12 days in Republic of Tatarstan Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Watchtower on the bank of the Volga, then appreciate the history behind Monument to 960-kg Beluga Caught in the Volga River, then examine the collection at Tetushsky Local History Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Abraham Church. On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lobach Mountain, Head underground at Yuryevskaya Cave, admire the striking features of Memorial to Adoption of Islam, then contemplate the long history of Black Chamber, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at East Mausoleum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Bolgar journey planning tool.

Amman, Jordan to Bolgar is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amman to Bolgar due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Amman in March; daily highs in Bolgar reach 0°C and lows reach -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to 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. On the 4th (Sat), appreciate the history behind Monument to The Street Cleaner, see the interesting displays at Portomoinya Museum, then get in on the family fun at Faraway Kingdom, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pokrovskiy Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Sun): examine the collection at Literary Museum M.I.Tsvetaevoi, then see the interesting displays at Museum of uyezdnoy meditsiny named after V. M. Bekhtereva, then explore the world behind art at Yelabuga State Historical Architechtural and Art Museum and Reserve, and finally see the interesting displays at Arts and Crafts Museum Workshop.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Yelabuga visit planning website.

Drive from Bolgar to Yelabuga in 4 hours. In March, daytime highs in Yelabuga are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Kazan side-trips: 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, admire the striking features of Agricultural Palace, see the interesting displays at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kul Sharif Mosque.

To see where to stay and tourist information, you can read our Kazan trip app.

Traveling by car from Yelabuga to Kazan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. In March in Kazan, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.