Our guides show you historic sites and hidden treasures.

Once shrouded in mystery, Russia welcomes you with open arms. Stroll across Moscow’s Red Square to the colourful onion domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin beyond. Ride the Metro system like no other with marble floors, crystal chandeliers and extravagant frescoes. Wander St. Petersburg’s baroque palaces and hear the music of gilded fountains. Taste Russian caviar; and hear ancient choral chants and stories of intrigue whispered over a fragrant samovar. With Viking River Cruises, you see Russia’s great landmarks— and her heartland too. Sail along the Volga to Golden Ring cities like Uglich and Yaroslavl and walk through an island museum of ancient Russian architecture. Or in Ukraine, see

Kiev’s historic cathedrals, Odessa’s Potemkin steps and displays of traditional Cossack horsemanship, music and dance. All of this, plus recent renovations to the Viking Surkov and Viking Kirov—the best ships in Russia—add up to an extraordinary journey.