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Waterways of the Tsars Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream

June 5–15, 2019 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Dear Travelers and Friends, Sailing the waterways of was a royal tradition for her rulers, and the Romanovs’ imperial yacht, the Standart, was the envy of when Nicholas II reigned. Please join us next year to sail the mighty Volga River into the heartland of the country, stepping ashore in Golden Ring towns few Americans have visited. The Museum Travel Alliance (MTA) provides museums with the opportunity to offer their members and patrons high-end educational travel programming. Trips are available exclusively through MTA members and co- sponsoring non-profit institutions. This particular journey is co-sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the alumni associations of Harvard and Yale. Stay for three nights in Moscow at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, to enter the Kremlin before public hours, go backstage at the Bolshoi, and discover the masterpieces in the Pushkin Museum and Tretyakov Galleries. Then embark on a six-night voyage aboard Volga Dream. Call at Uglich to hear an a cappella choir inside a 15th-century church. Visit two medieval monasteries in Goritsy and explore the magical island of Kizhy. Enjoy stunning scenery as you cross Europe’s largest freshwater lake to call at the village of Svirstroy. Visit a resident's home before continuing to St. Petersburg, where we disembark. Onboard classes in and cuisine will add to the pleasures of this voyage.

For those who wish to explore Russia further, View of the Kremlin from Four Seasons Hotel, Moscow an optional postlude in St. Petersburg will be offered from June 15 to 18.

We look forward to greeting you in Moscow in 2019.

Sincerely,

Jim Friedlander President, Museum Travel Alliance

HIGHLIGHTS ENTER the Kremlin before public hours for a special visit to the Armory Museum, with its collection of tsarist thrones, ceremonial crowns, coaches, and gifts of state

EXPLORE less-visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Ferapontov Monastery and the fairy-tale island of Kizhy

ENJOY lectures by experts in history, art, and architecture during a cruise of Russia’s scenic waterways MEET a dancer during a behind-the-scenes tour of the Bolshoi Theatre, or enjoy a special reception at Spaso House, the grand turn-of-the-century home of the U.S. Ambassador (pending confirmation)

DELIGHT in the stirring voices of an intimate choral ensemble, enhanced by the flawless acoustics of a historic Golden Ring Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Uglich

DISCUSS life since the fall of the Soviet Union with locals in a riverside village of Svirstroy Waterways of the Tsars Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream

June 5–15, 2019

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Kizhy Lake SUNDAY, JUNE 9: MOSCOW / EMBARK VOLGA DREAM Svir River Onega Enter the Kremlin before public hours for a private visit Lake Svirstroy Ladoga to the Armory Museum, with its collection of tsarist Baltic Volga — Baltic thrones, ceremonial crowns, coaches, and gifts of state. Sea White Waterway Lake Continue to the beautifully frescoed 15th-century Goritsy Assumption and Annunciation Cathedrals. Following ESTONIA St. Petersburg lunch, tour the ornate stations of the Moscow Metro, “the People’s Palaces.” Travel north of the city to the river RUSSIA port, to board Volga Dream. B,L,D

Lake MONDAY, JUNE 10: UGLICH Rybinskoye Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to Uglich, whose medieval buildings loom above a sharp bend in the river. At the Uglich Volga River LATVIA Volga River five-domed Church of the Transfiguration, an a cappella concert creates a starkly beautiful contrast with the Moscow — Volga glittering iconostasis surrounding the singers. Learn about Canal the important role Uglich played in the rise of the Romanov Moscow Dynasty at the Chapel of Dimitry, built on the site where BELARUS ’s youngest son met his death. Tonight, join the captain for a welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R,D WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5: DEPARTURE Depart on an overnight flight to Moscow. TUESDAY, JUNE 11: YAROSLAVL The oldest city on the Volga River, Yaroslavl was unharmed THURSDAY, JUNE 6: MOSCOW, RUSSIA during World War II, and many religious buildings dating Arrive in Moscow and transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel from the 13th to 17th centuries remain intact. In the Moscow for check-in. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Spassky Monastery, see the Transfiguration Cathedral, , home to Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s Tomb, adorned with murals depicting the apocalyptic visions of and the famous GUM department store. Gather this evening St. John; then view the richly frescoed Church of Elijah the for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel. R,D Prophet. Stroll in the lively market before joining Volga Dream for lunch. As you cruise this afternoon, a Russian FRIDAY, JUNE 7: MOSCOW language class will be offered. B,L,D Following a morning lecture, visit the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, housing a remarkable collection of French Impressionist and Old Master paintings. Alternatively visit an open session of the Duma, or Russian Parliament (pending confirmation). Discover the newly restored Bolshoi Theatre during a guided tour and meet with a dancer from this prestigious company, or drive to Spaso House, the home of the United States Ambassador, for a special visit and cocktail (pending confirmation). The balance of the day is at leisure. B,L

