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 — 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
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.
Check-in at the Astrakhan Honey store.
Mini tour and tasting. You will learn the history of beekeeping in the Astrakhan region, try on a beekeeper's costume, get acquainted with the structure of the hive and the life of its inhabitants, and be able to try and purchase natural and healthy products.
17:00 Transfer to hotels, check-in, free time.

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Day 2 - Volga Delta
Breakfast at the hotel.
The trip to the lotus fields is carried out without a guide, there is no fixed seating arrangement, you get to the departure point and to the hotel after the trip on your own (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. Choose a time that suits you.
08:00/11:00 Departure by minibus from the Heydar Aliyev Square.
09:30/12:30 Arrival at the FICH-CLUB recreation center. Changing clothes, briefing, and getting ready to set sail.
10:00/13:00 Transfer to boats. 1.5-2-hour guided tour of the lotus fields.
12:00/15:00 Arrival at the FISH-CLUB recreation center, lunch.
13:30/16:30 Swimming in the pool on the territory of the base, sunbathing, visiting the mini-farm, sports games: volleyball, football.
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 the Volga-Volga hotel: 1.4 km, 15 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by taxi;
from the Cosmos hotel: 4.5 km, 10 minutes by taxi.

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Day 3 - A trip to 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
12:4-13:30 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 Astrakhan Fish 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 a company store on the farm's territory where you can buy farm products at below—market prices (with a full package of documents) - hot and cold-smoked sturgeon, balyk and black caviar without intermediaries and trade margins, hot and cold-smoked catfish, dried roach, bream, pike caviar, various canned fish, preserves, fresh fish and other items at a bargain price; souvenirs with symbols of the Astrakhan region and the sturgeon farm.
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
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast), economy option	27500	31200
Kosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)	31300	36200
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)	36900	48200

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
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)	1875	3125	1000	1600
Kosmos 4* (buffet breakfast), after 08:00	3125	4750	1600	2375
Azimut 3* (buffet breakfast), after 08:00	5000	8750	2500	4375

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.

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.