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Flight Inclusive Price from UK
- International flights from UK
- 14 nights Russian River Cruise
- Breakfast
- Shore Excursions
- Based on 2021 - 22 prices
- ATOL protection
- Travel Trust Protection
- Dutch & Belgian Waterways
- The Danube
- The Douro
- The Elbe
- The Guadalquivir
- The Main
- The Moselle
- The Rhine
- The Rhone
- The Seine
- The Volga
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Imperial Russia
Imperial Russia - 14 nights
This is a fascinating river cruise journey through Imperial Russia with Scenic Cruises.
Starting in Moscow a world of wonder awaits as you embark your cruise of these great waterways.
To travel along the Volga River between the two great cities of Moscow and Stalingrad is a step back in time.
However, Russia offers up many additional surprises, with culinary delights, welcoming locals and spectacular scenery to enjoy.
Board the Scenic Tsar, and discover the beating heart of this captivating country.
Please bear in mind that all of our European River Cruise holidays are tailor made and can be tailored with pre and post cruise accommodation or touring.
Inclusions
- International flights from the UK
- 14 night Volga River Cruise
- All meals
- Return airport transfers
- Shore Excursions
- ATOL Protection
- Travel Trust Protection
Accommodation
- 14 nights Scenic River Cruise
Highlights
- Moscow
- Uglich
- Yaroslavl
- Kostroma
- Plyos
- Nizhny Novgorod
- Kazan
- Ulyanovsk
- Samara
- Saratov
- Stalingrad
Day 1: Fly UK to Moscow
Fly to Moscow with British Airways (or with your preferred airline).
On arrival in Moscow you will be met and transferred to board your Viking River cruise.
Enjoy dinner on board.
Day 2: Moscow
Day 3: Moscow
Visit the magnificent Kremlin and the State Armoury.
Day 4: Uglich
Day 8: Nizhny Novgorod - Kazan
See Kazan’s finest sights, visit the Kazan Kremlin and the Tatar village of Tugan Avylym. Later, enjoy a traditional Tatar folklore performance.
Day 10: Ulyanovsk
Ulyanovsk is known for its most famous citizen, Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Empire of Communists.
During a guided tour, visit the Lenin memorial complex.
Afterwards, visit Simbirsk Classic Gymnasium Museum.
Day 11: Samara
Arrive in Samara, situated at the confluence of the Volga and Samara Rivers, and take a guided city tour.
Day 12: Saratov
Explore the historic treasures of Saratov, including a visit to the Road to Space exposition, dedicated to Yuri Gagarin’s early years of studies here.
Day 13: Stalingrad
Arrive at your final cruise destination, Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad. Infamous for the WWII Battle of Stalingrad, the city’s history is commemorated by the world’s tallest statue of a woman, The Motherland Calls.
Acquaint yourself with this historic city during an orientation walk with your Program Director, followed by time at leisure.
Day 14: Stalingrad
Start your day with a guided city tour, including a visit to the truly spectacular Mamayev Hill WWII memorial, with ten monuments dedicated to the Battle of Stalingrad. See the change of the guards and the Eternal Flame in the Hall of Warrior Glory.
Day 15: Volgograd – UK
After breakfast, bid farewell to Russia and prepare for your return flight home.
Alternatively extend your stay in Russia.
Arrive back in the UK.
View Holidays in Detail
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All of our Volga River Cruise Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.
We have many other options so if you have a particular cruise in mind just let us know and we'll put together a price and itinerary for you.
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Imperial Russia Cruise
Scenic River Cruise
Classic Imperial Russia Volga River Cruise from Moscow to Stalingrad - Russia uncovered.
All flights, Meals, Shore Excursion included.
