Legends of the Caucasus 19 September 2025
Dates:
19 September 2025 — 28 September 2025
Number of days:
10
Route:
Rostov-on-DonAstrakhan
Ship :
Ship Category:
Vodohod Luxury 5*
Price:
Description
Cruise description
A Russian revelation: discover the lesser-travelled Northern Caucasus region as you cruise from the storied Don River through the Sea of Azov briefly into the Black Sea and back again. As you explore an area located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe – both literally and figuratively – you’ll discover a place steeped in antiquity, fierce Cossack culture, military history, relaxing spa-towns, lyrical landscapes, and – most surprisingly of all – an effervescent winemaking scene.
Route
Rostov-on-DonDay on BoardIlyevkaVolgogradAstrakhan (2 days)MakhachkalaDerbentMakhachkala (2 days)Astrakhan
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.
Hero City, located in the lower reaches of the Volga on its western shore. The Battle of Stalingrad took place here, lasting 200 days and nights, forever changing the course of the World War II. In memory of the fierce battles on the Mamaev Kurgan, the monument “Motherland is Calling!” And the monument-ensemble “To the Heroes of the Stalingrad Battle” were erected. Volgograd is also called "the port of five seas", since the Volga-Don canal connects 3 southern seas (Azov, Caspian, Black sea) with 2 northern (Baltic, Northern sea).
Astrakhan is the "jewel" of the Lower Volga and the Caspian capital of Russia. The merchant city, where old mansions and trading houses of overseas merchants are still preserved: Persian, Armenian and Indian. Representatives of more than 200 nationalities live here today. You have the opportunity to see In Astrakhan not only architectural monuments, but also to visit the Volga River Delta, which the largest in Europe. During the flowering of lotuses, this spectacle is of an incredible beauty.
Astrakhan is the "jewel" of the Lower Volga and the Caspian capital of Russia. The merchant city, where old mansions and trading houses of overseas merchants are still preserved: Persian, Armenian and Indian. Representatives of more than 200 nationalities live here today. You have the opportunity to see In Astrakhan not only architectural monuments, but also to visit the Volga River Delta, which the largest in Europe. During the flowering of lotuses, this spectacle is of an incredible beauty.
Makhachkala is the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, a young but already known for its brightness, contrast and hospitality. Here, Soviet buildings neighbour pre-revolutionary mansions and mosques neighbour Orthodox churches. Such a harmonious interweaving of cultures and history could not leave the capital of Dagestan without interesting places, for the sake of which it is worth visiting it at least once. Excursions to the Sulak Canyon - the deepest canyon in Europe and one of the brightest and most exciting natural attractions of Dagestan - are organised from here.
Derbent is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the North Caucasus. Settlements on this territory existed more than 5000 years ago. Its historical, cultural and natural heritage is a great wonder of the world, astonishing and awe-inspiring. Few cities in the world possess such a rare and integral collection of historical and architectural monuments of antiquity, which have survived to us in preservation.
Makhachkala is the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, a young but already known for its brightness, contrast and hospitality. Here, Soviet buildings neighbour pre-revolutionary mansions and mosques neighbour Orthodox churches. Such a harmonious interweaving of cultures and history could not leave the capital of Dagestan without interesting places, for the sake of which it is worth visiting it at least once. Excursions to the Sulak Canyon - the deepest canyon in Europe and one of the brightest and most exciting natural attractions of Dagestan - are organised from here.
Makhachkala is the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, a young but already known for its brightness, contrast and hospitality. Here, Soviet buildings neighbour pre-revolutionary mansions and mosques neighbour Orthodox churches. Such a harmonious interweaving of cultures and history could not leave the capital of Dagestan without interesting places, for the sake of which it is worth visiting it at least once. Excursions to the Sulak Canyon - the deepest canyon in Europe and one of the brightest and most exciting natural attractions of Dagestan - are organised from here.
- Accommodation in the booked stateroom category
- Full board in the onboard restaurants
- Entertainment program on board during the cruise
- Included excursion programme
- Headphones for the entire excursion programme
- 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
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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 program 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.