Tours include Angara River embankment
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Package Tours include Angara River embankment
Discover all the faces of wild and shamanic Baikal, and the rustic simplicity of Olkhon Island in the heart of impressive and unspoilt nature. During this stop in Siberia, the visiting of sacred places, the hospitality of the inhabitants, and the diversity of the local customs will make your stay un...Read more
Duration: 7 days
Type: Small group
Irkutsk was founded in the middle of the XVIIth century. The town is famous for its wooden houses and wooden lace perfectly preserved. Also, it is a gate to Lake Baikal—the largest and deepest fresh water lake in the world. Baikal contains 20% of our planet’s fresh waters!
Duration: 8 days
Type: Small group
Start your journey along the Trans-Mongolian railway in stunning Moscow, then visit glorious Kazan to see the cradle of Tatar culture.
Duration: 17 days
Type: Small group
This is a private, tailor-made tour. We can design the itinerary according to your needs, interests and budget. Spend one week on the trans Siberian train and then another one at the Lake Baikal, hike across its frozen waters, get to know local indigenous culture and experience famous Siberian winte...Read more
Duration: 12 days
Type: Small group
Day Tours include Angara River embankment
During the walking tour guide will show you around the area, where 350 years ago the city was founded. You will be introduced to the history of Irkutsk and see its main sights: beautiful churches, historical buildings and monuments.
Duration: 3 hours
Type: Private Tours
During the tour (by car/bus) the guide will show you the city's historical center. You will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk and will see the city's main streets, churches, famous buildings and monuments.
Duration: 3 hours
Type: Private Tours
During the tour the guide will show you the city's historical centre. You will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk, see the city main streets, churches, famous buildings and monuments as well as pay a visit to the famous icebreaker “Angara”.
Duration: 4 hours
Type: Private Tours
During the tour the guide will show you the city's historical centre, you will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk and will see the city's main streets, churches, famous buildings and monuments, as well as visit Decembrists museum.
Duration: 4 hours
Type: Private Tours
During the walking tour guide will show you around the area, where 350 years ago the city was founded. You will be introduced to the history of Irkutsk and see its main sights: beautiful churches, historical buildings and monuments.
Duration: 4 hours
Type: Private Tours
During the tour you will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk and will see the city's main streets, churches, famous buildings and monuments. The city tour includes visiting the historic centre of Irkutsk. The duration of the city tour is 4 hours. You will visit the location of Irkutsk fort bu...Read more
Duration: 3 hours
Type: Private Tours
Irkutsk city tour is the best choice for those who have little time to get acquainted with it. In 3 hours, you will visit most significant places of Irkutsk including its numerous churches and cathedrals, the historical center and the embankment of the Angara River. On the tour, you’ll walk in the h...Read more
Duration: 3 hours
Type: Private Tours
During the walking tour guide will show you around the area, where 350 years ago the city was founded. You will be introduced to the history of Irkutsk and see its main sights: beautiful churches, historical buildings and monuments.
Duration: 4 hours
Type: Small group
Our flexible payment options allow you to pay [deposit_value]% of a deposit first and the remaining [remain_value]% in [deposit_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 [discount_text] 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.
Our flexible payment options allow you to pay [deposit_value]% of a deposit first and the remaining [remain_value]% in [deposit_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 [discount_text] 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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Current place the Lower Embankment has been used since the founding of Irkutsk. On the spot where now a mound and viewing platform, was a dock for privatewire ships and boats, which led to the carriageway of the Spasskaya tower of the Kremlin, Irkutsk. Along the shore of the Angara was formed meadows and the road to Znamensky monastery. Gradually (with the increase in the settlement) of the free territory was built up with blocks. On the Lower Promenade for the first time in the history of Irkut... Read more
Current place the Lower Embankment has been used since the founding of Irkutsk. On the spot where now a mound and viewing platform, was a dock for privatewire ships and boats, which led to the carriageway of the Spasskaya tower of the Kremlin, Irkutsk. Along the shore of the Angara was formed meadows and the road to Znamensky monastery. Gradually (with the increase in the settlement) of the free territory was built up with blocks. On the Lower Promenade for the first time in the history of Irkutsk was built the first Gostiny Dvor and the scow, which led to the Moscow highway on the other side of the Angara. Also there was a customs office and other institutions.
Special pride of the Bottom of the Embankment and the hallmark of the Irkutsk became the Cathedral of the Epiphany, founded in 1693 and the arc de Triomphe "Moskovskie Vorota" and "Pavilion of Prince Nicholas."
Today the pedestrian (lower) layer of the embankment presents an observation deck, which connects with the Avenue of veterans and Public gardens, the bridge over the highway the Bottom of the embankment. It is a favorite place of citizens and guests of the city. Visiting the viewing platform is considered to be the duty of the newlyweds. Read more
