The pearl of the Caspian Sea. Astrakhan region tour for 3 days

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Astrakhan, a city on the Lower Volga with an amazing history and nature, will open its warm embrace to you, envelop you in the southern sun.

You will get acquainted with the ancient Kremlin of the XVI century, the highest point of the Caspian lowland – Mount Bolshoe Bogdo and the largest salt lake Baskunchak.

And also on this trip you will visit the sturgeon farm and taste the most delicious Astrakhan fish soup!

Location

Astrakhan

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Tour highlights

Astrakhan through the ages

You will find beautiful central streets of the city and a walk through the White City – the oldest district of Russian Astrakhan with the Kremlin, which can be called an open-air museum

Bogdinsky-Baskunchak Nature Reserve

We will see Mount Bolshoe Bogdo, the highest point of the Caspian lowland and the salt lake Baskunchak, which is similar in its medicinal properties to the Dead Sea

Astrakhan feature – sturgeon farm

We will participate in the process of feeding sturgeon, learn about the process of obtaining caviar, and also have lunch in the fish restaurant of the author's cuisine with fish dishes

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of Astrakhan and a visit to the Astrakhan Museum of Local Lore
Meeting of the group 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 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.
16:00-17:00 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. Of particular interest are the gold ornaments of the Sarmatian leader from the famous burial site near the village of Kosika in the Enotaevsky district.
17:00 Transfer to the hotel, check-in, free time.

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Day 2 - Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain and Baskunchak Salt Lake
06:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 Gathering of the group, departure from the city, on the way — travel information from the guide. Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain and the salt lake Baskunchak are unique natural objects, they are part of the Bogdinsk—Baskunchak Nature Reserve.
To the east of Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain there are many caves of karst origin, which are called Singing Rocks. Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain is the highest point of the Caspian lowland, and the salt lake Baskunchak is similar in its healing properties to the Dead Sea.
12:00-13:00 Arrival, lunch at a cafe in Nizhny Baskunchak village (salad, soup, second course, drink, bread).
13:00-15:00 (the time of the tour is indicated along with the road between the locations) — guided tour of the slopes of Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain, singing rocks.
Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain is covered with many legends, one of which says that the mountain was moved here by Buddhist monks from the Urals. Since then, her peace has been guarded by the spirit of the giant Tsagan Ebugai, who lives on the eastern slope and drives away the uninitiated with terrible sounds.
15:00-17:00 (the time of the tour is indicated along with the road between the locations) — an excursion to the salt lake Baskunchak, a visit to the old salt mines.
The salt and mineral mud of the lake are powerful healing agents. Baskunchak is a unique creation of nature, one of the largest and saltiest of all known salt lakes in Russia.
For those who want to plunge into the lake, a shuttle service is organized to places where you can swim (for an additional fee*).
17:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
22:00-23:00 Arrival.

The time in the program is approximate, the order of visits to sightseeing sites can be changed.

Additional mandatory expenses in case of bad weather (rains) include a transfer fee to Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain on PAZ buses in the amount of 400 rubles per person.
Transfer to the bathing place on the spot on UAZ trucks, organized by local residents for an additional fee (from 500 rubles per person) — optional.

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Day 3 - Sturgeon farm. Completion of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel, room release. Things can be left in the luggage room or put on the bus.
09:45 Gathering of the group and departure for an excursion to the sturgeon farm. On the way there, you will be told about the history of fishing in Astrakhan.
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, and you can also participate in the process of feeding sturgeons.
They will tell you about the process of obtaining caviar in the lifetime method, as well as about the subtleties 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).
13:00-15:00 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) - 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. Fishing enthusiasts should definitely take fishing rods with them and try their hand at fishing on the picturesque banks of the Kizan River.
15:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
16:00 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

2 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	21200	23600
Kosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)	23700	26900
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)	27400	34900

The cost of an additional day and an additional payment for early check-in, RUB.:

	Volga-Volga 3*	Cosmos 4*	Azimut 3*
Surcharge for early check-in for 2-bed accommodation	1000	1600	2500
Surcharge for early check-in for 1-bed accommodation	1375	2375	4375
Additional payment per night for 2-bed accommodation	1875	3125	5000
Additional payment per night for 1-bed accommodation	3125	4750	8750

Earlier check-in at hotels after 08:00.

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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Another option

"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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Another option

"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.