Pearls of the Volga region

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We invite you to explore the unique capital of Tatarstan — Kazan and the capital of Chuvashia — Cheboksary on a beautiful journey that will give you bright emotions and vivid impressions. Together we will open original regional centers, learn their history in every detail and, of course, have a great rest.

The excursion tour "Pearls of the Volga region" is the winner of the First All—Russian tourist Award "Route of the Year 2014", it also took first place in the nomination "The best tourist route connecting several cities".

Location

Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan

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Tour highlights

Local treats

Lunch with elements of national cuisine awaits us, we will taste the most delicious traditional dishes.

The history of beer

In the cozy museum you will see a huge number of exhibits telling the history of brewing from ancient times to the present

Diversity of cultures

As part of one tour, we will visit two republics and get acquainted with their unique culture.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kazan
Meeting at the railway station with a guide:
08:00 / 10:51 Kazan-1 (Central) at the sculpture "White Leopards" with the sign "Kazan Travel Agency";
08:00 Kazan-2 (Vosstaniya station) in the central hall with the sign "Kazan travel agency".
Meeting at Kazan airport for an additional fee.
12:00 Sightseeing tour "Kazan millennial". Bus and walking tour of the most interesting sights of Kazan, which will show you Kazan from all sides.
You will see ancient streets where every stone has its own story, and a modern metropolis living in the frenzied rhythm of the capital.
You will visit:
in Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda, located on the picturesque lake embankment. Kaban, where the houses of Tatar merchants and mosques of the XVIII century have been preserved.;
on the streets of old Kazan, with its cathedrals, monasteries and temples that miraculously survived during the Soviet years (with a visit to the monastery where the miraculous list of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is kept;
on Freedom Square, the administrative heart of Tatarstan, where the City Hall (the former Noble Assembly), the Opera and Ballet Theater named after Musa Jalil Concert Hall. Salikha Saidasheva, Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan, etc.
You will see:
The Palace of Farmers on the Palace Square and the new embankment;
Sports facilities built for the Universiade 2013 (panoramic view).
Lunch in cafes / restaurants of the city with elements of national cuisine.
Kazan Arbat walking tour (along Bauman Street). The history of the central shopping street of Kazan lasts for many centuries, during which it has changed its name more than once.
During the time of the Kazan Khans, it was called Nogai Road, and when the troops of Ivan the Terrible stormed the Kazan Kremlin, blowing up its walls, the street was renamed Prolomnaya, leaving the memory of this event for several centuries.
There are many architectural monuments here and each building has its own amazing history!
You will definitely see:
Gabdulla Tukai Square and the bell tower of the Church of the Epiphany;
the building of the State Bank, where the gold reserves of Tsarist Russia were stored during the Civil War of 1918;
Peter and Paul Cathedral with a 7-tiered iconostasis, which is rightfully the most striking example of the Russian Baroque of the Peter the Great era in all of Russia (!);
an exact replica of Catherine II's carriage and many small architectural forms reflecting the identity of the Kazan land.
Excursion to the Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve, the living heart of the ancient city, which has experienced more than one exciting event in its centuries–old history!
Founded as a Bulgarian fortress at the turn of the 10th and 11th centuries, it has changed its appearance more than once along with its mighty lords and today it is a unique complex of architectural, archaeological and historical monuments that reveal the centuries-old history of the city.
On the territory of the museum-reserve, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, you will see:
Kul Sharif Mosque and Annunciation Cathedral;
The Spasskaya Tower, erected by Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai, builders of St. Basil's Cathedral;
The Presidential Palace and the leaning Tower of Suyumbike.
Accommodation at the hotel. Free time.
20:00/21:00 Sightseeing tour "Lights of Kazan at night" (for an additional fee, guaranteed for 2 people). You will see Kazan in a completely different light – like a fabulous mirage, showered with myriads of stars, the city shimmers!
The multi-level lights of the city's main attractions compete in sophistication with the dazzling lights of fashionable new buildings and entertainment centers.
This dispute is reconciled by the Kazan River separating them, reflecting in its waters the splendor and splendor of the two shores. Kazan at night is a truly amazing sight that every guest of the Tatar capital should see!
The main highlight of the evening trip will be a visit to the ultramodern Ferris wheel "Around the World", one of the tallest in Russia — 65 meters (for an additional fee).

