Astrakhan holidays

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In 3 days you will be able to feel the real Astrakhan flavor!

Stroll through the ancient Kremlin, see how watermelons are grown, feast on its sugar pulp right on the melon and enjoy the unique desert landscapes.

The hot southern sun, endless steppes and deserts that are still remembered by the tribes of ancient nomads, delicious watermelons and lotuses in the Volga Delta are waiting for you!

Location

Astrakhan

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Fields of blooming lotus

You will visit the Volga Delta, where you will swim and admire the beauty of blooming lotus fields

Tasting on the melon

Enjoy the taste of real Astrakhan watermelons and learn the secrets of their cultivation

The capital of the Golden Horde

Explore the excavation sites of the ancient city and see the scenery of Sarai Batu, the reconstruction city that was built for the movie "Horde"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Astrakhan city tour and melon tasting trip
Meeting at the airport.
Check—out time is 14:00.
12:00-13:00 Gathering of the group, lunch at a cafe in the city.
13:00-16:00 Sightseeing tour of Astrakhan.
You will find beautiful central streets of the city and a walk through the White City — this is the oldest district of Russian Astrakhan with the Kremlin, which can be called an open-air museum without exaggeration.
You will walk along Lenin Square, see Swan Lake, the Triumphal Arch and the Alley of glory of the heroes of the Astrakhan land, admire the majestic monument to Emperor Peter I, walk along Petrovskaya Embankment overlooking the Volga and see old houses on one of the oldest Astrakhan streets.
The walk will end in the Astrakhan Kremlin.
The main decoration of the city and the constant object of tourists' visits is a unique architectural ensemble, a monument of military engineering art of the second half of the XVI century — the Astrakhan Kremlin.
In 1947, the Astrakhan Kremlin was included in the list of architectural and historical monuments of national importance and placed under state protection.
We will also definitely stop by the Astrakhan Fish Market, a very colorful place where you can buy fish for every taste and just feel the atmosphere of this port city, where oriental bazaars have been noisy for centuries, and merchants were one of the main strata of the population.
16:00 Departure to the melon patch, where the juiciest and ripest Astrakhan watermelons grow.
The sweet berry watermelon is considered one of the main symbols of Astrakhan for a reason. After all, it is in our region that watermelons are the most.
Our delicious watermelon journey will tell you how this amazing berry is grown, how it appeared in our region, and why Astrakhan watermelon is rightfully considered one of the best.
17:00-18:30 Arrival at the melon. Excursion.
Tasting of Astrakhan watermelons right on the melon.
18:30 Departure to Astrakhan.
19:00 Arrival at the hotel, free time.

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Day 2 - Sarai Batu
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 Meeting with the guide, departure of the group to the village of Saltpeter.
Today we will make an amazing trip to Sarai Batu, the medieval capital of the Golden Horde.
140 km above Astrakhan, the village of Selitrennoye (Kharabalinsky district of the Astrakhan region) stretches in the steppe.
Looking at the wide desert steppe surrounding the village, it is impossible to believe that one of the capitals of the world, one of the largest centers of civilization, was once located here.
But, nevertheless, it was here, on the hills and mounds of the modern village, that the Golden Horde once settled. From here the raids and campaigns of the conquerors were carried out, and here lie the ruins of the huge Golden Horde city of Sarai Batu, called the Saltpetre settlement.
11:00 Arrival in the village of Saltpeter.
11:00-13:00 Inspection of the excavation site, a fascinating tour of the scenery of Sarai Batu, the reconstruction city of the Golden Horde, which was built in 2010 in the Kharabalinsky district of the Astrakhan region for the film by Andrei Proshkin The Horde.
When you get to the capital of the Golden Horde, Sarai Batu, the city impresses with maximum historical authenticity, which archaeologists helped to recreate thanks to their long and painstaking work.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
14:00-16:00 Free time, you can walk along the shore of Akhtuba, ride camels, visit the khan's headquarters, a playground of sand figures, a torture chamber or shoot arrows (for an additional fee).
16:00 Gathering of the group, departure.
18:00 Arrival.

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Day 3 - Volga Delta
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 Meeting with the guide.
Departure for an excursion to the Volga Delta to the blooming lotus fields.
An amazing tour awaits us today. From July to September, it is time for lotus blossoms in Astrakhan. Now the Volga Delta has the largest lotus fields in the world.
We will visit one of the recreation centers of the Astrakhan region and take a boat or motorboat to the fields of the blooming lotus.
Attention! Take with you bathing accessories, a hat, a towel, sunscreen.
11:00 Arrival at the recreation center, briefing, boat boarding, departure for an excursion to the Volga Delta.
During the trip you will see the feathered inhabitants of the delta, admire the beauty of the Astrakhan nature. But the most vivid impression for you will be the view of the magnificent lotus fields — a magnificent sight.
You will be taken to the most picturesque place where you can take pictures, swim and admire the beauty of the blooming lotus.
13:00-14:00 Return to the base.
Lunch at the restaurant of the recreation center (complex).
14:00-17:00 Rest at the base, you can sunbathe, swim in the pool, fish (provision of gear for an additional fee).
17:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
19:00 Transfer to the hotel. Free time.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a selected hotel in Astrakhan in double rooms of the standard category.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel	2-local	1-local
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)	22 100	24 900
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)	24 700	27 700
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)	26 900	31 900

The cost of an additional day and an additional payment for early check-in, RUB.:

Hotel	Extra day, 2-bed accommodation	Extra day, 1-bed accommodation	Surcharge for early check-in with 2-bed accommodation	Surcharge for early check-in with 1-bed accommodation
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)	1375	2750	750	1375
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)	2625	4000	1315	2000
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)	3750	6520	1875	3125

Earlier check-in at the hotels after 7:00.

Additionally, on the first day of the tour, you can order breakfast at the hotels.

For tourists arriving in Astrakhan earlier or departing later than the tour dates, the service of booking an additional night's stay is provided.

Check—out time in hotels: check-in after 14:00, room check—out before 12:00.

Volga-Volga 3*

The Volga-Volga Hotel Complex is located in the historical city of Astrakhan, in the Volga Delta. It offers a sauna, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant.

The rooms of the complex are decorated in an elegant style. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a telephone and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer.

The Volga-Volga Complex's restaurant serves European cuisine.

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"Cosmos" 4*

This hotel is located in the center of Astrakhan, next to the main railway station and bus station. It offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and soundproof windows. Free parking is available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The rooms at the Cosmos Astrakhan Hotel are decorated in bright colors. They are equipped with air conditioning and a work desk. Each room is equipped with toiletries, a hairdryer and a free bottle of mineral water.

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"Azimuth" 3*

Azimut Astrakhan Hotel is located on the banks of the Volga River. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The historical center of Astrakhan is just a 5-minute walk away.

All rooms at the Astrakhan Azimut Hotel have a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer views of the Volga River and the Astrakhan Kremlin.

A buffet breakfast with local and international dishes is served every morning in the Azimut's restaurant. Coffee and tea are served in the cozy lobby of SMART Living. Delicious snacks can be purchased at the Grab&Go counter.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Astrakhan

Included in price

hotel accommodation (2 nights);
meals according to the program: breakfast and lunch on all days, except breakfast on the 1st day;
transfers to/from the airport and from/to the railway station;
transfer around the city and the region by comfortable minibus/tourist bus;
entrance tickets to sightseeing sites;
tour service and support.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Astrakhan and back;
meals not included in the program: dinners;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Astrakhan holidays

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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