The magic of Christmas in Kazan

A festive fairy tale in the ancient city of Kazan! On this tour, we will visit the Christmas Festival, immerse ourselves in the Christmas atmosphere of the ancient manor of the noble Boratynsky family, sing songs under the Christmas tree with Santa Claus, taste fragrant mulled wine and national dishes, and also see what New Year's Kazan looks like.

Location

Tatarstan, Kazan
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 5 – 7 January, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Tatarstan, Kazan
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Delicious tastings
We will learn the secrets of cooking the Tatar national dish from the chef
Christmas in a noble house
We will pay a Christmas visit to the festively decorated Boratynsky house
A sense of celebration and magic
Let's plunge into the fabulous appearance of the New Year's city
Organ Concert
Let's see the fairy tale story of the Little Prince in the original version
Christmas Service
If desired, we will attend the evening service in Kazan Bogoroditsky Monastery

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Excursion "White Stone Fortress"

    From 08:00 to 12:00 Meeting of tourists with a sign "The Third Capital" by a representative of the tour operator: 

    • There is a red building at the Terminal 1 railway station (Kazan — Passazhirskaya), the main entrance is near the sculptures of white leopards;
    • at KAZAN International Airport — for an additional fee.

    A representative of the tour operator at the train station will issue an updated program with the guide's contacts and a public transport route to the hotel. 

    If tourists are late for the start of the excursion program, please contact us urgently by emergency phone numbers.

    Individual meeting and transfer to the hotel, for an additional fee — from 1,500 rubles per passenger car for 3 people. 

    From 12:01 to 14:00, the meeting of tourists with a late arrival with a sign "The Third Capital" at the railway station. Group transfer. Joining the excursion program.

    From 12:00 to 13:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure for the excursion program.
    The exact time of departure for the program will be sent in an SMS notification on the eve of the start of the tour.

    Tourists staying in the following hotels independently get to the meeting place with the guide:

    • Kravt Airport, Ilmar City, Olympus - meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Chaliapin hotel, Universitetskaya str. 7;
    • "Rem", "Bilyar Inn" - meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Amaks Safar hotel, One-sided Grivki str., 1;
    •  "Regatta" - meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Davydov hotel, N.Nazarbayev str., 35A;
    • Gulfstream - meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Korston Hotel, 1A N.Yershova str.

    13:30 Lunch at a cafe or restaurant in the city. 

    The interactive program "Yakyn Duslar" will immerse you in the world of the ancient culture of the Tatar people. Folk songs and ancient musical instruments enchant with their national flavor and originality.

    15:00 Excursion "White Stone fortress". 

    The Kazan Kremlin is the main attraction of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan and the state museum-Reserve, which is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The white Stone Kremlin is the heart of the ancient city, embodying the culture of the West and the east. 

    The minarets of the main mosque of the city of Kul Sharif have soared up here (visit) and the domes of the oldest Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral sparkle with gold. On the territory of the fortress there is one of the symbols of Kazan — the famous "falling" tower of Hanshi Syuyumbike.

    16:30 Transfer to the hotel. Free time.

    20:00 Additional evening bus tour "Lights of New Year's Kazan!".

    As if by a wave of a magic wand, the lights of the night city lit up, and the fairy tale continues. 

    Like all miracles, this New Year's tale is fleeting. Have time to enjoy the beauty of the festive capital of Tatarstan, the bright lights of colorful garlands and the splendor of New Year's illumination. 

    Light installations in the form of arches, Christmas tree toys and figures of the coming year appeared on the streets and in parks. You will drive through New Year's Kazan and learn about the history of New Year holidays, how many Santa Claus there are in the world, and of course, what the New Year is in Tatar! 

    The cost of the tour is 1300 rubles per tourist (the tour will take place with a minimum of 10 people).

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  • Day 2 - Bus sightseeing tour of the city "New Year's Capital". Christmas service for those who wish
  • Day 3 - Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery. Christmas visit to the Boratynsky house
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel, categoryPrice actionAdult ½ DBLChild (up to 7/14 years old)The third one in the roomSingle RoomExtra night per person DBL/SGLType of breakfast on tour
"Tour Without accommodation" NG27.12.2024-09.01.20251538014980/15180///no
Regatta 2* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252098014980/2078020980249804000/6000The buffet
Rem Hotel 2 * (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252098014980/2078020980241804000/5600The buffet
Volga 2 * (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252098014980/2078020980241804000/5600The buffet
Tatarstan 3* Economy Center (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252148014980/2128021480275804250/7300The buffet
Ilmar City 3 * (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252148014980/2128021480259804250/6500The buffet
Amaks Safar Hotel 3 * (TEENS room - windowless, bunk beds) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252198014980/2178021980249804500/6000The buffet
Gulfstream 4* (Standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252198014980/2178021980273804500/7200The buffet
Bilyar INN 3 * (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252198014980/2178021980279804500/7500The cover
"Davydov Hotel 3* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252198014980/2178021980269804500/7000The buffet
Hotel Kristall 3* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252198014980/2178021980289804500/8000The buffet
Amaks Safar Hotel 3* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252198014980/2178021980249804500/6000The buffet
Park Hotel 3* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.202525620 14980/25420 /35380 6320/11200The buffet
IT-Park Hotel 3* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252248014980/2228022480277804750/7400The buffet
Suleiman Palace Hotel 4* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252298014980/2278022980309805000/9000The buffet
Bilyar Palace Hotel 4* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.202524980 14980/24780 24980 32980 6000/10000The buffet
Olymp Hotel 3* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252298014980/2278022980287805000/7900The buffet
Relita Hotel 4 * (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252338014980/2318023380283805200/7700The buffet
"Azimuth" 3* (ex. Ibis) (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252348014980/23280/289805250/8000The buffet
"Mansion on Teatralnaya" 3 * (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252348014980/2328023480297805250/8400The buffet
Korston Tower Hotel 4 * (superior TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.202525880 14980/25680 25880 32980 6450/10000The buffet
Kravt Airport 4* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252448014980/2428024480315805750/9300The buffet
Grand Hotel Kazan 4* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252498014980/2478024980309806000/9000The buffet
Chaliapin Palace Hotel (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252598014980/2578025980329806500/10000The buffet
Nogai Hotel 4* (standard TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252648014980/26280/351806750/11100The buffet
Korston Royal Hotel 5* (DELUXE TWIN/DBL) NG27.12.2024-09.01.20252698014980/2678026980349807000/11000The buffet

The rate is "Child under 7 years old" without providing a separate bed. If necessary, a bed must be booked at the rate of "Student 8-14 years old".

Accommodation: SGL – single, DBL – double – 1 large bed, TWIN – double 2 separate beds, TRPL – triple, ExB – extra. place.

Hotel "AMAKS Safar" 3* or Hotel Kristall 3* or 2 nights
Hotel "AMAKS Safar" 3*

AMAKS Safar Hotel is located in a high-rise building, 2 km from the city center and the Kremlin. It offers a nightclub and a sauna.

The spacious rooms at AMAKS Safar Hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a work desk.

In the hotel's restaurant, guests can enjoy traditional dishes of Tatarstan and classic international dishes. The bar is open until late in the evening and serves a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, including locally produced ones.

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Hotel Kristall 3*

The hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from Kazan Train Station. It offers free Wi-Fi and private parking.

The rooms at the Kristall Hotel are decorated in a classic style and feature a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

The Kristall Hotel's restaurant serves European cuisine, and the bar serves a variety of cocktails.

The Kazan Kremlin is 1.3 km from the Kristall Hotel, and the pedestrian Bauman Street with shops and cafes is a 10-minute walk away. Kazan Airport is a 20-minute express ride from the train station.

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Davydov Hotel 3*

Davydov Hotel is located in Kazan and is located just 700 meters from the Kazan Fair Exhibition Center. The hotel is decorated in a modern style and has a 24-hour front desk. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private car parking.

The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The bathroom is equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of Russian, European and Tatar dishes. A buffet breakfast is served every morning, and guests can enjoy drinks and snacks at the bar.

The Davydov Hotel is located 950 metres from the Kazan Zoo Botanical Garden and 3 km from the lively Karl Marx Street. The Kazan Kremlin is 4.5 km away.

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Park Hotel Center 3*

The three-star Park Hotel is located in Kazan, near the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Kazan State University.

Transport accessibility: 25 km from Kazan airport, 2.1 km from Kazan-Passenger railway station.

In the room: max. 2+1 people, TV, shower, hairdryer, refrigerator, work desk, 1-double/ 2-double bed.

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Ibis Hotel 3*

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.

The Ibis Kazan Center's restaurant serves Tatarstan specialties and international cuisine. There is also a Rendez-Vous bar, where a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served in an informal setting.

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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. Tugan Avylym Complex is less than 1 km away, while Freedom Square is 1.4 km away. Peter and Paul Cathedral is a 15-minute walk away. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Airport transfers and room service can be arranged.

There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have a view of the lake. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safe and a flat-screen TV.

A buffet breakfast is served in the morning.

Guests are offered a range of wellness services. The hotel has a hot tub and a sauna.

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The Grand Hotel Kazan 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.

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Suleiman Palace Hotel 4*

Suleiman Palace Hotel is a modern and comfortable hotel. It is a 10-minute drive from the railway station, 25 km from Kazan International Airport, 10 minutes from the river port; 100 meters from the hotel is the nearest metro station - "Tukaya Square".

