In the edge of the river lotus. Sightseeing tour to Astrakhan region

The lotus blossom period attracts tourists to the Astrakhan region every year. 

The Volga River Delta is the only place in the world where hectares of lotus fields are located. The first lotuses bloom in mid-July, but mass flowering is observed in August and early September.   

You will get acquainted with Astrakhan and an unforgettable sight — the blooming of lotuses.

Location

Astrakhan
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 9 – 11 Jul
    • 23 – 25 Jul
    • 6 – 8 Aug
    • 20 – 22 Aug
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
For any person
Group
Up to 45 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Astrakhan
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Astrakhan delicacies
Let's have a delicious lunch with elements of traditional Astrakhan cuisine
Silence and harmony
We will take an interesting ecological route: 1 hour by boat and 1 hour on foot, and then we will go out to the picturesque lotus thickets
Lotus Blossom
We will have a water excursion to the fragrant lotus fields, swimming on the island and relaxing by the pool at a cozy base in the heart of the Volga Delta

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Astrakhan city Tour

    Arrival in Astrakhan. Group transfer to the hotel. 

    13:00 Set lunch in a cafe in the city.

    After lunch, the excursion program begins with the oldest of the regional museums in Russia. The expositions of the Museum of Local Lore reflect the history, nature, culture and identity of the Astrakhan region. 

    Astrakhan has long been famous for its fish resources, the diversity of which is described by the exhibition hall "Fishes of the Caspian Basin"

    In addition, you will be able to visit the most unique and mysterious exposition of the museum — "Gold of the Sarmatians", in the collection, which presents artifacts that have no analogues in any catalog in the world.

    The program of the stay continues with a sightseeing tour of the city of Astrakhan

    The excursion includes a visit to the most picturesque places of the city of Astrakhan: the Central Embankment of the Volga River, as well as the main streets of the city, where ancient merchant mansions are located, most of which have been perfectly preserved to this day, a tour of the territory of one of the largest theaters in Europe — the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater. 

    In addition, as part of the sightseeing tour, you will have the opportunity to plunge into the history of the ancient multinational trading city by visiting the Iranian and Armenian farmsteads. 

    The pearl of this tour, of course, is a visit to the Astrakhan Kremlin, one of the 12 preserved kremlins in Russia.

    18:00-18:30 The end of the excursion program. 

    Transfer to the hotel. 

    Accommodation at the hotel. 

    Free time. 

    After checking in, you will have the opportunity to walk around the city on your own, or take a boat trip for an additional fee:

    • along the Volga by tram (the trip will take a little more than an hour, the cost starts from 650 rubles / person);
    • along the city canals by trimaran (a water tour lasts 1 hour, the cost starts from 500 rubles/person, available by appointment). 
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  • Day 2 - Volga Delta
  • Day 3 - Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve
Difficulty
For any person

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel2-local1-localAdditional place
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)214002315521400
Yantar 3* (continental breakfast)237002655022900
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)242002740023400
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)252003020023900
Victoria Palace 4* (breakfast buffet)2930037200

The cost of an additional day, RUB.:

Hotel2-local1-localAdditional place
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)120019001200
Yantar 3* (continental breakfast)210032501800
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)230036002000
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)270047002200
Victoria Palace 4* (breakfast buffet)43507500

 

Volga-Volga 3* or "Cosmos" 4* or 2 nights
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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Victoria Palace 4*

Offering free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and rooms with a minibar, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Astrakhan Kremlin and 300 metres from the banks of the Volga River.

All rooms at the Victoria Palace Hotel are decorated in an elegant style. The floor is carpeted. Bathrooms are equipped with bathrobes and slippers.

The European Restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine. There is also an outdoor summer cafe at the hotel. Cocktails and drinks are served at 4 bars, including a piano bar and an Aqua bar by the pool.

The Victoria Palace Hotel has a sauna, a massage room and a swimming pool with a waterfall.

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"Amber" 3*

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

For recreation, comfortable categories are offered, different in terms of 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 complex provides services for business meetings, seminars, as well as any celebrations.

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

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Astrakhan

Included in price

  • accommodation in a hotel of the selected category in rooms with amenities;
  • meals according to the program (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • services of a tour guide;
  • tour service;
  • entrance tickets about the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Astrakhan and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • meeting on the eve of the tour on request;
  • early check-in at the hotel;
  • a boat trip along the Volga by tram – from 650 rubles/person.;
  • a boat trip along the city canals on a trimaran – from 500 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Check list of things for excursions:

City sightseeing tour

 

  1. Comfortable shoes
  2. Headdress
  3. Water

Lotus fields

 

  1. Documents (passport, birth certificate), as the bases are located in the border area
  2. Headdress
  3. Lightweight Long Sleeve Clothing
  4. Bathing accessories
  5. Sun protection products
  6. Water
  7. The rule of behavior on the water: while the boat is moving, it is necessary to wear a life jacket, it is strictly forbidden to get up and move around the boat, drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited, bathing is possible only in strictly designated places

Astrakhan melon

 

  1. Comfortable shoes
  2. Headdress
  3. Water

Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve

 

  1. Documents (passport, birth certificate), as the reserve is located in the border area 
  2. Headdress
  3. Comfortable shoes
  4. Lightweight Long Sleeve Clothing
  5. Snack and water (in case lunch is not included in the tour)
  6. The rule of behavior on the water: while the boat is moving, it is necessary to wear a life jacket, it is strictly forbidden to get up and move around the boat, drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited, bathing is possible only in strictly designated places
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Dates and Prices

  • from US$ 243
    9 – 11 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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    23 – 25 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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    6 – 8 Aug 3 days 2 nights
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    20 – 22 Aug 3 days 2 nights
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