This was a most enjoyable, educational, engaging and yet relaxing cruise.

The amazing staff attended to absolutely every want, whim and need..... And always with a smile. The on board guides were particularly effective advocates for their country and never seemed to tire of queries about customs, history or political conditions.

While the opulence of the palaces and the grandeur of the churches were most awesome and worthy of extreme photo taking, our highlight were the visits to the homes in the communailka and small village. The hosts were proud to share their life experiences, vodka and treats with us. We plied them with questions, and they did not flinch to give honest responses. Read more