Surprise me, Kazan! Extended program

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If you plan to travel with children, this is just wonderful, the trip program is adapted for all ages.

You will have a sightseeing tour with a visit to the Kazan Kremlin, a visit to the Raifa Monastery and a master class."Secrets of Tatar cuisine". During the master class, the chef of the restaurant will demonstrate the technique of cooking national dishes and teach you how to cook them at home.

The trip will have a great aftertaste — Kazan is not only an amazingly beautiful city, but at the same time also a modern metropolis that lives a hectic life. The mix of traditions, times and rhythms is about the unique capital of hospitable Tatarstan.

Location

Russia, Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan

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Tour highlights

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

Millennial Kazan

Let's enjoy the original beauty and stories of the millennial city, see with our own eyes the bright colors of Kazan streets and squares

The island lies on the sea, there is hail on the island

We will learn the fantastic history of the city of Sviyazhsk by visiting a country tour

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kazan. The Kazan Kremlin. "Tea party in Tatar style"
Recommended trains departing from Moscow:
Train No.096 departs at 19:08 from Kazan railway Station, arriving in Kazan-2 (Uprising) at 07:48.
Train No.148 departs at 19:16 from Kazansky railway station, arriving in Kazan-1 (Pass) at 07:50.
Premium train No.002 departs on Friday at 20:40 from Kazansky railway station, arrives in Kazan-1 (Pass) at 08:00.
Train No.024 departs at 23:12 from Kazansky railway station, arriving in Kazan-1 (Pass) at 11:01
Arrival in Kazan.
Meeting at the railway station with a guide:
08:00/09:25/11:18 — Kazan-1 (Central) at the sculpture "White Leopards";
08:00 — Kazan-2 (station Vosstaniya) in the central hall.
Transfer to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel's luggage room or early check-in for an additional fee.
At an early check-in, a walking tour "Old Tatar Kazan" (for an additional fee).
12:00 Meeting with the guide.
Excursion to one of the museums of Kazan.
Lunch in cafes/restaurants of the city (with elements of national cuisine).
An excursion to the Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve is the living heart of the ancient city, which has experienced more than one exciting event in its centuries–old history!
Originated as a Bulgarian fortress in the 12th century, along with its mighty lords, it has changed its appearance more than once and today 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, which is 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 ceremonial Residence of the President and the leaning Tower of Syuyumbike.
Interactive program "Tea drinking in Tatar".
In one of the small museums of the city, you will discover the secrets of the tea ceremony, which the Tatar people are famous for!
When recruiting a group of 9 people or more, an interactive program "Dimle – matchmaking in Tatar" is additionally held, in which tourists will see with their own eyes an ancient folk rite.
Free time for independent walking and souvenir shopping.
Independent return to the hotel.

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Day 2 - Sightseeing tour "Kazan Millennial"
Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Sightseeing tour “Kazan millennial” through the most interesting sights of Kazan, which will show you Kazan from all sides.
You will see ancient streets where each stone has its own history, and a modern metropolis living in the frenzied rhythm of the capital.
Get acquainted with the sports facilities built for the Universiade 2013 (panoramic view).
You will visit:
in the Old Tatar settlement, located on the picturesque embankment of the lake. 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 in 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 (former Noble Assembly), the M. Jalil Opera and Ballet Theater, the S. Saidashev Concert Hall, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan are located;
You will see a new embankment on the Palace Square near the Palace of Farmers.
A tour of the University campus of one of the oldest universities in Russia (1804), the architectural ensemble of which is a historical and cultural monument of our country.
Lunch in cafes/ restaurants of the city (with elements of national cuisine).
Free time for independent walking and souvenir shopping.
Independent return to the hotel.
Excursions for an additional fee: walking tour "Kazan Arbat" (along Bauman Street).
The history of the central shopping street of Kazan lasts for many centuries, during which it has repeatedly changed its name.
During the time of the Kazan Khans, it was called Nogai Road, and when Ivan the Terrible's troops 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 State Bank building, where the gold reserve of Tsarist Russia was stored during the Civil War of 1918; Peter and Paul Cathedral with a 7-tiered iconostasis, rightfully the most striking example of Russian Baroque of the Peter the Great era in all of Russia; an exact copy of the carriage of Catherine II and there are many small architectural forms reflecting the originality of the Kazan land.
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 lighting of the city's main attractions rivals the dazzling lights of fashionable new buildings and entertainment centers in sophistication.
This dispute is reconciled by the Cauldron separating them, reflecting in its waters the brilliance 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 highest in Russia (65 meters) (for an additional fee).

