buried. You will see some impressive tombstones and you will be able to listen to some interesting stories. You will visit also the memorial complex, which was set up in 1995 in honor of the victims of Stalin's repression. At the way back to Ekaterinburg you will visit one of the local traditional villages.

INCLUDED

• Car or minibus with driver. The drive is approx. 30 km one way
• English/French/German speaking guide

Ekaterinburg
The Romanov's secret grave & one foot in Europe, one in Asia

THE ROMANOV SECRET GRAVE
The czar's family was executed in the basement of Ipatiev house on the night 16-17th of July in 1918. Just after the well-known midnight tragedy the corpses were transported out of the city and put in an open mine, called Ganya's pit. Hand grenades were thrown down the mine shaft by their executioners. Russian Orthodox Church insist on the version, that the bodies were taken out of the mine, dissected and burnt into ash. There is the monastery there founded in 2000 after the visit of Patriarch Alexii II - the Head of Russian Orthodox Church. The churches were built with the local timber without the aid of any nails.

INCLUDED

• Car or minibus with driver (Romanov 15 km, Europe/Asia 20 km more)
• English/French/German speaking guide
• Light lunch (tea & snacks)

Ekaterinburg
Countryside experience

You will visit one of the most ancient and beautiful Siberian villages, Koptelovo, which was founded in the 17th century and has a rich history. The spirit of Russia is revealed thought its folklore.

People who live in the village still stick to their old traditions. You will see Russian house, called "Izba". Your guide will tell you how people lived, what they ate, how they worked and how they spent their leisure three hundred years ago and how they live now.

You will visit one of the museums, which hold many nice antiquities and tell us about the history and old traditions of the village. At the end of the excursion you will have a dinner with the most popular local dishes and drinks.

INCLUDED

• Car or minibus with driver. 130 km drive one way.
• English/French/German speaking guide

Ekaterinburg
Museum of wooden architecture

Full day trip to city of Alapaevsk , where you visit the museum of composer P.I. Chaikovsky, and then to the old village Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha, famous because of great museum of traditional architecture and folk art. The good lunch in Alapaevsk cafe is included.

INCLUDED

• Car or minibus with driver. 160 km drive one way.
• English/French/German speaking guide
• Lunch
• Museums admissions

Ekaterinburg
Nevvyansk, the traditional Ural city

Nevyansk is very famous for its history and people. It was founded four hundred years ago
in 1701 when the first iron and metal production factory was put into operation. Later Peter the Great turned over the factory to Nikita Demidov's property who was his good friend and the founder of mining and metallurgical industry in the Urals. Nikita became very powerful and rich. His family and Neyansky metal with the brand "Sable" were famous all over the world. At the beginning of the XIX century people found gold here. During your tour you will see "Falling Tower" built 1725. You will visit the local museum and your guide will tell you everything about the history and all legends of this Ural town. It is also very picturesque place with its own peculiarity. During the trip you will see also one of the oldest local villages Bynghi, with Russian traditional izba-houses and beautiful church.

INCLUDED

• Car or minibus with driver. 100 km drive one way.
• English/French/German speaking guide
• Lunch
• Museums admissions

Ekaterinburg
Horse ride near Sysert traditional Urals settlement

A pleasant horse ride gives you a chance to see beautiful countryside views and enjoy local nature. After 1 hour horse ride you spend some time in small nice old city Sysert, famous because of its beautiful old izba houses and gardens

INCLUDED

• Car or minibus with driver.
• English/French/German speaking guide
• Piknik Lunch

Ekaterinburg
Tobolsk, the ancient Capital of Siberia

Take evening daily train from Ekaterinburg to Tobolsk and next morning you will see the real Siberian city: old Kremlin, museum of local studies, a great variety of traditional architecture.

You will spend the whole day in the city with our guide and then take the evening train back to Ekaterinburg. Arrival the next morning.

INCLUDED

• Railway tickets in 2nd class
• English/French/German speaking guide
• Meals during the day in Tobolsk
• Museums admissions