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Waterways of the Tsars on the Volga Dream
“The moon shone beautifully and the harbour looked too lovely with the lit up ships especially the Standart.” Emperor Nicholas II writing to Empress Alexandra, 22nd September 1898.

Since the reign of Peter the Great, sailing the waterways of Russia was a regular feature of the lives of the Romanovs. The imperial yacht Standart, of Nicholas II, was so elegant and so well appointed that she was the envy of every monarch in Europe.

In keeping with this grand tradition, Exeter International’s Waterways of the Tsars program allows guests to explore the ancient villages of rural Russia as the Romanovs did, in complete luxury and comfort. Envision enjoying this voyage from the deck of a fabulous river cruise ship as it glides through the lakes, rivers and canals that connect Moscow and St. Petersburg. It’s twilight on the sun deck and the fairytale villages of Russia are but feet from your window. Your intimate vessel hosts less than 115 guests. All of your meals are included onboard and each is carefully planned from a varied menu of Russian and European recipes. With an extremely attentive and friendly staff to serve you, your onboard experience will be fascinating, yet relaxing. When you choose to join our Waterways of the Tsars river cruise, you get much more than just a cruise. You will be treated to a VIP small group-touring program before and after your cruise. It’s the best of both worlds- a skilled, Exeter International guide to show you the hidden secrets of both Moscow and St. Petersburg, while staying in a deluxe hotel in the center of the city. This journey is the perfect way to experience all that Russia has to offer.

 Tour Basics...
2 Nights in Moscow in a deluxe hotel
7 Nights onboard the Volga Dream while cruising
3 Nights in St. Petersburg in a deluxe hotel
 Highlights
  • Extensive small group touring package in Moscow and St. Petersburg
  • Deluxe accommodations in the finest hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg
  • Small, intimate vessel – under 115 passengers
  • Attentive English-speaking staff
  • Exquisite fine dining with local specialties and a wonderful selection of wines
  • Interesting and unusual ports of call with many shore programs included 
 
 
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