Imperial Russia

Welcome to Stalingrad where you’ll embark your cruise on board the boutique Scenic Tsar. Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad, is the start of your cruise. Infamous for the WWII battle of Stalingrad, the city’s history is commemorated by the world’s tallest statue of a women, The Motherland Calls.

Meals Included: Dinner

Your day begins with a guided city tour, including a visit to a truly spectacular site, the Mamayev Hill WWII memorial, with ten monuments dedicated to the Battle of Stalingrad. See the change of the guards and the Eternal Flame in the Hall of Warrior Glory.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a final flourish in Stalingrad, your ship sails out towards Saratov.

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Discover the unique historic treasures of Saratov, including a visit to the Road to Space exposition, dedicated to Yuri Gagarin’s early years of studies here.

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Arrive in Samara, situated in the south-eastern part of Russia, at the confluence of the Volga and Samara Rivers. Discover Samara on a guided city tour.

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Ulyanovsk is known for its most famous citizen, Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Empire of Communists. During a guided coach tour, visit the Lenin memorial complex. Afterwards, visit Simbirsk Classic Gymnasium Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day by seeing the city’s finest sights, and visiting the Kazan Kremlin and the Tatar village of Tugan Avylym. Later, enjoy a traditional Tatar folklore performance. Be serenaded by the soulful tune of the songs and swept up in the beauty and splendour of the Tatar dances, representing joy and the tender sadness of folklore stories.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As you cruise the mighty Volga relax and enjoy the scenery while your boutique ship sails towards the historic city of Nizhny Novgorod.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour this historic city, which is also referenced as the unofficial third capital of Russia, founded in 1221.You’ll have the opportunity to visit Nizhny Novgorod’s Kremlin, discover Maxim Gorky’s Museum House, and take a cable car ride over the river for magnificent city views.

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Enjoy a tour of Pylos, a town more than 800 years old, and learn about the rural life in Russia. Then, arrive in the historic city of Kostroma, part of the Golden Ring of Russia, and the cradle of the Romanovs.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Welcome to the fascinating and ancient city of Yaroslavl. Acquaint yourself with its long and impressive history by taking an enjoyable guided tour of its most famous sights.

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Join an exploration of Uglich, including a visit to the Church of St. Dmitry.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Relax on board as you sail towards Russia’s mightiest city. Arriving after lunch, you’ll set out on an exploration that will acquaint you with such world-renowned sights as Red Square and the unusually beautiful Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Though now more accessible to travellers from around the world, these incredible icons still exude much of the enigma that has always defined them.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your day begins with a visit to the Kremlin, the intriguing seat of the former Soviet Union. See magnificent golden dome cathedrals and ancient palaces before a visit to the State Armory where you’ll see priceless weaponry, jewels, and ceremonial robes.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, your cruise comes to an end, as all good things must. However, it’s also the start of a lifetime of wonderful memories.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

Meals Included: Breakfast