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Day 3 - Bus tour to the Island-City of Sviyazhsk. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Bus tour to the Island-City of Sviyazhsk.
“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 (1551);
St. Nicholas Church built in 1556;
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 Gathering of the Mother of God of "All Sorrowful Joy".
Excursion for an additional fee: 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 considered this place sacred from time immemorial 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 see:
The Georgian Cathedral, where the Miraculous Georgian Icon of the Mother of God is kept;
Trinity Cathedral;
St. Sophia Church is the smallest in the Kazan diocese, in the temple part of which only 7 people can fit (external inspection);
Church in honor of the Venerable Fathers in Sinai and Raifa who were killed (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" (from 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.
Room release.
Things on the bus.
17:00 Transfer to the railway stations.
Recommended trains departing from Moscow:
Train No. 023 departs at 18:11 from Kazan-1 station, arriving in Moscow at 06:20.
Train No.001 departs at 20:00 from Kazan-1 station, arriving in Moscow at 07:10.
Train No. 025 "Itamas" departs at 21:51 from Kazan-2 station, arriving in Moscow at 09:30.
The time in the program is indicated approximately. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program without reducing the total volume and quality of services, as well as to cancel the tour and/or offer alternative travel options in case of a shortage of the group and cancellation/replacement of rolling stock.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

Accommodation in hotels according to the selected category.

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

Hotels	Room category	Adults		Children under 11 years old for an additional fee. location	Additional place	Additional payment for 1 place. stand. size.
Hotels	Room category	Weekend	Holidays		Additional place	Weekend	Holidays
Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4*	2nd standard.	28 250	29 540	20 330	20 650	7 910	9 210
Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4*	1-M. stand.	36 160	38 750	-	-	-	-
"Suleiman" 4*	2nd standard.	23 610	25 170	21 300	21 460	5 380	6 470
"Suleiman" 4*	1-M. stand.	28 990	31 640	-	-	-	-
"Giuseppe" 4*	2nd standard.	25 820	27 600	20 000	20 160	5 980	7 920
"Giuseppe" 4*	1-M. stand.	32 930	35 520	-	-	-	-
Grand Hotel Kazan 4*	2nd standard.	26 310	27 600	20 330	20 650	5 980	7 270
Grand Hotel Kazan 4*	1-M. stand.	32 290	34 870	-	-	-	-
Bilyar Palace Hotel 4*	2nd standard.	22 750	24 690	19 360	19 520	7 270	6 950
Bilyar Palace Hotel 4*	1-M. stand.	30 020	31 640	-	-	-	-
"Davydov" 3*	2nd standard.	23 560	25 170	18 710	18 710	6 460	8 090
"Davydov" 3*	1-M. stand.	30 020	33 260	-	-	-	-
"Ibis" 3*	2nd standard.	23 240	24 690	18 230	18 230	5 810	6 630
"Ibis" 3*	1-M. stand.	29 050	31 320	-	-	-	-
Park Hotel 3*	2nd standard.	22 910	24 370	-	-	7 440	8 890
Park Hotel 3*	1-M. stand.	30 350	33 260	-	-	-	-
"Tatarstan" 3*	2nd standard.	19 970	20 990	17 260	17 420	3 200	4 220
"Tatarstan" 3*	1-M. stand.	23 170	25 210	-	-	-	-
Without placement	13 680

*Holiday dates: 24.02.2024 / 09.03.2024 / 29.04.2024 / 04.05.2024 / 10.05.2024.

The seating in the compartment is mixed (not separately female and male).

Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4*

The four-star Chaliapin Palace Hotel is located in the center of Kazan, next to the pedestrian zone on Bauman Street. All guests of the Chaliapin Palace Hotel have free access to the fitness center with an indoor pool, gym and sauna.

In the room: wardrobe, armchair-bed, plasma TV, mini-bar, telephone, bedside tables with sconces, floor lamp, dressing table, pouf, chest of drawers, kettle, air conditioning, work area, Wi-Fi, code safe. The bathroom has a shower cabin, toiletries, hairdryer, towels, slippers.

