Riviera Travel has announced plans for eight Russian river cruises to operate next year.

The 12-day Russian Odyssey sailings will take place on the 224-guest MS Rossia, which was built specifically to navigate the waterways of Russia.

The itineraries will take place between May and August 2022 and feature guided tours of Moscow, St Petersburg, Uglich and Yaroslavl, as well as visits to major landmarks such as the Kremlin and the Hermitage Museum.

Riviera Travel head of product cruise & worldwide Katja Hildebrandt said: “Our Russian Odyssey is truly unforgettable. Russia boasts an epic history, monumental architecture, incredible culture and sweeping landscapes that are uniquely explored via the comfort and convenience of a river cruise.

“The sailing has proved popular with guests for this year and we’re confident that 2022 will be no different as international travel continues to open up. A Russian river cruise really is an experience like no other.”

Prices start from £2,199pp based on two people sharing a cabin. This includes all meals on-board, return flights and transfers, tours, visits as per the itinerary and port taxes.

• Read more about river cruising in Russia in CTN’s dedicated feature