Adventure to the northern capital of Russia 12 October 2025
Dates:
12 October 2025 — 19 October 2025
Number of days:
8
Route:
Moscow Saint Petersburg
Ship :
Ship Category:
Vodohod Luxury 5*
Price:
Description
Route
Moscow GoritsyKizhiPetrozavodskMandroguiValaamSaint Petersburg
Welcome to Russia, welcome to our wonderful ship Nikolay Zharkov! After a brief check-in, you’ll meet the ship’s crew at a delightful cocktail reception – a relaxing way to begin your adventure after a day’s travel.
This jewel of the Golden Ring of Russia dates back to 937 AD, and so is one of the nation’s oldest cities. Its gem-like architecture includes the gold and blue-domed Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood. This is the place to savour traditional Russian life and walk inside the ancient Kremlin.
Today, after passing through the Volga-Baltic Canal, our ship will stop in the village of Goritsy, surrounded by forests of the Vologda region. This land is famous for its monasteries, which history is closely connected with the history of Russia.
At the heart of Europe’s second largest lake – Lake Onega – sits Kizhi Island, home to the Kizhi Pogost UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at its open-air museum of wooden architecture, a truly unique spectacle.
Petrozavodsk is the capital of the Republic of Karelia, the country of blue lakes and rapids, pines and harsh rocks. The city is located on the northwest shore of Lake Onega. Since ancient times, these lands have been inhabited by Karelians and Finns, Vepsians and Sami - descendants of ancient Finno-Ugric tribes.
Respect for tradition and skilled craftsmanship define this village as an unparalleled insight into a different side of Russian history. Enjoy rustic Russian cuisine on a traditional midday picnic and explore the village.
Valaam is the largest of the islands of the Valaam archipelago in the northern part of Lake Ladoga. The famous Orthodox shrines are situated on its territory, where for centuries truly unique examples of Russian church architecture have been preserved.
We hope you’ve had a wonderful journey on board with us, and we hope to see you again soon!
- Accommodation on board according to the reserved stateroom category.
- Full board in the restaurants. On the cruise start day and end day, meals are provided depending on the time of embarkation and disembarkation.
- Excursion programme according to the cruise itinerary.
- Headphones for the entire excursion program.
- Entertainment programme on board during the cruise.
- Transfers
- Optional tours
- Tipping and gratuities
- Room-service
- Hairdresser, massage, etc.
- Onboard purchases
- Sports equipment rental
Restaurant schedule
- Breakfast - buffet
- Lunch - served to the table
- Dinner - served to the table
- Tea/coffee for all meals + 1 glass of red, white or sparkling wine or 1 glass of beer or 1 shot of vodka or juice (0,33 l) or lemonade (0,33 l) per person for all dinners on board
- Water in staterooms
- Coffee station available onboard
Price
Discounts
Information
Additional information
- Children's rate is valid for children from 2 to 14 years old.
- Children under 2 years old are welcome onboard free of charge (separate bed and meals are not included).
- Ship schedule and excursion programme are preliminary and are subject to change.
Booking and payment methods
Please send your booking request for the cruise you are interested in to sales@vodohod.ru. Our manager will provide you with all the necessary information and help to make the booking.
Ship
Swimming pool 
Onboard restaurants have a menu for children 
All cabins are equipped with safes 
TV in cabins 
Free Wi-Fi 
All cabins are equiped with fridges 
SPA area 
Physical therapy, herbal tea, oxygen cocktail 
Coffee point 
Massage room 
Kids' club 
Lift 
Full board catering 
Private or french balconies 
Access to the information and entertainment portal Cabin types
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.
These type of staterooms are ideal for big companies or a family.
The cabin is accessible for disabled guests.
Cabin is equipped with:
- In the living room: sofa, armchair, occasional table, refrigerator, satellite TV, pouffe, wardrobe, 220V sockets, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe.
- In the bedroom: double bed, bedside tables, hair dryer, TV, desk, book rack, armchair, WC and shower.
- On the balcony: two armchairs, occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, sofa, armchair, floor-to-ceiling windows, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the panoramic balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table. Owner's Suite offers oversized bathroom.
Cabin is equipped with:
- In the living room: sofa, armchair, occasional table, refrigerator, satellite TV, pouffe, wardrobe, 220V sockets, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe.
- In the bedroom: double bed, bedside tables, hair dryer, TV, desk, book rack, armchair, WC and shower.
- On the balcony: two armchairs, occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.