Cruise - St. Petersburg - Golden Ring - Moscow onboard MS Dostoevsky / Tchaikovsky - 11 Days (CR-14)

Combining a rich and varied cultural programme with breathtaking Russian scenery, this tour is truly a must for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating complexities of Russian history and enjoying the mellow beauty of Russian nature. You will start your discovery of Russia from the beautiful city of St Petersburg, a unique treasure of the world’s cultural heritage. You’ll then move on to the powerful magnificent, city of Moscow via some beauty spots in Northern Russian, and the old provincial towns of the “Golden Ring” route. The Golden Ring is the name given to the chain of ancient towns around Moscow, each one of which played a significant part in Russian history. These towns contain a whole collection of architectural masterpieces, set in the charming landscape of central Russia.

This 11-day cruise along several Russian rivers, linked by the Moscow Canal and the Baltic Waterway, is the perfect opportunity for a leisurely exploration of these beautiful Russian landscapes and ancient towns, with their impressive selection of historical and architectural gems.

DEPARTURES:
30 May 2010, 11 Jul 2010, 01 Aug 2010, 22 Aug 2010, 12 Sep 2010 – MS Dostoevsky
24 May 2010, 14 Jun 2010, 05 Jul 2010, 26 Jul 2010, 16 Aug 2010 – MS Tchaikovsky