11 days in Kazan Itinerary

The heart of Tatar culture, Kazan carries the epithet of the "Third Capital of Russia" because of its rich history and thriving economy.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Island Sviyazhsk Museum and Konstantin Vasiliev Museum. Head to Gallery-Workshop of Zaitsev and Khazinе National Art Galleryfor plenty of shopping. Venture out of the city with trips to Sviyazhsk (Rozhdestvenskaya Square, Holy Trinity Church, &more), Raifa (Raifa Monastery, Raifa Lake, &more) and Ski Complex Kazan (in Savino). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Museum "Tatarskaya Sloboda", admire the masterpieces at Center Hermitage-Kazan, appreciate the history behind Pamyatnik Drakonu Zilantu, and contemplate the waterfront views at Blue Lakes.

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Expect a daytime high around 29°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel to Kazan.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): make a trip to The Temple in Honor of Saints Constantine and His Mother Helena, make a trip to Holy Ascension Macarius Monastery, then browse the different shops at Mega, then enjoy some friendly competition at Korston-Kazan, and finally pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Composition Doveriye. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Monument of Musa Jalil, pause for some photo ops at Monument Carriage of Catherine II, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nicholas and Elijah Church, then identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Volga-Kama Biosphere Reserve, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Church in The Name of St. Euthymius The Great and St. Tikhon.

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On the 28th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.