Explore New Frontiers on the Russian Waterways

04 August, 2017

Good news for Aussies interested in Russia with APT planning two river cruise departures in August next year.

The 13 day ‘Russian Waterways’ itinerary will traverse the network of rivers and lakes that joins Moscow with St Petersburg, allowing guests to discover city palaces, country towns and Soviet era remnants.

The river cruising departures are designed to tie in with APT land journeys such as the 10-night ‘Baltic Treasures’ tour from Helsinki to Vilnius, and the ultimate Russian rail experience – the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express. Combined you get the 27 Day Russian Waterways with Trans-Siberian Express.

“For cruise lovers looking to explore new frontiers, Russian river cruising offers stunning scenery, fascinating history and the comforts and conveniences of returning to the river each night,” said Steve Reynolds, APT Executive General Manager.

“And for travellers who are interested in exploring Russia, they will find that river cruising with an experienced operator such as APT allows them to immerse themselves in the destination and focus less on the logistics of travel.”

The ‘Russian Waterways’ itinerary is priced from $7,995 per person twin share and includes 10-nights cruising on board the MS Excellence Katharina and two nights’ land accommodation in St Petersburg and Moscow. It also runs in reverse to meet with the ‘Baltic Treasures’ land tour, which includes Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, making a complete itinerary of 23 days that is priced from $13,890 per person twin share.

A range of super deals have been released in conjunction with the brochure, including a fly free offer for return international flights from Australia on any itinerary that includes the ‘Russian Waterways’ cruise. These deals are subject to terms and conditions.