Russian Waterways
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Highlights
- Explore Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals.
- Visit Yaroslavl is one of Russia’s oldest cities
- Goritsy is a peaceful farming town and a typical Russian village
- Opportunity to view Lake Onega and the site of some of the most amazing wooden.
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- 11-night Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - most with balconies.
- Daily Sightseeing Programs as outlined in the Itinerary.
- All Meals on board; Early-riser Coffee, Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Free-flowing Wine and juice with every Dinner on board the Ship.
- Bottled Water in every stateroom replenished daily.
- Cocktail Reception & Welcome Dinner.
- Home Visit with Russian Family.
- Ballet Performance at the Hermitage Theater, the Private Theater of the Czars.
- Special highlights including lectures, Russian language classes, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano.
- Physician on board.
- All English Language onboard in a non-smoking Environment (except Sun Deck).
- All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise & Air package.
- All local Taxes.
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Itinerary
Board your overnight flight to Moscow, Russia.
Arrive in Moscow and board the AmaKatarina. Relax in your stateroom or explore the city on your own before meeting your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Today, enjoy a city tour that includes the Red Square and many other well-known sights. You will have some free time to shop for souvenirs or wander on your own, perhaps to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral or GUM, the vast Soviet-Era department store. Enjoy lunch on a day ...
This morning, venture beyond the walls of the Kremlin for a fascinating guided tour of the former residence of the Czars and center of the Russian Orthodox faith. Your tour includes a visit to the Kremlin Armory, one of Moscow’s oldest museums, with a vast collection of weaponry, jewelry, and historical artifacts. The ship departs this evening for Uglich. (B,L,D)
Located on the banks of the Volga, Uglich was founded by merchants in 1148 and is now home to some of Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals. After arriving this evening, you will have a guided tour of the city and visit the Chambers of Prince Dimitry and the...
Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Yaroslavl is one of Russia’s oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the days of the Vikings. Your guided tour this morning explores the city’s history through its architecture, with stops at the fortified 12th-century Tra...
Goritsy is a peaceful farming town and a typical Russian village. After arriving early this afternoon, you will have a guided tour that includes the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake and the Museum of Icons. Return to the ship and continue on in the late afternoon to the island of Kizhi. (B,L,D)
This afternoon you will arrive at Kizhi, situated at the north end of Lake Onega and the site of some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. The entire island is a national open-air museum with more than 80 historic wooden structures, such as the Church of...
At noon today the ship arrives in Svirstroy, a town 100 miles from St. Petersburg with a population of only a thousand people. You will have a chance to sample grilled shashlyk, Russia’s very popular and delicious version of shish kebab, and later you will also enjoy ...
One of Russia’s former capitals, dating from the early 18th-century, St. Petersburg was built to Peter the Great’s exact specifications. After breakfast, you will disembark the ship and travel by hydrofoil to the Hermitage, one of the oldest, largest, and most awe-ins...
You will visit the nearby town of Pushkin today, where Catherine’s Palace was once the summer residence of the Russian Czars. This excursion includes a tour of the Cameron Gallery, which features formal state rooms and dining rooms embellished with baroque and neoclas...
This morning, depart by hydrofoil for Peterhof, St. Petersburg’s most spectacular Imperial Estate. Also known as the “Russian Versailles,” the palace was built on the shore of the Gulf of Finland by Peter the Great, initially as a resting place en route to the Imperia...
Your Russian cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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