The Lower Volga flavor. Tour to Astrakhan region

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The Astrakhan region and the distinctive Republic of Kalmykia can impress you with the diversity of cultures and national traditions. You will admire the beautiful nature of the Volga Delta — rivers, channels, a variety of birds, an abundance of vegetation and the flowering of the Caspian lotus rose.

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Astrakhan

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Tour highlights

Master class and interactive

Get acquainted with the device of the house-museum of G.V. Tetyushinov in the company of a merchant, his wife or daughter and make yourself a souvenir charm, painting or craft

Getting to know the Kazakh culture

Visit the Kurmangazy museum complex, learn a lot about the history and culture of the nomadic people, admire the beauty of the Astrakhan deserts

Blooming Delta

Take a boat trip to the Volga Delta and admire the beauty of the fields of blooming lotus

Itinerary

Day 1 - Astrakhan city tour, merchant Tetyushinov House Museum and master class
Meeting at the airport.
Check—out time is 14:00.
12:00-13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
13:00-16:00 Meeting with the guide.
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.
16:00-17:30 Visit to the house-museum of merchant Tetyushinov, an interactive tour “Visiting a merchant family", a master class on making amulets.
The house, built in the 70s of the XIX century, was the summer residence of the merchant of the first guild Grigory Vasilyevich Tetyushinov.
It is believed that it was at his shipyard that the first screw steamships on the Lower Volga were built.
Miraculously preserved to this day, the house was restored for the 450th anniversary of Astrakhan and now invites everyone to plunge into the atmosphere of merchant Astrakhan of the XIX century.
Guests will get acquainted with the design of the house in the company of a merchant, his wife or daughter.
They will also have an interesting reception in the merchant's living room. A master class in the workshop on the ground floor. Guests will be able to make themselves a keepsake charm, a painting or an art piece.
17:00 Transfer to the hotel, check-in, free time.

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Day 2 - A trip to Elista
06:30 Early breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 Meeting with the guide, departure for an excursion to Kalmykia.
Today we are waiting for a unique Elista — the Pearl of the steppe, the capital of Kalmykia. Cultures, religions, and architectural styles are mixed here.
Kalmykia is a land of endless steppe expanses like the ocean. Elista is the capital of this amazing republic.
The life of stolny grad is saturated with legends, legends and ancient rituals. For example, guests of a diverse city are invited to pass through Altyn Bosch — the Golden Gate.
Kalmyks believe that such a rite cleanses the soul and thoughts. Elista is also home to the largest Buddhist temple in Kalmykia, and the influence of Tibetan architecture can be unmistakably determined in its outlines.
12:00-13:00 Arrival in Elista.
Memorial to the victims of political repression “Exodus and Return" by Nobel Prize winner Ernst Neizvestny.
The Stupa of Enlightenment is a traditional place of pilgrimage for Buddhists all over the world, a place of strength and inspiration, a place of fulfillment of desires.
13:00-14:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
14:00-17:00 Visit to the new Central Buddhist Hurula of Kalmykia with a 9 m high Buddha statue.
The Museum of the History of Buddhism.
The Museum of Unique Kalmykia or the Museum of Nomadic Culture.
Walking tour of the city center — Golden Gate, inspection of sculptural compositions created at the international Biennale of sculptors The Great Silk Road and Man and Nature through the eyes of the East.
17:00 Free time to buy souvenirs.
17:30 Gathering of the group and departure to Astrakhan.
22:30 Arrival in Astrakhan, transfer to the hotel.
Attention! On this day, you will have long bus trips (4-5 hours).

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Day 3 - Volga Delta
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 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 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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Day 4 - Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kazakh Culture Center, Astrakhan Fish Market
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release (items are placed on the bus or remain in the luggage room at the hotel)
09:15 Meeting with the guide.
09:30-10:30 Excursion to the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater, which has become a new brand of the region in a few years. And the secret is not only in the quality of the performances.
The theater building itself, presented to Astrakhan by the federal center for the 450th anniversary, attracts and impresses. He is proudly shown to guests, tourists are led to him, newlyweds are photographed against his background, his image appeared on Astrakhan souvenirs.
You have an amazing opportunity to see all the beauty from the inside and get acquainted with the interesting history of the theater.
As part of the tour, you can get acquainted with the history of construction and architectural features of the building, visit the spacious halls of the theater, as well as see specially organized exhibitions and photo zones.
On each floor of the Opera and Ballet Theater there are art spaces, galleries with paintings, exhibitions, and the Old Astrakhan exposition.
Accompanied by a guide, you will visit these unique places, as well as look into the theater living room.
10:30 Departure for an excursion to the Kurmangazy Sagyrbayev Center of Kazakh Culture.
The mausoleum and museum complex of the legendary Kazakh poet Kurmangazy Sagyrbayev is located 70 kilometers from Astrakhan on the territory of the village of Altynzhar. It is a unique cultural monument of the Kazakh people.
We will go to the burial place of the poet, to the village of Altynzhar, where we will visit the Kurmangazy museum complex, learn a lot about the history and culture of the Kazakh people, admire the beauty of the Astrakhan deserts and visit the mausoleum of the great akyn.
12:00 Arrival in Altynzhar village.
12:00-14:00 Visit to the mausoleum of Kurmangazy Sagyrbayev.
The mausoleum was erected 100 years after the death of the great composer on the site of his grave.
Meeting guests according to the traditions of the two peoples, visiting the museum of the great akyn.
The Kurmangazy Museum is a combination of three stone buildings, stylized as large white yurts under the blue sky of Altynzhar.
The interactive production “One day in the life of a yurt” is a musical and ethnographic program, a photo shoot in national Kazakh costumes.
Lunch of national Kazakh dishes (manti, kaynars, baursaks, tea).
14:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
15:30 Arrival in Astrakhan, visit to the Astrakhan fish market.
16:30 Transfer to the airport.
17:00 Arrival at the airport.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

3 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)	27 400	31 600
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)	31 200	35 300
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)	34 600	39 900

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	Early check-in surcharge for 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

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Astrakhan

Included in price

hotel accommodation (3 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 a 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.

Dates and Prices

from US$ 311

8 – 11 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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The Lower Volga flavor. Tour to Astrakhan region

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

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Dates and Prices

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