A buffet breakfast is served every morning. There is a business bar on the ground floor of the hotel, where a variety of teas, types of coffee and a rich selection of elite alcoholic beverages are offered.

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Nogai Hotel 4*

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 offer views of the city.

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

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Relita Hotel 4*

Relita-Kazan Hotel offers guests a wide range of services and amenities to ensure maximum comfort: 24/7 room service, free Wi-Fi in the rooms, taxi service, 24/7 check-in. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV, a mirror and towels. A fitness center, sauna, indoor swimming pool are at guests' disposal.

Each room of the hotel is equipped with: slippers, a kettle or a thermocup, a safe for storing valuables, IP-TV, air conditioning, tea set.In the bathroom: make-up mirror, hairdryer, shower, toiletries.

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Korston Tower Hotel 4*

The residents of the Korston Tower Hotel are accommodated in an ultra-modern 25-storey tower with 213 rooms of various comfort levels. The basis of the Korston Tower room stock consists of 1-2-bed Standard rooms with one double (DBL) or two separate (TWIN) beds. Each room has a bathroom (shower, toilet, bathrobes and slippers), satellite and cable TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, Wi-Fi Internet.

The Korston Tower Hotel offers: several restaurants, including a panoramic Extra Lounge on the 25th floor of the hotel, a Viennese cafe, pizzeria and bars; a SPA with a Turkish and Finnish sauna, gym and massage room; for residents of the hotel complex there are: swimming pool, billiards, bowling, cinema, disco and children's park; laundry, ironing and dry cleaning services, city tours, transfers, underground Parking, as well as free Wi-Fi.

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Korston Royal Hotel 5*

The Korston Royal Hotel complex is located in the center of the capital of Tatarstan. The bus station of the city is 6.5 km away, it can be reached in 15 minutes. The train station is 4.7 km away, and it takes 10 minutes by public transport or car. The airport is 26 km away, and it takes 25 minutes by car. The restaurant "Le Buffet" invites guests to breakfast, which is organized according to the buffet system. The restaurant "Ju-Ju Bar" offers a la carte dishes. The hotel's fitness center allows tourists to visit the salt cave, gym and swimming pool.

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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.

It offers 123 cozy and well-appointed rooms in a classic style.

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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Hotel "IT Park Hotel – City Center"

The affordable IT Park Hotel is located 1 km from the city center. A restaurant is waiting for visitors, where various dishes are served. Internet access is available on site. The hotel has a fitness center. There is a car parking at your disposal.

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"Mansion on Teatralnaya" 3*

This 3-star hotel in Kazan is located opposite the Musa Jalil Tatar Academic State Opera and Ballet Theatre. It offers soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Bauman Pedestrian Street and the Kazan Kremlin can be reached in a few minutes on foot.

The Mansion on Teatralnaya Hotel is located in an elegant building with a classic facade in the city center on Freedom Square. All spacious rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

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Hotel "Bilyar INN" 3

The Bilyar Inn Hotel is located in Kazan. 

This hotel is located 5 km from the city center. 

You can take a walk near the hotel. 

Nearby: Uritsky Park, Yashlek and the Tandem Shopping and Entertainment Complex.  

You can pass the evening or have a nice time before going to bed in a cozy atmosphere at the bar.

A restaurant is available for guests. 

A cafe is open for coffee and snack lovers. Wi-Fi is available on site. 

Check the information immediately upon arrival. 

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Tatarstan Hotel 3*

Tatarstan is a hotel complex located in the center of Kazan.

Guests who arrive by car will be able to park it in the private parking adjacent to the hotel. 

The 13-storey building of the hotel complex has 211 rooms, which are divided into various categories: from beds to suites. 

All of them are very cozy and well equipped and equipped with necessary furniture, appliances and include a private bathroom. 

Vacationers have access to a free Wi-Fi network.

You can have a delicious and satisfying meal at the local bar and restaurant, which can accommodate up to 120 people.

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Kravt AIRPORT Hotel 3*

It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center and a bar.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. 

Room service is available upon request. 

Those who wish can book family rooms. 

The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. 

The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. 

Towels and bed linen are provided. 

Each room at the Kravt Kazan Airport Hotel is equipped with air conditioning and a safe. 

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

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Ilmar City Hotel 3 *

The hotel's rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and a kitchenette, and thanks to free Wi-Fi, you can go online at any time. 

Guests have access to a 24-hour front desk, room service and concierge services during their stay at Ilmar City Hotel. 

In addition, the Ilmar City Hotel has a swimming pool and free breakfast.

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Regatta Hotel

The Regata Hotel with a 24-hour front desk is located 4 km from the center of Kazan and offers its guests a wide range of services. On its territory there is a gym, a swimming pool and sports grounds for active sports.

The rooms are designed in a classic style and equipped with everything you need for a good rest and productive work. Bathrooms are available in each room.

Meals are organized in the cafe, where a delicious and hearty breakfast is served every morning, a varied menu will be enough to taste all the dishes during your stay.

A spacious conference room with modern equipment and comfortable furniture is suitable for conferences, presentations, negotiations, trainings and seminars.

The Tukai Theatre is 1.6 km from the hotel, while the Zoo Botanical Garden is 1 km away. The airport is 19 km away and the train station is 4 km away.

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Rem Hotel

The Rem Hotel is located in a residential area of Kazan, next to Vasilchenko Square. This guarantees a quiet and relaxing stay. The city center is 5.3 km away.

The fund has 50 rooms, which have comfortable conditions for the accommodation of vacationers. They are equipped with modern technical equipment, a private bathroom and comfortable furniture. With free Wi-Fi, you will always stay connected.

Meals are served in the cozy restaurant, which serves local cuisine. Breakfast is served in a buffet style.

Parking is available on site. The distance to the railway station is 5.8 km, to the airport — 29.6 km, Yashlek metro station — 1.7 km.

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Volga Kazan Hotel

The two-star Volga Hotel, located in Kazan, has long established itself among residents and guests of the city due to the high level of service and comfortable living conditions. This place with a long history will delight its guests with the availability of 24-hour car parking, on-site shops and luggage storage. Additional services that are not often found in hotels include a hairdresser and a health center, including a sauna, solarium, billiards and table tennis.

A diverse number of rooms, which totals 154 units, will fully provide guests with the necessary amenities for rest and productive work. For connoisseurs of simple comfort, the economy category with minimal furnishings, which includes a TV, a bed and a private bathroom, is ideal. For those who prefer a homely atmosphere, spacious apartments with upholstered furniture, air conditioning and kitchen utensils are presented.

The hotel's restaurant welcomes everyone who wants to taste dishes from a wide range of European and national cuisine every day. The establishment has a pleasant atmosphere, which is created by caring staff and light music. An evening entertainment program regularly takes place here, attracting many visitors. You can also order the organization of a banquet event, for which a hall for 20 people is reserved.

Business clients will be able to evaluate the quality of the conference service provided at the hotel. There are two rooms available to choose from - a conference room and a meeting room. Volga's experienced managers will prepare for you all the necessary equipment and a plan for an important event. The capacity of the conference hall is 50 people, so it is suitable for both small groups of business people and large delegations.

There are many important urban infrastructure facilities located near the hotel. The central stadium can be reached in just 7 minutes at a leisurely pace, and the train station can be reached in 9 minutes. The interesting sights of the city can be reached by public transport, the nearest stop is just a 2-minute walk away.

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Olimp Kazan Hotel

Olymp Hotel is located in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan.

It will be equally convenient for tourists, athletes and businessmen. The comfortable rooms are equipped with everything you may need during your vacation.

Meals are served in a cozy restaurant, where any of your celebrations can be organized for you.

Comfortable and spacious conference rooms with modern equipment are suitable for negotiations, meetings, seminars, trainings and any events.

Guests can visit the sports village, which is a short drive away. The airport is 16 km away and the train station is 8 km away.

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Gulfstream Hotel

The Gulfstream Hotel opened its doors in 2007 and continues to delight its guests with its hospitality. The building is located in the Sovetsky district of the city.

Here vacationers can find a variety of accommodation options. The categories, regardless of the pricing policy, are equipped with comfortable furniture, air conditioning and a bathroom with hygiene supplies.

The restaurant is ready to please with delicious dishes for every taste. Tatar, Russian and European menus are presented here. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the bar.

For business meetings and seminars, there is a conference room equipped with special office equipment and accommodates up to 50 people.

The distance to the airport is 22.8 km. Within walking distance from the accommodation there is an equestrian sports complex, shopping and entertainment centers and much more, which will allow you to have an entertaining time.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Tatarstan, Kazan

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • meals according to the program;
  • bus service according to the program;
  • guided tours according to the program, services of a guide, a tour guide;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of the show according to the program;
  • group transfer to the railway station.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Kazan and back;
  • meeting at the airport with a representative of the tour operator;
  • private transfer from the train station/ airport – from 1500 rubles for a car up to 3 people (booked in advance);
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • additional excursion "Lights of New Year's Kazan" – 1300 rubles/person.;
  • from 01.01.2025, a tourist tax is introduced in Kazan for every adult (over 18 years old) living in the amount of 1% of the cost of a day, but not less than 100 rubles. The payment of the tourist tax is not included in the bill and is paid at the hotel upon check-in;
  • rental of headphones for excursions on request – radio guides – the cost of 200 rubles per day of excursion service.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
How does the radio equipment for excursions work?
Can the order of excursions change?

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