Discover the wonders of Russia onboard Scenic’s boutique river vessel, Scenic Tsar, on this exclusive 15-day Imperial Russia river cruise.
With just one sail date in 2018, this 15-day Scenic cruise travels along the Volga River between Moscow and Stalingrad (Volgograd).
Before the journey starts, guests can explore the 450-year-old Saint Basil’s cathedral and then ride the Heritage-Listed subway stations with the Scenic tour guide.
An exclusive ‘Scenic Enrich’ experience at the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics will give travellers an opportunity to interact with cosmonauts and wander through the many displays and exhibits.
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As the cruise continues along the Volga River, experience true Russian life in one of the country’s oldest cities, Yaroslavl.
Other opportunities include a visit to the Choreographic College of National Ballet, to enjoy a musical concert in the Noble Assembly House in Kostroma.
Other highlights include:
- Exploring Nizhny Novgorod, founded in 1221;
- Vladimir Lenin’s memorial complex and house in Ulyanovsk;
- The unique historic treasures of Saratov; and
- Stalingrad (Volgograd) where guests visit the Mamayev Hill WWII memorial and its ten monuments dedicated to the Stalingrad Battle.
Cruise details…
Prices start from: $10,840 per person twin share in a balcony suite
Flight Deal: Fly return to Russia from $995 per person. Ask us about a Business Class upgrade option.
Save: Up to $2,410 per couple.
Departure Date: This deal is only available on the 30 September, 2018 departure.
Extend your Russian holiday
Explore Russia further by extending with a three-day St. Petersburg City extension that links with the cruise in Moscow.
Discover this enduring city by foot with a local guide, followed by a visit to The Hermitage, home to the Tsars and one of the world’s most magnificent art collections.
Other St. Petersburg highlights include:
- Enjoy a dinner and a folk show at Nikolaevsky Palace.
- Scenic Freechoice activities allowing guests to explore St. Petersburg at their own pace.
- A guided tour of Catherine’s Block and the fountains in the Lower Garden at Peterhof
- Be seduced by the sheer extravagance of Peterhof’s Grand Palace, modelled on the Palace of Versailles; or
- Wander the incomparable Upper and Lower Gardens at Peterhof, including the palace’s majestic fountains.
Prices for this exclusive tour extension start from $13,440 per person twin share in a balcony suite.