12 days in Republic of Tatarstan Itinerary

On the 15th (Wed), enjoy breathtaking views from Watchtower on the bank of the Volga, pause for some photo ops at Monument to 960-kg Beluga Caught in the Volga River, then see the interesting displays at Tetushsky Local History Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Abraham Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Lobach Mountain, explore the fascinating underground world of Yuryevskaya Cave, then admire the striking features of Memorial to Adoption of Islam, then explore the ancient world of Black Chamber, and finally contemplate the long history of East Mausoleum.

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Amman, Jordan to Bolgar is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Amman in February: high temperatures in Bolgar hover around -5°C and lows are around -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Yelabuga.

Yelabuga is a town in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, located on the right bank of the Kama River and 200km east from Kazan. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): appreciate the history behind Monument to The Street Cleaner, then examine the collection at Portomoinya Museum, then get in on the family fun at Faraway Kingdom, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Pokrovskiy Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Literary Museum M.I.Tsvetaevoi, then see the interesting displays at Museum of uyezdnoy meditsiny named after V. M. Bekhtereva, then get engrossed in the history at Yelabuga State Historical Architechtural and Art Museum and Reserve, and finally see the interesting displays at Arts and Crafts Museum Workshop.

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Drive from Bolgar to Yelabuga in 4 hours. February in Yelabuga sees daily highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kazan.

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

Explore Kazan's surroundings by going to Raifa (Belfry With The Church in Honor of Archangel Michael, Raifa Monastery, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Kazan Kremlin, examine the collection at Museum of Soviet Life, admire the landmark architecture of Suyumbike Tower, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul.

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You can drive from Yelabuga to Kazan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. February in Kazan sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C at night. On the 25th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.