Group meeting at the railway station with the interactive program "Khan Reception". Guests will be meet with a greeting and chuck chuck (Khan, Queen Suyumbike). Colorful greeting from historical characters, photo shoot.
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 cafe with a master class in Tatar cooking. Culinary master class on cooking Tatar national dishes, namely: noodles, treugol'niki. How to cook the most popular Tatar pie, as well as cut noodles, you can learn the secret of chak-chak and gubadiya during lunch with a master class. Under the guidance of an experienced chef, you will try yourself as a chef and learn the secrets of Tatar cuisine.
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.
Visit to the Chuck Chuck Museum with tea party.
Transfer to hotel or to RWS.
(18+) For an additional fee for adults, you can visit the Arysh May store-museum (from 10 euros / person). Acquaintance with the history of Tatspirtprom OA, the history of the Krestovnikov Brothers Soap Factory, the history of the Kazan cat, the history of the skullcap and much more. The possibility of a photo shoot in historical costumes and national clothes. Trying product tasting. Visit to the cold "Khan's room". The opportunity to purchase national delicacies, sweets and souvenirs.
