Surely everyone is familiar with the feeling of off-season fatigue: sadness over the past summer and the understanding that the next New Year holidays will not be soon. The number of working days in the autumn months is not encouraging, so you want to drop everything and rush somewhere for a few days to recharge.
Weather
On average, the air temperature both at the beginning and at the end of the month varies from -3 degrees at night to +5 degrees during the day. Most often this month it is rainy and windy, but do not despair and cancel your vacation because of this, because this region is famous not only for its nature and architecture, but also for its cultural component.
Is it cold in November
In the daytime, the temperature is kept at +1, +3 degrees. Humidity can be around 90% and wind gusts can reach up to five meters per second. Therefore, it is simply necessary to stock up on warm windproof clothing and waterproof shoes.
As the famous song says – “nature has no bad weather, every weather is grace.” With such a vital slogan, you look at such bad weather with ease.
What to see
The capital of Tatarstan is famous not only for its beautiful nature, but also for its unusual museums. We recommend visiting the one-of-a-kind museum of chak-chak, where you will learn the secret of preparing a national delicacy, as well as get to taste this sweet dish.
Be sure to walk along the Palace of Farmers. A very majestic and harmonious building in the city center, surrounded by a picturesque park. On the territory of the nearby embankment, which is located near the palace, you can hold a family photo session.
At night, the building is beautifully illuminated. The main symbol of the building, the monumental tree, stands out especially brightly.
Fans of sporting events should pay attention to Kazan Arena. The modern sports center was built in 2013 and can accommodate more than 45,000 visitors. Here you can cheer not only for your favorite football team, but also visit a thematic tour dedicated to sports.
Obligatory to visit the observation deck on the territory of an unusual registry office in the form of a cauldron. Climbing up to the platform, you will see a beautiful panorama of the city.
Vacation with children
The most interesting places for families with children:
Waterpark Riviera”. On the territory of the water park there is an atmosphere of eternal summer: water rides, slides, a slow river, a wave pool, as well as a huge relaxation area with saunas and bars. Each member of the family will find something to their liking.
For younger children, shallow pools of half a meter and play areas are presented. A separate “pearl” of the children's territory is a pirate fort. Included in this entertainment complex are water cannons, fountains, mermaid and parrot themed slides, and a huge tipping bucket that, once filled with water, spills over those underneath.
The main feature of the water park is its year-round. Even in the cold season, from the closed part of the water park, you can swim out into the heated outdoor pool and enjoy the views.
Puppet theater Ekiyat. One of the oldest puppet theaters in Russia is located in the city center on Peterburgskaya Street. The building itself is already a landmark, as it is designed in the form of a fairy-tale castle, and the inner hall with its red velvet seats and columns only emphasizes this status.
The repertoire is extensive, about 40 performances, even for the youngest visitors (from one year old) there are interesting programs based on fairy tales. The duration of the performances depends on the age of the visitors (for the youngest, about 30 minutes, and for adults, the performance can reach 1.40 minutes).
Be careful! Some performances are held in both Russian and Tatar, so when buying tickets, check in which language this or that program is held.
Museum of entertaining science and technology. A wonderful interactive center that takes you into the mysterious world of science, and in particular physics and chemistry. Almost all the exhibits can be touched, and some can even be climbed into.
An absolute plus is that not only children will be delighted with visiting this place, but also adults. Also on the territory of the museum you can celebrate your birthday and book a tour.
Excursions
The capital of Tatarstan is rich in excursions, both group and individual. Depending on the season and personal preferences, you can choose a unique tour of significant places and feel the whole local flavor.
It is most convenient to get acquainted with the city during the cold season on a comfortable bus. Fortunately, Kazan has a well-developed system of combined excursions (a walking part with a trip around the city).
The timing of this event will not take more than three hours, and the richness of the program will not yield to a classic excursion in the summer.
What will you have time to see on such an excursion?
As a rule, it all depends on the travel company, but most often the program includes the following places:
The cost of travel
November is not the most holiday month for a trip, but the main advantage of non-seasonality will be the cost of tickets. Take, for comparison, a trip from Moscow.
Air tickets. If you fly by plane, the cost of tickets will vary between 500 – 2,000 rubles. per person per side. A trip of three people will cost about 6 thousand, and the flight will take about an hour and a half.
Railway tickets. The cost of a one-way train trip will be within 1,500 thousand rubles in a reserved seat car and up to 2,000 thousand rubles in a compartment car. Estimated travel time is 12 hours.
Check train ticket prices online
Travel by car. The average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 8 liters. The distance between Moscow and Kazan is estimated at 816 kilometers. You will need about 7 thousand round trip for gasoline. But also do not forget about food on the road, because not everyone can limit themselves to snacks on the way.
The undoubted advantage of the trip is mobility and a sense of freedom. Passing by different cities and villages, you can linger in the place you are interested in.
Best budget hotels:
Kazantel 3. Excellent location in the city center, but not in the noisy tourist streets. The hotel is only a 15-minute walk from the Kremlin. It is convenient to get to the airport, as it is located next to the Kazan-Passenger station.
The price for a double room for three nights will be about 9 thousand, while this price includes breakfast.
“Imereti” 3. Cozy hotel with private parking and continental breakfast. The hotel has a restaurant and their services include room service. Bauman Street is about 400 meters away.
The price for a double room for three nights is about 10 thousand.
Berison Kamala 2. Located in a cozy and quiet mansion, with rooms on the attic floors. Each room has a bathroom with shower and air conditioning. The distance to the Kazan Kremlin is about 1.6 kilometers.
For a double room with one bed for three nights, you will need to pay about 4,000 rubles. Additionally, you can order breakfast for 200 rubles (per person).
So, a vacation for two people for four days will cost about 15-25 thousand rubles:
It should be understood that this amount may vary depending on leisure preferences and needs.
Reviews
Not only the locals of the region, but also visiting tourists celebrate the beauty and flavor of the local architecture. According to the survey, many come to Tatarstan for delicious national food, beautiful nature and architecture.
Separately, they note a wide variety of entertainment, for every taste and budget. The direction of Kazan is in great demand during school holidays, because it is here that you can “touch” history and spend time actively.
As a bonus, tourists note a small distance from Moscow / St. Petersburg / Yekaterinburg.
Conclusion
Kazan is a great city for a budget family and romantic trip. Rich history, delicious national food, affordable housing – you will find all this on the streets of the metropolis, and we recommend starting your acquaintance with the city from Bauman Street, which is pedestrian and resembles the Arbat in Moscow. On it, you can also eat tasty echpochmaks and enjoy chak-chak.