WATERWAYS OF THE CZARS: ST. PETERSBURG &
MOSCOW ITINERARY:
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Moscow, Russia
Depart on an overnight flight to Moscow and transfer to your
hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure before tonight's
welcome dinner. Ritz-Carlton Moscow D
DAY 3: Moscow
Visit historic Red Square and the Tretyakov Gallery, home of
the world's greatest collection of Russian art. Dine à la carte
in the hotel. Ritz-Carlton Moscow B L D
DAY 4: Moscow
View the Kremlin's famous Armory collection, the Diamond
Fund and the Square of Four Cathedrals, and the Impressionist
paintings at the Pushkin Museum before dinner on your riverboat.
MS 'Volga Dream' B L D
DAY 5: Uglich
Cruise through the countryside to 12th century Uglich, known
for its wooden houses and the blue cupolas of the Cathedral of
the Resurrection. MS 'Volga Dream' B L D
DAY 6: Yaroslavl
Visit Yaroslavl's walled fortress, the Spassky Monastery and
Church of Elijah with its glorious frescoes. MS 'Volga Dream' B
L D
DAY 7: Volga River/Goritzy
At Goritzy explore the Cyril-Belozerski Monastery's
collection of icons. MS 'Volga Dream' B L D
DAY 8: Kizhi Island
See Kizhi Island's collection of wooden homes and churches.
MS 'Volga Dream' B L D
DAY 9: Mandrogi
Cruise through the peaceful countryside along the Svir River
and stop in the village of Mandrogi. MS 'Volga Dream' B L D
DAY 10: Valaam
Visit the Valaam Monastery and its Cathedral of the
Transfiguration on an island in Lake Ladoga. Later, continue
toward St. Petersburg. MS 'Volga Dream' B L D
DAY 11: St. Petersburg/Petrodvorets/ St. Petersburg
Explore Peterhof, the palace estate of Peter the Great.
After lunch return to St. Petersburg by hydrofoil. Stop at St.
Isaac's Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Dine à la
carte at one of A&K's selected restaurants. Grand Hotel Europe B
L D
DAY 12: St. Petersburg/Pushkin/ St. Petersburg
Visit Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room before lunch and
folkloric entertainment. Return to St. Petersburg for a farewell
dinner. Grand Hotel Europe B L D
DAY 13: St. Petersburg
Spend the morning at the Hermitage Museum in the opulent
Winter Palace and admire its great collection of art. After
lunch, journey to the Yusupov Palace and the Church on Spilled
Blood. This evening gather for a farewell cocktail. Grand Hotel
Europe B L
DAY 14: St. Petersburg/USA or Canada
Board your homebound flight. B
Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change, depending on
weather and water conditions. Sightseeing is subject to change
on individual departures, depending on museum opening times.
MS 'VOLGA DREAM': Newly rebuilt MS 'Volga Dream' is
the first luxurious floating hotel in Russia, accommodating just
111 passengers. The ship's spacious public areas include a
lounge, on-deck bar, library, fitness center and sauna. Regional
and international delicacies are served at a single seating in
the elegant dining room. All accommodations are in air
conditioned outside cabins equipped with direct dial telephone,
flat screen TV, radio, safety deposit box and minibar.
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