2021 St Petersburg > Stalingrad (Volgograd)

Unlock the mysteries of Russia

With a rich cultural history and an extraordinary military past, contemporary Russia is the confluence of centuries of influence.

Many wonders of Russia will be revealed on this epic journey, starting with a three night stay in St. Petersburg. Travel by train to Moscow where a world of wonder awaits as you embark your cruise of these great waterways. To travel along the Volga River between the two great cities of Moscow and Stalingrad is a step back in time. However, Russia offers up many additional surprises, with culinary delights, welcoming locals and spectacular scenery to enjoy. We welcome you aboard Scenic Tsar, and the beating heart of this captivating country.

Tour Code:: IRRP
Duration:: 18 days
Departure City:: St Petersburg
Return City:: Stalingrad (Volgograd)

Selected Itinerary

18 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - St. Petersburg

Welcome to St. Petersburg for your three night stay.
Day 2 - St. Petersburg

Start the day with a guided city tour before visiting the magnificent Hermitage.
This evening, enjoy dinner and a folk show at Nikolaevsky Palace.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - St. Petersburg

Freechoice

Explore Catherine’s Block at Peterhof, or be seduced by the sheer extravagance of Peterhof’s Grand Palace.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 - St. Petersburg > Moscow

Take a high speed train to Moscow where you’ll embark your cruise on board the boutique Scenic Tsar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Moscow

Start your day with an introduction to the city’s finest sights, followed by a ride on Moscow’s Metro, and
then time to explore the spectacular St. Basil’s Cathedral.

Enrich

Visit the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet a real cosmonaut and learn about the history of space exploration.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Moscow

Visit the magnificent Kremlin and the State Armoury.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Uglich

Freechoice

Visit the Church of St. Dmitry, or take a guided tour of the Penny Whistle Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Yaroslavl > Kostroma

Acquaint yourself with Yaroslavl’s long history during a guided tour.

Later, continue towards the historic city of Kostroma, part of the Golden Ring of Russia and the cradle of the Romanovs

Enrich

Visit the Choreographic College of National Ballet and enjoy a musical concert in the Noble Assembly House.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Kostroma > Plyos

After a guided city tour of Kostroma, arrive in Plyos, a town more than 800 years old.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Nizhny Novgorod

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.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Nizhny Novgorod > Kazan

Relax and enjoy the scenery as your boutique ship sails towards the city of Kazan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Kazan

See Kazan’s finest sights, visit the Kazan Kremlin and the Tatar village of Tugan Avylym. Later, enjoy a traditional Tatar folklore performance.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Ulyanovsk

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Samara

Arrive in Samara, situated at the confluence of the Volga and Samara Rivers, and take a guided city tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Saratov

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 - Stalingrad (Volgograd)

Arrive at your final cruise destination, Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad. Infamous for the WWII Battle of Stalingrad, the city’s history is commemorated by the world’s tallest statue of a woman, The Motherland Calls.

Acquaint yourself with this historic city during an orientation walk with your Program Director, followed by time at leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 - Stalingrad (Volgograd)

Start your day with a guided city tour, including a visit to the truly spectacular 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
Day 18 - Stalingrad (Volgograd)

Depart after breakfast this morning. Volgograd is the end of your cruise, but it will be 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.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour inclusions

Included highlights

Luxury boutique small ship, Scenic Tsar
2 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
Your choice of 4 Scenic Freechoice activities
45 meals – 17 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 15 dinners (D)
Complimentary beer, wine and soft drink with lunches and dinners on board Scenic Tsar
Cruise Director to guide and assist
Expert Program Directors
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
All tipping and gratuities