AdventureRussia’s two most important cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg, are featured on sailings that combine the Volga River, Moscow Canal and other waterways. In Moscow, guided excursions head to the immense Red Square, which is bordered by the colorful onion domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the elegant 19th-century facade of the GUM department store. Highlights of St. Petersburg, Russia’s cultural capital, include the world-famous Hermitage museum and the Peter and Paul Fortress

Many Volga River cruises visit Uglich, one of the oldest towns in Russia, and Volgograd, formerly called Stalingrad and the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. See the unique wooden architecture of Kizhi Island, including a cathedral of 22 domes that was constructed without the use of a single nail.

Volga River cruises typically are part of longer tour itineraries that include hotel stays. They offer considerable savings over traveling the same itinerary on your own, because river cruise operators are able to negotiate low group rates on everything from hotels to riverboat cabins, passing the savings on to you. With so much included in one price, Volga River cruises are easy to budget.

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