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Europe - Asia Boundary + Ski Resort

Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) can be easily found on the geographical map of the vast Euro-Asian Continent: it is in the middle of the Ural mountains, which separate Europe and Asia. Thus, Yekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) lies at the crossroads of 2 continents and it determines its political, economic and cultural peculiarities. It is surrounded by forests (taiga) and small lakes.

Our team is glad to advise you to try Russian skiing in the Urals! There is a great chance to practice skiing or snowboarding in the Volchikha Mountain (in English – the Wolf Mountain) which is 40 kilometers far from Ekaterinburg.

In modern life people shouldn’t forget about resting. You are welcome to try Russian Bunya. Humid and soft air, the wood smell, restaurant drinks and food are great for comfort rest.

Encounter of Europe and Asia - you can go alone or invite your friends to share this special tour with you, because never in your lifetime did you stand on the border of two great continents with one foot in Europe and another in Asia.

Type: Small Group Tours
Duration: 7 days

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Day 1: SKIING or SNOWBOARDING in the URAL: Volchikha Hill

There is a great chance to practice skiing or snowboarding in the Volchikha Mountain (in English – the Wolf Mountain) which is 40 kilometers far from Ekaterinburg. Professional instructors will help to revise ski manners or learn something new. You also don’t need to bring skies or snowboards with you as the ski rent and ski pass are included to the package price.

Day 2: TRADITIONS OF RUSSIAN BATHING OR "RUSSIAN BANYA"

In modern life people shouldn’t forget about resting. You are welcome to try Russian Bunya. Humid and soft air, the wood smell, restaurant drinks and food are great for comfort rest. 
Russian bunya was famous even in V-VI centuries. Bunya took a great place in people’s life. According to the ancient philosophy, Russian bunya is the combination of four elements – The Water, The Fire, The Earth (stones) and The Air (stream). During bunya visiting, a person got the power of those elements and he was like reborn.

Day 3: ENCOUNTER OF EUROPE AND ASIA

You can go alone or invite your friends to share this special tour with you, because never in your lifetime did you stand on the border of two great continents with one foot in Europe and another in Asia. You can`t skip going to this monument and taking lovely pictures not only of the monument itself, but of the picturesque view of forests and meadows surrounding it. (2.5 hours, bilingual guide, driver)

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  • Tours and Excursions
  • Transfer From and To Airport
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Hotels

Moskovskaya gorka, Ekaterinburg
You are welcome to a newly built Moskovskaya Gorka Hotel which is conveniently located in the downtown of Ekaterinburg city. The hotel is adjacent to the Central Ekaterinburg Square, Lenina Avenue, Ekaterinburg circus and Geologicheskaya subway station. Moskovskaya Gorka offers access to main shoppi... Show more

* Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.

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Russian visa support (Russian visa invitation letter) is included.

Sights included in program

1/7th of the World : Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg is a beautiful and well developed city with many fabulous historical buildings in classicism style, with one of the world's biggest collection of constructivist architecture buildings and with several modern high-techs skyscrapers. It is situated in the central part of Russia, on the eastern slopes of the amazing Ural mountains and almost on the border between Europe and Asia. Yekaterinburg was founded in 1723 and named i... Read more
This temple, built in honor of the Lord's Ascension, is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Yekaterinburg. The temple was founded in May 1770 and was consecrated on September 19th of the same year. Read more
The Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land is a Russian Orthodox church built on the site of the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, where Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, and his family, along with members of the household, were shot by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. The church commemorates the Romanov sainthood. Read more
Yekaterinburg : City Dam
The City Dam, more commonly referred to as Plotinka, is located in the heart of the city and is a must see attraction. Read more
Yekaterinburg : Ekaterinburg metro
The Yekaterinburg Metro is a rapid transit system that serves the city of Yekaterinburg, Russia. The Metro opened on 26 April 1991, and is 12.7 kilometres (7.9 mi) long and serves 9 stations. The Yekaterinburg Metro was the 13th and last metro to open in the USSR. Read more
Monument to Lenin is located in the city of Yekaterinburg in the Square 1905, near the city hall goroda.On was completed in 1957, designed by the sculptor and architect A. V.I.Ingala And Pribulsky and P.D.Demintsev. Monument refers to the symbols of the Soviet era. The monument is made in the form of sculptures leader who speaks to the people and set on stone granіtnym dark gray tsveta.V while creating monuments to perpetuate the memory of...
Yekaterinburg : Revolution Square 1905
Before the October Revolution the Square of 1905 Revolution had many names: Church Square, Cathedral Square and Market Square. From the very beginning it was the main square of the city, as it was in the immediate vicinity of the City Pond, the place where Yekaterinburg was founded. Read more
Border between Europe and Asia is one of the features of the Ural area. Read more
Yekaterinburg : Vainera street
Experience the atmosphere of the city by talking a walk along Vaynera Street, Yekaterinburg. The pedestrian street in the center of the city is a favorite walking area for the locals and a go-to spot for visitors. The length of the street is adorned with numerous fountains and sculptures, including one of Michael Jackson. There are plenty of spots to have a drink, a snack, or a full meal, and the street offers some g... Read more
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Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.

Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.

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