Russia Revealed
Cruising along the quiet rivers, lakes and canals linking St. Petersburg and Moscow including stays in both cities with full board, excursions and a private ballet performance
10 nights from £1365
In recent years interest has increased in the fine concept of utilising a cruise vessel to view Russia’s two main cities and the magical towns along the Russian waterways with their medieval kremlins, fortified monasteries and churches in surroundings remote from the modern world.
Both cities are linked as rivals in history as Moscow, the first capital of Russia from the early 15th century until 1712 when Tsar Peter the Great moved his capital to the newly-created city of St. Petersburg on ground that was little more than bleak swamp, did not to regain its status as capital until 1918.
The MS Yesenin is our base for accommodation and transportation to connect these two great artistic centres as we navigate the Neva, Svir and Volga rivers, lakes Ladoga and Onega, the White Lake and Moscow/Volga canals and the ‘real’ Russia is revealed.
Private Ballet Performance
Voyages Jules Verne has engaged exclusively for its guests the intimate rococo Opera Theatre in the former mansion of Baron von Derviz for a private gala ballet performance featuring artistes from the Mariinskiy (Kirov) Mussorgsky or other leading companies. Russian champagne and caviar is served during the interval.