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Suleiman Palace Hotel 4*

The Suleiman Palace Hotel is a four–star hotel complex in the center of Kazan. The hotel offers stylish standard rooms and studios. A free buffet breakfast is served in the morning. The private bathroom is equipped with a bathtub.

Room facilities: satellite TV, Internet, telephone, air conditioning, wardrobe, desk, safe, mini-bar, tea station.

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Grand Kazan Hotel 4*

The four-star Grand Hotel Kazan, which opened in early 2009, occupies a modern building. The 17-storey hotel offers 215 rooms with panoramic views of the city. All spacious rooms are elegantly decorated and have a private bathroom.

In the room: hanger, chest of drawers, shoe shelf, air conditioning, double or two separate beds, plasma TV, bedside tables, night lights, electronic safe, dressing table, work area, mirror, pouf, telephone, armchair, wardrobe, coffee table. Bathroom with shower, cosmetics, slippers, hairdryer and towels.

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Bilyar Palace Hotel 4*

Bilyar Palace Hotel is located in Kazan. It offers a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a fitness center. There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have a view of the lake.

In the room: One large or two single beds, wardrobe, desk with writing materials, armchair and chair, coffee table, telephone, TV, refrigerator, safe, ironing station with iron, central climate control system, Wi-Fi.

In the bathroom: shower, bath towels, bathrobe and slippers, cosmetics, hairdryer, sink, bathroom.

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Davydov Hotel 3*

Davydov is a modern hotel complex, conveniently located in the heart of 1000–year-old Kazan, in a zone of tourist and business activity surrounded by famous historical and cultural attractions.

Rooms with an area of 18 sq.m are equipped with: a double bed or two single beds, a table, a chair, a wardrobe, 2 bedside tables, cable TV, telephone, Free Wi-Fi, safe, air conditioning. The bathroom has a toilet, shower, hairdryer, toiletries.

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Ibis Kazan Hotel 3*

The Ibis Kazan Center Hotel is located in the heart of the city, a 5-minute walk from the Kazan Kremlin. It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a work desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

In the room: double bed/2 single beds, work desk, air conditioning, coffee machine, mineral water, mini fridge, telephone, Wi-Fi, TV. In the bathroom: bath/shower, hairdryer, towels, toiletries.

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Hotel "Park Hotel" 3*

Featuring a bar, a shared lounge and city views, Park Hotel is located in Kazan, 400 metres from the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, room service, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. They are equipped with a desk, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in all rooms at the Park Hotel.

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Tatarstan Hotel 3*

The Tatarstan Hotel Complex is located in the historical and cultural center of Kazan. The windows offer a magnificent view of one of the central streets of Kazan - the pedestrian Bauman Street - "Kazan Arbat".

The hotel complex "Tatarstan" has 336 rooms. Comfortable single and double rooms are offered to the clients.The room has 1 bathroom (with shower). The renovation was carried out. The room is equipped with a TV, refrigerator, telephone, hairdryer and safe. Secured parking is included in the price.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan

Included in price

group transfer railway station – hotel – railway station;
transportation and excursion services according to the program;
entrance tickets to tourist sites according to the program;
accommodation in hotels of the selected category, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
meals according to the program.

Paid extra

railway passage Moscow – Kazan – Moscow;
accommodation when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
meals not specified in the program;
private transfer "railway station – hotel": 1,200 rubles per car (during the day); 1,400 rubles per car (from 19:00 – 08:00);
private airport – hotel transfer: 1,800 rubles per car (during the day); 2,000 rubles per car (from 19:00 - 08:00);
visiting museums not included in the tour program;
walking tour "Kazan Arbat" - 500 rubles/person;
evening sightseeing tour "Lights of the night city" - 1,100 rubles/person. + optional visit to the Ferris wheel "Around the world" - 400 rubles/person.;
excursion to the Raifa monastery - 900 rubles/person.;
excursion "Old Tatar Kazan" - 500 rubles/person.

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The time in the program is indicated approximately. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program without reducing the total volume and quality of services, as well as to cancel the tour and/or offer alternative travel options in case of shortage of the group and cancellation/replacement of rolling stock.

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Surprise me, Kazan! Extended program

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