Getting to know Bashkortostan: taste and flavor

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This tour invites you to an exciting journey through Bashkortostan, immersing you in its unique traditions, culture and nature.

As part of the program, you will visit the main attractions of Ufa, explore the secrets of ancient archaeological sites, master the secrets of national cuisine and touch the rich heritage of the Bashkir people.

The tour program includes the conquest of ancient Shihan and acquaintance with the unique natural phenomena of the region. This trip is an ideal way to discover the colorful and hospitable Bashkortostan, filled with aromas, tastes and cultural treasures.

Location

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

Sightseeing tours

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Bashkir culture

Prepare Bashkir dishes, learn interesting facts about local cuisine and take pictures in national costumes.

Photo at the top of shihan

Take unforgettable photos and admire the surrounding panorama from the ancient shihan of Toratau

Mini sabantuy

Try yourself in mini-sabantuy contests, and then enjoy an authentic dinner cooked over a campfire.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Ufa. Sightseeing tour of Ufa, National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan, ethnographic program with master classes
09:30 Gathering of the group at Salavat Yulaev Square (Ufa Tourist Information Center) or transfer from the hotel upon prior request.
Meeting with a representative of the tour operator.
10:00-13:00 Bus and walking sightseeing tour of Ufa, the program includes:
Opera and Ballet Theater, Z Square. Ismagilova, Fountain "7 girls", Gostiny Dvor (summer terrace area), Art Square, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, Monument of Friendship, Sofyushkina Alley, visit to the honey and souvenir shop
13:30-14:20 Lunch. National Bashkir cuisine.
The central part of the day is lunch in a cozy Bashkir cuisine restaurant. Relax in the atmosphere of national flavor while your taste buds travel through the steppes and mountains.
Traditional dishes and Bashkir hospitality are waiting for you, which will give you a lot of pleasant and warm impressions until the evening. Enjoy your meal!
Transfer to the museum.
14:20-15:35 National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is the largest museum in Bashkortostan and one of the oldest museums in Russia.
The museum has 34 exposition and exhibition halls, which house exhibits of various subjects, starting with the nature of the native land, history, archeology, and ethnography, in which the rich past and present of the Republic of Bashkortostan are widely represented.
Transfer to the culinary studio.
15:35-18:15 Ethnographic program:
master class on cooking traditional Bashkir treats;
stories about Bashkir national cuisine and Bashkir costume;
photo shoot at the national costumes and yurt elements, with all the decorations;
tasting of dishes and drinks of Bashkir national cuisine;
tea time.
18:15 Free time (dinner, parks, attractions, entertainment, souvenirs).

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Day 2 - Toratau Geopark, master classes, Krasnousolsk resort
07:00-08:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30-09:00 Gathering of the group at Salavat Yulaev Square (Ufa Tourist Information Center) or transfer from the hotel upon prior request.
09:00-11:00 Departure from Ufa. Transfer to the territory of the Toratau Geopark (Ishimbai district).
11:00-12:45 Arrival at the foot of shihan Toratau, visit to the geopark's visitor center, walk along the ecotrope with climbing stairs, photo shoot at the top of shihan!
Our way lies to the famous shihan Toratau, one of the main pearls of the Southern Urals.
An exciting climb awaits you along a specially equipped ecological trail about three hundred meters long right to the very top, from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the boundless nature of Bashkortostan.
When you reach the top, you can take unforgettable photos and admire the surrounding panorama.
13:00-13:45 Lunch with a view of shihan "Toratau".
13:45-14:30 Horseback riding, archery master class.
14:30-16:00 Transfer to Krasnousolsk resort.
16:00-17:30 Sightseeing tour of the resort.
Then you will have to move to a unique balneological resort. Here we will have a guided tour of the resort, with the opportunity to swim in the springs (bathrobes are provided), and get acquainted with the Usolka geological section.
17:30-19:30 Return to Ufa, transfer to the hotel (2 hours on the way).
Free time (dinner, parks, attractions, entertainment, souvenirs).

