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MS Rossia St. Petersburg – Moscow

12 DAYS | 11 NIGHTS

DATES 2023: JUN 16 – JUN 27, JUL 29 – AUG 09
DATES 2024: JUN 16 – JUN 27, JUL 29 – AUG 09

Day 1: St. Petersburg (-/-/D) the water’s edge. Next, you will be taken to the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood,
Welcome to Russia! Arrive in Saint Petersburg, Venice of the North and Russia’s cul- built on the site where Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered.
tural capital. Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your cruise ship. After As Dmitry was the last son of the ancient Rurik Dynasty, his death precipitated the
boarding, you will have free time to relax before dinner. dynastic and political crisis known as the Time of Troubles which came to an end with
the establishment of the Romanov Dynasty in 1613. This evening is The Captain’s
Day 2: St. Petersburg (B/L/D) Farewell dinner as your river sailing ends.
After breakfast you will go on a bus city tour in the great city of St. Petersburg with
its many palaces, which once were homes of the Russian nobility. The bus will take Day 10: Moscow, cruising the Moscow Canal (B/L/D)
you along Nevsky Prospect, the main boulevard of St. Petersburg; you will pass the Spend the morning relaxing on your cruise ship as you continue your journey to
Gostiny Dvor (the city’s largest department store), the National Library and the monu- Moscow, Russia’s largest city. Upon arrival, you will get a city tour which includes the
ment to Catherine the Great. You will enjoy the sight of the Church of the Savior on Red Square, where you can see the brightly colored St. Basil’s Cathedral from the
the Spilled Blood, the Kazan Cathedral, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral (the fourth largest by outside, the Lenin Mausoleum and the State Historical Museum, and visit the famous
the volume under the cupola cathedral in the world). GUM Department Store. You will be able to enjoy the view of The Cathedral of Christ
the Savior (the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world), the panoramic view to
Day 3: St. Petersburg (B/L/D) the Olympic Stadium and the entire city from the view point on Sparrow Hills, among
This day you will have a visit to the world-famous Hermitage Museum, formerly the other points of interest. This day after lunch on board, you will have free time to enjoy
Winter Palace and home of the Tsars, with its marvelous collection of art, antiques, the city on your own and relax or you can book an optional tour.
jewelry and sculptures. The Hermitage contains three million exhibits and early col-
lections dating back to Catherine II., and is considered the rival of the Louvre in Paris. Day 11: Moscow (B/L/D)
Your morning tour will take you to the red-brick Kremlin, the former seat of the Rus-
Day 4: St. Petersburg, cruising the Neva River (B/L/D) sian Government and a unique historical, architectural and artistic reserve. During a
You have the day free to relax on your cruise ship or to see the sights that interest you: stroll around the Kremlin Grounds you will see the majestic Cathedral Square which
Visit one of the many palaces, churches or museums, or take one of the optional tours still retains its original form. There you can find a unique complex of masterpieces
offered on your cruise ship. Tonight meet the Captain of the ship during a welcome of medieval architecture: the Annunciation Cathedral, the Assumption Cathedral, the
cocktail with sparkling wine. Archangel Cathedral and the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great. You will discover such his-
toric gems as the Tsar’s Canon and the Tsar’s Bell. After lunch, you will have leisure
Day 5: Mandrogi, cruising Ladoga Lake, Svir River (B/L/D) or you may choose to participate in one of the optional excursions.
Today sailing takes you to the picturesque village of Mandrogi located on the River
Svir. The charming landscape is dotted with colorful “izbas” – wooden houses with Day 12: Moscow (B/-/-)
finely carved roofs and window frames. In the “town of masters” you can admire After breakfast your cruise will come to the end. Transfer from your cruise ship to
items of Russian handicraft – subtle paintings, “matryioshka” (painted wooden dolls), the airport.
remarkable pieces of embroidery and pottery utensils, and even take part in creating
souvenirs. You can also visit the elk nursery or small zoo, have a horse-ride about the Our prices include:
place, taste Russian pastry – “pirozhki” in a tavern or go to the museum of Russian • Accommodation on board per person in double/twin
vodka. • Three sets of bed linen and bath towels, daily change of hand-towels
• Three meals per day on board of the ship (starting with dinner on the day of
Day 6: Kizhi, cruising Lake Onega (B/L/D) embarkation and finishing breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
You will cruise admiring the tranquil waters of Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest • Porterage of luggage bus-ship & ship-bus
lake, and arrive at the tiny island of Kizhi, located at the northern end of the lake. • Transfers upon arrival/departure for groups of 20 pax minimum
You will be taken on a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, • English-speaking receptionists on board
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housing a collection of restored 18 century Russian wooden buildings, including • One local English-speaking guide in each point of the itinerary, for each group
the breathtaking Church of the Transfiguration, a fairytale-like structure built in 1714 from 20 pax (on the route excursions can be delivered under translation)
without a single nail. • One English-speaking guide on board for each group from 20 pax
• Welcome cocktail - presentation with a glass of champagne
Day 7: Goritsy, cruising the Volgo-Baltic Canal (B/L/D) • Entertainment program on board (games, competitions, films, etc.)
You will dock at Goritsy, a typical Russian village set in the beautiful countryside. • Russian language lessons, Russian song lessons
From there you will take a coach to the famous Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, founded • Live music in the bar every night
in 1397 by the monk Cyril, who is nowadays one of the most honored saints in the • One lunch in Moscow (in local restaurant instead of lunch on board)
Russian Orthodox Church. In the monastery you will have a guided walk through its • One lunch in St. Petersburg (in local restaurant instead of lunch on board)
historic grounds and discover why this monastery was so loved by Ivan the Terrible. • One typical Russian lunch or dinner on board
• One typical Ukrainian lunch or dinner on board
Day 8: Yaroslavl, cruising Rybinsk water basin, Volga River (B/L/D) • Tour of Captain’s bridge
You will arrive in the fascinating ancient city of Yaroslavl, which can boast its long • One lecture on Russian History
history dating back to 1010, which makes it older than Moscow. You will stroll through • Three concerts on board, including one concert of folklore music
the historic part of the city, a World Heritage Site, which is located at the confluence • Farewell Dinner aboard with one glass of champagne or one glass of vodka
of the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers. We will step inside the Church of Elijah the • Services of the staff on board that provides for navigation of the vessel and
Prophet, with the interior covered in frescoes from the floor to the top of the domes, technical maintenance
and wander around the grounds of the 12 century Savior-Transfiguration Monastery. • A doctor on board
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Day 9: Uglich, cruising the Moscow Canal, Volga River (B/L/D)
You will visit one of the loveliest cities of the Golden Ring – Uglich. During the walking
tour you will visit the renowned greendomed Cathedral of Transfiguration perched at

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