Tour to Kazan
4 days / 3 nights

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Tour to Kazan 4 days

4 DAYS TOUR TO KAZAN

(Recommended all year around)

If you want to see another Russia. If you want to see the city in which Christianity and Islam peacefully coexisted for many centuries, then you must see Kazan. Because of the historical significance of Kazan in the history of Russia - it is often called the third capital.

During the tour to Kazan you will see the Kazan Kremlin, you will go to the ancient Bolgar, you will walk along the old streets and Volga river and you will try delights of the Tatar cuisine.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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Day 1 — Arrival & First Impressions

Private transfer to your hotel and check-in
Walking tour through Kazan’s highlights: the UNESCO-listed Kremlin, stunning mosques and cathedrals, Freedom Square, Lake Kaban, and the historic University
Evening stroll along lively Bauman Street with dinner and Tatar delicacies

Day 2 — The Ancient Capital Bolghar

Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Bolghar — once the capital of Volga Bulgaria and the Golden Horde
See the White Mosque and the world’s largest Quran decorated with jade, silver, and gold
Return to Kazan — evening option: watch a football match at the modern Kazan Arena stadium

Day 3 — Sviyazhsk Island Adventure

Breakfast at the hotel
Trip to Sviyazhsk — an island fortress built by Ivan the Terrible in 1551
Visit monasteries, churches, and enjoy a picnic with breathtaking river views
Return to Kazan by boat along the majestic Volga River
Optional evening at the Opera and Ballet Theatre

Day 4 — Farewell Kazan

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Visit Kazan Central Market for a taste of local life and shopping for souvenirs
Private transfer to the airport for your departure

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Kazan Kremlin

Kazan Kremlin — where East meets West. Perched atop a hill at the meeting of the Volga and Kazanka rivers, this centuries-old fortress blends Islamic and Russian architecture within its white stone walls — including mosques, churches, towers, and palaces. Built on the ruins of a Tatar khan's citadel and redesigned by Ivan the Terrible in the 1550s, it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living symbol of cultural harmony.

Kazan “Chasha”

Kazan “Chasha” — the city’s modern landmark. Built in the shape of a giant Tatar cauldron, this wedding palace symbolizes love, family, and Kazan’s traditions. At 32 meters high, with dragon sculptures guarding its base, it offers one of the best viewing platforms in the city with stunning panoramas of the Kremlin and the river.

Bolgar

Bolgar — a treasure of Tatarstan. This historic town is more than 1,000 years old. Walking here feels like stepping into another time, where ancient civilizations left their mark in stone and spirit. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bolgar is a place where East and West once met along the Volga trade routes. Its mosques, mausoleums, and museums bring the past to life for every visitor.

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How to get to Kazan?

The distance between Moscow and Kazan is 812 km, between Saint Petersburg and Kazan it is 1200 km. You can take a flight. It takes 1,5 hours from Moscow and just a bit over 2 hours from Saint Petersburg. Another option is to book overnight train (13 hours) from Moscow. There is the train from Saint Petersburg too, but the journey will be over 22 hours. All trains are very comfortable with air condition and all services on board.
Where to stay in Kazan?

Kazan is very popular tourist destination. There are plenty of hotels in Kazan at any test and budget. For our guests we recommend Courtyard by Marriott Kazan Kremlin 4*. It is located just few steps to the Kremlin and offers 150 airy comfortable rooms that meet high hospitality standards of Marriott.
What to eat in Kazan?

1. Echpochmak, this triangular pie is the king of Tatar pastries. As a rule, they use beef or poultry meat (duck or goose) as a filling mixed with potatoes and onions.
2. Kystyby, a fried flatbread stuffed with mashed potatoes.
3. Tatar horse meat. This dish came from ancient times. Tatars were nomads and they used to fry or stew horse meat during camps.
4. Tutyrma, a homemade sausage that can be made from both lamb and veal. It is served hot along with a side dish or fresh vegetables.
5. Chak-chak made from pieces of dough fried in sunflower oil and covered with honey. This is the main wedding dish and delicacy that guests are greeted with.

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Kazan Kremlin

This is not just a historical object of cultural heritage, but a museum-reserve, the only center of Tatar culture and traditions on the planet.

The Kazan Kremlin has been perfectly preserved, retaining its unique features and appearance. This Tatar fortress is located in the very center of Kazan, so you will definitely not pass by.

Kul Sharif Mosque in Kazan

According to legend, after Russian troops took Kazan in the 16th century, the mosque was burned to the ground, and Kul Sharif himself, a warrior and prophet of Muhammad, was killed. However, the outlines of that mosque remained, which simply amazed the conquerors. As a result, Ivan the Terrible repeated them in the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. The mosque in Kazan was re-built and reopened in 2005 and has now become a decoration of the city center..

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