12 days

About this activity

• Day 1: Moscow: embark
This city has been the capital of Russia since the late 15th century. There will be an opportunity to see city’s world re- nowned attractions that include the UNESCO World Heritage sites – Kremlin, for example.
• Day 2: Moscow: city tour
Moscow has been developing fast and thus changing greatly during the past decade. The city gained a lot in its beauty and usability.
• Day 3: Moscow: Kremlin tour
The former residence of Russian czars, the Kremlin is an architectural ensemble of unique beauty, which took shape between the 15-th and 20-th centuries.
• Day 4: Uglich: walking city tour
It is one of the oldest, and probably one of the most beloved Russian towns, and a place of pilgrimage of Russian Czars.

• Day 5: Yaroslavl: city tour
Today the city is an important Volga River port with a population of 600,000 that stretches for 18 miles on both its banks. The city was founded in the 11th century by legendary Prince Yaroslav the Wise.
• Day 6: Goritsy: bus trip
While touring here, visitors seem to forget reality under the influence of the medieval atmosphere of this town. It is the place of deep spiritual life of monks and of numerous ancient monasteries.
• Day 7: Khizhi: walking tour
The island of Kizhi is an architectural gem within Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe. It is famous for its splendid Northern nature and for 18th century wood en buildings, restored to their original state.
• Day 8: Mandrogi, typical Russian village: local villages, crafts & BBQ for lunch
This small river village with ginger-bread houses is a living fairy tale. Destroyed during WWII, Mandrogi was restored to its former glory at the end of the 20th century. Today this cozy little toy-like village is a pearl!
• Day 9: St Petersburg: city tour
This extraordinary city, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, is the highlight of your Russian River adventure.
• Day 10: St Petersburg: Hermitage tour
This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world.
• Day 11: St Petersburg: time on your own or optional tours
There is a lot to be done on your own in St. Petersburg. Lots of fine restaurants, lovely streets, many flea markets with noteworthy souvenirs, boat excursions along water channels of the city – these are just a few things to experience on your own.
• Day 12: St Petersburg: disembark
Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.

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Included

The price includes:
Accommodations in outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window
Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship’s restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation
Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
Gala farewell dinner aboard
Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call, transfers upon arrival/departure
Luggage handling to/from the ship
Lectures, provided by our guides
Russian language and song lessons
Nightly entertainment and dancing
Daily aerobics (if scheduled)
Tour of the ship’s bridge
Our Cruise Director and professional staff
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage/souvenirs
Luggage handling in the airport
Insurance
Visas
Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise Director, ship’s crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion
Private transfers
Miscellaneous items of personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included
Port Taxes: $145
Transfers: Airport to hotel/ship/city center from: $85

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Learn more about Imperial River Cruises:
http://www.imperialrivercruises.com/about-us
Our Ships:
MS Stravinsky Deluxe
is a classical ship initially of well-known project of river cruise vessels. After renovations the ship obtained modern upgrade to meet the standards of the class. The interior of public areas is elegantly kept in moderate traditional style with a touch of thoughtful luxury. Outside promenade walkways, spacious outer decks with cozy sitting areas together with conveniently arranged internal premises make her really a great choice for Russian river cruising. Continental cuisine and Russian Dishes.
MS Tchaikovsky Deluxe
is one of the best and the most elegant ships of our fleet. Peter Tchaikovsky is world-famous Russian composer, and in total there are three ships that make for the elegant composer series of our fleet. The ship has been renovated several times; her major renovation has turned her to much upper class: ship has lost one-fifth of her passenger berths but incredibly gained in comfort and style. Facelifting is done every year, so the ship is kept all brand new. Continental cuisine and Russian Dishes.
MS Ivan Bunin Deluxe
is the only ship in our fleet with outdoor swimming pool. The interior of public areas is elegantly kept in moderate traditional style. The ship has three bars - including special beer bar. Special fitness area is also one of her distinctive features. Outside promenade walkways, spacious outer decks with cozy sitting areas – all these together with conveniently arranged internal premises make her really a great choice for Russian river cruising. Continental cuisine and Russian Dishes.
MS Tikhi Don Luxury
is a very well-maintained ship that has undergone complete general reconstruction to meet the demands and requirements particularly of the North American market. Now she has elevator, better arrangements of internal premises and Western decor with portraits of Russian tsars and famous nobles of Russian Empire. All cabins are furnished identically in a very nice traditional style. Continental cuisine and Russian Dishes.
Learn more about our ships:
http://www.imperialrivercruises.com
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate