Waterways of the Tsars - Moscow to St. Petersburg - 2020
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Departs:
Tue, May 19, 2020
Moscow, Russia
Arrives:
Sun, May 31, 2020
St. Petersburg, Russia
Length:
13 Days
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- Cat. AX
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Offer valid on bookings made from December 01, 2019-December 31, 2019. Special cruise fares plus FREE air valid on available 2019-2021 departures of Grand European Tour, European Sojourn, France’s Finest (2019), Waterways of the Tsars. Airfares vary on other gateways & departures. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. 2-for-1 deposit ($250 per person) valid on 2020-2021 river itineraries; call for details. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply. Book by December 31, 2019. 2019: Pay in full by December 31, 2019 or within 90 days of departure, if earlier. 2020: Pay in full by January 31, 2020. 2021: Pay in full by June 30, 2019. Offer expires December 31, 2019.
GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy and for US residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. All fares and offers are for new bookings made December 01, 2019-December 31, 2019, are subject to availability; may not combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Credit and Viking Referral Rewards. Special cruise fares are based upon published full cruise fares; cruise fares do not include prepaid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full cruise fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to economy, roundtrip flights only from select Viking River Cruises US gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your Travel Agent. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. All fares include cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.
AIR OFFER RESTRICTIONS: Offer expires December 31, 2019.
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Cruise Waterways of the Tsars from $5499 plus Free Air
Cruise Waterways of the Tsars from $5499 plus Free Air
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Offer valid on bookings made from Dec 7 to Dec 31, 2019. Cruise from $5,499 per person based on select Jun & Jul 2020 departures of Waterways of the Tsars in category DX; subject to availability; other categories may be higher, please call for details. 2-for-1 deposit valid on 2020 departures. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Viking all-inclusive air with transfers available. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Book by Dec 31, 2019; pay in full by Jan 31, 2020 or within 90 days of departure, if earlier. Offer expires Dec 31, 2019.
Air Promo: FREE Economy air based on May-Jul 2020 departures of Waterways of the Tsars. Call for details. Air prices are per person based on cruise or cruise tour check-in date and include transfers. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. Airfares vary on other gateways and departures. Offer expires Dec 31, 2019.
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River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 (Tue, May 19, 2020): Moscow
Arrive in Moscow and transfer to your ship.* After boarding, you have free time to relax before dinner. (D)
* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.Day 2 (Wed, May 20, 2020): Moscow
Relax this morning and enjoy an early lunch before your half-day tour of Moscow. See the famed Bolshoi Theater and stop at Red Square for a view of the brightly colored St. Basil's Cathedral and a visit to the famous GUM Department Store. You also get the chance to experience the city's Metro. Stay in the city center for an evening performance of traditional Russian folkloric music. (B, L, D)
Day 3 (Thu, May 21, 2020): Moscow
Today you have a full day to further explore Moscow's many buildings, parks and monuments. Or you may choose an optional experience: Take a morning tour to Tretyakov Gallery, the world's foremost museum of Russian fine art. This afternoon you may visit the Cosmonaut Museum with displays that trace the history of space exploration or take a Jewish Moscow tour, illustrating the history and spirit of the Jewish people who settled in the city. Dine on board for dinner, then relax or take an optional Moscow by Night tour. (B, L, D)
Day 4 (Fri, May 22, 2020): Moscow
After breakfast, travel to the city's famous red brick enclosure known as the Kremlin. Go behind its walls to see historic gems like Tsar's Canon and Tsar's Bell, and tour inside two cathedrals. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Moscow Canal after lunch as we depart the city. (B, L, D)
Day 5 (Sat, May 23, 2020): Uglich
