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Volga Dream

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This all-inclusive 8-day luxury cruise with six excursions on the Volga through the heartland of Russia aboard the brand new MS Volga Dream starts at $1,799 and features all meals, sightseeing and port charges.

MS Volga Dream. Russia’s first luxury ship sets new standards with teak decks, flat screen TV’s, and only 58 well-appointed and spacious outside staterooms. Fine wines at lunch and dinner, 24-hour tea and coffee service and an MD on every sailing are some of the services that make the ship unique in Russia. Under Western management, the ship’s staff provides excellent service throughout the cruise. Our great pricing guarantees unmatched value for this luxury vacation in a country we know so well.

Goritzy, Kizhi Island, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Mondraga

Day 1 - Moscow / Embarkation
Your luxury vessel, the MS Volga Dream, sets sail from the heart of Moscow to begin your journey. Enjoy lovely views of the city as you sail the Moscow Canal to the Volga River. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner in the ship’s elegant dining room. MS Volga Dream – Meals D

Day 2 - Uglich
A traditional Russian welcome ceremony of bread and salt begins your walking tour of this lovely Golden Ring town, founded in the 10th century. Visit the imposing Church of St. Demitrius of the Blood, built on the site where Ivan the Terrible’s son Dimitry was assassinated. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - Yaroslavl
You’ll be delighted by the captivating beauty of one of Russia’s oldest cities with lovingly preserved churches from the 13th to 17th centuries. In the Savior Transfiguration Monastery, the murals of St. John’s apocalyptic visions are moving and your visit to the 17th century Church of St. Elijah includes amazing frescoes painted by renowned Russian artists. Before returning to ship, browse through a local market to experience a bit of daily life along the Volga. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - Goritzy
Sail across the scenic White Lake, once known as the “Czar’s Fishing Grounds”, to the charming village of Goritzy for a visit to the famous Kirill-Belozersky Monastery, founded in 1397 by the hermit, Saint Cyril. Your guided tour includes the monastery’s small wooden chapels, museum and the superb medieval frescoes of the Cathedral of the Assumption. Later, your ship continues its voyage toward Lake Onega. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - Kizhi Island
Cruise Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake, to Kizhi Island for a walking tour of the Open Air Museum of Architecture, with stellar examples of traditional Russian wooden structures, including windmills, houses and churches. Most impressive is the 300-year-old Church of the Transfiguration, an onion-domed fantasy with 22 cupolas hand-built with chisels and axes and without a single nail. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Svir River & Mondraga
View a rugged and majestic landscape of the Svir River with timber rafts and log piles dotting the river banks. Call on Mondraga, a reconstructed village built on the shore of the Svir to illustrate the traditions and lifestyle of Russia's past. This delightful stop allows you to visit the wooden homes and see many craftsmen making local ceramics, lace and popular matrioshkas (nesting dolls), and to enjoy a traditional Russian barbecue lunch.

Day 7 - Valaam Archipelago
The history of the Valaam archipelago in Lake Ladoga stretches back more than a thousand years. Visit one of these historic islands and tour the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior, set against a spectacular backdrop of granite ledges and mountains. The monastery’s choir will perform an inspiring concert before you set sail for St. Petersburg. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - St. Petersburg / Disembarkation
Arrive today in the city of Peter the Great, founded over 300 years ago in a picturesque region of islands and waterways along the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Your cruise program ends with disembarkation. Or, extend your stay here in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Meals B

FreeStyle Add-Ons

An 11-Night Journey to Russia
11 nights from $3,999
7 nights on the Volga and 4 nights in Moscow & St. Petersburg
Add Moscow & St. Petersburg to your cruise and explore from the comfort of a luxury hotel right in the center of town, not at the distant river port. With our own Russian Service Corps to serve you, we’ll show you all the important sites and be there to assist with cultural performances and dinner reservations.

Moscow from the Marriott Grand Hotel
This luxurious hotel is within walking distance of Red Square and the Kremlin not to mention the shops and restaurants that have transformed the city. A sumptuous buffet breakfast is included each morning as well as all transfers. We’ll show you the city plus an in-depth visit to the Kremlin and its famous Armory.

St. Petersburg from the Grand Hotel Europe
A 19th century landmark, the Grand Hotel Europe offers luxurious guestrooms within easy walking of all the city offers, including the Hermitage Museum. A grand buffet breakfast each morning and all transfers and sightseeing are included. We’ll show you the city, guide you through the Hermitage and thrill you with the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.

Moscow & St. Petersburg for 4 nights and 7 nights on the MS Volga Dream
(11 nights) from $3,999
Moscow only for 2 nights, from $929
St. Petersburg only for 2 nights, from $1,069
Call us for single rates and extra nights