Cruises along the Volga on modern motor ships of the Sozvezdie Infoflot brand are an excellent option for families. There are many cruise options, but the most popular routes are cruises along the Golden Ring from Moscow, lasting from 4 to 8 days with a visit to interesting ancient cities: Kostroma, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Ples, Kalyazin. You can visit 6-8 different cities in one cruise!
It is a special pleasure and romance to see the cities-symbols of Russian culture from the board of a motor ship. You will not experience such emotions when traveling by bus, train or car. In each city along the route, tourists will find a rich excursion program, but the most picturesque city on the route, Plyos, is especially interesting.
Cruises along the Golden Ring to Plyos are made by motor ships of the brand "Constellation Infoflot" - real "floating hotels" with a high level of service.
Traveling from Moscow to Plyos along the Volga, the ship crosses the Moscow, Tver, Yaroslavl and Kostroma regions. On the way - ancient Russian settlements and cities of the Golden Ring of Russia: Kalyazin, Uglich, Rybinsk, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Myshkin, Koprino.
Plyos is located on the high bank of the Volga, so its Cathedral Mountain with tiny wooden houses and domes of temples can be seen from afar. Tourists pour out onto the open decks and admire the breathtaking views. The Volga in this place is very wide, and the valleys are buried in lush greenery.
Anchorage of motor ships in Ples - 3-4 hours. The embankment of the Volga River is loved by the residents of the city and its guests. Relaxing walks allow you to enjoy clean air and picturesque views of the majestic river. It is also interesting to visit the market square with its souvenir shops and the Museum of Landscape, where the original works of the great Russian artists of the XIX-XX centuries are presented. In the Museum "Arts and Crafts of the Ivanovo Territory" you can get acquainted with the main directions of artistic crafts of the region: linen and jacquard weaving, Ivanovo embroidery, lacquer and jewelry making.
The program on board the ship is also very rich. Live music, dance evenings, watching your favorite films in the cinema (every day - a new cinema genre), games and contests for children, quizzes, pirate parties, discos, fitness and sports competitions on the open deck. Everyone will find something to their liking!
Morning on ships of the "Constellation Infoflot" brand begins with champagne, it is offered for free for breakfast in restaurants. Tourists will also appreciate other free services - "Breakfast in the cabin", "Tea, coffee for early birds" with fresh pastries (the motor ship "Dmitry Furmanov" has its own bakery), blankets in the cabins, which add comfort when relaxing on the open decks. All cruises of the "Constellation Infoflot" motor ships are already included in the price: accommodation in a comfortable cabin, three meals a day, all excursions and entertainment programs on board.
All cruises of the Sozvezdie Infoflot motor ships have discounts for children, newlyweds, law enforcement officers and birthday people.
A large selection of cruises on the Golden Ring on the operator's website www.infoflot.com