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1-800-325-2503 or 1-305-279-2336
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Miami, FL 33173
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Waterways Of The Czars
Moscow, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritsky, Kizhi, St. Petersburg
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 Follow the footsteps of Peter the Great Peter the Great sailed from Moscow along the Volga River to St. Petersburg approximately 300 years ago on a quest to take Russia from the "Dark Ages" into the "Enlightened Age." Today, you have a chance to follow his legendary path celebrating the rich history and traditions of Russia, yet witnessing the flourishing entrepreneurial spirit of a new market-driven economy. Your journey starts in Moscow, Russia's heart, where you'll stand in awe at the world-famous sights: Red Square; the Kremlin, a self-contained city with a host of churches, museums, and government offices; the chic GUM Department Store; the beautiful Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Moscow Metro covered with mosaics, stained glass, and bronze sculptures; and so much more. And this is just Moscow. Moscow
Uglich
Yaroslavl
Goritsky
Kizhi
St. Petersburg
Sightseeing Highlights - Moscow: City tour including visit to Red Square; Guided tour of the Kremlin and Armory
- Uglich: Walking tour and visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral
- Yaroslavl: City tour and visit the Church of Elija the Prophet
- Goritsy: Walking tour and visit the Kiril Belosersk
- Kizhi: Walking tour and visit Church of the Transfiguration
- St. Petersburg: City tour; Evening Cossack show; Guided visit to the Hermitage Museum; Guided visit to Catherine's Palace in Pushkin
Dining Highlights
- Exciting on-board entertainment and insightful lectures
- Captain's Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Hearty Russian cuisine and international favorites
First Class Travel Highlights
- 12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the MS Litvinov
- 11 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
- An experienced Trafalgar Cruise Manager
- All transfers
- Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Complimentary Transfers
- Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1900 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers.
- Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
- Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0600 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
- Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
- If your flight arrangements arrive/depart outside of the times shown above , you may purchase a private car transfer from Uniworld/Trafalgar or make your own transfer arrangements.
Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
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| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart Home Gateway City to Moscow | | | Day 2 | Moscow | Arrive at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, and be greeted by a Trafalgar representative who takes you to the ship. (Dinner) | | Day 3 | Moscow | Today, you'll see many historical and famous landmarks, including the world-renowned Red Square and the spectacular St. Basil's Cathedral. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will take a ride on the unique Moscow Metro, known for its opulent art. You'll then visit Arbat Street.(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain's Welcome Dinner) Featured Excursions: Moscow city tour with Red Square, ride on Moscow Metro and shopping time on Arbat StreetOnboard Highlight: Captain's Welcome Dinner | | Day 4 | Moscow | A highlight of your stay in Moscow is a visit to the 15th-century Kremlin, a self-contained city with palaces, armories, cathedral and a medieval fortress. We'll explore the priceless collection of imperial treasures of the Kremlin's Armory Museum, now home to over fifty world-famous Faberge Eggs.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursions: Kremlin and Armory MuseumDuring summer months when it gets dark very late, optional "Moscowby Night" may be substituted with a different tour. | | Day 5 | Moscow | Enjoy an entire day at leisure. We'll have a shuttle running between the ship and the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Irresistible Optional Tours: Take a tour to Zagorsk with its 17th-century monastery or visit Tretyakov Gallery | | Day 6 | Cruising the Moscow Canal and Volga River and Uglich | Cruise through the 80-mile long Moscow Canal and get a glimpse of the Russian countryside. As you approach this delightful Golden Ring City, be prepared for the magnificent architectural monuments. Your tour takes you to the blue-domed Church Prince-Dimitry-on-the-Blood and the 18th-century Transfiguration Church. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church Prince-Dimitry-on-the-Blood | | Day 7 | Yaroslavl | Yaroslavl is one of Russia's most beautiful cities and is home to the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet. Visit the church and the ancient 12th-century Transfiguration Monastery grounds. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring | | Day 8 | Goritsy | Meet the locals in Kirillov and experience daily life in this part of the world. Enjoy local specialities like cranberry liquor and handmade breads.(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) Featured Excursion: Daily Life in Russia Up Close | | Day 9 | Cruising Lake Onega and Kizhi Island | You'll visit Kizhi Island's famous Open Air Museum with fascinating edifices of northern wooden architecture, including the spectacular Church of Transfiguration constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail. Its 22 shimmering domes in three tiers are the ultimate in Russian fairy tale architecture. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum | | Day 10 | Cruising the Svir River and Mandrogi | Mandrogi, a reconstructed village founded in the 18th-century, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle of Russia's past. Inside the wooden houses are many craftsmen working to make matrioshkas, lace and ceramics. A highlight of your visit to Mandrogi is a traditional Shashlik picnic ashore. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) Featured Excursion: Shashlik Picnic Ashore | | Day 11 | St. Petersburg | Your panoramic tour of this fabled city of canals and Northern Lights will take you to Palace Square, the historic heart of St. Petersburg, and along Nevsky Prospect. You'll see St. Isaac's Cathedral, Admiralty Tower and other great buildings that stand as monuments to the extravagant lifestyle of the Czars. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg City TourIrresistible Optional Tours: Peter & Paul Fortress, and/or Hermitage Ballet performance | | Day 12 | St. Petersburg | Your guided tour takes you through the world-famous Hermitage Museum. Founded by Catherine the Great, this is one of the premier museums in the world. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captains Farewell Dinner) Featured Excursion: Hermitage MuseumIrresistible Optional Tour: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then travel via hydrofoil to magnificent Peterhof Gardens | | Day 13 | St. Petersburg | Visit lavish Catherine's Palace and Park, a magnificent imperial palace and masterpieceof Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. During your tour, you will also see the famous Amber Room. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) Featured Excursion: Catherine's Palace and Park in PushkinIrresistible Optional Tours: St. Petersburg contrast tour with Yussupov Palace, and/or canal cruise | | Day 14 | Depart St. Petersburg | Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in St. Petersburg for your flight home, or extend you stay and see the Baltic Capitals. |
| | | * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. |
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