The protected delta. Tour to Astrakhan region

The endless steppes and the deep—flowing Volga, the ancient Kremlin and the capital of the Golden Horde - the Astrakhan region combines so many unusual and interesting things. A region with an amazing history and unique nature will open its warm embrace to you.

You will travel to the highest point of the Caspian lowland, a large salt lake and the infinitely beautiful Volga Delta with its variety of birds and abundance of vegetation.

Location

Astrakhan
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 27 – 30 April, 2025
    • 8 – 11 May, 2025
    • 18 – 21 September, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Astrakhan
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Bogdinsky-Baskunchak Nature Reserve
You will see the impressive beauty of Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain and the salt lake Baskunchak, which is similar in its medicinal properties to the Dead Sea
Volga Delta
You will visit the protected part of the Volga Delta — a biosphere reserve that will amaze you with the diversity of its flora and fauna
The capital of the Golden Horde
You will visit the excavation site of Sarai Batu and admire the historical accuracy of the scenery for the film "Horde"

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Astrakhan city tour, 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 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. 

    16:00-17:00 Visit to the Astrakhan Museum of Local Lore, the exhibition "Gold of the nomads". 

    The collection of archaeological objects made of precious metals of the Astrakhan Museum-Reserve began to form in the second half of the XX century. 

    Of particular interest are the gold jewelry of the Sarmatian leader from the famous burial site near the village of Kosika Enotaevsky.

     17:00 Transfer to the hotel, check-in, free time.

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  • Day 2 - Sarai Batu
  • Day 3 - Volga Delta
  • Day 4 - Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 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.:

Hotel2-local1-local
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)22 80026 900
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)26 60030 700
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)29 90037 400

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

HotelExtra day, 2-bed accommodationExtra day, 1-bed accommodationSurcharge for early check-in with 2-bed accommodationSurcharge for early check-in with 1-bed accommodation
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)137527507501375
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)2625400013152000
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)3750652018753125

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* or "Cosmos" 4* or 2 nights
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
5 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 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

Are plane and train tickets included in the tour price?

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

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Dates and Prices

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    27 – 30 Apr, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    8 – 11 May, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    18 – 21 Sep, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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