The Volga River is the linchpin of a single water system linking Moscow and St. Petersburg to five separate seas. For the traveller, the Volga is a key to grasping Russia’s insistent mystery - a cruise on the river revealing the jewels and the scars of centuries past. In partially visible towns flooded by the Soviets, cathedrals rise from the water eerily intact. Medieval Orthodox monasteries are still in use on the riverbanks. Otters, herons, and bald eagle give life and motion to the passing scene.
For many, this is a trip of a lifetime, and choosing the right Russian River Cruise can be confusing. If you are looking for a smaller boat, with friendly service, great food and the option to stay in hotels, rather than in port, in Moscow & St. Petersburg our recommendation is the Volga Dream.
Included:
- 3 nights at the deluxe St. Regis or Ararat Park Hyatt in Moscow
- 6 nights aboard MS Volga Dream
- 3 nights at the deluxe Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg
Volga Dream Platinum tour caters to discerning travelers who prefer to travel privately or in an intimate group. This journey includes accommodation in the 5 star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg and extensive touring of the most breathtaking sites in a group of 16 or fewer guests.
- Visit to the Kremlin and Armory
- Special early entrance to the Hermitage Museum and access to the Gold Room
- Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent
- Visit to interior of St. Basil’s Cathedral
- 6 breakfasts in the hotels / 6 lunches in Moscow and St. Petersburg restaurants
- 6 breakfasts / 6 lunches / 6 dinners aboard MS Volga Dream with unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks included without limit with all lunches and dinners
- 4 fascinating lectures by Russian professors about Russian history and politics
- Diverse range of cultural activities aboard MS Volga Dream
2020 Moscow to St. Petersburg Departures:
- July 1-13
- July 13-25
- July 25-August 6
- August 7-19
- August 20-September 1
- Setpember 3-15
- September 21-October 3
2020 St. Petersburg to Moscow Departures:
- August 26-September 7
- September 27-October 3
2021 Moscow to St. Petersburg Departures:
- May 9-21
- May 21-June 2
- June 5-17
- June 17-29
- July 16-28
- July 28-August 9
- August 9-21
- August 21-September 2
- September 3-15
2021 St. Petersburg to Moscow Departures
- May 15-27
- May 30-June 11
- June 11-23
- June 23-July 5
- August 3-15
- August 15-27
- September 9-21
- September 22-October 4
Download a 2020 PDF itinerary here.
Download a 2021 PDF itinerary here.