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Overnight flight
to Moscow,
Russia.
AUGUST 6,
ARRIVE IN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
Arrive in Moscow
and embark the
ship. Relax in
your stateroom
or explore the
city before
meeting your
fellow travelers
at the Welcome
Cocktail
Reception. (D)
AUGUST 7,
MOSCOW
After breakfast,
visit Russia's
beautiful
capital city,
founded in 1147,
which includes
the Red Square,
the GUM
Department, New
Maiden’s
Convent, St.
Basil Cathedral,
Tverskaya,
Sparrow Hill and
Lubyanka Square
(KGB building).
Your tour within
the walls.
Optional Circus,
Sergiev Posad
tours. (B,L,D)
AUGUST 8,
MOSCOW
Today, take a
ride on the
Moscow metro,
and then take a
motorcoach to
visit the
Tretyakov Art
Museum. This
afternoon, enjoy
lunch on a day
boat as you
cruise the
Moscow River.
The remainder of
the day is at
your leisure to
explore the city.
Optional Moscow
by Night tour.(B,L,D)
AUGUST 9,
UGLICH
Located on the
banks of the
Volga, Uglich
was founded by
merchants in
1148. Rich in
history, Uglich
is home to some
of Russia’s most
beautiful
churches and
cathedrals, and
you’ll see a
sampling during
your city tour.
The most
noteworthy
include the
Transfiguration
Cathedral and
Dimitry Blood.
(B,L,D)
AUGUST 10,
YAROSLAVL
Founded in 1010
by Prince
Yaroslav the
Wise, it is one
of Russia's
oldest cities,
tracing its
roots back to
the Vikings. The
city stretches
for miles along
the confluence
of the Volga and
Kotorosl Rivers.
Explore the
city’s history
through its
architecture,
Transfiguration
Monastery and
Prophet Elijah(B,L,D)
AUGUST 11,
GORITSY
Goritsy is a
peaceful farming
town and a
typical Russian
village. The
tour includes
the Monastery of
St. Cyril on the
White Lake and
the Museum of
Icons. Return to
the ship to sail
for Kizhi. (B,L,D)
AUGUST 12,
KIZHI
Kizhi is an
island that is
situated at the
north end of
Lake Onega and
home to some of
the most amazing
wooden
architecture in
Russia. Forever
linked to
Novgorod the
Great, the style
of architecture
reflects its
early
introduction to
Christianity. In
1764 (B,L,D)
AUGUST 13,
SVIRSTROY
Svirstroy is 100
miles from St.
Petersburg with
only a
population of
1000. Enjoy some
free time to
stroll through
this unspoiled
Russian village
and browse
through the
irresistible
handmade
trinkets. This
is the best
place to do
souvenir
shopping.
(B,L,D)
AUGUST 14,
ST. PETERSBURG
One of Russia's
former capitals,
this city rivals
Paris or Venice
for its romantic
image. Dating
from the
beginning of the
18th-century it
was built to the
exact
specifications
ordered by Peter
the Great. The
city is home to
many museums,
galleries, palaces.
A city tour;
Hermitage Museum
and an optional
Folkloric Show.
(B,L,D)
AUGUST 15,
ST. PETERSBURG
This morning,
stroll along one
of the many
picturesque
canals or join
the optional
excursion to
Pushkin and
visit the Palace
of Catherine the
Great. In your
free time absorb
the atmosphere
of St.
Petersburg’s
vibrant cultural
life.
Ballet
performance at
the Hermitage
Theatre.
(B,L,D)
DAY 16,
ST. PETERSBURG
Today,
tour
to St.
Petersburg's
famous and
spectacular
Imperial Estate
– Peterhof
Palace. Nestled
on the shore of
the Gulf of
Finland, the
palace was built
by Peter the
Great initially
as a resting
place en route
to the Imperial
naval base.
Optional tour to
Peter & Paul's
fortress and St.
Iassacs
Cathedral
(B,L,D)
AUGUST 17,
ST. PETERSBURG
Transfer to the
airport for your
onward flight.
(B)
NOTE:
The order of
excursions may
vary depending
on the departure
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