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Day 2 - Cheboksary — the capital of Chuvashia Bus tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Cheboksary – the capital of Chuvashia bus tour with a theatrical welcome. Cheboksary is the cultural, scientific and industrial center of the Chuvash Republic, located in the heart of the Volga region!
Founded by order of Ivan the Terrible as a fortress on the site of ancient Bulgarian settlements, the city eventually turned into a major trading center.
Merchants built rich manors, trading houses and majestic temples, and the inhabitants of villages and townships developed folk crafts and crafts in their own way. Centuries have passed since then, but the Chuvash people do not forget their origins and carefully preserve their culture and customs.
As was the custom in ancient times, locals greet guests in national costumes with a welcoming song, bread and salt and a spiritual aura that you will remember for a long time!
During the tour you will see:
beautiful embankments of the Volga and Cheboksary, along which the city stretches;
the famous "Road to the temple", on which the Orthodox pearls of the city are located – the Assumption Church, the Vedensky Cathedral and the Holy Trinity Monastery.;
The historical center of the city is Konstantin Ivanov Street, where the Cathedral of Vvedensky Cathedral and the Church of St. Michael the Archangel are located.;
take a walk along Merchant Yefremov pedestrian Boulevard and be sure to take a souvenir photo with bronze figures of everyone's favorite literary heroes Ostap Bender and Kisa Vorobyaninov.;
you will definitely touch the magical stone of Taganayite, which gives light, love and warmth. The sculpture "Bird of Happiness" stands above the stone, symbolizing rebirth. This composition is a gift from the first President of the republic to the residents of the city for the new millennium, it is also located on Efremov Boulevard.;
the monumental sculpture "Mother Patroness" and fountains in the bay (in summer), monuments to V.I. Chapaev, Yuri Gagarin and F. Dzerzhinsky;
The Spaso-Preobrazhensky Convent, the building of the Musical Theater, fountains and the Grand Staircase of the city;
Republican Victory Memorial Park (visit);
Visit to the Beer Museum. Beer is a traditional drink of the Chuvash people, who know a lot about beer art, because 90% of Russian hops grow on the territory of this republic!
The museum, small by modern standards, but very cozy, contains a huge number of exhibits that tell the story of brewing from ancient times to the present.
The collection of 19th century beer bottles, mugs, labels, corks and birdekels will amaze the seasoned traveler!
If the Beer Museum is closed, visit the Chuvash National Museum. The Chuvash National Museum is the main repository of historical and cultural monuments of the Chuvash people.
By visiting the museum, you will learn the history of the formation of Volga Bulgaria, which used to include Chuvashia.
Among the rare exhibits is the tombstone of a military commander with Arabic script. A. A. Trofimov, N. I. Ashmarin and other ethnographers were able to decipher these inscriptions. The museum also features a loom and a mock-up oven for burning dishes.
A unique part of the collection is a model of Cheboksary fortress of the XVI century, as well as Chuvash, Tatar, Mari and Russian folk costumes.
(When recruiting a group of 9 people or more) The show program "May the soul be blessed" will illustrate to you the national holiday "Akatui", marking the end of the sowing season, rich and bright, cheerful and lyrical.
You will plunge into the world of traditions and customs of the Chuvash people and become a participant in it, especially since the rituals take place under the frothy rustle of delicious Chuvash beer!
A beer tasting show program is held at the Beer Farmstead (alternative soft drinks are offered to children).
Lunch at a restaurant in the city.
22:00 Return to Kazan.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Sviyazhsk Island City Tour (extra charge)
08:30 Breakfast at the hotel. Room release (things on the bus).
Free time / Excursion to the island-city of Sviyazhsk (for an additional fee).
"An island lies on the sea, a hail stands on the island..." — as if from the pages of Pushkin's fairy tales, from oblivion, by the will of the Terrible Tsar Ivan, a whole city grew up on a wild island in one month!
You will learn the fantastic history of the city of Sviyazhsk by going with us to this unique historical and architectural object.
During the tour you will see:
the only wooden Trinity Church in the Volga region, founded by order of Ivan the Terrible (built in 1551);
St. Nicholas Church built in 1556;
The Assumption Cathedral, built in 1560 (external inspection), which is undergoing restoration of unique frescoes, including the rarest image of St. Christopher with a horse's head.
The majestic Cathedral of Our Lady of "All Sorrowful Joy".
12:00 Bus tour to the Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery. In 1613, Monk Filaret settled in a remote protected forest on the shore of Lake Sumy, seeking solitude and silence for grace-filled prayer.
The indigenous inhabitants of Cheremisa have always considered this place sacred and came here to sacrifice to their pagan gods. But the power of the hermit monk's prayer turned these places into a stronghold of the Orthodox faith, which fills every stone of the monastery with its grace to this day!
During the tour you will get acquainted with the main sights of the monastery.:
Georgian Cathedral, where the Miraculous Georgian Icon of the Mother of God is kept;
Trinity Cathedral;
St. Sophia's Church is the smallest in the Kazan diocese, the temple part of which can accommodate only 7 people (external inspection);
Church in honor of the Venerable Fathers in Sinai and Raifa who were beaten (external inspection);
You will see the works of the famous sculptor V.N. Savelyev, who is a novice of the monastery.
Return to Kazan. An external inspection of the "Temple of All Religions" along the highway.
Lunch with a master class "Secrets of Tatar cuisine". The chef of the restaurant will demonstrate the technique of cooking national dishes and teach you how to cook them at home.
17:30 Transfer to the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the category, RUB.:

