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 | Imperial Russia (St. Petersburg to Moscow) Discount Code: 2083090617 | | Save 10% Off the Brochure Price - GUARANTEED! |
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| | Operator | Trafalgar | | Ship | MS Litvinov | | Length | 16 Days | | Port Charges | Not Included | | Starting City | St. Petersburg, Russia | | Ending City | Moscow, Russia | | Regions | Russia | | Rivers | Neva, Svir, Volga | | Departure Date | Jun 17, 2009 | | Return Date | Jul 02, 2009 |
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| Sail along the waterway often referred to in Russian
folklore as 'Mother Volga,' because it is said to flow in the heart of every
Russian. Spend time in glorious St. Petersburg, with art-laden galleries and
museums, including the world-famous Hermitage Museum and the elegant Catherine's
Palace in Pushkin. Discover some of the most captivating cities of the Golden
Ring-Uglich, Yaroslavl and Kostroma. Visit Kizhi Island with the spectacular
Church of Transfiguration constructed entirely out of wood without a single
nail. Enjoy a traditional Shashlik picnic in Mandrogi, and experience daily
Russian life in Kirillov. End your adventure in historic Moscow with its ancient
gold-domed monasteries, Red Square, the Kremlin, the Armory, and St. Basil's
Cathedral. | _2083.jpg) |
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Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to St Petersburg
Day 2 - St. Petersburg Arrive at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport where you'll be greeted and transferred to your ship. (Dinner)
Day 3 - St. Petersburg Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg city tour Welcome to St. Petersburg, built on 44 islands and canals along the Neva River, and located only 500 miles south of the Arctic Circle. St. Petersburg is known for its distinct light, especially during summer's 'white nights' when the sun never truly sets. Your tour of this fabled city of canals and northern lights takes you to Palace Square, the historic heart of St. Petersburg, and along Nevsky Prospect. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 4 - St. Petersburg Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum Enjoy an early morning guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, which now houses one of the world's finest art collections, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 5 - St. Petersburg Featured Excursion: Catherine's Palace and Park Explore the lavish imperial Catherine's Palace and Park, a masterpiece of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. You will also see the famous Amber Room, stolen during WW II and now completely recreated to its former splendor. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 6 - St. Petersburg Enjoy free time on your own in this glorious city. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Day 7 - Mandrogi and Cruising the Svir River Featured Excursion: Shashlik picnic ashore Mandrogi, a reconstructed 18-century village, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle of Russia's past. A highlight of your visit is a rustic Shashlik picnic ashore. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 8 - Kizhi Island and Cruising Lake Onega Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum Visit Lake Onega's Kizhi Island's Open Air Museum, containing 83 edifices of wooden architecture. Marvel at the spectacular Church of Transfiguration, constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 9 - Goritsy Featured Excursion: Daily life in Russia up close Experience Russian daily life and learn how traditions and handicraft techniques are preserved during a Children's House of Arts and Crafts visit. Later enjoy a Russian tea party at the House of Culture (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 10 - Cruising Lake Rybinsk and Yaroslavl Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring Considered one of Russia's most beautiful cities, Yaroslavl is the heart of the Golden Ring cities. Visit the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet, an architectural masterpiece. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 11 - Kostroma Featured Excursion: Romanov Chambers Kostroma is a jewel in the circle of Golden Ring cities, and was home to the noble families Godunov and Romanov before young Alexei Romanov was elected Czar beginning the legendary Romanov dynasty. Tour the House of the Nobility and former Romanov Museum. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 12 - Uglich Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood Your walking tour of Uglich takes you to the 18th-century Transfiguration Church, and the historic blue-domed Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood, where you'll hear a short Orthodox choir performance. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 13 - Moscow Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour with Red Square In the morning, cruise the 80-mile Moscow Canal, reaching the grand capital of Russia and its cultural and emotional heart. Your panoramic tour features many historic and world-famous landmarks such as Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and impressive Tverskaya Street. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 14 - Moscow Featured Excursions: Kremlin and Armory Museum, lunch at a local restaurant, Moscow Metro and shopping on Arbat Street Visit the 15th-century Kremlin and Armory Museum, a self-contained city of palaces, armories, cathedral and a medieval fortress. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, before taking a ride on the impressive Moscow Metro. Afterwards, you'll have time to shop on the popular Arbat Street. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 15 - Moscow Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 16 - Depart Moscow Disembark the ship and transfer to Moscow Airport for your flight home. |
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WHATS INCLUDED
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14-night cruise in a river view stateroom on the classic MS Litvinov
All meals onboard
12 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all
Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Captain's Welcome and Captain's Farewell Dinners
An experienced Russian Cruise Manager
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Complimentary Transfers
- Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1900 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers. Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival show
- Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0600 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers. Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these transfers.
- Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these transfers.
- If your flight arrangements arrive/depart outside of the above times, you may purchase a private car transfer from Uniworld/Trafalgar or make your own transfer arrangements.
Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
Please Note The order of sightseeing tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg might be different on some departures due to site closures on certain days.
Not Included: Port Charges - $196
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
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