Volga River Guide
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe, about 2,300 miles. It rises from only 740 feet in the Valday Hills northwest of Moscow where the Volga heads east past Yaroslavl, Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan. From there it turns south past Samara and Volgograd. Due to the low point where the river rises (only 740ft) the river Volga is a slow flowing river which empties into the Caspian Sea, and is navigable for most of it's 2,300mile length.
The Volga is also connected to Moscow via the Moscow Canal, where you will have time to see the Bolshoi Theatre and St. Basil's Cathederal. Also take time to visit the Red Square, the Kremlin and of course the Tretyakov Gallery, home to the national treasury of Russian art.
Most cruises start with a pre- cruise stay in St Peterburgh with a chance to visit the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum. Most tours will also include an evening performance of traditional Russian ballet or opera.
After a short stay in St Peterburgh your journey along the river Volga starts with visits to Volgograd, Saratov, Samara, Ulyanovsk, Kazan, Uglich and Moscow.
The Volga River basin lies entirely within the Russian federation and it often reffered to as Mother Volga by the Russians. This is due to the local people calling the river the life blood of Russia. Over 40% of Russia's people live near it and it's tributaries and half of Russia's farmers live and farm near the Volga.
Please use the search facility at the top of the page to find an Volga river cruise or simply call a member of our RiverCruising team on 0844 736 9379