Where east meets west
Kazan, Russia
A meeting point of cultures and faiths, with the Kremlin, Kul Sharif mosque and a warm local rhythm.
Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan, on the Volga. Orthodox churches and mosques stand close together in the same Kremlin, and the local Tatar food and welcome are a big part of the visit. It is a good first stop for travellers who want something different from Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Guided trips that include Kazan
Kazan is an add-on location. Add it to a trip and the price and the number of days go up with it.
Every trip starts in Moscow. If you add more locations, the price and the number of days go up with them. Prices are per person.
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Best time to visit
May to September is the most comfortable time, with long days for the riverside and old town. Winters are cold and snowy.
Getting there from India
Kazan has its own airport, with regular flights from Moscow, and trains also run from Moscow. We plan the transfer with the rest of your trip.
What to see
- The Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Kul Sharif Mosque
- Bauman Street, the pedestrian main street
- Tatar dishes such as chak-chak and echpochmak
- Sviyazhsk, a historic island town nearby
