10:30 a.m. - We will meet you at the exit from the Syzran railway station from the city (we will wait with a sign "From Syzran to Samara"). First of all, we will go to get acquainted with the city: we will make a fascinating journey into history and culture. We will walk through the ancient center of Syzran, which has not changed since the time of tsarist Russia. On Sovetskaya Street (formerly Bolshaya Street) we will see merchant mansions decorated in the style of eclecticism and Art Nouveau. And then we will go to the only Kremlin in the Samara region. To this day, only the Spasskaya Tower has survived, which is the oldest building in the city — the construction dates back to 1683. 13:00 – Lunch at a cafe in the city. We are moving to a city with a romantic name - Tolyatti (~ 100 km). In the 1950s, due to the construction of the Zhiguli hydroelectric power station, Stavropol-on-Volga (formerly Tolyatti) fell into a flood zone for the construction of the Kuibyshev reservoir. And the whole city was moved to a new, more elevated place (currently it is the Central district in Tolyatti). Upon arrival, a late lunch. 16:00 - During the tour of Tolyatti, we will learn more about the triple birth of the city and the history of its modern name, visit several districts and evaluate the entire industrial potential. Transfer to Khryashchevka (~ 45 km). There is a private architectural complex near Tolyatti, which is the subject of controversy. On the one hand, it is a novelty, and on the other hand, it is an interesting object to study. That's what we'll do! During a short tour, we will make an external inspection of the Garibaldi Castle and learn the history of its origin. You will trace the elements of the Renaissance, the Victorian era and the Middle Ages, which are masterfully displayed during construction. And during an independent walk, you can already see the details: a magnificent design in the Neo-Gothic style with coats of arms and knights on the facade. 20:00 - We return and check into the Amaks Jubilee 3* hotel (Tolyatti). Independent dinner.

We have breakfast at the hotel and set off to conquer the mountains (in comfortable shoes). 08:00 - Transfer to Samarskaya Luka (~140 km). The Zhiguli Mountains are waiting for us, which are truly unique in their nature - this is the only mountain range on the Russian plain. Even the mighty Volga River, encountering such an obstacle, makes a sharp turn and forms a peninsula called Samarskaya Luka. Upon arrival, we will move along the equipped trail and climb the Strelnaya Mountain. The viewpoints are fantastic! We will admire the bend of the Volga, the islands and the unusual terrain. 14:00 – Lunch at a local cafe. The next point of the route is the village of Shiryaevo, which is included in the list of "the most beautiful villages in Russia." It was in these places that Ilya Yefimovich Repin studied the life of local residents, and then created the world-famous painting "Boatmen on the Volga." You will visit the traditional Shiryaevskaya hut of the second half of the 19th century, in which the great artist lived. Now the I.E.Repin House Museum is open in it. Having touched art, we will continue to get acquainted with nature. The Shiryaevsky tunnels on Popoi Gora are next in line. This is a series of artificial caves, which resulted from the extraction of high-quality limestone. We will visit inside and feel the full power of the rock! 17:30 - Inspired by the beauty of Samara Luka as much as possible, we will go to the heart of the Samara region (~110 km). Accommodation in the Samara 3* hotel (Samara). Free evening and independent dinner.

We have breakfast and go out. Bus and walking tour of Samara. During the program, you will learn why Samara is the “space capital of Russia”, visit the longest embankment along the Volga River and stroll through the old town. On our way, we will explore the main streets of the city - Kuibyshev and the pedestrian Leningradka, and the colorful Art Nouveau mansions located on them. We will not pass by the Polish church and the Lutheran church, as well as the city's connection with Eldar Ryazanov and Alexei Tolstoy. 13:00 - We will have an organized lunch, and after that we will go underground! An excursion to Stalin's bunker. You will learn something that even the residents of the neighboring houses did not realize in 1942! During World War II, there was a risk of evacuation of the country's leadership and Kuibyshev (the former name of Samara) was considered the reserve capital. In a record 9 months, a bunker was built for the country's top leadership: 37 meters underground, which is equal to a 12-storey building, full autonomy for as many as 5 days. After examining the structure of the strategic facility, we will go to the territory of the Zhiguli brewery. A legendary place! It is here that you can buy the famous intoxicating drink. Next, we will escort you to Samara railway station and look forward to new meetings on other routes. After 4:30 p.m. (local time), the train departs for your city. Recommended flights: Samara - Moscow 013U train (departure at 17:03 local time).