Russia River Cruises
The Viking fleet is the finest operating along Russia’s rivers today, delivering eye-opening experiences in historic Moscow and canal-laced St. Petersburg. Beyond, see the domed churches of Uglich and Yaroslavl, and witness the seldom seen rural tranquility of this enigmatic country.
Russia River Cruises
The Viking fleet is the finest operating along Russia’s rivers today, delivering eye-opening experiences in historic Moscow and canal-laced St. Petersburg. Beyond, see the domed churches of Uglich and Yaroslavl, and witness the seldom seen rural tranquility of this enigmatic country.
Highlights of the Volga River
Russia’s vast network of waterways, the Volga and Svir Rivers and the expansive lakes of Onega and Ladoga among them, deliver you to a breathtaking collection of cultural and historic riches. From the stately Kremlin of Moscow to the sophisticated allure of St. Petersburg, here is a sample of a few highlights of a Viking river cruise in Russia:
- The colorful onion domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral
- Moscow’s artful subway stations
- The Golden Ring city of Uglich
- Tea and conversation with a local Russian family
- Yaroslavl’s colorful food market
- Art and culture of Yaroslavl’s Governor’s Palace
- Kizhi Island’s magnificent wooden Transfiguration Church
- The art of matryoshka doll making
- The vast collections of the Hermitage Museum
- A St. Petersburg ballet performance