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Day 3 - Guided tour of the Kolodno-bortevoy apiary. Tura Khan Mausoleum and the Visit center of the Eurasian Museum of Nomadic Civilizations
07:00-08:30 Gathering of the group at Salavat Yulaev Square (Ufa Tourist Information Center) or transfer from the hotel upon prior request.
09:00-10:00 Departure from Ufa. Transfer to the Kolodno-bortevaya apiary (Iglinsky district).
10:00-13:00 Guided tour of the Kolodno-bortevoy apiary.
Meeting with baursak and koumiss. A short briefing on the rules of behavior in the apiary. The issue of protective masks.
Mini-sabantuy (archery, breaking pots, bag fighting).
Bashkir national dinner cooked over a campfire.
It is possible to purchase natural Bashkir honey.
13:00-14:30 Transfer to Chishminsky district.
14:30-16:00 Visit to the Tura Khan Mausoleum and the Eurasian Museum of Nomadic Civilizations.
Next, you will travel to Chishminsky district, where you will visit the historical and cultural complex of the Eurasian Museum of Nomadic Civilizations. Among the key places to visit are the Tura Khan Mausoleum and a walking tour of the picturesque ecotrope, filled with fascinating stories about the way of life and customs of the nomads of the past.
16:00-17:30 Return to Ufa with arrival at the airport (if there are guests with scheduled departure).
Those wishing to board a plane will be able to pre-board at the airport. Everyone else arrives at the hotel and spends the rest of the evening on their own.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a Ufa hotel.

The cost of the tour when staying in a 4* hotel:

in a single room — 48,900 RUB/person.;
in a double room — 45,900 RUB/person.

It is possible to stay in other 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, the cost of the tour in this case is calculated separately. Please specify when booking.

AZIMUT City Hotel Ufa is located in the Oktyabrsky district of Ufa. A wide range of services, a high level of service, as well as a convenient location will appeal to both tourists and guests who have visited the city on a business visit. Free high-speed internet is available, and a spacious parking lot is available for car owners.

Comfortable rooms of the categories "Standard", "Junior Suite", "Apartments" are available for accommodation.

All accommodation options are equipped with comfortable beds, functional furniture, a flat-screen TV, cable TV, and an individual air conditioning system. The private bathroom is equipped with high-quality plumbing, a hairdryer and hygiene products.

The luxurious Avenue restaurant is located on site, where guests can enjoy delicious dishes of traditional Bashkir, Russian and European cuisine. The restaurant has a spacious lounge on the ground floor and several VIP rooms with magnificent panoramic views of the city.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning, with a wide range of dishes, snacks and drinks. Guests can also use the room service for food and drinks.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

Included in price

transfers and transfers by comfortable transport according to the program (vehicles depending on the size of the group);
accommodation for 2 nights in a selected hotel (single occupancy);
meals: 2 breakfasts at the hotel (days 2 and 3), lunches with tasting of Bashkir national cuisine (days 1, 2, 3 of the tour), tasting of dishes and drinks of Bashkir national cuisine, tea party;
sightseeing tour of Ufa, services of a professional and experienced guide;
Ufa city Guide;
accompanying a coordinating guide along the route;
guided tour of the National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan;
an ethnographic program with stories about Bashkir national cuisine and Bashkir costume;
culinary master class on cooking Bashkir treats;
photo session (on your smartphone) with the fitting of national clothes;
tour and ascent to Shihan Toratau;
horseback riding;
traditional archery;
Usolka River tour;
swimming in Krasnosnousolsky mineral springs (bathrobes and slippers are provided);
Kolodno-bortevoy apiary tour;
participation in a mini-sabantuy;
tour to Turakhan Mausoleum and visit center of the Museum of Nomadic Civilizations;
transfer to the airport on the 3rd day of the tour;
accident insurance;
a memorable gift from the tour operator.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
Meals: Day 1: breakfast, dinner, day 2: dinner, day 3: dinner, alcoholic beverages;
souvenirs, gifts;
additional services in hotels;;
luggage tray;
meeting and transfer from the airport or railway station to the hotel/starting point of the tour on the 1st day of the tour;
additional excursions (including activities, baths).

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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17 – 19 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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