Russia: MGU, HUM-1 k.175, 117234 Moscow, Tel./Fax +7-495-939-09-80; Switzerland: Orzens 42, 1095 Lausanne, Tel./Fax. +41-21-791-32-80
IRKUTSK CITY PACKAGES
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Irkutsk was founded in 1661 when the Russian military cossack troops established a fortress on the right bank of the Angara River. From late 17th century, it was a political, economical and cultural center of Siberia. The city's Russian classical architecture dates back to the period of the 1880s when the city boomed after gold was discovered in the area. Most of the brick mansions and grand public buildings varying in architectural styles were constructed in the late 19th - early 20th century. The beautiful Russian Orthodox churches and a Polish Cathedral (the only Siberian Gothic-style building) are located in downtown. You will see many small one- and two-stored wooden houses or cabins that are decorated with "wooden laces" (hand-made carvings) as well as modern constructions of the 20th century. Tourists visit either the Irkutsk Museum of Regional Studies or the Decembrists' House. During the city tour of Irkutsk, our guide tells you about the Siberian city evolution, shows the most interesting sights and peculiar features of one of the most beautiful cities in Russia.
Irkutsk city tour and trip to lake Baikal, 1 dayIncluded: Transfers, guided excursion + entrance tickets to 1 museum.
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Observation trip Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, 3 days/2 nightsIncluded: Hotel accommodation 2 nights, with breakfast, day transfers by car: station-hotel-station. Excursions as mentioned, car + driver + guide + entrance tickets to 3 museums + boat ticket. Not included: Lunch and dinner.
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Tour to Shamans, 1 day
Description:Departure from hotel at 9:30 am. Tourists and a guide come to settlement Ust-Orda, the administrative and cultural center of Ust-Orda Buryat National Region, situated 70 km from Irkutsk. Its population is about 10.000 people, mostly involved in herding cows and sheep in the vast Mongolian-like steppe. In Ust-Orda, the local guide meets the guests and takes them to an excursion in the Local Lore Museum, showing the history of Siberia from the Stone Age to the present day in fossils, rock-painting, pictures, authentic tools, robes and dresses, weapons and jewelry. After getting dressed in Buryat traditional clothes, the tourists are invited into a yurt. Before getting in, the major Shaman accomplishes the procedure of cleaning the guests from possible evil spirits and gives them further protection. Inside the yurt, everybody sitting around the fire tastes the Buryat tea, followed by oriental dishes typical of this region. Coming back to Irkutsk at 3-4 pm. Duration of the tour is 6,5 hours.
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Further information and applicationFor further information please contact us. Journeys are possible from December to April, the best season is March/April. Combination with visits in Moscow or St.Petersburg are possible. We will be happy to make an individual offer. Our general conditions apply.
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Moscow: Ziegler & Partner GmbH, MGU, Vorob'evy gory, Tel./Fax +7-495-939-0980
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