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| Imperial Russia River Cruise |
| Tour Code: IRC |
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| 16 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$5970 East Coast
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
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| Departures are available from May through September 2009.
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| Trip Itinerary |
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| DAY 1 USA - St. Petersburg |
St. Petersburg, Russia
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| Overnight flight to St. Petersburg |
| DAY 2 St. Petersburg (embark) |
St. Petersburg, Russia
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Arrive in St. Petersburg where you’ll be greeted and transferred to the ship.
Dinner Included |
| DAY 3 St. Petersburg |
St. Petersburg, Russia
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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, the city’s main boulevard.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 4 St. Petersburg |
St. Petersburg, Russia
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Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, the crown jewel with nearly three million pieces of art.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 5 St. Petersburg |
St. Petersburg, Russia
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Explore the lavish Catherine's Palace and Park, a magnificent imperial palace and masterpiece of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 6 St. Petersburg |
St. Petersburg, Russia
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Enjoy free time on your own in this glorious city. Shuttle Service will be provided.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Welcome Dinner Included |
| DAY 7 Mandrogi, Cruising the Svir River |
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Mandrogi, a reconstructed village situated where the village of Verkhnie Mandrogi was founded in the 18th century, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle of Russia’s past. A highlight of your visit to Mandrogi is a traditional Shashlik picnic ashore.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 8 Kizhi Island, Cruising Lake Onega |
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Arrive in the morning at Kizhi Island on Lake Onega where you'll visit the famous Open Air Museum, including the spectacular Church of Transfiguration constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 9 Goritsy (Kirillov) |
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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.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 10 Cruising Lake Rybinsk, Yaroslavl |
Yaroslavl, Russia
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Yaroslavl, considered one of Russia'ss most beautiful cities is the heart of the Golden Ring cities. It’s also home to the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet, which you’ll see up close on your guided tour.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 11 Kostroma |
Kostroma, Russia
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A jewel in the circle of the Golden Ring cities, and home to noble families and legendary dynasties. Your tour includes a visit to the House of the Nobility and former Romanov Museum.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 12 Uglich |
Kostroma, Russia
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It was here in Uglich that Ivan the Terrible's son, Dmitry, was murdered in 1591. On your walking tour, explore the historical blue-domed Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood, as well as the 18th-century Transfiguration Church.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Farewell Dinner Included |
| DAY 13 Moscow |
Moscow, