Independent arrival at the hotel. A transfer to the hotel must be booked in advance and is available for an additional fee.
The departure time for the program from the hotel is fixed.
Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel's luggage room.
Departure for the excursion program (see the Important to know section for departure schedules from different hotels).
11:00 "White Stone Fortress" tour.
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 annually by thousands of tourists.
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 soared up here (visit) and the domes of the oldest Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation sparkle with gold.
On the territory of the fortress there is one of the symbols of Kazan — the famous "leaning" tower of Hanshi Suyumbike.
12:45 p.m. Guided tour of Kazan from different eras.
Visit to the exhibition and entertainment complex "Urban Panorama".
Expositions dedicated to Kazan, its architecture, history and stages of development are waiting for you. You will travel through the labyrinths of the streets of Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda, old photographs from Kazan's life will come to life on a 360-degree circular video panorama.
You can feel like a passenger on an old tram from the early 20th century, and take a bird's-eye view of the city.
Kazan of the 16th century, Kazan of the era of the emperors and modern Kazan will appear on unique models.
Each building is made according to a separate project with an individual facade drawing.
All the house layouts are exact copies of their originals.
14:00 Free time in the city center.
15:00-19:00 Additional excursion "The land covered with legends" to the Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery.
The Raifa Monastery is 30 km away. from Kazan, in a protected forest, on the shore of the wonderful beauty of the lake. The monastery was founded in the 17th century.
Its architectural ensemble, one of the most magnificent in the Middle Volga region, has been developing over the centuries.
The main shrine of the monastery is the miraculous Georgian image of the Most Holy Theotokos (17th century).
The cost of the tour: 2,100 rubles per tourist (the tour will take place with a minimum of 10 people).
20:15-21:45 Additionally: The author's interactive program "Hospitable house of Bai".
We certainly invite all guests of Kazan to visit the main house of the Tatar village — the house of Bai.
The wealthy owners of the house, Ebika and Babai, will reveal many secrets from the way of life, customs and traditions of the Tatar people.
At the table, over a hearty lunch of national dishes (azu, triangle, kystyby, kosh tele, chak-chak), Ebika and Babai will tell their dear guests about the favorite dishes of the Tatar people through legends and legends.
A fascinating story accompanied by music will reveal interesting elements of the national holidays of the summer and winter solstice — Navruz, Nardugan, Sabantuy and other holidays.
At the end of the evening, the most intimate and interesting thing will be to get acquainted with the national traditions and customs of the Tatar people through the actors.
You will get acquainted with the concepts of Su yuli, Aulok Oi, Nikah, Baby Tooe, as well as interesting table games.
Program cost: 2,600 rubles for adults, 2,400 rubles for children under 14 years old, and 1,000 rubles for children under 5 years old. The program will take place with the recruitment of at least 15 people.