This river voyage links the great imperial cities of the czars. Russia’s two most famous cities are also the repositories of Russian art and architecture. Moscow, the medieval and 20th-century capital, has a wonderful heritage of historic buildings, while St.Petersburg, the creation of Peter the Great, benefited from the inspiration of Europe’s greatest 18th-century architects and craftsmen. Three rewarding days will be spent in each of these great cities, and, in between, we will cruise the intricate pattern of connecting rivers, canals and lakes that link Moscow with St.Petersburg. You will sail through enchanting countryside and witness firsthand the tranquillity and beauty which has inspired writers and musicians for centuries.