Russia Bolgar Muslim Unesco Heritage guided tour
Itinerary
Transfer to The Great Bolgar (3 hours).
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.
Explore The Great Bolgar together with our very professional guide (5 hours tour).
White sightseeing lunch will be arranged at the local café.
On offer for guests of the Great Bolgar are sites such as:
the Museum of Bolgar Civilization which is combined with a river station and restaurant;
the Commemorative Sign monument in honor of the adoption of Islam by the Volga Bolgars in 922 alongside the Museum of the Koran;
the Museum of Bread and the White Mosque – the pearl of the city’s architecture.
Once a year, the city of Bolgar arrange celebrations associated with the adoption of Islam by the Volga Bolgars.
This holiday gathers thousands of Muslim pilgrims from Russia and abroad.
In August, the city hosts the festival of “The Great Bolgar” medieval battle with archery and equestrian tournaments between “soldiers” of the “Golden Horde”, Russia and Europe.
Transfer back to Kazan (3 hours).
Arriving to the hotel.
Excursions are already included in this tour. You can make any changes: add, reduce, change the order, request any others that may be more interesting to you.
For this tour you can order a guide who speaks another language.
We provide professional guides who speak Chinese, Arabic (Farsi/Persian), Japanese, Turkish, Slovenian, Polish, Thai, Mandarin, Korean, Hungarian, Serbian, others.
All our guides are licensed and have extensive experience and will be your main assistant in communication.
Meet some of them https://ets-russiatravel.com/b2b/private-tour-guide/
The basic model classes that we provide, including cars and buses models with WI-FI.
Read more https://ets-russiatravel.com/our-services/transfer-in-russia/
The price of this tour may vary depending on the date of your arrival, as well as on the exchange rate of the local currency Rubles against the US dollar.
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://ets-russiatravel.com/visa-to-russia/
For this tour you can order additionally any services. Book a table in advance at the popular restaurant.
We will offer a selection of quality restaurants with different cuisines: Russian, European, Asian, Chinese, Mexican, Arabic, Halal, Indian, Gourmet, others.
Order ticket for an evening performance for ballet, opera, folklore show, variety show, symphonic music concert.
- Hotel accommodation extra
- The tour is possible in any day
- If change the exchange rate of the local currency (rubles) prices may be recalculate
