Uniworld offers a 13-day \u201cImperial Waterways of Russia\u201d cruise along Russia\u2019s Volga, Neva & Svir Rivers<\/b><\/p>\n
You’ll cruise from the Gulf of Finland, through Lake Ladoga, Lake Onega, White Lake and Lake Rybinsk as you pass along the Neva, Svir and Volga Rivers.<\/p>\n
On the Russian-style Uniworld River Victoria<\/em> you\u2019ll enjoy this luxury ship as you cruise along the Russian waterways on an in-depth journey focused on Russian history.<\/p>\n AmaWaterways offers a 13-day \u201cRussian Waterways\u201d cruise through the heart of Russia<\/b><\/p>\n On the AmaKatarina<\/em>. you\u2019ll cruise in style on this newly remodeled ship. Expect a personal experience by visiting a private Russian home and a traditional Russian barbecue.<\/p>\n Viking offers a 13-day \u201cWaterways of the Czars\u201d cruise with 11 guided tours<\/b><\/p>\n You\u2019ll board one of the newly remodeled 200-passenger Viking ships. The Viking Rurik, Viking Akun, Viking Helgi, Viking Ingvar<\/em> or Viking Truvor<\/em> are, according to Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler\u2019s Reader\u2019s poll, the Top River Cruise Ships in 2013.<\/p>\n Here are some of the amazing places you\u2019ll visit on a Russian Waterways cruise:<\/b><\/p>\n In Moscow<\/b>, you\u2019ll be able to see the Kremlin which stands for “fortress” in Russian.<\/p>\n The Kremlin was strategically placed where the Moskva and Neglinnaya Rivers merged.<\/p>\n Moscow’s Red Square was named “red” because it meant “beautiful” in old Russian. It is now the “beating heart” of Russia and home to the lock-stepping soldiers.<\/p>\n A set of wooden stairs was discovered in one of the walls during the restoration of St. Basil\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n Explore some of Russia\u2019s 23 beautiful churches in the small town of Uglich<\/b>, the center of the Russian Orthodox Church.<\/p>\n Tour the city center of Yaroslavl<\/b> which is a UNESCO site with over 140 monuments and historical buildings.<\/p>\n The Assumption Cathedral can be seen from the beautiful scenic center.<\/p><\/div>\n Kizhi Island<\/b> is an open air museum of historical wooden structures. The Church of Intercession was built without any nails\u2014how is that possible?<\/p>\n There are 22 domes on the Transfiguration Church built entirely of wood and has stood 300 years.<\/p><\/div>\n In Svirstroy<\/b> you\u2019ll be able to visit a friendly Russian family in their home and try some grilled shashlik (shish kebab). Be sure to grab some Russian goods and handicrafts at the outdoor market on your way back to your ship.<\/p>\n Once you arrive in St. Petersburg, you\u2019ll be able to take an excursion to Pushkin<\/b> to see St. Catherine\u2019s Palace and the famous Amber room which was restored in 2003.<\/p>\n While in St. Petersburg<\/b>\u00a0(aka Leningrad from 1924-1991) you\u2019ll need as much time here as possible to see all the amazing and masterful architecture. It is such a romantic city with all its beautiful buildings like St. Petersburg Palace, St. Isaacs Cathedral and the Hermitage Museum to name just a few.<\/p>\n Peterhof Palace may be the highlight of your cruise with its breathtaking gardens.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want more information on taking a Russian Waterways cruise?<\/b><\/p>\n Call a CruiseExperts.com agent now to book your stateroom on a Russian Waterways cruise. We are here to answer any questions you may have about all your options for cruising along the Russian Waterways. Call us at 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784) or visit our website, www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a><\/p>\n Join our Inner Circle and \u201cLike\u201d us on Facebook<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join our\u00a0Inner Circle<\/a>, or \u201clike\u201d us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 to\u00a0receive the latest information and best deals.<\/p>\n Save big on your upcoming cruise to Russia with our Price Advantage Alerts<\/a>! CruiseExperts.com has secured these low prices a year or two in advance to deliver exclusive cruise deals. By shopping from CruiseExperts.com you are guaranteed to get the lowest prices. Explore our Russia Price Advantage Alerts<\/a> now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s easier than ever to see Russia these days by cruising along the Russian waterways. Uniworld, AmaWaterways and Viking each offer\u00a0river cruises that allow you to explore the best of Russia\u00a0and its amazing architecture. 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