Don cruises
One of the largest Russian rivers, the Don originates in the Central Russian Upland and flows into the Sea of Azov. Cossacks have long settled on its banks, and the nature of the Don banks is so picturesque that it requires a separate story. You can see all the sights of the Don cities, take part in folk festivals, taste local wines and get acquainted with the history and life of the Cossacks on Don cruises organized by tourist companies.
Like in the best houses
On cruise ships, you can have a great time with friends and like-minded people. Cruises on the Don are both short weekend routes and long trips, during which you can relax your body and soul and get a charge of positive emotions.
The service offered by travel companies for organizing cruises is of a high level, the cabins of the ships are cozy and comfortable, and the menu of restaurants on board includes a variety of delicious dishes.
Each cruise on the Don is accompanied by experienced guides, excursions with whom are not only interesting, but also informative. The guides talk about the past and present of the Don cities and villages, answer all the questions that arise and help in shopping and choosing souvenirs.
Rostov-dad
This is how Rostov-on-Don was called before, emphasizing the importance and weight of its status among Russian cities. Founded by Empress Elizabeth Petrovna in the middle of the 18th century, today Rostov is one of the largest industrial and cultural centers in the country..
Once in Rostov, the participants of the Don cruise visit its most significant sights and monuments of cultural heritage, of which there are several hundred in the city. Among the architectural sights of Rostov-on-Don are the apartment buildings of Chirikov, Masalitina and Shirman, built in the late 19th - early 20th centuries in the eclectic style, and the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, erected in 1860 by the project of the architect Ton on the site of the burnt-out temple of the 18th century.
The territory of the city is also a place for carrying out archaeological research. During a cruise along the Don, travelers get acquainted with the ruins of fortifications from the Bronze Age.
Walk and sing, villagers...
The Don River is quite narrow and during the river cruise you can watch the life of the villagers on its banks. The stop of the ship in the village of Starocherkasskaya will allow guests to take part in a folklore performance in honor of Malanyin's wedding and taste better liqueurs from the Don Cossacks.