Without accommodation: 30,870 rubles.

Hotels (city center)	Room category	The cost of a 3-day tour for 1 person \ rub.
		Adults		Children under 11 years old for an additional location	Additional place	Additional payment for 1-but local. standard. size.
		Weekend	Holidays*	Children under 11 years old for an additional location	Additional place	Weekend	Holidays*
The Mirage 5*****	2nd standard.	61180	68750	39270	39290	20200	29460
The Mirage 5*****	1st standard.	81380	98210	-	-	-	-
Courtyard Marriott 4****	2nd standard.	57810	62860	36240	42320	16830	23570
Courtyard Marriott 4****	1st standard.	74640	86430	-	-	-	-
Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4****	2nd standard.	46870	48040	35910	38280	8580	9770
Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4****	1st standard.	55450	57810	-	-	-	-
Raymond Hotel 4****	2nd standard.	42660	46020	39270	39630	6730	10100
Raymond Hotel 4****	1st standard.	49390	56120	-	-	-	-
Giuseppe 4****	2nd standard.	44170	47710	38600	38620	7910	11110
Giuseppe 4****	1st standard.	52080	58820	-	-	-	-
Grand Hotel Kazan 4****	2nd standard.	45520	46870	35910	38280	7240	8580
Grand Hotel Kazan 4****	1st standard.	52760	55450	-	-	-	-
Bilyar Palace Hotel 4****	2nd standard.	44340	45180	36920	36930	11780	12630
Bilyar Palace Hotel 4****	1st standard.	56120	57810	-	-	-	-
Davidov 3***	2nd standard	43500	46020	37590	37940	9260	11790
Davidov 3***	1st standard.	52760	57810	-	-	-	-
Nogai 4****	2nd standard.	47710	48550	-	-	11780	12630
Nogai 4****	1st standard.	59490	61180	-	-	-	-
Azimuth 3***	2nd standard.	41810	46020	37590	37940	5900	10100
Azimuth 3***	1st standard.	47710	56120	-	-	-	-
Park Hotel 3***	2nd standard.	43610	52200	-	-	10730	19310
Park Hotel 3***	1st standard.	54340	71510	-	-	-	-
Crystal 3***	2nd standard.	42660	44170	39270	39290	9420	10940
Crystal 3***	1st standard.	52080	55110	-	-	-	-
Tatarstan 3***	2nd standard.	41480	42240	35230	35250	6060	8330
Tatarstan 3***	1st standard.	47540	50570	-	-	-	-

Holiday prices will be valid in hotels for the period:

Azimuth 3* (23.03-04.04, 28.04-31.08, 27.10-05.11.2026 G.);
Crystal 3* (01.05-27.09.2026);
Bilyar Palace Hotel 4* (03/01-12/30/2026);
Giuseppe 4* (07/10-08/31/2026);
Nogai 4* (28.03-05.04, 01.05-30.09, 24.10-08.11.2026 G.);
Raymond 4* (01.05-09.11.2026).

Chaliapin Palace

The four-star Chaliapin Palace Hotel is located in the center of Kazan, next to the pedestrian zone on Bauman Street.

It offers 123 cozy and comfortable classic-style rooms.

A rich buffet breakfast is served every morning in the hotel's restaurant. The Kapella Restaurant serves delicious Tatar and Russian cuisine, as well as a variety of European dishes. The Piano Bar of the Chaliapin Hotel is open 24 hours a day with live piano music.

All guests of the Chaliapin Palace Hotel have free access to the fitness center with an indoor pool, gym and sauna.

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The Giuseppe Hotel

The four-star Giuseppe Hotel is located on Kremlevskaya Street in the very center of the city. The metro station is a 7-minute walk away. A wide range of additional services is provided for guests and free Wi-Fi, shuttle service, and private parking are available. The reception is available around the clock.

The hotel's rooms consist of modern and homely rooms. Each room has the necessary furniture and modern appliances. In the private bathroom, you can use the provided set of personal hygiene products, towels and a hairdryer.

A delicious and hearty breakfast buffet is served every morning. At other times, you can visit the restaurant, which offers dishes of Russian and European cuisine according to the menu.

There are several conference halls on site where you can hold events of any level and orientation. Each room has multimedia equipment and office supplies.

Within walking distance from the hotel are the Kremlin, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Black Lake Park, Kazan Federal University, Hermitage Garden.

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Grand Hotel Kazan

The Grand Hotel Kazan is located in the center of the city of the same name in the Republic of Tatarstan. He started his work in 2009 and during this time has collected a large number of positive reviews. Here, guests can spend their holidays, visit a restaurant, gather for a business or festive event.

Thanks to the convenient location, it is possible to visit the main city attractions. Our official website presents the best prices for rooms at the Kazan Grand Hotel on Peterburgskaya St., 1.

The hotel offers 215 comfortable rooms for accommodation. High-quality furniture and modern appliances are provided for a pleasant stay. Each room has a private bathroom with a prepared set of cosmetics.

On-site meals are served in several restaurants "Koltso" and "Buffalo", where the menu includes dishes of European, Russian and Tatar cuisine. Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at the lobby bar.

Working meetings, conferences and meetings can be held in specially designated spaces - conference rooms, meeting rooms and an exhibition hall.

The fitness center offers a variety of leisure activities, as well as thematic and sightseeing tours of the city. The distance to the airport is 22.8 km, to the railway station is 1.5 km.

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Davidov

The Davydov Mini-hotel is located in the central part of Kazan. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. High-speed internet access and luggage storage are also available. A shuttle service to and from the airport can be arranged for an additional fee. Staff at the 24-hour front desk will help you stay and answer your questions.

Comfortable rooms of various capacities are available for accommodation. Each room has comfortable beds, a work desk, and a wardrobe. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, sink and toiletries. The rooms are cleaned daily.

A delicious breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. Guests can have lunch and dinner at the nearest catering establishments.

The Black Lake Park, the Lenin Garden, the Kremlin, the Kazan Circus, the Botanical Museum, and the Pyramid entertainment complex are located within two kilometers. The distance to the railway station is about three kilometers, and the airport is 27 km away.

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Nogai

Nogai Hotel is located in Kazan, 300 metres from Peter and Paul Cathedral and 4.4 km from Kazan Arena Stadium. It offers a children's playground and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available. The windows overlook the city.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area. They include a kettle, a hairdryer and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.

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Azimut Hotel Bauman Kazan

Azimut Hotel Bauman Kazan is located in the central part of Kazan, just a 15-minute walk from the city's main attraction, the Kazan Kremlin. A wide range of services is provided here, which includes tour service, laundry, and a covered parking lot. Pet owners will appreciate the opportunity to stay with pets.

The hotel has 155 modern rooms of various categories, which are decorated in a modern style and equipped with a variety of furniture and appliances. Each room has a TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a full set of sanitary facilities.

The restaurant offers a menu of European cuisine, as well as traditional Tatar and Russian dishes. The bar offers a wide selection of snacks and drinks around the clock. This friendly place will allow you to escape from the daily hustle and bustle in a carefree atmosphere.

For business negotiations, conferences, trainings, presentations and trainings, the hotel has 3 conference halls of different sizes. Various options for arranging the furniture of the halls will easily accommodate all participants of the event. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a screen, a multimedia projector and free Wi-Fi.

Kazan Airport is 23 km away, and the train station is 1.3 km away. The Bauman Pedestrian street, theaters, restaurants and cafes are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The Kazan Kremlin and Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda are just a 15-minute walk away.

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Park Hotel

The three-star Park Hotel is located on Ostrovsky Street, a 5-minute walk from Ploshchad Tukaya Metro Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access. Check-in is possible at any time.

The room stock consists of several categories of rooms that are fully equipped for extended stays. There is a necessary set of equipment and furniture. A set of personal hygiene products is available in the private bathroom.

