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MS Rossia Moscow – St. Petersburg

11 DAYS | 10 NIGHTS

DATES 2023: MAY 15 – MAY 26, JUN 05 – JUN 16, JUN 27 – JUL 08, JUL 18 – JUL 29, AUG 09 – AUG 20, AUG 30 – SEP 10
DATES 2024: MAY 15 – MAY 26, JUN 05 – JUN 16, JUN 27 – JUL 08, JUL 18 – JUL 29, AUG 09 – AUG 20, AUG 30 – SEP 10

Day 1: Moscow (-/-/D) remarkable pieces of embroidery and pottery utensils, and even take part in creating
Welcome to Russia! Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your cruise ship. souvenirs. You can also visit the elk nursery or small zoo, horseback-ride about the
After boarding, you will have free time to relax before dinner. place, taste Russian pastry – “pirozhki” in a tavern, or go to the museum of Russian
vodka. This evening is The Captain’s Farewell dinner as your river sailing ends.
Day 2: Moscow (B/L/D)
After breakfast you will have a city tour which includes the Red Square, where you Day 9: St. Petersburg (B/L/D)
can see the brightly colored St. Basil’s Cathedral from the outside, the Lenin Mauso- You will sail on the Neva River into St. Petersburg early this morning. After breakfast
leum and the State Historical Museum and visit the famous GUM Department Store. you will go on a bus city tour in the great city of St. Petersburg with its many palaces,
You will be able to enjoy the view of The Cathedral of Christ the Savior (the tallest which once were homes of the Russian nobility. The bus will take you along Nevsky
Orthodox Christian church in the world), the panoramic view to the Olympic Stadium Prospect, the main boulevard of St. Petersburg; you will pass the Gostiny Dvor (the
and the entire city from the view point on Sparrow Hills and other points of interest. city’s largest department store), the National Library and the monument to Catherine
This day after lunch on board, you will have free time to enjoy the city on your own the Great. You will enjoy the sight of the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood, the
and relax or you can book an optional tour. Kazan Cathedral, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral (the fourth largest by the volume under the
cupola cathedral in the world).
Day 3: Moscow (B/L/D)
Your morning tour will take you to the red-brick Kremlin, the former seat of the Rus- Day 10: St. Petersburg (B/L/D)
sian Government and a unique historical, architectural and artistic reserve. During a This day you will visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, formerly the Winter Pa-
stroll around the Kremlin Grounds you will see the majestic Cathedral Square which lace and home of the Tsars, with its marvelous collection of art, antiques, jewelry and
still retains its original form. There you can find a unique complex of masterpieces sculptures. The Hermitage contains three million exhibits and early collections dating
of medieval architecture: the Annunciation Cathedral, the Assumption Cathedral, the back to Catherine II., and is considered the rival of the Louvre in Paris.
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 11: St. Petersburg (B/L/D)
time before your river cruise ship departs from Moscow. Tonight meet the Captain of You have the day off to relax on your cruise ship or to see the sights that interest you:
the ship during a welcome cocktail with sparkling wine. Visit one of the many palaces, churches or museums, or take one of the optional tours
offered on your cruise ship.
Day 4: 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 Day 12: St. Petersburg (B/-/-)
tour you will visit the renowned greendomed Cathedral of Transfiguration perched at After breakfast your cruise will come to an end. Transfer from your cruise ship to
the water’s edge. Next, you will be taken to the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, the airport.
built on the site where Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered.
As Dmitry was the last son of the ancient Rurik Dynasty, his death precipitated the Our prices include:
dynastic and political crisis known as the Time of Troubles, which came to an end with • Accommodation on board per person in double/twin
the establishment of the Romanov Dynasty in 1613. • 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 5: Yaroslavl, cruising Rybinsk water basin, Volga River (B/L/D) embarkation and finishing breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
You will arrive in the fascinating ancient city of Yaroslavl, which can boast its long • Porterage of luggage bus-ship & ship-bus
history dating back to 1010, which makes it older than Moscow. You will stroll through • Transfers upon arrival/departure for groups of 20 pax minimum
the historic part of the city, a World Heritage Site, which is located at the confluence • English-speaking receptionists on board
of the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers. We will step inside the Church of Elijah the • One local English-speaking guide in each point of the itinerary, for each group
Prophet, with the interior covered in frescoes from the floor to the top of the domes, from 20 pax (on the route excursions can be delivered under translation)
and wander around the grounds of the 12 century Savior-Transfiguration Monastery. • One English-speaking guide on board for each group from 20 pax
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• Welcome cocktail - presentation with a glass of champagne
Day 6: 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 7: Kizhi, cruising Lake Onega (B/L/D) • Tour of Captain’s bridge
You will cruise admiring the tranquil waters of Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest • One lecture on Russian History
lake, and arrive at the tiny island of Kizhi, located at the northern end of the lake. • Three concerts on board, including one concert of folklore music
You will be taken on a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, • Farewell dinner aboard with one glass of champagne or one glass of vodka
housing a collection of restored 18 century Russian wooden buildings, including • Services of the staff on board that provides for navigation of the vessel and
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the breathtaking Church of the Transfiguration, a fairytale-like structure built in 1714 technical maintenance
without a single nail. • A doctor on board
Day 8: Mandrogi, cruising Svir River, Ladoga Lake (B/L/D)
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
finely carved roofs and window frames. In the “town of masters” you can admire
items of Russian handicraft – subtle paintings, “matryioshka” (painted wooden dolls),

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