Russian History Cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg - 2019

PACING:

• This is an easy paced and comprehensive Volga River cruise itinerary
• On this 14-day river cruise tour, you'll spend 7 nights cruising the mighty Volga River on the m/s Crucelake, plus travel to St. Petersburg and Moscow, with hotel stays of 3 nights and 2 nights, respectively
• In all, you'll visit 6 cities and ports of call
• You'll find Moscow to be an awe-inspiring city with its large boulevards and buildings, but be warned: because of its size and number of people, Moscow is well known for its traffic jams throughout the day and night

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This itinerary is active while in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Traffic conditions in both cities are highly unpredictable and there is a good deal of walking
• You will be visiting several sites and museums in Moscow and St. Petersburg where there are multiple flights of stairs
• This itinerary incorporates the perfect number of included sightseeing tours leaving you ample time to venture out on your own

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION:

• Motorcoaches are used whenever possible to bring you as close to sites as allowed
• Sightseeing tours use air-conditioned coaches whenever available
• Much of the walking on tours is over uneven terrain, cobblestone walkways, and flagstone paths, especially when visiting the Kremlin
• You can expect a slower pace while cruising

CLIMATE: 

• Expect average temperatures of around 65 and lows of 45 in May and September
• Temperatures peak in the summer, with July traditionally the warmest of the year and highs reaching about 75
• Rainfall averages about 8-10 days a month between May-September
• Since the weather is unpredictable, please check weather sites online for 10-day forecasts closer to your departure date to plan your packing accordingly