The hotel has a shared equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. There are also several canteens and cafes nearby with a wide selection of dishes.

The airport or train station can be reached in about half an hour. There is also a Millennium Park, Tatar Manor, Kamala Theater nearby.

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The Kristall Hotel

The Kristall Hotel is located near the city center and the railway station. Free Wi-Fi is available. There is a conference room for business meetings and events.

The rooms are equipped with a safe, TV, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. A 24-hour luggage storage and ironing room are available. Wake-up service and taxi booking are offered.

The hotel serves delicious buffet breakfasts.

The Museum of Socialist Life, the Syuyumbike Tower, the Black Lake Park, the Kazan Kremlin, Bauman Street and the Palace of Farmers are located near the hotel. Nearby there is the Kamala Theater and the Tugan Avylym Tatar Village, where you can participate in master classes and take a photo session. Also nearby is the Kremlin Embankment with attractions and cafes and the Kaban Lake embankment with playgrounds and bike paths.

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Tatarstan

The three-star Tatarstan Hotel is located in the historical and cultural center of Kazan, a 15-minute walk from the Kul Sharif Mosque and the Kazan Kremlin.

It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking.

The rooms of the Tatarstan Hotel Complex are colorfully decorated using high-quality fabrics. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, an armchair and a private bathroom.

Breakfast is served every morning. The elegant Tatarstan Restaurant serves European and Tatar cuisine. Guests can relax at the bar or enjoy a game of billiards in the private lounge.

There is a gift shop on site, and there are many shops and restaurants on Bauman's main street.

A tour desk and ticket office are available at the 24-hour front desk of the Tatarstan Hotel Complex.

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Hotel "Cort Inn Kazan Kremlin"

The Cort Inn Kazan Kremlin hotel is waiting for you in the capital of Tatarstan.

The rooms of the hotel are decorated in the author's style and have all the necessary appliances, a work area and dishes.

The hotel has its own restaurant, where a buffet is served every day. Guests can enjoy international cuisine and refreshing drinks at the bar.

The spacious and functional conference hall will be an ideal place for business negotiations, seminars, etc. A strict color palette and ergonomic furniture will set the tone for the event.

The complex is located 5 minutes from the metro station. One of the main streets and Peter and Paul Cathedral are within walking distance.

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The Raymond Hotel

The Raymond Hotel is located in the center of Kazan.

The spacious rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A kettle is also provided. The private bathroom comes with a shower, slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The restaurant serves a wide variety of international dishes.

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is 1.5 km from the Raymond Hotel, while the Kazan Kremlin is 1.6 km away. Kazan International Airport is 28 km away.

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The Mirage Hotel

The Mirage Hotel is located in the historical center of Kazan. The windows offer scenic views of the Kremlin walls and the Bulak River. The construction of the hotel was timed to coincide with the millennium anniversary of the capital of Tatarstan in 2004.

The Mirage Hotel has 109 rooms of various categories, designed in a single style of comfortable minimalism. The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a TV. Private bathrooms, combined shower and bathtub. Smoking is prohibited throughout the territory of the Mirage Group, and compensation is provided for additional room cleaning up to 50,000 rubles according to the established price list..

Guests are invited to visit restaurants and cafes that will satisfy the taste of any visitor. Each of them is distinguished by its inimitable style and unforgettable sophistication of international and national cuisine.

A conference room with a full set of audio and video equipment is provided for events.

The hotel is located near the sights of Kazan Kremlin Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, Annunciation Cathedral, Kul Sharif Mosque, Kazan State Academic Theater.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
meals included in the program: breakfast (when choosing a rate with accommodation) and lunch;
guided tours and entrance tickets to museums according to the program;
master classes and interactive activities according to the program;
transportation services according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kazan and back
meals not included in the program: breakfasts (when choosing a fare without accommodation), dinners;
accommodation when choosing a rate without accommodation;
private transfer "railway station – hotel": 1200 rubles per car (during the day); 1400 rubles per car (from 19:00-08:00);
airport – hotel private transfer: 1800 rubles per car (during the day); 2000 rubles per car (from 19:00-08:00);
visiting the city's museums, which are not included in the tour program;
evening sightseeing tour "Lights of the night city" – 1300 rubles/person + optional visit to the Ferris wheel "Around the world" – 500 rubles/person.;
excursion to the island-city of Sviyazhsk 1500 rub/person.

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Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

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