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| | Operator | Trafalgar | | Ship | MS Litvinov | | Length | 14 Days | | Port Charges | Not Included | | Starting City | Moscow, Russia | | Ending City | St. Petersburg, Russia | | Regions | Russia | | Rivers | Neva, Svir, Volga | | Departure Date | Jun 05, 2009 | | Return Date | Jun 18, 2009 |
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| Your journey starts in Moscow, where you'll stand in
awe at the world-famous sights: Red Square, the Kremlin, and the iconic
onion-domed St. Basil's Cathedral. Cruise along the Golden Ring and visit some of
Russia's most beautiful cities-Uglich and Yaroslavl-known for their grand
Russian architecture, old churches made of white stone, and gorgeous
monasteries. Your journey ends in St. Petersburg, the grand city Peter the Great
conceived to be his 'Window on the West.' Admire Catherine's Palace, and the
Hermitage Museum. Travel the grand Waterways of the Czars, and immerse yourself
in the cultural and natural treasures of this vast and magnificent nation. | _2084.jpg) |
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Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Moscow
Day 2 - Arrive Moscow Be greeted at the Moscow Airport, where you'll be transferred to the ship. (Dinner)
Day 3 - Moscow Featured Excursions: Moscow city tour with Red Square, Moscow Metro and shopping on Arbat Street On your panoramic city tour, you'll see the world-renowned Red Square and the spectacular St. Basil's Cathedral. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a ride on the popular Moscow Metro, and then spend time shopping on the famous Arbat Street. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 4 - Moscow Featured Excursion: Kremlin and Armory Museum A highlight of your stay in Moscow is a visit to the 15th-century Kremlin, a self-contained city with palaces, armories, cathedral and a medieval fortress. Explore the priceless collection of imperial treasures of the Kremlin's Armory Museum. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Moscow Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Shuttle bus service will be provided between the ship and the city center. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Captains Welcome Dinner)
Day 6 - Cruising the Moscow Canal and Volga River and Uglich Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church Prince-Dimitry-on-the-Blood Cruise the 80-mile Moscow Canal before arriving in Uglich, a delightful Golden Ring City. Visit the blue-domed Church Prince-Dimitry-on-the-Blood-where you will enjoy a short Orthodox Choir performance-and the 18th-century Transfiguration Church. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 7 - Yaroslavl, cruising Lake Rybinsk Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring Yaroslavl has always been considered one of Russia's most beautiful cities. You'll visit the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet, a masterpiece of local architecture, richly adorned with 17th-century frescoes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Goritsy (Kirillov) Featured Excursion: Daily life in Russia up close Experience Russian daily life in this part of the world, and learn how traditions and handicraft techniques are preserved during a visit to the Children's House of Arts and Crafts. You'll then be a guest at a Russian tea party at the House of Culture. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 9 - Cruising Lake Onega, Kizhi Island Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum Capture some of Russia's best scenery as your ship approaches Lake Onega's Kizhi Island. Visit the famous Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, containing the spectacular Church of Transfiguration, constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail. Its 22 shimmering domes in three tiers are the ultimate in Russian fairytale architecture. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 10 - Cruising the Svir River and Mandrogi Featured Excursion: Shashlik picnic ashore Mandrogi, a reconstructed 18th-century village, illustrates the lifestyles of Russia's past. Inside the wooden houses are many craftsmen fashioning matrioshkas, lace and ceramics. A highlight of your visit is a traditional Shashlik picnic ashore. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captains Farewell Dinner)
Day 11 - St. Petersburg Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg city tour Welcome to St. Petersburg! Founded and named for Emperor Peter the Great in 1703, St. Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire for more than two hundred years. While on your panoramic tour, you'll see Palace Square, the historic heart of the city, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Admiralty Tower and other great buildings that stand as monuments to the extravagant lifestyles of the czars. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 12 - St. Petersburg Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum Enjoy an early morning guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, with nearly three million pieces of art by most Western European Masters, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captains Farewell Dinner)
Day 13 - St. Petersburg Featured Excursion: Catherine's Palace and Park in Pushkin Visit lavish Catherine's Palace and Park, a magnificent imperial palace and masterpiece of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. It is an incomparable collection of buildings, pavilions, gardens and bridges built during the reign of Peter I. During your tour, you will also see the famous Amber Room, stolen during WW II and now completely recreated to its former splendor. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 14 - Depart St. Petersburg Disembark the ship and transfer to St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay and visit the Baltic Capitals. |
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WHATS INCLUDED
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12-night cruise in a river view stateroom on the classic MS Litvinov
Hearty Russian cuisine and international favorites
10 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Captain's Welcome and Captain's Farewell Dinners
An experienced Russian Cruise Manager
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 will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
- 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.
- If your flight arrangements arrive/depart outside of the times shown above , 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.
Note: The order of sightseeing tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg might be different on some departures due to site closures on rainy days.
Not Included: Port Charges - $168
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
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