Meeting the group at the railway station or at the airport.
Breakfast in the city cafe
Bus tour of the city. From the windows of a comfortable bus you can see modern buildings and passages modestly standing for centuries, you will drive along modern avenues and ancient streets. Another feature is the tolerant attitude between religions. Here the belfries alternate with minarets and the gospel echoes with the azan. During the excursion you will drive to central square named Tukay square, square of the 1 of May, Freedom Square, square of Sultan Galeev. You will admire sparkling winter parks and appreciate the beauty of the city from the observation deck, where you take amazing photos against snow-covered Kazan. You will be got amazing shots, don’t doubt! You will visit one of the main places of interest of Tatarstan is Staro-Tatarskaya sloboda. During excursion you will be acquainted with culture of nation and its traditions. Optionally it is also possible to visit the Bogoroditsky Monastery, where the miraculous list of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is kept.
Lunch in a city cafe with a master class in Tatar cooking
Walking tour of the Kazan Kremlin – of the object of UNESCO world heritage site. You will see ancient white stone walls and towers, including the falling tower of Syuyumbike, Governor's Palace that was built on the place of Khan's Palace, and also the Mausoleum of Kazan Khans. During the tour is provided a visit to the Annunciation Cathedral and the pearl of Kazan - Kul Sharif mosque, which combines prayer halls, and is also a cultural and educational center.
Walking tour of Bauman street, or the so-called "Kazan Arbat". This is the first merchant part of the city, formed in the late 17th century. The history of its origin is very interesting, and its appearance was formed for centuries!
During the tour you will see:
- Oriental clock with figures of characters of Tatar fairy tales
- the world's first monument to the great Opera singer Fyodor Chaliapin
- sculptural compositions in the form of fountains
- the building of the drama theater, founded more than a hundred years ago
- an exact copy of the carriage of Empress Catherine the great
- monument to Kazan Cat
- a memorable sign "the Zero Meridian of Kazan" and the Avenue of stars
And also learn:
- About underground passages and gold reserves of Russia
- what is the height of the Epiphany bell tower
- which building resembles an expanded book and why
In addition: you will be able to visit souvenir shops and get acquainted with Handicrafts.
Transfer to hotel.
Breakfast in hotel
Meeting with guide
08:00 – 20:00 Excursion to Mamadysh district of the Republic of Tatarstan.
The tour starts with a Tatar village, where the residents meet you with Kosh-tele (hvorostom), if you translate it literally with "bird tongues". Amateur ensemble shows the plot of the Tatar wedding. You will learn folk customs and get involved in the dance part of the scene. You will definitely try traditional Tatar pastries with delicious herbal tea. After that, you will have a small master class-a surprise.
Then the way lies to the Russian village. In various national costumes, the history of which Will be told later, Russian beauties will treat you to bread and salt. Old Russian songs, a joint dance, dances and a plot of matchmaking will be performed . Russian cuisine with baked potatoes from a Russian oven, and pickles with mushrooms will also please you. Again, a master class.
Lunch
Next on the route is the Mari village. Merry Mari people greet guests with songs and treat them to special Mari pancakes, and in the village club you will find local treats and special kvass. You will be surprised by some elements of the Mari costume, which the villagers themselves will interestingly tell. They will show you how the Semyk holiday takes place, teach you how to beat the Mari tap dance and ... again a master class. In memory of the meeting everyone will get a talisman. The unique ethnic group of the Kryashens will tell about their especially interesting ceremonies, costumes and treat them with a large assortment of jam with pancakes. Their performance will be informative for both adults and children. The villagers will show one of the ancient rites on the stage. And of course, a master class.
The final will be the Udmurt village. To get acquainted with these people, local residents will help. This distinctive people keeps many legends and tales. Their songs about the wonderful nature of the region will not leave you indifferent, their dances will make your legs go dancing with the performers, their treats will be appealed by everyone. The final master class will give an understanding of what all the previous master classes were before.
During the whole trip, you will enjoy the beautiful views from the windows of a comfortable bus, feel the charm of the rural outback, learn to distinguish different peoples by language, dance, music and costumes.
20:00 Return to hotel.
Free time.
Breakfast in hotel
The release of rooms
Meeting with guide
Excursion to the museum complex "Tatar Avyly".
The wonderful world of the Tatar village will be revealed to you in the ethnographic complex “Tatar Avyly”. In the open air the life and mode of life of the medieval Tatar village is recreated.
At the gates of the museum you will be greeted by the harmonist with the most famous folk song “And Tugan Tel.” The hospitable owner will introduce you to the traditions and crafts with vivid and lively stories, vividly convey the features of the lifestyle of the Tatar village, and clearly demonstrate the purpose of each detail in the interior of the Tatar house. You will feel the peace and measuredness of rural life, its exoticism and authenticity. On the territory of the museum you can walk to the hut of Baba Yaga and the house of Shurale (forest spirit of the Tatars). You will be pleased with the “tasty” master class on cooking kistybiy in a village oven with tea drinking and the joint production of the famous Tatar fermented milk drink - katyk.
14:30 – 15:30 lunch in city cafe.
16:00 – 17:30 Visiting the chak-chak Museum with a tea party.
The end of the program. Transfer to the railway station or to the airport.
The cost of the tour is indicated in euros for 1 person
Cost is net
• Accommodation in a hotel of the selected category (check-in after 14-00, release before 12-00).
• Meals according to the program (3 breakfasts, 3 Lunches)
• Accompanying the group with a tour guide.
• Entrance tickets to museums in accordance with the program.
• Transport services according to the program.
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