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 their sugar pulp right on the melon and enjoy the unique desert landscapes.

You will find the hot southern sun, endless steppes and deserts, which are still remembered by the tribes of ancient nomads, delicious local cuisine and lotuses in the Volga delta!

Location

Astrakhan

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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
11:30 Meeting at the airport.
Check—out time at the hotel is 14:00.
12:00-12.30 Group meeting, lunch at a cafe in the city.
12:30-15:00 Sightseeing tour of Astrakhan.
You will see Lenin Square, Swan Lake, the Arc de Triomphe and the Alley of Glory of the heroes of the Astrakhan land, admire the majestic monument to Emperor Peter I, walk along Petrovsky Embankment overlooking the Volga River 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 a constant tourist attraction 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 visit 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 bustling for centuries, and merchants were one of the main strata of the population.
15:00 Departure to melon, where the juiciest and ripest Astrakhan watermelons grow.
The sweet watermelon berry 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 the Astrakhan watermelon is rightfully considered one of the best.
16:00-17:30 Arrival at Bakhcha. Excursion. Tasting of Astrakhan watermelons right on the melon.
17:30 Departure to Astrakhan.
18:30 Arrival in Astrakhan, transfer to hotels, free time.

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Day 2 - Blooming lotus fields in the Volga Delta
Breakfast at the hotel.
There are 2 departures daily — 8:00 and 11:00 with the program time offset, respectively. Choose a time that suits you.
The trip to the lotus fields is carried out without a guide, there is no fixed seating arrangement.
We get to the place of departure and to the hotel after the trip on our own (for an additional fee, you can order a transfer starting from 800 rubles one way).
The Heydar Aliyev Square is located:
from the Azimuth hotel: 930 m, 11 minutes on foot, 6 minutes by taxi;
from Kosmos Hotel: 4.5 km, 10 minutes by taxi;
from the Yantar hotel: 3 km, 30 minutes on foot, 7 minutes by taxi.

08:00/11:00 Departure by minibus from the Heydar Aliyev Square.
09:30/12:30 Arrival at the recreation center. Changing clothes, briefing, and getting ready to set sail.
10:00/13:00 Transfer to boats. Guided tour to the lotus fields (1.5-2 hours).
12:00-15:00 Return to the recreation center, lunch: fish soup from river fish, pilaf, salad of fresh vegetables, bread, tea.
13:30/16:30 Free time, you can swim in the outdoor pool, relax in the soft zone.
14:45/17:45 Changing clothes, preparing for departure.
15:00/18:00 Departure from the base.
16:30/19:30 Arrival in Astrakhan at the Heydar Aliyev Square.
Free time.

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Day 3 - The capital of the Golden Horde is Sarai Batu
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
08:30 Meeting with the guide, departure of the group to the village of Saltpeter.
Today we will take another amazing trip to Sarai Batu, the medieval capital of the Golden Horde.
140 km above Astrakhan, the village of Selitrennoe (Kharabalinsky district of the Astrakhan region) is located 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. The raids and campaigns of the conquerors took place from here, and the ruins of the huge Golden Horde city of Sarai-Batu, called the Saltpeter Hillfort, rest here.
10:30 Arrival at the Batu Barn.
10:30-12:30 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 Andrei Proshkin's film The Horde.
When you get to Sarai Batu, the city impresses with maximum historical authenticity, which archaeologists have helped to recreate thanks to their long and painstaking work.
Free time. You can walk along the shore of Ashuluk, visit the khan's headquarters, the site of sand figures.
For an additional fee, you can have a snack at the Khan cafe (pastries, pilaf, shurpa), ride a camel, visit a torture chamber or shoot an arrow (from 500 rubles per person per service).
12:30-13:30 Arrival at the Saltpeter hillfort excavation site. Inspection, excursion
13:30 Departure to Astrakhan.
15:30 Arrival in Astrakhan. Lunch in Astrakhan.
16:30 Transfer to the airport.
17:00 Arrival at the airport.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a selected hotel in Astrakhan in double rooms with amenities.

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

Hotel	2-local	1-local
Amber 3*	28200	31400
Cosmos 4*	29200	32900
Azimuth 3*	32400	39900

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

The cost of an additional day and the surcharge for early check-in (per room), RUB.:

Hotel	Extra day, 2-bed accommodation	Extra day, 1-bed accommodation	Surcharge for early check-in for 2-bed accommodation	Surcharge for early check-in for 1-bed accommodation
Amber 3*	4600	3600	2300	1800
Cosmos 4*	5400	4200	2700	2100
Azimuth 3*	8000	7000	4000	3500

Check—out time in hotels: check—in after 14:00, room release before 12:00. Earlier check-in at hotels after 09:00.

The hotels are indicated approximately, it is possible to replace them with equivalent ones. Please specify when booking.

The Yantar Hotel

The Yantar Hotel has opened its doors in sunny Astrakhan, close to the main streets and attractions.

For recreation, comfortable categories are offered, depending on the pricing policy. Each room is decorated in a pleasant color scheme and harmonious design, equipped with a comfortable bed and other furniture, appliances and a private bathroom.

In the cafe with the same name, visitors can taste inexpensive and hearty dishes of both national and European cuisine.

The distance to the airport is 9 km, and the train station is 1 km away. There are architectural monuments and cultural centers within walking distance.

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Another option

AZIMUT City Hotel Astrakhan

AZIMUT City Hotel Astrakhan is located in the city center, not far from the embankment. The historical center of Astrakhan is just a 5-minute walk away.

It offers free parking, Wi-Fi, fitness center, table tennis, billiard room, massage. Each room has furniture, telephone, TV, satellite TV, refrigerator, mini-bar, air conditioning. The spacious bathroom is equipped with high-quality plumbing. All rooms are cleaned daily to keep them clean.

A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. There is a restaurant on site. Negotiations can be held in the conference rooms. There is a summer terrace with an outdoor cinema, where snacks and dinner are served.

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Another option

Kosmos Astrakhan Hotel

Kosmos Astrakhan Hotel is located a few minutes' drive from Astrakhan city center at 29B Henri Barbusse St., lit.

The advantageous location on the city map, the high level of service, modern living conditions, its own restaurant and affordable prices make this hotel a popular holiday destination for tourists and business visitors of the city.

"Cosmos Astrakhan Hotel" is a high service. Guests can stay in comfortable rooms equipped with everything necessary for a good rest.

The hotel offers its guests a hearty breakfast, a variety of lunches and dinners. Numerous services will allow guests not only to have a great and full rest, but also to have a productive business meeting or negotiations.

The distance to the railway station is 0.2 km, the distance to the airport is 9.4 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 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 included in the program: (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
transfers to/from the airport and from/to the railway station (for more information, see the "Important to know" section);
transfer around the city and 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;
transfer from/to the railway station for tourists staying at the Kosmos Hotel (for more information, see the "Important to know" section);
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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