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    Journey through the Ages: From Archaeological Excavations to the Decembrists

    Journey through the Ages: From Archaeological Excavations to the Decembrists
    Starts from

    Tyumen

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    33

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    361 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Tyumen

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    361 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Arts and Creativity
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    Maria Gorobets

    Maria Gorobets

    Travel Expert

    • Explore Russian traditions.
    • Take a walk in Baron Rosen's garden.
    • Visit Decembrists' houses-museums.
    • Plunge into peasant life.
    • Visit an archeological reserve.
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    Kurgan - Chimeevo - Kargopolye - Isetskoe - Yalutorovsk
    Be inspired by the ancient and not only history of the Trans-Urals! See miraculous and obroshchenie icons, visit archeological excavations, find out what the Decembrists were like in exile and how they changed the Trans-Urals.
    Learn how to make national dolls, drink Russian tea and try the real loaf, and, of course, enjoy the picturesque views!
    There are 2 activities in the itinerary (Russian tea drinking and a master class on making folk dolls), which must be booked in advance.
    Tour features:
    • Unique places for history lovers;
    • Lots of hiking in the historic center of the cities;
    • The itinerary is ideal for travel Friday through Sunday, but it can also be done with a Tuesday through Thursday start;
    • There are 2 activities that need to be booked in advance;

    Recommendations:
    • Don't forget SPF sunscreen if you like to walk outdoors;
    • Bring swimming gear if the weather is hot;
    -Carry covered clothing for temple visits.
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    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Arts and Creativity
    Kurgan - Chimeevo - Kargopolye - Isetskoe - Yalutorovsk
    Be inspired by the ancient and not only history of the Trans-Urals! See miraculous and obroshchenie icons, visit archeological excavations, find out what the Decembrists were like in exile and how they changed the Trans-Urals.
    Learn how to make national dolls, drink Russian tea and try the real loaf, and, of course, enjoy the picturesque views!
    There are 2 activities in the itinerary (Russian tea drinking and a master class on making folk dolls), which must be booked in advance.
    Tour features:
    • Unique places for history lovers;
    • Lots of hiking in the historic center of the cities;
    • The itinerary is ideal for travel Friday through Sunday, but it can also be done with a Tuesday through Thursday start;
    • There are 2 activities that need to be booked in advance;

    Recommendations:
    • Don't forget SPF sunscreen if you like to walk outdoors;
    • Bring swimming gear if the weather is hot;
    -Carry covered clothing for temple visits.
    Translated by
    Maria Gorobets

    Maria Gorobets

    Travel Expert

    • Explore Russian traditions.
    • Take a walk in Baron Rosen's garden.
    • Visit Decembrists' houses-museums.
    • Plunge into peasant life.
    • Visit an archeological reserve.
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    Travel itinerary

    Miraculous icons and Russian loaf
    14 Activities

    Day 1

    176 mi2 mi

    Miraculous icons and Russian loaf

    Today there will be a lot of churches, you will see miracle-working Mother of God Chimeyevskaya, visit Russian tea-party or try Russian loaf at the manor "Russian hut", "zero in" at the "zero kilometer" of Kurgan and see fire-pit, built in XIX century. And in the evening you'll have a Mexican-style dinner. Excursions and master classes in the "Russian hut" manor should be booked in advance.
    Obroschen icons and cave paintings
    10 Activities

    Day 2

    123 mi2 mi

    Obroschen icons and cave paintings

    Today you'll learn what obroshchie icons and shashmura are, see cave paintings and learn about the customs of ancient tribes that lived in the Bronze and Iron Ages.
    Decembrists, craft workshops and Siberian cuisine
    9 Activities

    Day 3

    57 mi2 mi

    Decembrists, craft workshops and Siberian cuisine

    Today you will visit Decembrists, will admire "Siberian baroque", will learn how to make folk dolls and mould pots, will look at real tent and will try Siberian cuisine. Master-classes in Yalutorovskiy ostrog must be booked in advance.
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