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Cruise the Passage of INCLUDED FEATURES Accommodations • Two Nights in Moscow Aboard the MS Krasin Cruise the Passage of INCLUDED FEATURES Accommodations • Two nights in Moscow aboard the MS Krasin. • Cruise for six nights, visiting the aboard the jewels of Russia’s Golden Ring. You’ll be raised and lowered through a series of MS Krasin locks as you sail on the Volga, Svir and Neva rivers. Then, cruise on Lake Onega and Lake Ladoga. • Relax aboard the MS Krasin, with three nights to discover St Petersburg. featuring Activities and Events MOSCOW • All guided shore excursions as UGLICH outlined in your program itinerary. YAROSLAVL • Enjoy a cultural performance at GORITSY the Hermitage Theater, one of the oldest in Russia. KIZHI ISLAND AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Attend Welcome and Farewell T ETERSBURG S . P • Unpack just once! Relax Receptions onboard. aboard the MS Krasin as you Meals cruise through the serene Russian • Enjoy 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and countryside, between Moscow and 11 dinners during your program, St. Petersburg. featuring international cuisine and • Fully explore Moscow with specially n the early regional specialties with European arranged visits to the Kremlin and Red 1700s, Peter hospitality and service. theI Great pursued his Square. vision of transforming •Enjoy early entrance into St. Petersburg’s MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS Russia into the greatest State Hermitage Museum before it opens • Consultation services of a dedicated nation in Europe at to the public. Passenger Service Representative the time. Follow in his • Attend a cultural performance at the Hermitage prior to departure. footsteps as you cruise Theater in St. Petersburg. • Services of an experienced AHI aboard the MS Krasin. • Participate in exciting seminars led Travel Director throughout the trip. Trace scenic waterways by local experts who will enhance your • Detailed travel and destination lined with medieval understanding of Mother Russia. information to assist in your planning. villages and the charming • Tipping of all guides and drivers. wooden dachas, or country • Complimentary travel wallet. houses, of national heroes. In Moscow, admire the Kremlin AIR PROGRAM and stroll the bustling Red Square. • Round-trip, scheduled jet service. Delight in St. Petersburg’s beauty, • Round-trip motorcoach transfers from the State Hermitage Museum, between airports and the MS Krasin, once the Winter Palace of the czars, with baggage handling at the ship. to fortresses and avenues. Don’t miss • All domestic and foreign governmental this chance to experience the “new” airport/departure taxes and fees. Russia firsthand. • Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance for all passengers ticketed by AHI Above: The Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg Travel, subject to policy terms. D AY- BY-DAY I TINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ DEPARTURE a tribute to the skill of Russian Depart for Moscow, Russia, aboard craftsmen. The Church of the scheduled jet service. (Provided for Transformation, with 22 onion domes, Air Program participants only.) is considered one of Russia’s most DAY 2 ~ MOSCOW architecturally splendid churches. MS KRASIN Arrive at Moscow airport and transfer DAY 9 ~ MANDROGI by motorcoach to the MS Krasin. During a relaxing day of sailing, appre- Your home during your cruise of Russia’s (Transfer provided for Air Program ciate the beauty of the Neva and Svir waterways is the MS Krasin. Renovated in participants only.) Rivers and Lakes Ladoga and Onega. 2009, it boasts numerous amenities DAY 3 ~ MOSCOW Excursion: Mandrogi. At midday, designed to ensure your comfort. From the Excursion: Red Square and stop in Mandrogi, a small village that delicious cuisine in the restaurant to the Kremlin. See Red Square and St. offers a close-up view of wooden friendly hospitality of the ship’s staff, your Basil’s Cathedral, considered to be dachas and enjoy a barbeque lunch. experience will offer a level of service and the symbol of Russia. Enjoy some DAY 10 ~ ST. PETERSBURG luxury the czars would have envied! Enjoy freetime before a visit the Kremlin, Excursion: St. Petersburg City Tour. the seat of Russia’s government. performances in the music salon, search for Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, take that perfect memento at the souvenir kiosk DAY 4 ~ MOSCOW/CRUISING a tour featuring St. Isaac’s Cathedral or relax on deck and admire the lovely Excursion: State Tretyakov Gallery. and the The Bronze Horseman See the State Tretyakov Gallery, hous- statue. Become acquainted with countryside as you sail along. Each ing some of the finest Russian art in historic places which have made evening, return to the comfort of your the world. This afternoon depart St. Petersburg such a dazzling capital. tastefully appointed cabin—a relaxing end Moscow and sail along the Volga River. This evening, enjoy a performance at to an exciting day! Local Flavor: Tonight, attend the Hermitage Theater. a Welcome Reception aboard ship. DAY 11 ~ ST. PETERSBURG DAY 5 ~ UGLICH Excursion: Opulent Palaces. Visit Excursion: Uglich. Enjoy the Petrodvorets this morning. The palace tranquil scenery of the Volga River of Peter the Great is known for its as you cruise towards Uglich. During gardens and fountains. Continue to a walking tour, see the grounds Catherine’s Palace, a Russian baroque of the Old Kremlin; the Church of masterpiece, to see the famed Amber St. Dimitry on the Blood; and the 18th- room full of intricate amber panels. century Transfiguration Cathedral. DAY 12 ~ ST. PETERSBURG EXCLUSIVE CRUISE EXTRAS DAY 6 ~ YAROSLAVL Excursion: The Hermitage. Visit This AHI Cruise features: Excursion: Yaroslavl. Visit the the State Hermitage Museum. A part • Deluxe river cruise ships providing all Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Winter Palace built largely by outward-facing accommodations and of the Savior. Founded in the 12th Catherine the Great, it is home friendly, personalized service. century, it is one of Russia’s oldest to one of the world’s most extensive • Pleasant dining aboard ship, featuring monasteries on the upper Volga River. collections of art. special extras such as morning coffee, Continue on to the spectacular onion- Independent Exploration: The afternoon tea, international cuisine and domed Church of Elijah the Prophet, afternoon in St. Petersburg is at expertly prepared regional specialties. known for its excellent frescoes. leisure for plans of your own design. • Expert local guides leading thoughtfully DAY 7 ~ GORITSY Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Reception. designed excursions to enrich your experience of the area. Excursion: Goritsy. This ancient DAY 13 ~ RETURN Russian village was formerly closed to • A comprehensive, illustrated guide book After breakfast, transfer to St. created exclusively for your program western visitors. Now, discover its Petersburg airport for return flight(s) treasures, such as the Kirill-Belosersk describing, kilometer-by-kilometer, the to North America. (Provided for Air storied culture and history of the towns, Monastery. Then, enjoy guided visits to Program participants only.) villages and landmarks along the river. a local food market and private home. • Speaker’s Corner program featuring DAY 8 ~ KIZHI ISLAND NOTE: This cruise may operate in the opposite local lecturers who share their insights Excursion: Kizhi Island. The island direction. Itinerary may change due to local con- with you for a unique, in-depth learning of Kizhi on Lake Onega is an outdoor ditions. Many excursions on this program involve experience. museum of 18th-century wooden an element of walking, as some of the finest architecture. The familiar onion- attractions on this program are located in areas shaped domes of its churches were not accessible by motorcoach. AHI Travel constructed without nails, and are 6400 Shafer Court Rosemont, IL 60018 2010-2.
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