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10-night Along the Russian Rivers, from Saint Petersburg to Mo...
	ms Kronstadt (Be the first Reviewer!) Departing From: St. Petersburg, Russia Show Itinerary

Day	Port	Arrival	Departure
Day 1	St. Petersburg, Russia Settle into cabins then attend a folklore welcome evening onboard with the traditional "Bread and Salt" ceremony. Dinner onboard and overnight stop in Saint Petersburg.	—	—
Day 2	St. Petersburg, Russia We have a panoramic tour of Saint Petersburg. Built on islands in the Neva delta, this marvellous city known today as the cultural capital of Russia is a delightful place for art lovers. Here we can admire Nevsky Prospect, Kazan and Saint Isaac's Cathedrals, Smolny Convent, and Vasilyevsky Island. We visit Saint Nicholas' Naval Cathedral, a remarkable illustration of religious Baroque architecture with magnificent decorations. We then visit Peter and Paul Fortress and its fine cathedral. Situated above the Neva, its golden spire dominates the river, opposite the former winter palace. The cathedral is where the tombs of the old Russian tsars are located. We have lunch in town then we visit the famous Hermitage, the most important and most famous museum in Russia. Situated in the former winter palace of the tsars, it owes its world renown to its rooms dedicated to the painters from the Italian, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German, and French schools. There is a particularly fine collection of Rembrandts and other painters from the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century and French Impressionists. We return to our ship and have dinner and another night onboard. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: "Folk show" OR "An evening at the Ballet Palace Theater".	—	—
Day 3	St. Petersburg, Russia We have a day at leisure. Morning: OPTIONAL EXCURSION: "Visit to the Petrodvorets palace" OR Free time in Saint Petersburg (possibility of transfer to Saint Petersburg — to book and pay onboard). Lunch in town and back onboard OR OPTIONAL EXCURSION: "Cruise along the canals of Saint Petersburg" OR Free time in Saint Petersburg (possibility of transfer to Saint Petersburg — to book and pay onboard). Sailing. Dinner and another night onboard.	—	—
Day 4	Mandrogi, Russia Between Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, and Lake Onega, the river Svir flows gently through beautiful and rare scenery. From the decks of our ship, we have a glimpse into the daily lives of the villagers who live in this deep and authentic part of Russia as we cruise past. We have lunch onboard and then we stop at Mandrogi for a walk in the village constructed entirely for tourists to visit. Here we see traditional Russian craftsmen at work, as well as the wooden "isbas" so typical of the region. Dinner and another night onboard. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: "Lunch of local specialities in Mandrogi".	—	—
Day 5	Kizhi, Russia We arrive in Kizhi, situated in the middle of the lake in the region of Karelia. Kizhi is a small narrow island which stretches from north to south about 8 km and is just 1,500 m wide. The island is a true treasure trove of delightful wooden buildings from the 18th century. We visit the open-air museum, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where both religious and secular buildings are grouped together, like the 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration and the smaller 10-domed Church of the Intercession. We have lunch and then cruise on Lake Onega. Dinner and another night onboard.	—	—
Day 6	Goritsy, Russia We cruise on the river Sheksna and the White Lake. Our next port of call allows us a real insight into the life of a typical Russian village. In Goritsy, we visit a school, where the children and teachers happily explain their way of life. We end our time in Goritsy with a visit to a typical village house in order to have a better understanding of the villagers' life. We follow with a walking tour of the Resurrection Monastery, which is being restored. We rejoin our ship and cruise on the White Lake with lunch and Russian tea. Dinner and another night onboard. OPTIONAL guided tour of "Saint Cyril of White Lake", also known as Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Founded in the 14th century by St. Cyril, this fortress name is a reference to the Belozersk located on the White Lake, near Kirillov, a territory of the principality of Beloozero. It was first a rampart of the city of Moscow and then it became a place of worship composed of a whole fortified, cultural, and domestic work. This optional excursion replaces the visits on the original program at Goritsy.	—	—
Day 7	Yaroslavl', Russia We spend the morning cruising and after lunch onboard, we arrive in Yaroslavl in the early afternoon. One of the highlights of Golden Ring of Russia, Yaroslavl is an ancient Russian city, founded by Yaroslav the Wise in 1010 and is located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl rivers. We visit the Transfiguration of the Saviour Monastery (Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery) as well as the Church of St. Nicholas, built in the mid-17th century. It was dedicated to St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, protector of all merchants and travellers, and was the first stone temple of worship to be built in Yaroslavl. Dinner and overnight stay onboard. OPTIONAL "Rostov the Great". Funded in the 9th century by the Lake Nero, Rostov is one of the oldest cities of the "Golden Ring". Panoramic tour. Visit of the Kremlin and Dormition Cathedral built in 1162 by the great Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky.	—	—
Day 8	Uglich, Russia We cruise along the river Volga and arrive in Uglich where in 1591, Tsar Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible, disappeared in mysterious and tragic circumstances. We visit the Kremlin with the Church of St. Dmitri on the Blood and the Cathedral of the Transfiguration. We attend a short concert of liturgical music. We then have lunch. After leaving the Volga, "Mother of all Rivers", we negotiate an impressive system of locks, built in the time of Stalin, which allows us to reach Moscow. Tonight is the captain's dinner accompanied by a glass of vodka. We stay onboard overnight.	—	—
Day 9	Moscow, Russia We have lunch onboard before we arrive in Moscow. We have a panoramic tour of the city (exterior of buildings only) and the historic center — "Kitay-Gorod" with the famous Red Square dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin on the banks of the Moskva river. Dinner and overnight stay onboard. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: "Metro and Moscow by night".	—	—
Day 10	Moscow, Russia We have a discovery tour today of the Novodevichy Convent dating from the 16th century and proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The beautiful domes and bell towers of its churches with frescos and five-tiered iconostasis are an integral part of the Moscow cityscape. We also visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, rebuilt in 1995 to the design of the original cathedral which dated from 1883 and which was razed to the ground on Stalin's orders in 1931. We have lunch in town, followed by a visit to the Kremlin, the historic fortified complex in the heart of Moscow, complete with many civil and religious buildings enclosed within the Kremlin walls. We also visit inside of the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: "The Armoury palace, museum of the Russian Imperial Court" — "Russian national show". Dinner and overnight stay onboard.	—	—
Day 11	Moscow, Russia After breakfast onboard, disembarkation. End of our journey.	—	—

Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Untrack Track MAY 29 2020	Not Available	$3,218 $322/Night	Not Available	Not Available		Select
Untrack Track JUN 19 2020	Not Available	$3,218 $322/Night	Not Available	Not Available		Select
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Untrack Track JUL 31 2020	Not Available	$2,896 $290/Night	Not Available	Not Available		Select
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11-night Along the Russian Rivers, from Moscow to Saint Peters...
	ms Kronstadt (Be the first Reviewer!) Departing From: Moscow, Russia Show Itinerary

Day	Port	Arrival	Departure
Day 1	Moscow, Russia Passengers are welcome to board our ship starting from 2 pm at the North River Station. You'll be welcomed with a musical greeting. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll have dinner and spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 2	Moscow, Russia We'll set out for a panoramic tour of the city, stopping by the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, rebuilt in 1995 as an exact replica of the 1883 version that had been demolished in 1931 by Stalin. We'll also discover the Donskoy Monastery, built out of wood in 1592 and truly conceived as a fortress whose goal was to defend the city from a Mongolian invasion. Rebuilt in the 17th century, it is today surrounded by gorgeous castellated ramparts as well as eight square and four circular towers with red-blood crowns. The monastery's necropolis houses the tomb of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. After lunch in town, we'll visit the Kremlin, former residence of the tsars, and take a stroll around the Cathedral Square where we'll come across the most ancient monuments. We'll finish up with a visit to the wonderful Cathedral of the Dormition. Join us for an optional visit of the Kremlin Amoury. The museum houses collections based on the precious items that had been preserved for centuries in the tsar's treasury and the patriarch's vestry: royal garments, gold- and silverware, arms, armours, etc. The highest artistic level and particular historical and cultural value of the exhibits have made the Armoury a world-wide known museum. Visit of the Armoury subject to entry quotas set by the Kremlin Administrative Office. Must be booked 60 days prior to departure at the latest. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard. This evening, join us for an optional tour of the subway and city "by night". The Moscow subway stations are some of the most beautiful in the world. With their sculptures, mosaics, lamps, and stained glass, the city's subway stations look more like lavish palace halls. We'll not only visit some of the stations but we'll also take a nighttime tour to see the city all lit up.	—	—
