23 days in Republic of Tatarstan Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Republic of Tatarstan trip itinerary maker
Start: Kazan
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Kazan
— 7 nights
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Zelenodolsk
— 4 nights
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Bolgar
— 2 nights
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Chistopol
— 1 night
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Almetyevsk
— 2 nights
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Yelabuga
— 4 nights
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Novy Kyrlay
— 2 nights
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End: Kazan
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Kazan — 7 nights

Sports Capital of Russia
Change things up with these side-trips from Kazan: Island Sviyazhsk Museum (in Sviyazhsk) and Raifa (Trinity Cathedral & Raifa Monastery). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 3rd (Fri) at Riviera Aquapark. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kul Sharif Mosque, steep yourself in history at Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul, examine the collection at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum, and admire the striking features of Suyumbike Tower.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kazan online tour itinerary planner.
The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Kazan. In May, daily temperatures in Kazan can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Zelenodolsk.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kazan online tour itinerary planner.
The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Kazan. In May, daily temperatures in Kazan can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Zelenodolsk.
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Zelenodolsk — 4 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zelenodolsk: Sviyazhsk (Ioanno-Predtechenskiy Monastyr, The Temple in Honor of Saints Constantine and His Mother Helena, &more) and Raifa (Church in Honor of the Holy Fathers in Sinai and Raifa, Arboretum Volga-Kama Biosphere Reserve, &more).
For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Zelenodolsk online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Kazan to Zelenodolsk in an hour. In May, daytime highs in Zelenodolsk are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bolgar.
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For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Zelenodolsk online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Kazan to Zelenodolsk in an hour. In May, daytime highs in Zelenodolsk are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bolgar.
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Bolgar — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Memorial to Adoption of Islam, take in the spiritual surroundings of East Mausoleum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bolgar Mosque, pause for some photo ops at Monument to 960-kg Beluga Caught in the Volga River, then examine the collection at Tetushsky Local History Museum, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Watchtower on the bank of the Volga. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Black Chamber, then take in the spiritual surroundings of North Mausoleum, then get engrossed in the history at Bolgar State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Abraham Church.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bolgar trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Zelenodolsk to Bolgar takes 3.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Bolgar can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Chistopol.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bolgar trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Zelenodolsk to Bolgar takes 3.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Bolgar can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Chistopol.
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Chistopol — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): make a trip to Old Mills, pause for some photo ops at Obelisk Eternal Flame, get engrossed in the history at Pasternak Memorial Museum, then appreciate the history behind Monument to the Fighters for Establishment of Soviet Power, then see the interesting displays at District Town Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nur Mosque.
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Traveling by car from Bolgar to Chistopol takes 2 hours. In May in Chistopol, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Almetyevsk.
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Traveling by car from Bolgar to Chistopol takes 2 hours. In May in Chistopol, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Almetyevsk.
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Almetyevsk — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): appreciate the history behind Memorial to Great Patriotic War, stroll around Park Shamsinur, and then head outdoors with Almetyevsk City Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get curious at Technorama Museum of Science and Technology, buy something for everyone on your list at Mall Panorama, and then stroll around City Park of 60 Years Anniversary of Tatarstan Oil.
For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Almetyevsk trip planner.
Getting from Chistopol to Almetyevsk by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Yelabuga.
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For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Almetyevsk trip planner.
Getting from Chistopol to Almetyevsk by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Yelabuga.
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Yelabuga — 4 nights
Change things up with these side-trips from Yelabuga: Nizhnekamsk (Park Gabdully Tukaya & Ice Dome).
For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Yelabuga road trip planner.
Drive from Almetyevsk to Yelabuga in 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Yelabuga can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Novy Kyrlay.
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For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Yelabuga road trip planner.
Drive from Almetyevsk to Yelabuga in 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Yelabuga can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Novy Kyrlay.
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Novy Kyrlay — 2 nights

On the 23rd (Thu), get in on the family fun at Kysh Babaya and Kar Kyzy Residence and then get engrossed in the history at Gabdulla Tuqay Memorial Literature Museum. On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Ethnocultural Complex Shorunzha.
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Traveling by car from Yelabuga to Novy Kyrlay takes 3 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Novy Kyrlay can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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Plan a trip to Novy Kyrlay easily and quickly by telling Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary.
Traveling by car from Yelabuga to Novy Kyrlay takes 3 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Novy Kyrlay can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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Republic of Tatarstan travel guide
A nation within a nation, Republic of Tatarstan is home to about 5 million Tatars--Russia's largest ethnic minority. Rich in oil and natural gas, the republic spreads across the central part of the vast East European Plain, some 800 km (500 mi) east of Moscow. Often overlooked by foreign visitors passing through this part of the world, Tatarstan remains one of the world's secret gems, pleasantly surprising travelers with its rich cultural and architectural heritage. Begin your Tatarstani adventure with a guided tour of the republic's thriving capital city of Kazan, the center of Tatar culture and home to the largest mosque in Russia.