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This city is the official border between Europe and Asia. You can even skip several times from Europe to Asia and back and of course take a photo standing in two parts of the world simultaneously. The Soviet artifacts, historical references to the last resort of the last Tsar and his family, mixed architecture and friendly locals create the vibrant picture of Ekaterinburg. If youre more into heritage and traditions you'll definitely enjoy the tours to the villages of Koptelovo and Verkhnee Dubrovo to see the traditional architecture and get to know the locals.
Big city life and rural ambience all in one trip
Take a city tour, visit the real KGB residence, the largest collection of real Soviet and Russian tanks, cannons, aircrafts, helicopters and take a couple of pictures on the border between Asia in Europe. Ready to experience the real Russia and get to know how do the locals live? Take a day trip to Verkhnee Dubrovo village and spend the day at the authentic Russian village with friendly hosts who will show you around the village, give you some tips on cooking the famous pelmeni (famous local dumplings) and showing the best of the Russian hospitality. Another village that you will visit during a day trip is Koptelovo which is famous for it's Rural Life museum featuring the authentic wooden house of 17th century and some other exhibits showcasting the way of lifo of the rural Ural.
Please select the additional tour options (for the registered users these options will be added to their wish-list):
Explore Urals behind Ekaterinburg
Day tour to Nevyansk, the first town-plant on the Ural, full of mysteries and legends. Continue to Byngi, an old Old Believer settlement keeps the ancient traditions. Finally, Nizhnye Tavolgi is famous for its folk craft and art of the manufacture of ceramic murals. You can make your own Russian potter here!
Extra cost, pp: US$ 322
3 nights accommodation, breakfast included
return train station-hotel transfer
guided city tour
guided tour to Koptelovo village including the museum, tea ceremony and folklore show
visit to traditional Russian village of Verkhneye Dubrovo including the cooking master class, fishing/mushrooming, farm tour and lunch
private transfers during the tours
local English-speaking guides throughout the programme