We cruise through the morning. After lunch, disembark for your walking tour through the provincial village of Uglich, one of the Golden Ring cities that preserve the memory of Russia's historical events. See the former Kremlin of Uglich and visit the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, built on the site where Ivan the Terrible's son Dmitry was mysteriously killed. Then a local family invites you into their home for tea and friendly conversation. Depart before dinner; cruise through the night. (B, L, D)
Day 6 (Sun, May 24, 2020): Yaroslavl
Arrive this morning in Yaroslavl, another Golden Ring city. Tour this ancient town rich in monuments and visit the covered food market, where you may shop for handcrafted souvenirs. During your free time, you may visit the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, featuring detailed frescoes and icons. Return to your ship for lunch and departure. (B, L, D)
Day 7 (Mon, May 25, 2020): Kuzino
We dock this morning in Kuzino, a typical Russian village. From here, you visit the renowned Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, founded by Saint Cyril in 1397. Take a guided walk through the monastery's historic grounds, seeing several small wooden chapels, the Assumption Cathedral and a museum. You also have the opportunity to visit a children's school in Kuzino or the local Merchant House. Return to your ship for lunch and an afternoon departure. Spend the remainder of the day cruising along the Volga–Baltic Waterway. This system of rivers and canals, spanning 229 miles and seven locks, links the Volga River with the Baltic Sea. (B, L, D)
Day 8 (Tue, May 26, 2020): Kizhi
We cruise through the morning, admiring the tranquil waters of Lake Onega, Europe's second largest lake, and arrive this afternoon at the island village of Kizhi. Set out on a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, see a collection of wooden houses, windmills and churches representing ancient Russian architecture, highlighted by the famous 3-tiered Preobranzhenskaya (Transfiguration) Church, a fairy-tale-like structure built in 1714 without a single nail. Depart in the evening and cruise through the night. (B, L, D)
Day 9 (Wed, May 27, 2020): Mandrogy
Spend a relaxing day cruising Russia's intricate waterways. Sail the scenic Svir River, traveling the 139-mile "Blue Route” as it takes you southwest from Lake Onega. Stop in Mandrogy and take some time to explore this museum village. Visit the Vodka Museum or shop for handmade Russian craft items. For a truly immersive experience, try an optional visit to a banya, a traditional Russian bath house. Or, on board your ship, take the opportunity to witness and participate in the art of matryoshka doll making. Continue along the Svir, then cross Lake Ladoga, Europe's largest lake, on your way to the Neva River. All meals are served on board your ship. (B, L, D)
Day 10 (Thu, May 28, 2020): St. Petersburg
Sail on the Neva River into St. Petersburg early this morning. After a leisurely breakfast, visit the Winter Palace to tour the legendary Hermitage Museum, where you marvel at the vast collection of art, antiquities, jewelry and sculpture. Return on board for an early dinner, followed by an evening performance of traditional Russian ballet. (B, L, D)
Day 11 (Fri, May 29, 2020): St. Petersburg
Today's excursion goes to the Pushkin area where you visit Catherine Palace, the elegant rococo 18th-century summer residence of the Russian tsars, named for Catherine I (widow of Peter the Great). Tour its various halls, including the storied Amber and Agate Rooms, and see the ornate decor throughout. Return to your ship for lunch. After lunch embark on a city tour; see noted sights including St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt. Dine on board, then relax or attend an optional evening folkloric performance. (B, L, D)
Day 12 (Sat, May 30, 2020): St. Petersburg
You have the day free to see the sights that interest you. Visit one of the many palaces, churches or museums, or take an optional morning tour to Peterhof Palace, with its landscaped gardens and beautiful fountains. In the afternoon, you may choose to join an optional kommunalka visit to get a glimpse of these communal living spaces or take an optional tour of St. Petersburg from the water. Lunch and dinner are served on board. (B, L, D)
Day 13 (Sun, May 31, 2020): St. Petersburg
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, choose to extend your voyage with 2 additional nights in St. Petersburg-giving you more time to explore this magnificent city-or journey into another country with 3 nights in Helsinki, Finland, the "White City of the North.” (B)
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13 Days 10 Guided Tours / 1 Countries
Daily Shore Excursions: 10 included guided tours
Port Charges: Included on all itineraires
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