Ekaterinburg heritage: Journey into the past on a Ural retro train
We invite you to an exciting two-day journey from the heart of the Urals
On Friday evening we meet you at the airport and provide transfer to the center of Yekaterinburg, where you will stay at the 4-star Onegin Hotel. Enjoy a rich weekend of cultural activities, three meals a day and a panoramic dinner in a restaurant overlooking the city. At the end of the program on Sunday after all the activities, we will organize a transfer from the hotel around 18:00, ensuring a comfortable transfer to the airport.
On Saturday we look at the main places in Yekaterinburg - the top in terms of attendance by guests of the city. The city itself, the Church on the Blood, the border of Europe and Asia, the Ganina Yama monastery and the observation deck of the Vysotsky skyscraper. A trip on a comfortable bus will give you the opportunity to relax along the way, and lunch at the Pate restaurant will energize you for the day.
On Sunday we set off along the route Ekaterinburg - Shuvakish - Verkhnyaya Pyshma on a real retro train in the style of the 19th - early 20th centuries. The special interior recreates the atmosphere of trips along the Trans-Siberian Railway from the 19th century to the present century. XX centuries An hour's journey in the VIP compartment of a 1st class carriage will fly by with pleasure - you will have high-quality photo zones, a restaurant car with live music and lounge areas at your disposal. In the middle of the journey we will have a walk along the old platform and the uncoupling and coupling of the locomotive - it can be observed in detail live or on the television screen inside the train. We will visit one of the four museums of the UMMC Museum Complex: the Museum of Military Equipment, the Museum of Automotive Equipment, the Exhibition Center "Parade Crew", the Museum of Aviation "Wings of Victory". A unique private collection represents 130 years of global history of road transport.
Tour program
- 1 Day in History: Tour of Yekaterinburg and the surrounding area
- Sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg with a visit to the Church on the Blood
Yekaterinburg is the first city in Russia, which was founded as a city-factory-fortress. This happened under Peter I in 1723. And it received its name in honor of his wife Catherine I. Over 3 centuries, we have given a lot to the country and the world – talented people, masterpieces of stone-cutting art, high-quality metal and much more.
On a sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg you will get acquainted with the main characteristics of the city, its architecture and history, visit the Church on the Blood at the site of the execution of the royal family, learn what the Ural character is and feel the dynamics of the Ural capital.- Temple Monument on the Blood
The Church on the Blood is one of the main attractions of modern Yekaterinburg. The temple was built in 2003 on the site of the house where, on the night of July 17, 1918, the Bolsheviks shot the family of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his entourage.
This tragic event changed the history of the country. In Soviet times, city residents were proud that it was here that the emperor’s life ended. And today we have come to repentance.
The Church on the Blood is a working temple, museum and monument. You will learn about the history of the Romanovs in the Urals and get acquainted with the structure of an Orthodox church.- Border of Europe and Asia
the Ural Mountains and visit two obelisks: a new one on the Novo- Moskovsky tract and a historical one on the old Siberian road. At the border, you can take wonderful photos, buy souvenirs and make a wish They say it comes true!
- Monastery in the name of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers Ganina Yama
The monastery stands on the site where in July 1918 the Bolsheviks tried to get rid of the bodies of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II, his family and associates. Initially, the remains were dumped into shaft No. 7 in the Ganina Yama tract. But they had to be removed and hidden in another place. Today thousands of people come here to honor the memory of those innocently killed who have been canonized. There are 7 churches, a museum, an Orthodox pilgrimage center and a Worship Cross over mine No. 7. At the same time, Ganina Yama is a very picturesque and beautiful place, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
- Observation deck of the Vysotsky Business Center
“Vysotsky” is a modern skyscraper in the center of Yekaterinburg It is the second highest building in the city – 188.3 m. We will use a fast elevator to the 54 floor to get to the most visited observation deck to enjoy the city landscape.
You will be able to look at the historical areas and to see from above how the city has changed over the past decades. The all-round panorama and interesting photo zones provide a good opportunity for taking stunning photos.
- Day 2 Travel through time: Excursion on a Retro Train and Museums of Yekaterinburg
- Museum of retro cars in Verkhnyaya Pyshma on a retro train.
After breakfast, we set off on a trip on a retro train to the neighboring town of Verkhnyaya Pyshma. The comfortable retro train Ural Express is an immersion in the atmosphere of the late 19th century, when construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway began in the Urals. The journey lasts 1 hour one way. The train has a restaurant car and a bar car, as well as a photo area and a lounge area. Upon arrival in Verkhnyaya Pyshma, we will take an excursion to one of the four museums of the UMMC Museum Complex. We have lunch at the “Own Company” restaurant. Then we return home on a retro train..
Tour conditions
Cost and schedule
It is important to know
- For what reasons might the program change?
The program may change if a third force intervenes in its implementation: force majeure, weather conditions, closure of tourist sites, sudden breakdown of transport.
We can change the program slightly if the group really requests it.
- What to take on a trip?
Bring your favorite snack, personal first aid kit and communications equipment, and dress for the weather.
- Who will accompany my journey?
From the moment you leave the hotel until you return to it, you will have an experienced guide-group leader with you, who you can contact with any organizational questions at any time. You don’t have to think about the route.
- Are meals provided during the trip?
Certainly. Your stay includes buffet breakfasts and dinners in a restaurant with panoramic views of the city. And during the trip we will offer you lunches with dishes from various cuisines of the world.
- How many people are in the group?
The group is designed from 10 to 15 people
