Ahead of summer. Vacation season, beach holidays. When the thermometer column confidently goes beyond 30 ° C and storms the forty-degree mark, water becomes the only place where it is pleasant to be. Walking along the Volga becomes the most popular holiday in Samara. Residents and visitors to the city are eager for water. The river station is actively working, many private boats and boats offer their services.
Samara River Shipping Company
Samara was laid as a fortress on the banks of two rivers at once. Initially, her whole life was connected with water, and for many years river transport was the main one when transporting goods and people. With the destruction of the Soviet Union, watermen suffered greatly. Only at the beginning of this century is the Samara River Passenger Enterprise revived again.
Large and small vessels now depart daily from the berths of the river port. Starting in May, five walks along the Volga are organized daily. Samara offers its guests to enjoy beautiful views and relax on the decks of the ship type "Moscow". Those who want to spend a corporate party on the water can always charter a suitable vessel, an experienced team and good animators will be at their service.
And on May 9, a night walk along the Volga is traditionally organized. Samara and its victory salute from the river look great.
Pilgrimage trips
Since 1995, the Samara service “Pilgrim” has regularly organized a day trip on a boat, which includes a visit to the Kazan Monastery in Vinnivka. This place is rightly called the Samara Athos.
The monastery cells and the hotel for pilgrims are located on the beautiful Volga shores in Samara Luka. Those who wish can stay here for a few days. Without city bustle, prepare for communion, pray with the monks, enjoy the beauty of protected places. If desired, you can work hard for the benefit of the monastery.
Three times a week a ship departs from the monastery in Samara. After the pilgrimage, the return trip through calm water will be an amazing trip, because it is no longer just a walk along the Volga. Samara will open with new colors.
Night Samara
For lovers of outdoor activities are offered in Samara river walks along the Volga with a disco. Magnificent views of the sparkling city lights, good music will leave an unforgettable impression.
A double-decker vessel with comfortable 1, 2 or 4-berth cabins will provide all the opportunities for a good rest. You won’t be bored in the night route. It offers a variety of programs for vacationers, and for those who want a snack - a good dinner.
For lovers of educational tourism, several routes are offered at once:
- 3-hour boat trip "Ah, Samara-town".
- Along the city of Samara, a walk along the Volga for 3 hours will not only allow you to enjoy the beautiful beaches, but also learn a lot of interesting things about local attractions.
- “The Pearl of Samara Luka” is an 8-hour trip to one of the most beautiful places, the village of Shiryaevo.
- An excursion to the Podgorny peaks, offers Samara a walk along the Volga with a visit to Stone Lake, the Zavolzhsky St. Elias Monastery and much more.
Summer to the beach
Those who wish to relax in the family circle or in a small company can rent boats, boats and jet skis. Fresh wind, speed, the ability to stop at any place you like - all this can be obtained in Samara.
River walks along the Volga in a powerful boat can become unforgettable. At the service of vacationers:
- AZURE 228 - speed 90 km / h. Arch for towing water skiing.
- “Houseboat” is a two-deck pleasure craft. Sunbathing area, dance floor, banquet area will create an atmosphere of a romantic dinner.
- The boat "Amador" - is perfect for a corporate party for 12 people.
The format of the article allows you to give only a brief description of all the possibilities of walking along the Volga. Fantasies of vacationers are not limited, and if there is demand, then there will be an offer.