Cruise Ports European Rivers - Volga & Russian Waterways, Russia (PDF Chapter)

This is the Volga & Russian Waterways chapter from Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Eu-ropean Rivers guidebook.

A variety of cruises are available on Russian waterways, the most popular of which travel between Moscow and St Petersburg, navigating various canal systems and rivers, including the Volga, Europe’s longest river.

• dedicate a day to inspecting the ancient icons, gold and gems in the Kremlin and Moscow’s celebrated Red Square
• maps
• spend a romantic and entertaining evening at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
• transport
• be absorbed by the treasures of the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg
• food & drink

Coverage includes: Moscow, St Petersburg.