A person who works hard throughout the year simply needs a full rest in nature in a relaxed and relaxed atmosphere - but at the same time want to visit a lot of interesting places, get some new impressions and pleasant emotions.
So, to combine, it would seem, incompatible - it is quite real, in particular, with the help of fascinating cruises along one of the most picturesque rivers of Russia - the Volga. This is an excellent opportunity for a short time to visit the maximum of ancient Russian cities with their unique sights, admire the majestic nature and at the same time always be in comfortable conditions.
Cruises along the Volga are a universal kind of active and cognitive recreation, which is also suitable for those who are not a supporter of grueling excursions, but at the same time would like to see a maximum of various sights. Here you can relax with families, friends' companies, spend a honeymoon and even enjoy privacy - conditions are created for maximum comfortable rest for every taste.
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Period for traveling through the Volga
As a rule, the most favorable weather for river trips is established from the beginning of May to the end of September, it is during this period that the cruise season lasts, so to speak. But to buy tickets and tour operators, and experienced travelers recommend in advance, when there is an opportunity to choose the most interesting for you personally tour in the most comfortable time and at the most moderate prices.
It is very important to take into account not only the route of the cruise liner, but actually what you expect from this voyage. Perhaps you just dream of sunbathing on a comfortable deck, admiring the magnificent scenery, then you should choose a cruise in July and August and, if possible, give up an additional excursion program. And if you want to go on a tour, you can always order it on the beach in this or that city.
Well, if you want to take advantage of all the advantages of a cruise vacation, book a tour in May or September, then weather conditions for excursions are more favorable, and the prices for tours are much lower. It also attracts the fact that you can choose a cruise, different in duration - from one to twenty-one days, keeping within the time even on the shortest vacation.
Routes of cruises along the Volga
The most diverse routes are expected by tourists on motor ships departing from Moscow. Also cruise routes can take their origin in such cities as Yaroslavl, Volgograd, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm and others. They are also the most popular absolutely in all cruises.
The greatest demand, as a rule, is a three-day tour from Moscow with a visit to Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Uglich and other nearby cities..During this trip you can see a lot of interesting natural and architectural sights, the most original of which can become the Kremlin in Uglich .Yaroslavl with its cathedrals, an old theater, picturesque embankment and a city square will not leave indifferent .And the longest and most extensive excursion is the route from Moscow to Astrakhan and back, it lasts three weeks .
Motor ships and cabins
Also, choosing a cruise along the Volga, it is necessary to pay attention to the type of motor ship, it can be trip or tourist. The latter is characterized by the highest level of comfort, equipped with everything necessary for a carefree and full-fledged holiday - there are swimming pools, bars, a library, a mini-cinema, various cultural events, etc. But the cost of a tour on such a boat will be several times more expensive, than on a trip.
By the way, when gathering in such a river voyage, you should take not only the most comfortable for rest clothes, but also not forget about more solemn outfits. Since it is not uncommon for holiday motor ships to arrange festive dinners requiring an appropriate dress code.
| Types of Samara |
| Temple of Uglich |
| Temple in Yaroslavl |
The cost of cruises on the Volga
Cruise on the Volga in the middle of summer will cost about twenty percent more expensive than in May or September. Naturally, the cabin category also influences the final cost to a considerable extent: they can be either luxury or ordinary, without amenities, and the most economical option is a cabin without a window. Approximately a week cruise with accommodation in a double cabin category junior suite will cost about thirty thousand rubles.
But there is an opportunity to significantly reduce your spending by ordering a cruise without food, in this case you can eat in the buffet or, which is much cheaper, in cities on land.
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