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Sailing this route is still far and away the most popular way to visit both great cities while enjoying the comfort of a cruising holiday. Starting from Moscow, one of the world’s largest and most vibrant capital cities, you will travel to St Petersburg, Russia’s beautiful capital of culture. Sailing along the River Volga into Lake Onega and on to the Gulf of Finland you will witness over a thousand years of Russian history from the earliest wooden villages to the latest contemporary architecture. All our cruise ships sail this route so you have a wide choice of dates and facilities at your disposal. Cruises range from 11 to 13 days including extensive sightseeing time. Details »

Where better to begin your voyage than the World Heritage city of St Petersburg? After taking in a taste of its beauty and culture you will sail southwards into Lake Onega, then the mighty Volga and on to Moscow the glittering city which is emerging as one of the worlds most important capitals and a must-see destination. Details »

Sailing from Moscow to Astrakhan, it is impossible not to be moved by the sense of history and the immensity of Russia as it opens up before you. Sail the whole length of the River Volga before arriving in Astrakhan, an ancient stronghold of the Mongol Horde, on the shores of the Black Sea. Details »

Begin your voyage on the Black Sea in the historic city of Astrakhan where east meets west. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient traders who sailed the Volga trading goods between the Orient and Russia’s western towns. Winding your way North you will experience the true scale of Russia as you pass through cities and towns which have each seen major parts of the nations history unfold there before arriving in modern vibrant Moscow. Details »