WATERWAYS of RUSSIA ST. PETERSBURG U MOSCOW
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DISTINCTIVE TRAVEL FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA ST. PETERSBURG ◆ MOSCOW E S TABLISHED 1984 FINLAND Kizhi Island Lake Lake Onega Ladoga MandROGI r ive R Lake Beloye ST. PETERSBURG ir v V d S n o of Finla N er GORITSY ulf eva Riv l G g C a Sheksna River a - n B a a Lake l l t i c Rybinskoye lga Riv Vo er YAROslaVL RUSSIA M UGliCH o s M c osc anal o UNESCO ow C w World Heritage Site R i Cruise Itinerary v MOSCOW e Air Routing r The colorful Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood features over 80,000 square feet JUNE 28 TO JULY 9, 2017 of intricate mosaics. ITINERARY xperience the timeless pageantry and traditional folkways 1 Depart from the U.S. Eof Russia as revealed along the scenic rivers, lakes and canals that link St. Petersburg with Moscow. Cruise for 2 St. Petersburg, Russia/ 10 nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe, 90-passenger Embark M.S. VOLGA DREam M.S. VOLGA DREAM during this carefully crafted itinerary, 3 St. Petersburg including two nights aboard ship in St. Petersburg, czar Peter the Great’s “window on the West,” featuring a guided tour 4 St. Petersburg of the State Hermitage Museum, and two nights in fabled 5 Cruising/Mandrogi Moscow, the political and commercial capital of the world’s 6 Kizhi Island largest country, with a visit to the Kremlin to see the magnificent collection of Fabergé eggs. Between these two grand cultural 7 Goritsy th capitals, explore the old-world heartland from 10 -century 8 Yaroslavl Uglich and medieval Yaroslavl, rustic remnants of Old Russia, to the 14th-century Kirillo-Belozersky monastery near Goritsy 9 Uglich and the legendary open-air museum of Kizhi Island. This unique 10 Moscow and popular program appeals to first-time visitors as well as those returning curious to see the astounding changes that have 11 Moscow taken place in Russia’s two most important cities. St. Petersburg 12 Moscow/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. Pre-Cruise Option and Moscow Post-Cruise Option are offered. Cruise itinerary is subject to change. DELUXE RIVER SHip ◆◆ Most deluxe and only small ship ◆◆ Cosmopolitan comfort amid in Russia rural beauty M.S. VOLGA DREam ◆◆ Exclusively chartered ◆◆ Great value for deluxe tour ◆◆ Only 90 guests ◆◆ Unprecedented level of luxury in Russia ◆◆ Lowest passenger-to-crew ratio ◆◆ Wine/soft drinks with lunch/dinner ◆◆ Single-seating dining room Double Cabin WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA INCLUDED FEATURES ON BOARD THE CHARTERED, ◆◆ City tour of St. Petersburg, a DELUXE M.S. VOLGA DREam UNESCO World Heritage site, th ◆◆ Cruise on Russia’s legendary featuring visits to the 18 -century waterways—the Neva River, Lake Peter and Paul Fortress and Ladoga, the Svir River, Lake Onega, St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Lake Beloye, the Sheksna River, ◆◆ Walking tour of Kizhi Island, a Lake Rybinskoye and the Volga River. UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆◆ Ten-night cruise with port calls th ◆◆ Visit to the 14 -century at St. Petersburg, Mandrogi, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery Kizhi Island, Goritsy, Yaroslavl, near Goritsy. St. Petersburg Uglich and Moscow. PRE-CRUisE two-night OPTION ◆◆ City tour of medieval Yaroslavl, ◆◆ Deluxe air-conditioned, river-view a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begin your exploration of Russia in this accommodations, each with a beautiful city known for its romantic private bathroom. ◆◆ Walking tour of Uglich, waterways and architectural treasures. including the Church of Prince Visit Yusupov Palace, the infamous ◆◆ All meals—breakfast, lunch, Dimitri-on-the-Blood. setting for Rasputin’s assassination and afternoon tea and dinner one of the few residences to retain ◆◆ Visit to Moscow’s imposing (including Russian specialties). many original interiors. In Pavlovsk, Kremlin, a UNESCO World tour the 18th-century Great Palace, built ◆◆ Complimentary house wine and Heritage site, and the Armory for Catherine the Great’s son, Paul. soft drinks are included with Museum’s czarist treasures, Accommodations for two nights are in the lunch and dinner. featuring the world’s largest deluxe KEMPINSki HOTEL MOikA 22. ◆◆ Coffee and tea served with all meals. collection of Fabergé eggs. ◆◆ Captain’s Welcome and ◆◆ Tour of Moscow, highlighted by Farewell Receptions. the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Red Square and ◆◆ Specially arranged vodka sampling. St. Basil’s Cathedral. ◆◆ Specially reserved entrance and guided ◆◆ Visit to the tranquil grounds of tour of the State Hermitage Museum, Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO a UNESCO World Heritage site. World Heritage site. Travel Arrangements by: THOmas P. GOHAGan & COmpanY◆◆ 209 South LaSalle Street◆◆ Suite 500◆◆ ◆ Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446◆◆ (800) 922-3088 Moscow POST-CRUisE two-night OPTION Conclude your journey by exploring the jewels of the heart of Mother Russia with a visit to the magnificent State Tretyakov Gallery and the fascinating Bunker 42 on Taganka Cold War Museum. Accommodations for two nights are included in the Five-Star MARRIOTT ROYAL AURORA HOTEL, ideally located in the city center. From $5495 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Please contact: Addie Natalie, 614-292-2372/800-852-8687, ext. 3 The 16th-century Goritsy Monastery was founded by a daughter-in-law of Ivan the Terrible, served as or [email protected] a place for politically exiled women of noble birth, and today houses a small community of nuns. 05/24/16-3.