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Imperial Charms of Russia 5FMFQIPOF   Russian River Cruise XXXLJOHXJMMJBNUSBWFMDPNBV Kizhi Island ,*/(8*--*".53"7&- 4VJUF (SPVOE'MPPS ,JOH8JMMJBN4USFFU "EFMBJEF4" Imperial Charms of Russia 5FMFQIPOF Russian River Cruise XXXLJOHXJMMJBNUSBWFMDPNBV Day 1: Arrive St. Petersburg (D) of the Savior on the Spilled Blood, the Kazan Day 5: Mandrogi (FB,L,D) Founded by Peter the Great, St. Petersburg was and Saint Isaac’s Cathedral. Tonight, your Today, we visit the picturesque village of the capital of the Russian Empire for more than Captain is delighted to host a welcome Mandrogi located on the River Svir, part of the 200 years. Nicknamed ‘Venice of the North’, cocktail reception before dinner. Valaam Islands – an archipelago in the northern the historic centre, threaded with canals dotted part of Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake. The with baroque bridges, is a UNESCO World Day 3: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D) charming landscape is dotted with colourful Heritage site. You will be met and transferred^ Your day will start with a visit to the Hermitage “izbas” – wooden houses with finely carved from the airport to your authentic Russian Museum. Rival to the Louvre in Paris, the roofs and window frames. The town also offers river cruise ship, the MS Rossia where a warm Heritage Museum is one of the largest and many opportunities for you to admire Russian welcome awaits from your crew. Tonight, enjoy oldest museums in the world. Formerly the handicrafts, such as pottery and the famous your first dinner on board. Winter Palace and home of the Tsars, the “matryoshka” dolls. You will also have free time museum’s collection comprises of nearly to enjoy some of Mandrogi’s other attractions, Day 2: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D) three million exhibits including the largest like the Vodka Museum, which contains After breakfast, your guided tour will take you collection of paintings in the world and early thousands of different brands and types of along the Nevsky Prospect, the main boulevard collections dating back to Catherine II. vodka – one of Russia’s most famous exports. of St. Petersburg. You will pass the Gostiny Dvor (St. Petersburg’s largest department store), Day 4: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D) Day 6: Kizhi (FB,L,D) the National Library and the monument to Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the sights of Cruise the tranquil waters of Lake Onega, Catherine the Great, the sights of the Church St. Petersburg or relax on board the MS Rossia. Europe’s second largest lake, and arrive at the small island of Kizhi. You will be taken on a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, housing a collection of restored 18th century Russian wooden buildings, including the breathtaking Church of the Transfiguration. Built in 1714, the structure of the Church was built without a single nail. Day 7: Goritsy (FB,L,D) Today, we arrive in Goritsy, a typical Russian village set in the most scenic countryside. Take a coach from the ship to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Founded in 1397, by Cyril, one of the most honoured saints in the Russian Orthodox Church, the monastery houses the Assumption Cathedral and many ancient icons, which were loved by Ivan the Terrible. Day 8: Yaroslavl (FB,L,D) Founded in the 11th century by Yaroslav the Wise, the ancient city of Yaroslavl retains many monuments of its noteworthy and colourful past. Your walking tour will take you through the historic centre, a World Heritage site, which is located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers. Visit the 17th century Church of St. Ilya the Prophet, an incredible structure filled with frescoes and classic Russian MS Rossia, your traditional Russian river ship architecture, then wander the grounds Russian River Cruising Kizhi Mandrogi 11 St. Petersburg Goritsy RUSSIA Yaroslavl Night Stopovers Uglich Cruise Content Map provided as a guide only. Please refer to terms & conditions. Moscow INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE MS ROSSIA • 11 nights on board MS Rossia • Traditional Russian river cruise ship • The services of an Emerald Waterways • Length 125m, Guests 224 Cruise Director • 1 restaurant; 2 bars • Port taxes and charges included •5 deck vessel • All tipping and gratuities included • Average Size of Cabin – 157ft2 • Return airport transfers^ • Guided coach tour of St. Petersburg Bathroom • Tour to the Hermitage Museum in Bedside Bedside St. Petersburg table table of the 12th century Saviour-Transfiguration Shower • Visit to Mandrogi Monastery, one of the oldest along the Volga. • Tour to the Open Air Museum of Day 9: Uglich (FB,L,D) Architecture in Kizhi Island Your day starts with a visit to Uglich, one of • Visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery window Picture the most beloved towns in Old Russia, which • Tour to Yaroslavl Flatscreen is part of the Golden Ring around Moscow. TV Throughout its 1000 year history, the town • Visit to Uglich has been used by various Monarchs including • Guided tour of Moscow Ivan the Terrible as a base for attacks on the • Visit to Kremlin Grounds Tatars and Poles. During your walking tour you will visit the renowned green-domed Cathedral of Transfiguration. Then, visit the Church of DINING HIGHLIGHTS YOU’RE INVITED St. Dmitry on the Blood, which was built on the site where Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the • 32 superb meals including: • Visit the Cosmonaut Museum Terrible was murdered. This evening, the Captain • 11 Full Breakfasts (FB), 10 Lunches (L) • Tour the State Armoury will host a farewell dinner. & 11 Dinners (D) Day 10: Moscow (FB,L,D) • 2 drinks per passenger with lunch and Welcome to Moscow, Russia’s capital city, dinner on board on the banks of the Moskva River. The city’s • 1 bottle of water restocked daily in architecture is a reflection of its 860 year old your cabin history with many reminders of both its imperial • 24 Hour Coffee Station and Soviet past. A sprawling metropolis, Moscow is the financial and political centre of Russia with a population of around 13 million inhabitants. Discover More You’re Invited EmeraldACTIVE Enjoy a city tour to see Moscow’s highlights, Full details on pages 140-143 Full details on pages 16-17 Full details on pages 18-19 including the sights of the Red Square, where you can see the brightly coloured St. Basil’s Cathedral from the outside, sights of the Lenin DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES Mausoleum and the State Historical Museum. 12 Day St Petersburg to Moscow ERRC.1 Suite Upgrades – MS Rossia Day 11: Moscow (FB,L,D) 2020 Departures Cat. Deck Cabin Price Today, we have one of the biggest highlights of your tour – a visit to the Kremlin Grounds. June 16 C Upper Deluxe Suite $255 For many people the symbol of Moscow and July 29 B Boat Deluxe Suite $495 indeed Russia, the Kremlin is the former seat 12 Day Moscow to St Petersburg ERRC.2 of the Russian Government and a unique historical, architectural and artistic reserve. 2020 Departures During a stroll around the Kremlin Grounds, May 15 see the majestic Cathedral Square which June 27 still retains its original form. You’re Invited: Tour the State Armoury, which houses August 9, 30 priceless weaponry, jewels and royal artefacts. In the afternoon, You’re Invited to visit to the Cosmonaut Museum. Day 12: Disembarkation Moscow (FB) After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer^ to the airport. .
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