SATURDAY, JUNE 8: MOSCOW Begin the day at the New Tretyakov Picture Gallery, with works by artists including Malevich, Kandinsky, and Chagall. Following lunch visit the Old Tretyakov Gallery to view its extraordinary collection of Russian art, ranging from 12th-century icons to 20th-century paintings. This evening return to the historic Bolshoi for a performance (pending schedule). B,L Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl, photo by Larry Koester WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12: GORITSY FRIDAY, JUNE 14: SVIR RIVER CRUISE / SVIRSTROY Visit the UNESCO-listed Ferapontov Monastery, whose Be on deck as Volga Dream cruises the Svir River toward frescoes are considered among the finest examples of , Europe’s largest freshwater lake, passing medieval Russian art. Enjoy free time in this peaceful graceful willow, alder, and pine trees along the shore. Call village. Alternatively, tour the 14th-century Kirillo- at the village of Svirstroy, where we will be welcomed into Belozersky Monastery (“the Monastery of St. Cyril on the a resident’s home for tea with jam and pirozhki (local pies). White Lake”), once one of the most important in Russia. Learn about Russian tradition and village lifestyle from your Cross Lake Beloye—formerly known as “the tsar’s fishing hosts before visiting the nearby town. B,L,D grounds”—en route to , the second-largest SATURDAY, JUNE 15: ST. PETERSBURG / RETURN lake in Europe. B,L,D Disembark in St. Petersburg this morning and transfer to the airport for flights home. B,L,D THURSDAY, JUNE 13: KIZHY This morning learn to make traditional crepes and An optional postlude in St. Petersburg is offered dumplings (blini and pelmeni) at an onboard cooking class. June 15–18, 2019. In the afternoon, step ashore on the tiny island of Kizhy, DISCLAIMER: The itinerary is subject to change at the a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Lake Onega. See the discretion of The Museum Travel Alliance. For complete open-air Museum of Architecture, including its fairy-tale details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at Church of the Transfiguration. B,L,D https://museumtravelalliance.com/faq.php

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SUN DECK LAND/CRUISE RATES (Per Person, Double Occupancy)

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BAR 412 410 408 406 404 402 LOUNGE Standard Cabins 101 to 108 Cabin $8,999 $11,249 Twin beds. Superior Cabins 201 to 210 Main $9,999 $14,999 PROMENADE DECK Twin beds.

Deluxe Cabins 301 to 315 & 317 to 324 Promenade $10,499 $15,749 323 321 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 325 Double beds. . 300

LIBRARY 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 Superior Staterooms 406 to 409, 411 & 412 Sun $10,999 Inquire 326 Twin beds.

Junior Suites 316 & 405 Promenade & Sun $11,999 Inquire MAIN DECK Double beds. 209 207 205 203 201 DINING Superior Junior Suites 402 to 404 Sun $12,999 Inquire ROOM Double beds. FOYER 210 208 206 204 202 SALON Owner’s Suite 300 Promenade $13,999 Inquire Double beds. CABIN DECK SPECIAL OFFER FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS

107 105 103 101 Standard Single Cabins 325, 326 & 410 Promenade & Sun ------$8,999 RATES INCLUDE n Three nights hotel accommodations at the Four Seasons in Moscow 108 106 104 102 n Six nights cabin accommodations aboard Volga Dream The finest riverboat in Russia, Volga Dream is celebrated for her elegant n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, appointments, meticulous design, and impeccable service. All 56 D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals staterooms have river views and marble-accented private bathrooms. n House wine/beer and soft drinks with lunches and dinners aboard Complimentary wine and beer are offered at meals, which showcase Volga Dream; vodka tasting during the Russian dinner; twenty four- Continental cuisine alongside Russian specialties. The lounge, decorated hour coffee station; open bar during cruise*; bottled water in cabins with paintings by contemporary Russian artists, offers panoramic views, live and for each shore excursion n music, and Wi-Fi. The teak sun deck is a lovely setting for al fresco dining. Welcome Russian vodka, bread, and salt ceremony; fruit basket in cabin; Captain’s welcome aboard cocktail reception (complimentary Other amenities include a fitness room, massage room, and sauna. A champagne and snacks); Captain’s farewell cocktail reception physician accompanies each cruise. n Enrichment program of lectures and talks; all onboard entertainment programs, including live piano performances in the evenings n Escorted sightseeing, transportation, and entrance fees for all included visits n First aid aboard Volga Dream n Airport/hotel/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights; gratuities to local guides and drivers n Customary shipboard gratuities; port charges n Taxes, service, and porterage charges. *Open bar aboard Volga Dream includes tea, coffee americano, water, and soft drinks; red and white house wines; standard Russian vodka; standard Russian champagne; standard whiskey Johnny Walker Red Label class; standard gin and tonic; standard Russian beer. Volga Dream (left) and lounge (right) (Open bar does NOT include: super premium alcohol brands as well as specialty coffees.)

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than as noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; baggage in excess of one suitcase; airport transfers other than for those on suggested flights; trip insurance; optional postlude in St. Petersburg; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. Fountains of Peterhof

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