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 walk around Astrakhan, plunge into the colorful world of steppes and Buddhism in Elista and admire the beautiful nature of the Volga Delta — eriks, channels, a variety of birds, an abundance of vegetation and the flowering of the Caspian lotus rose.

Location

Astrakhan

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Tour highlights

Steppe Pearl

You will travel to Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia and a Buddhist center.

Sturgeon Farm

You will see the whole process of reproduction and cultivation of sturgeon, sterlet, beluga and bester

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, local history Museum, Astrakhan Honey store with tasting
11:30 Meeting at the airport.
Check—out time is 14:00.
12:00-13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
13:00-14:00 Visit to the Astrakhan Museum of Local Lore, the exhibition "Gold of the nomads".
The collection of archaeological objects made of precious metals at the Astrakhan Museum-Reserve began to form in the second half of the 20th century.
14:00-17:00 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.
Astrakhan Fish Market is 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.
17:00 Transfer to hotels, check-in, free time.

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Day 2 - Blooming lotus fields
Breakfast at the hotel.
The trip to the lotus fields is carried out without a guide, there is no fixed seating arrangement.
You can get to the departure point and to the hotel on your own after the trip (for an additional fee, you can order a transfer starting from 800 rubles one way).
There are 2 departures daily — 08:00 and 11:00 with the program time offset, respectively. You can choose a time that is convenient for you.
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.
13:30/16:30 Free time on the territory of the base, 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.
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.

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Day 3 - Steppe pearl of Elista
06:30 Early breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 Meeting with a guide, departure for an excursion to Kalmykia. Travel information from the guide.
Elista is the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, a pearl of the steppe and a Buddhist center.
Elista is called the pearl of Kalmykia, which sparkles among the lifeless sands and steppes. It attracts with its unique national flavor: majestic Buddhist temples, numerous monuments, sculptures and steppe landscapes.
An excursion to Elista is an introduction to the traditions of Buddhism and the amazing history of the Republic of Kalmykia.
10:00 Arrival in Elista (Moscow time).
10:00-11:00 Memorial to victims of Political Repression The exodus and return of Ernst Neizvestny's work.
Stupa of enlightenment. Chess City Chess town (now a business center is located on the territory).
11:00-12:30 Visit to one of the museums: Nomadic culture/Museum of Unique Kalmykia
12:45-13:30 Lunch at the national cuisine cafe.
14:00-15:30 Visit to the new Central Buddhist Hurula of Kalmykia with a statue of Buddha.
The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha is perhaps the only Buddhist temple in Russia where the invisible presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is clearly felt everywhere.
The khurul houses a complete set of monastic robes, which are its main relic. In accordance with the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is located on the top floor of the temple. Museum of the History of Buddhism.
15:30-17:00 Walking tour of the city center — Golden Gate, inspection of sculptural compositions created at the international biennial of sculptors The Great Silk Road and Man and nature through the eyes of the East.
The Golden Gate of Altn Bosch is one of the most famous and recognizable sights of Elista.
17:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
22:00 Arrival in Astrakhan, transfer to the hotels (Astrakhan time).

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Day 4 - Sturgeon Farm Tour
Breakfast at the hotel, room release
09:45 Gathering of the group and departure for an excursion to the sturgeon farm.
11:00 Arrival at the sturgeon farm.
11:00-12:00 Guided tour of the sturgeon farm.
This sturgeon farm is one of the four largest enterprises for the cultivation of sturgeon fish in the Astrakhan region.
The farm has 40 pools for growing sturgeon from eggs to fry and 180 cages for growing fish in the river, as well as its own breeding herd of sturgeon, beluga, sterlet and bester.
At the sturgeon farm, you will see the entire process of reproduction and cultivation of sturgeon, sterlet, beluga and bester, you will be told about the process of obtaining caviar in a lifetime, as well as about the intricacies of keeping juveniles in pools.
12:00-13:00 Delicious fish lunch in the restaurant of the author's cuisine with fish dishes (sturgeon ear, sturgeon steak with potatoes, sliced vegetables, drink).
13:00-14:00 Free time on the farm. There is an equipped swimming area.
There is a company store on the farm's territory where you can buy farm products at below-market prices (with a full package of documents) and souvenirs with symbols of the Astrakhan region and the sturgeon farm. Fishing enthusiasts should definitely take fishing rods with them and try their hand at fishing on the picturesque banks of the Kizan River.
14:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
15:00 Arrival in Astrakhan, free time.
On the way, tourists departing by plane are taken to the airport.
Tourists leaving by evening trains can be taken to the railway station or to the hotel (optional).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

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

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

Hotel	2-local	1-local
Amber 3*	34800	39700
Cosmos 4*	36300	41900
Azimuth 3*	41200	52400

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 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.

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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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.