Enjoy hotel stays in the heart of Moscow and St Petersburg and cruise along Russia's beautiful waterways on board small boutique ship Volga Dream on this brand new itinerary, with return flights from Leeds-Bradford Airport.
This unique holiday begins with a 3-night stay in a centrally-located hotel in the Russian capital of Moscow, just minutes from the main landmarks including St Basil's Cathedral, UNESCO-listed Red Square and the historic Kremlin. Guided tours allow you to make the most out of your few days in this famous city, with plenty of time to further explore the sights independently.
Embark Volga Dream and enjoy a traditional Bread, Salt and Vodka Welcome Ceremony on board. The next day, cruise along the Russian waterways to Uglich, home to the colourful Church of St Dmitri-on-the-Blood, and enjoy a choral music concert at St John's Church. In the ancient city of Yaroslavl there is a special tea reception at the governor's house and Goritsy is home to the impressive Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.
On the beautiful island of Kizhi visit the Transfiguration Church, built without a single nail, then cruise the Svir River to experience daily life at the quaint village of Svirstroy. Disembark in St Petersburg for a 3-night central hotel stay, where tours showcase the city's famous sights including the fascinating Hermitage Museum, ornate Peterhof Palace and stunning Catherine's Palace. There is plenty of time to explore this spectacular city at leisure.
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