Try Astrakhan for a taste. Gastronomic tour

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

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase it on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

The climate is sharply continental with pronounced seasonality. Summer comes early here (already in May you can sunbathe and even swim) and lasts until the end of September. Astrakhan is one of the sunniest regions of Russia, the average number of sunny days per year is more than 200 days!

Therefore, when planning a trip to the Astrakhan region, you should not forget to buy hats and sunburn protection. Please note that at the end of May – mid–June, midges are activated in the Astrakhan region - these are small annoying flies that cause inconvenience with their importunity and bites. However, you should not categorically refuse to rest in Astrakhan during this period, vanilla oil, cloves and SOFT Arabic oil perfumes, which are sold practically in all pharmacies and shops of the city, perfectly help to protect yourself from it.

Astrakhan region is located in a unique corner of nature: the place where the Volga flows into the Caspian Sea. It will not work to swim in the sea, because there is no coastline in the Astrakhan region, but you can swim in the warm waters of the great Russian Volga River. In addition, it is a region with a rich history, colorful multinational flavor and diverse gastronomy.

In cafes and restaurants in the city, you can enjoy local cuisine (please note: drinking alcoholic beverages brought in all cafes and restaurants is strictly prohibited).

The time is +1 Moscow time. There is no TELE2 mobile operator in the region!

In all hotels, you can use the wifi connection service for free.

Urban public transport operates from 6.00 to 19.00-20.00 local time. The rest of the time, you can use taxi services, Yandex and Uber services operate in the region, the average cost of a trip around the city is 150-350 rubles.

Astrakhan souvenirs. 

The most common souvenirs from Astrakhan are, of course, fish delicacies and caviar. You can buy fish products for every taste and purse at the fish market. Please note that in order to export black caviar and valuable fish species (sturgeon), you must have a receipt confirming the purchase (in the absence of a receipt, the products have the right to confiscate).

The usual themed magnets, plates and crafts on Astrakhan themes are also sold there. Next to the fish market is the Mikhailovsky deli, where you can buy ready-made dishes of local cuisine. There is also an Aquarium store nearby, where you can buy fish snacks, canned food and other gastronomic specialties of the region.

Main attractions and activities. 

The Astrakhan Kremlin.

The central entrance to the Kremlin is located at 2/14 V.Trediakovsky Street. Entrance to the Kremlin is free, opening hours are from 7.00 to 21.00. 

Exhibitions operate on the territory of the Kremlin from May to September. 

Theaters. 

There are 4 theaters in Astrakhan: drama, puppet, young audience and opera and ballet. Tickets for productions of Astrakhan theaters can be purchased on the website www.kassir.ru .

Undoubtedly, the pearl of the theatrical life of the city is the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater, which, in addition to bright productions, impresses with its beauty and scale, unique interiors made according to individual sketches, and the first mechanism for transforming the auditorium in Astrakhan. 

Walking along the waterways of Astrakhan is one of the most sought-after entertainment for guests of the city. 

From May to September, you can ride along the Volga around the island.Urban on the river tram. 

The opening hours and the current ticket price can be specified by phone 8(8512)29-79-11. 

In addition, walks on small trimarans and boats are offered to everyone on the Central Embankment. 

The lotus blossom period attracts tourists to the Astrakhan region every year. 

The Volga River Delta is the only place in the world where hectares of lotus fields are located. 

The first lotuses bloom in mid-July, but mass flowering is observed in August and early September.

The transfer is included in the price of the program, for those tourists who stay on the day of the start of the program, namely flights: 

Meeting at the railway station near the monument to V.I. Lenin. 

Arrival of train No. 110 from St. Petersburg 07:22 transfer to the hotel. 

Meeting at the airport – at the exit of the arrival hall near the souvenir kiosk. 

Arrival of flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg before 12:00 (local time).

It is possible to check in earlier (before check-out time) for an additional fee. 

Meeting the day before on request (for an additional fee). 

The time of gathering for the sightseeing tour, for guests arriving on the eve of the start of the tour: 

• 12:20 – from the Cosmos Hotel, Victoria Palace;
• 12:40 – from the Volga – Volga hotel;
• 13:00 – from the Azimuth hotel. 

The time is approximate, adjustments are possible.

Seating takes place from the beginning of the bus and onwards, depending on the date of booking.

The manager informs all tourists of their places before boarding the bus, there is no free seating.

If tourists want to change seats, change with other tourists, this is decided on the bus.

The discount for children is calculated on request, as it depends on the choice of hotel, accommodation and age of the child.