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

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

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance in a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

The climate is sharply continental with pronounced seasonality. Summer comes early here (already in May you can sunbathe and even swim) and lasts until the end of September. Astrakhan is one of the sunniest regions of Russia, the average number of sunny days per year is more than 200 days!

Therefore, when planning a trip to the Astrakhan region, you should not forget to purchase hats and sunburn protection. 

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that midges are activated in the Astrakhan region in late May – mid–June. These are small annoying flies that cause inconvenience with their importunity and bites. 

However, you should not categorically refuse to relax in Astrakhan during this period, vanilla oil, cloves and SOFT Arabic oil perfumes, which are sold in almost all pharmacies and shops in the city, perfectly help to protect yourself from it.

Astrakhan region is located in a unique corner of nature: the place where the Volga River flows into the Caspian Sea. You will not be able to swim in the sea, because there is no coastline in the Astrakhan region, but you can swim in the warm waters of the great Russian Volga River. In addition, it is a region with a rich history, colorful multinational flavor and diverse gastronomy.

In the cafes and restaurants of the city, you can enjoy local cuisine (please note: drinking imported alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited in all cafes and restaurants).

The time is +1 Moscow time. There is no TELE2 mobile operator in the region!

WiFi connection service is available free of charge in all hotels.

Urban public transport operates from 6.00 to 19.00-20.00 local time. The rest of the time, you can use taxi services, Yandex and Uber services operate in the region.

Astrakhan souvenirs. 

The most common souvenirs from Astrakhan are, of course, fish delicacies and caviar. You can buy fish products for every taste and budget at the fish market. Please note that for the export of black caviar and valuable fish species (sturgeon), you must have a receipt confirming the purchase (in the absence of a receipt, the products have the right to confiscate).

The usual themed magnets, plates and Astrakhan-themed crafts are also sold there. Next to the fish market is the Mikhailovsky deli, where you can buy ready-made dishes of local cuisine. There is also an Aquarium store nearby, where you can buy fish snacks, canned food and other gastronomic specialties of the region.

Main attractions and activities. 

Astrakhan Kremlin.

The central entrance to the Kremlin is located at 2/14 V. Trediakovsky St. Entrance to the Kremlin is free, opening hours are from 7.00 to 21.00. 

Exhibitions are open in the Kremlin from May to September. 

Theaters. 

There are 4 theaters in Astrakhan: a drama theater, a puppet theater, a young spectator theater, and an opera and ballet theater. Tickets for productions of Astrakhan theaters can be purchased on the website www.kassir.ru .

Undoubtedly, the pearl of the theatrical life of the city is the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater, which, in addition to bright productions, impresses with its beauty and scale, unique interiors made according to individual sketches, and the first mechanism for transforming the auditorium in Astrakhan. 

Walking along the waterways of Astrakhan is one of the most sought-after activities of the city's guests. 

From May to September, you can ride along the Volga River around Gorodskoy Island on a river tram. 

In addition, trips on small trimarans and speedboats are offered on the Central Embankment. 

The lotus blossom season annually attracts tourists to the Astrakhan region. 

The Volga River delta is the only place in the world where there are hectares of lotus fields. 

The first lotuses bloom in mid-July, but mass blooming is observed in August and early September.

A group transfer is provided to tourists arriving by train or plane on the day the tour starts from 07:00 to 12:30:

• at the railway station – near the monument to V.I. Lenin.
• at the airport – at the exit from the arrivals hall near the "Ticket office No. 1".

1. Attention! For tourists arriving at the railway station and staying at the Kosmos 4* Hotel, a transfer is not provided to the Kosmos 4* Hotel, as the hotel is located opposite the railway station, 200 meters from the platform.
2. A group transfer is provided only to those tourists who have provided information about the flight number or train number of the host company. If there is no information available for a day, we will refuse a group transfer.
3. One day before the start of the tour, a group with the name of the tour will be created at MAX. This group will publish daily up-to-date information on the tour. If MAX is not available, check the information about the collection for the tour yourself. Please indicate only the current phone numbers when booking the tour.
4. For tourists booking an extra day BEFORE and AFTER the tour (for a day or more), a group transfer is not provided. An individual transfer is possible on request, or tourists can use the service. Yandex.Taxi.

The discount for children is calculated on request, as it depends on the choice of hotel, accommodation and age of the child.

1. The travel agency reserves the right to change the order of excursions or replace them with equivalent ones, without reducing the total volume of the program, and is not responsible for weather conditions.
2. Important! A trip to the lotus fields, the Volga Delta and the Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve is available only to citizens of the Russian Federation — this is a border zone. It is mandatory to have a passport on the trip (original, paper copy or photo in your phone).
3. The seating on the bus is fixed and is distributed by the manager of the host company on the eve of the tour, depending on the booking date.