Have you dreamed of visiting Russia? Moscow and St. Petersburg are among the world’s most beautiful cities and both can be quite expensive if you plan an independent trip. But this cruise, called Waterways of the Czars is a perfect opportunity to save money and explore Russia.

If you choose one of the following departure dates - Jul 19, Aug 3, Aug 17 and Sept 2 - you can save $500 per couple. The price, without air, starts at $12,825 per person and includes:

• 14 days vacation
• all meals specified
• all transfers
• guided tours and entrance fees
• bottled water during tours
• hotel taxes
• accommodation at high end hotels

Among the highlights we can list: 7 night cruise along the Volga-Baltic Waterway and a hydrofoil cruise on the Neva River from Petrodvorets to St. Petersburg.