Moscow – Elista – Astrakhan
7 days
October 2021 – April 2022
Dates on request from 30/12/2021 to 10/01/2022
MOSCOW
Day 1. Friday
Arrival in Moscow.
Meeting with the guide. Transfer to the hotel, check-in. Dinner.
Day 2. Saturday
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide at the hotel lobby.
City tour: Moscow City Tour gives a chance to explore major beautiful sights of the city. Guests will get acquainted with the streets, boulevards and squares of the capital of Russia (such as Red and Manezhnaya squares, Alexandrovsky garden, St. Basil's Cathedral), visit Sparrow Hills and the Bagration Bridge, see Moscow State University and walk on Poklonnaya Gora – a tribute to the defenders of the fatherland. Lunch at the historical city center.
Walking tour in Kolomenskoye estate, the former summer residence of the Russian rulers with a famous fairytale wooden palace of Alexey Mikhailovich, father of Peter the Great.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner.
Day 3. Sunday
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide at the hotel lobby.
Excursion to the most beautiful metro in the world. The first metro line in Moscow was opened in 1935 and connected 13 stations. Guests will see firsthand the most unusual metro stations, impressive chandeliers, sculptures, mosaics, stained glass, etc.
Visit to Moscow Kremlin: The historic fortress complex is the principal symbol of Russia that sits on the banks of the Moscow River. Kremlin is a collection of palaces and cathedrals, the oldest of which date back to the 16th century. The former residence of the czars, the largest and most famous fortress of the country, is executive branch of the Russian Federation official residence of Russian President. Lunch. Free time.
Walking tour of the historical city center: Zaryadye, new and extraordinary park in the city centre, photos on the “Floating Bridge”, Red and Manezhnaya squares, Alexandrovsky garden, Iversky gate, St. Basil's Cathedral and Moscow GUM – the most famous shopping gallery in Russia.
Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
ELISTA
Day 4. Monday
Breakfast. Airport transfer.
Flight to Elista in the morning. Meeting with the guide.
Lunch.
City tour to "City-Chess" – a unique chess town (venue of the XXXIII World Chess Olympiad) and to the «Exodus & Return» memorial to the victims of political repression, visit to the new Central Buddhist temple in Kalmykia with the highest statue of Buddha in Europe (9 meters).
Dinner.
Transfer to the hotel, check-in.
ASTRAKHAN
Day 5. Thursday
Breakfast.
Departure to Astrakhan by bus.
Excursion around the town will get the tourists acquainted with the places of interest – old mansions and architectural monuments, Opera theatre, embankment of Volga River, Astrakhan Nature Reserve + Astrakhan Kremlin tour – travelers will explore the old (1558) fortress perfectly equipped to be able to save the city in the event of enemies’ attack, which makes it one of the most one of the best-preserved modern kremlins in Russia.
Check-in.
Dinner at the hotel. Free time.
Day 6. Wednesday
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guests will be accompanied by the guide to the recreation center. The nature of the Volga delta and the proximity of the Caspian Sea have turned this place into a truly paradise with pure water and healthy air, surrounded by endless greenery. There are options to see the on picturesque green islands connected by wooden bridges from the boats.
Lunch.
Observation of the fish farm where optimal conditions are provided for the full growth of healthy kinds of expensive fish.
Return to the city.
Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Wednesday
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Departure.
Included in the price:
– English speaking guide services.
– Transport service according to the program.
– Entry tickets.
– Excursion service.
– Meals (full board, Indian cuisine is available once a day in Moscow).
– Visa support.
– Accommodation in 3 *(Elista) and 4 *(Moscow and Astrakhan) hotels.
– Flight Moscow Vnukovo – Elista 10:25-12:25 airline Azimut, economy class with 1 piece of baggage up to 23 kg.
Price in dollars (with 10% commission) for 1 person in a group:
– 4 persons: 1050 $
– 6 persons: 840 $
– 8 persons: 780 $
– 10 persons: 740 $
Hotels:
– Moscow: Azimut Olmpik 4* or similar
– Elista: Belyi Lotos 3*
– Astrakhan: Azimut 4* or similar