Day 3	Moscow, Russia Join us for a visit of the Tretyakov Gallery. This historic building is the foremost depository of Russian fine art in the world and houses more than 1,300 exhibits from the 11th till the early 20th century. We'll return onboard and have lunch. We'll start cruising in the early afternoon towards Uglich. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 4	Uglich, Russia We'll cruise along the Moscow Canal through the impressive lock chambers built under Stalin, allowing us to reach the Volga River. We'll have lunch before reaching Uglich. It is said that this Golden Ring town was founded in 937 and is one of few Russia's historical well-preserved destinations. Join us for a visit of the Uglich Kremlin which houses the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood and the Cathedral of the Transfiguration. The Uglich Kremlin was built during the 15th century and consists of seven buildings. The most majestic part is the five-domed Transfiguration Cathedral built in 1713. You'll also see the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, the second-oldest building in the Uglich Kremlin ensemble. It was painted red to remind people of the blood spilled in this place when the eight-year-old Prince Dmitry was found dead. We'll then enjoy a traditional concert of church music. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 5	Yaroslavl', Russia Yaroslavl, one of the most attractive among the Golden Ring cities, was founded by Yaroslav the Wise in 1010. Join us for a visit to the Spassky (St. Saviour) Monastery. Built in the 12th century, the monastery is home to the oldest building in the city: the monastery cathedral. You'll also be able to see the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet. After lunch, join in on an optional excursion to Rostov, one of the oldest cities of the Golden Ring located on the shores of Lake Nero. After a panoramic tour, we'll visit the Rostov Kremlin and the Assumption Cathedral erected in 1162. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 6	Goritsy, Russia During a stopover in Goritsy, discover the authentic Russian way of life through a tour of the Goritsy school and a typical house. Or you can choose to join us on an optional visit of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Founded in the 14th century by St. Cyril, this monastery used to be the largest and the strongest fortress in northern Russia. This optional visit replaces the tours included in the stopover in Goritsy. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 7	Kizhi, Russia We'll cruise along Lake Onega and have lunch before reaching Kizhi. Located at the heart of Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia, Kizhi is one of Russia's must-see attractions. Join us for a guided tour of the island, a true open-air museum which houses a collection of amazing wooden structures from the past, including old chapels and houses, windmills and granaries, as well as barns and racks for drying crops. The gem of this collection is the 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration (currently being renovated), covered with golden leaves and religious portraits and sitting next to the Church of the Intercession. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 8	Mandrogi, Russia We'll sail along the Svir River which connects Lake Onega with Lake Ladoga. Take advantage of this morning cruise to admire the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Enjoy lunch onboard or join us for an optional traditional lunch in Mandrogi. Afterwards, you'll have some free time to enjoy a stroll through the village founded over 16 years ago as an eco-stop. Artisans and craftsmen from all over Russia were invited to live and work here, creating the village's unique style. This evening, enjoy the captain's dinner. We'll spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 9	St. Petersburg, Russia Located on the Neva River, discover the second-largest city of Russia through its canals and rivers bordered with magnificent architectural palaces. We'll first explore this "Venice of the North" with a panoramic tour of the city. We'll also visit the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, a major Baroque Orthodox cathedral, before lunch in the city. Join us on a visit of the Peter and Paul Fortress and its cathedral, which contains the tombs of former Russian tsars. You can also join us on an optional cruise along the canals of the city. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard.	—	—
Day 10	St. Petersburg, Russia	—	—
Day 10	Catherine Palace, Pushkin, Russia	—	—
Day 10	St. Petersburg, Russia Join us on a visit of the Catherine Palace, a former imperial palace and one of the largest in St. Petersburg. Among the different rooms of the palace there is a ballroom and, above all, the Amber Chamber, a luxurious room filled with furniture made up of thousands of shards of amber. Enjoy a walk in the garden before lunch in town. In the afternoon, join us for a visit to the most famous museum in Russia located in the Winter Palace: the State Hermitage Museum. Sprawling across three massive buildings, this vast, chaotic, and incredibly rich collection is unquestionably the biggest draw for visitors to St. Petersburg. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard. Join us for an optional visit of Saint Petersburg by night and watch the raising of the draw bridges (this excursion can only be purchased onboard).	—	—
Day 11	St. Petersburg, Russia	—	—
Day 11	Peterhof, Russia	—	—
Day 11	St. Petersburg, Russia Join us for a visit to the Peterhof Palace. The utterly elegant Peterhof Palace is one of the supreme monuments of the 18th century and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a tour of the palace, we'll have a stroll through the magnificent park to admire its gilded statues and numerous fountains. Afterwards, we'll have lunch onboard. Enjoy some optional free time to explore the city on your own. We'll have dinner and spend the night onboard. Enjoy an optional evening of folklore entertainment.	—	—
Day 12	St. Petersburg, Russia Enjoy one last breakfast before disembarking in Saint Petersburg. End of our services.	—	—

Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
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