12 days

About this activity

• Day 1: St Petersburg
St. Petersburg arrival, embarkation, dinner and overnight.
• Day 2: St Petersburg
Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent.
• Day 3: St. Petersburg
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. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner aboard.
• Day 4: River Village
Arrival at the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Captain’s cocktail followed by welcome dinner.
• Day 5: Khizi
Arrive at the island of Kizhi – an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
• Day 6: Goritsy
Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
• Day 7: Yaroslavl
After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board.
• Day 8: Uglich
Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town – one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration, and Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
• Day 9: Moscow
Arrival in Moscow. Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Lunch and dinner.
• Day 10: Moscow
Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch aboard. This evening, enjoy farewell dinner.
• Day 11: Moscow
Time to bid farewell to your new friends after unforgettable journey through this fascinating land. Disembarkation.

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Included

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
Alcoholic Beverages

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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers