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Was a good way to get a feel for the country and an amazing one at that
The tour guide, Natalia was very helpful, informative and efficient.
My family traveled to Norway
My family traveled to Norway to see the Northern Lights with Firebird. All of the plans that they made worked out so well; they were very easy to communicate with, a...
One of a Kind
This trip through the waterways of northwestern Russia was a truly unique and wonderful learning experience, combining the pleasures of cruising on a small ship (wit...
Cruise Of The Czars
My daughter and I traveled in May to Russia for the Cruise of the Czars in May of 2017, and it was fantastic. The ship was very modern and well maintained and the st...
Great Way to Visit Russia
Went with a group of seven women on the river cruise Moscow to St. Petersburg and we were extremely well satisfied over all . Trip was handled efficient, our tour le...
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Another Blockbuster for smarTours!
In celebrating 50 consecutive years of international travel this year, I turned to smarTours for the 16th time, and wasn't disappointed with the "Cruise of the Czars...
Wonderful cruise!!
This cruise was excellent. The crew, activities, food, entertainment,tours, services, room, etc. everything marvelous. The cruise directors, Galia Saufulina was the ...
Wonderful experience
This cruise was fantastic: the people from the ship, the food, the ports selected, the tours made and the extra tours.The ship is comfortable, lots of amenities and ...
cruise of the czars
I want to thank you for evrething I was very happy with your service this is my second time traveling with this company and I hope to continue in the future. But I h...
Amazing Trip
Incredible trip! Such professional tour guides, very attentive, perfect English. The cabins on the boat are small, but that is a cultural thing, so be prepared. The ...
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5/5 Excellent
53 reviewsVacation / Holiday Package
5/5 Excellent
53 reviewsVacation / Holiday Package
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4.7/5 Excellent
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It was a great experience
It was a great experience in Russia and we enjoyed our trip immensely.
It was a great experience
It was a great experience in Russia and we enjoyed our trip immensely.
This trip was Amazing!!!
This trip was AMAZING!!! Positively life-changing!!! Russia is...
Visit to Russia and the cruise on the MS Rostropovich.
We have just returned home to the UK after our visit to Russia and the cruise on the MS Rostropovich. We had a superb time. The quality of the ship was superb and th...
Friendly local people greeted us at every destination
“The Great Journey” tour which we did from East to West from Vladivostok to Moscow, (and in our case extended to St. Petersburg) was organized by Galina Belskaya fro...
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Our trip could not have been better in any regard
We had a wonderful visit to Russia. The weather was perfect every day (although quite warm). No rain at all until we were leaving. Our guides were delightful and ext...
With the help of our two excellent tour
We want to let you know how wonderful our recent tour to St. Petersburg and Moscow went. With the help of our two excellent tour guides and three very capable driver...
Russia was excellent;
Russia was excellent; we thoroughly enjoyed our tour and we could not find fault with anything. We did not know what to expect; never having spoken to anyone that h...
Cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg was spectacular
The cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg was spectacular. The rivers, lakes and locks as well as the vast expanses of Russia boggled the mind. I walked miles and mile...
It was a great experience
It was a great experience in Russia and we enjoyed our trip immensely.
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Russia Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Russia tour reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars and a 93% recommendation rate. Value, guide, activities, lodging, transportation, and meals categories are all rated at a consistent 4.5/5 stars.
Many travelers rave about the itineraries offered for the top tourist destinations (Saint Petersburg and Moscow). The authenticity of the tours and exposure to the culture are also commended. Other positive aspects mentioned in reviews are the level of experience of guides and the expert planning behind excursions. While most find the fast-paced, packed itineraries positive, some travelers find the pacing to be a little too rushed. These travelers tend to rate these trips 4/5 stars instead of 5/5.
Reviews on the more negative end of the spectrum focus heavily on the disappointment in “optional activities” that are not included in the base price of the tour. Although these optional excursions are a common practice with many tour companies, they can be confusing and frustrating if you are not expecting them. Other focuses of lower rated tours mention hotel proximity to tourist sights and the effective use of free time offered. Overall, the majority of reviews mention positive experiences and aspects of Russia tours.
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