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 | Waterways of the Czars (Moscow to St. Petersburg)
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| | Operator | Uniworld | | Ship | Litvinov | | Length | 14 Days | | Port Charges | Not Included | | Starting City | Moscow, Russia | | Ending City | St. Petersburg, Russia | | Regions | Russia | | Rivers | Volga | | Departure Date | Jul 01, 2009 | | Return Date | Jul 14, 2009 |
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| eter the Great sailed along the Volga River from Moscow to St. Petersburg approximately 300 years ago on a quest to take Russia out of the Dark Ages. Today, you have a chance to follow his legendary path and celebrate the rich history and traditions of Russia, while witnessing the flourishing entrepreneurial spirit of a new market driven economy. Your journey starts in Moscow, where you'll stand in awe of world famous sights such as Red Square, the Kremlin, and the iconic, onion-domed St. Basils Cathedral. | _2145.jpg) |
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DAY 1: Depart home gateway city to Moscow
DAY 2: Moscow
Arrive in Moscow where you'll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Moscow
Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour including 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. (BB, L, D)
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, a cathedral, and a medieval fortress. Explore the priceless collection of imperial treasures housed in the Kremlin's Armory Museum. (BB, L, D)
DAY 5: Moscow
Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Shuttle service
DAY 6: Cruising the Moscow Canal and Volga River, Uglich
Featured Excursion: Uglich, Church Prince-Dimitry-on-the-Blood, and Transfiguration Church.
Cruise the 80-mile long 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. (BB, L, D)
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 that is richly adorned with 17th-century frescoes. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Goritsy
Featured Excursion: Daily life in Russia up close.
Experience Russian daily life in the village of Goritsy, 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. (BB, L, D)
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, which was constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail. Its 22 shimmering domes in three tiers are the ultimate in Russian fairytale architecture. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: Cruising the Svir River, Mandrogi
Mandrogi, a reconstructed 18th-century village, illustrates the lifestyles of Russia's past. Inside its wooden houses are many craftsmen fashioning
DAY 11: Petersburg
Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg city tour.
Welcome to St. Petersburg! Founded by and named for Emperor Peter the Great in 1703, St. Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire for more than 200 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. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12: St. Petersburg
Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum.
Enjoy an early morning guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, which features nearly three million works of art by such great masters as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. (BB, L, D)
DAY 13: St. Petersburg
Featured Excursion: Catherine's Palace and Park in Pushkin.
Today you'll visit 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 the Great. During your tour, you will also see the famous Amber Room, stolen during WW II and now completely recreated to equal its former splendor. (BB, L, D)
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12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the classic
All meals
10 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset systems on all shore excursions
Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
An experienced Russian Cruise Manager
All transfers on arrival and departure days
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