Imperial Russia 2009

800.311.7838

Trafalgar Tours

River Cruises 2009

Highlights

St. Petersburg

Kizhi

Goritsy

Yaroslavl

Kostroma

Uglich

Moscow

Imperial Russia River Cruise Package Includes:

14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the classic MS Litvinov

All meals onboard

12 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides

State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all

Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures

Captain's Welcome and Captain's Farewell Dinners

An experienced Russian Cruise Manager

All transfers on arrival and departure days

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 show

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.

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 above times, 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.

Call (800) 311-7838 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7259898

Tour Operator

Trafalgar Tours

Duration

16 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart Home Gateway City to St Petersburg	Depart Home Gateway City to St Petersburg
Day 2	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg : Arrive at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport where you?ll be greeted and transferred to your ship. (Dinner)
Day 3	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg : Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg city tour Welcome to St. Petersburg, built on 44 islands and canals along the Neva River, and located only 500 miles south of the Arctic Circle. St. Petersburg is known for its distinct light, especially during summer's ?white nights? when the sun never truly sets. Your tour of this fabled city of canals and northern lights takes you to Palace Square, the historic heart of St. Petersburg, and along Nevsky Prospect. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 4	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg : Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum Enjoy an early morning guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, which now houses one of the world's finest art collections, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 5	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg : Featured Excursion: Catherine's Palace and Park Explore the lavish imperial Catherine's Palace and Park, a masterpiece of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. You will also see the famous Amber Room, stolen during WW II and now completely recreated to its former splendor. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 6	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg : Enjoy free time on your own in this glorious city. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Day 7	Mandrogi and Cruising the Svir River	Mandrogi and Cruising the Svir River : Featured Excursion: Shashlik picnic ashore Mandrogi, a reconstructed 18-century village, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle of Russia's past. A highlight of your visit is a rustic Shashlik picnic ashore. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 8	Kizhi Island and Cruising Lake Onega	Kizhi Island and Cruising Lake Onega : Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum Visit Lake Onega's Kizhi Island's Open Air Museum, containing 83 edifices of wooden architecture. Marvel at the spectacular Church of Transfiguration, constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 9	Goritsy	Goritsy : Featured Excursion: Daily life in Russia up close Experience Russian daily life and learn how traditions and handicraft techniques are preserved during a Children's House of Arts and Crafts visit. Later enjoy a Russian tea party at the House of Culture (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 10	Cruising Lake Rybinsk and Yaroslavl	Cruising Lake Rybinsk and Yaroslavl : Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring Considered one of Russia's most beautiful cities, Yaroslavl is the heart of the Golden Ring cities. Visit the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet, an architectural masterpiece. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 11	Kostroma	Kostroma : Featured Excursion: Romanov Chambers Kostroma is a jewel in the circle of Golden Ring cities, and was home to the noble families Godunov and Romanov before young Alexei Romanov was elected Czar beginning the legendary Romanov dynasty. Tour the House of the Nobility and former Romanov Museum. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 12	Uglich	Uglich : Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood Your walking tour of Uglich takes you to the 18th-century Transfiguration Church, and the historic blue-domed Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood, where you?ll hear a short Orthodox choir performance. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 13	Moscow	Moscow : Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour with Red Square In the morning, cruise the 80-mile Moscow Canal, reaching the grand capital of Russia and its cultural and emotional heart. Your panoramic tour features many historic and world-famous landmarks such as Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and impressive Tverskaya Street. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 14	Moscow	Moscow : Featured Excursions: Kremlin and Armory Museum, lunch at a local restaurant, Moscow Metro and shopping on Arbat Street Visit the 15th-century Kremlin and Armory Museum, a self-contained city of palaces, armories, cathedral and a medieval fortress. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, before taking a ride on the impressive Moscow Metro. Afterwards, you?ll have time to shop on the popular Arbat Street. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 15	Moscow	Moscow : Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 16	Depart Moscow	Depart Moscow : Disembark the ship and transfer to Moscow Airport for your flight home.

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

* Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck. To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 4: A$255/ Cat 3: A$499/ Cat 2: A$730/ Cat 1: A$2355/ Suite: A$3299
** Port Charges: A$220
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For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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