Russia Kazan Muslim Mosques tour 8 days
Itinerary
Day 1 – Kazan
Meet and greet group at the Kazan International airport by guide.
Transfer at the hotel. Check-in.
Transfer at the lunch.
Transfer at the hotel.
Free time.
Dinner.
Day 2 – Kazan
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00–15:30 – Sightseeing tour of Kazan with a visit to the Kremlin.
Kazan is a versatile tourist city where you can stroll through its many parks, try the national cuisine, engage in active sports, immerse yourself in the history of the millennium center of the Volga region, spend time with family and generally enjoy the local hospitality in a city where you are always welcome.
City tour will take you around main historical places of our town.
The snow-white Kremlin reflects the atmosphere of peace and coexistence of cultures and religions in Tatarstan. It is here, where the majestic Annunciation Cathedral and the magnificent Kul Sharif Mosque – a symbol of the revival of Islam are located mere meters away from each other. Within the Kremlin complex, much has also survived from the Khan period – for example, the tomb of Kazan rulers and the “leaning” Syuyumbike Tower. In 2000, the Kazan Kremlin was included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites list as a unique monument of Russian and Tatar architecture (2 hours tour).
City tour continues by visit to famous squares and streets of our capital. Where you explore history of town, hear many different legends and get a lot of great pictures. To experience the rich culture, head over to the Old Tatar Quarter (“Staro – Tatarskaya Sloboda”) – the center of public and religious life of the Tatars of the 18th – early 20th centuries (2 hours).
12:00-13:30 – Lunch.
17:00-17:30 – Transfer at the hotel.
17:30-19:00 – Free time.
19:00-20:00 – Dinner.
Day 3 - Bolgar
Breakfast at the hotel.
The Great Bolgar tour.
09:00-12:00 – Transfer to the Great Bolgar in accompany of guide.
12:00-17:00 – The Great Bolgar is a religious shrine and the historical homeland of the Volga Tatars. Among Muslims, it is known as the “Northern Mecca”. Apart from here, no other place in Russia has preserved samples of the material culture of Volga Bolgars and the late “Zolotaya Orda” (“Golden Horde”). Here, a unique monument of history was restored – the Cathedral Mosque. Next to it stands a tall minaret which you can climb all the way to the top, and according to believers, a committed sin is forgiven for each step you climb.
17:00-20:00 – Transfer at the hotel.
20:00-21:00 – Dinner.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Lunch. Dinner.
Day 5 - Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda
Breakfast at hotel.
10:00-10:30 – Transfer at the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda.
10:30 -13:30 – Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda.
Visiting Al Marjani Mosque and The Asimov Mosque.
Al Marjani Mosque.
The oldest mosque in Kazan was built with public funds by permission of Catherine II.
The mosque is named after Imam Shigabutdin Marjani, who served in it from 1850-1889. Other names include Afende (Lord’s) and Yunusovskaya.
This is the only mosque that was not closed during the Soviet era.
The Asimov Mosque.
It was built in the forms of eclecticism of the national romantic trend in 1887-1890 on the site of an old wooden mosque that existed since 1804. The construction was carried out at the expense of merchant M. M. Asimov. The Asimovskaya Mosque is a one—story, two-hall jami mosque with a 51 m high minaret above the entrance. The decorative decoration uses motifs of the architecture of the Muslim East.
13:30-15:00 – Lunch.
15:00 – 19:00 – Free day.
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner.
Day 6 - Yardyam Mosque and Irek Mosque
Breakfast to the hotel.
10:00-14:00 – Free time.
14:00-15:30 – Lunch.
15:30-18:00 – Visit Yardyam Mosque and Irek Mosque.
Irek Mosque.
The mosque was built in memory of the victims of the plane crash at Kazan airport in November 2013.
The architecture of the “palace” resembles the image of the famous Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The size of the Irek is quite modest. But the mosque was distinguished by its elaborate decoration and rich interior decoration.
Yardyam Mosque.
On July 19, 2013, a unique Yardem mosque was opened in Kazan, which has no analogues in Russia and the Near abroad. It is a whole complex, which includes a prayer hall, a hostel for nonresidents, a dining room, computer classes, a library, and a mini-printing house.
18:00-19:00 – Dinner.
Day 7
Breakfast to the hotel.
Free day.
Lunch. Dinner.
Day 8
Breakfast to the hotel.
Check-out.
10:00-10:30 – Transfer at the airport.
For this tour you can order a guide who speaks another language.
All our guides are licensed and have extensive experience and will be your main assistant in communication.
Below there are basic model classes that we provide, including cars and some buses models with WI-FI, 2018-2019.
Standard cars (Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta , Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Hunda Elantra)
Comfort cars (Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Teana, Hyundai i40, Opel Insignia).
Business cars (Mercedes-Benz E-class, BMW 5, Audi A6).
Executive cars (Mercedes-Benz S-class, BMW 7, Audi A8).
For this tour you need to arrange entrance visa to Russia in advance. We are a licensed tour operator provide you with a letter of visa support. It will allow you to apply to the Consulate of Russia in your country and obtain an entry visa to Russia.
Citizens of 64 countries of the world have the opportunity to apply for an electronic visa. E-visa is valid for a maximum of 16 days.
Read more about E-Visa arrangement https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/country_en.html
• Optional activities;
• Personal expenses;
• Meals & Beverages except mentioned;
• Anything not mentioned in the tour inclusions
- Tour cost valid for group 10 persons minimum
- Tour cost valid for OFF season
- The tour cost is calculated based on the exact dates of arrival and departure
