
Experience the culture of south-western Russia through its food! In addition to showcasing the historical, architectural, and scenic highlights of this fascinating, yet less-visited, region, this tour gives you the chance to try traditional delicacies from Ossetian pies and Kalmykia village food to Caspian caviar. Immerse yourself in the Soviet atmosphere of Moscow’s Glavpivtorg Restaurant, dine at an Ossetian brewery, enjoy delicious fresh fish dishes at a sturgeon farm, and participate in several culinary master classes. Other highlights include visiting one of the largest Buddhist temples in Europe, exploring the evocative Dargavs Necropolis in the mountains of Ossetia, experiencing traditional Kalmyk village culture. Discover the unique republics of North Ossetia-Alania and Kalmykia, the “Caspian Capital”, Astrakhan, and the Caucasian Mineral Waters ecological region on this 8-day Gastronomy and Culture of North Ossetia, Kalmykia and Astrakhan tour.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
After a lunch of traditional cuisine in the village, you’ll have the chance to walk around and see local life, have your photo taken in national costumes, take a master class in playing dombra, and try solving the Kalmyk puzzle, nurn shin. Afterwards, return to Elista. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
- All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan type car, 3-7 pax by van type car, 8-13 pax by 30 seat bus, 14+ pax by 40-50 seat bus);
- Accommodation based on double room sharing, breakfasts included;
- 6 lunches and 2 dinners;
- Sightseeing tour programme in each city with local, English-speaking guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Visa support for Russia tourist visa;
- In groups of 11 or more travellers, 1 person travels free of charge and is accommodated in a single room.
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners, unless otherwise stated);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Russia tourist visa;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips/gratuities for guides and drivers (although these would be appreciated).
Accommodation:
Vladikavkaz - 1 night | |
Vladikavkaz Hotel | Vladikavkaz Hotel |
Pyatigorsk - 1 night | |
Beshtau Hotel | Beshtau Hotel |
Elista - 3 nights | |
Belyy Lotos Hotel | Marco Polo Hotel |
Astrakhan - 1 night | |
Azimut Hotel, Lotus Hotel | Park Inn by Radisson, Astrakhanskaya Hotel, Victoria Palas Hotel |
Astrakhan region - 1 night | |
Recreation Centre | Recreation Centre |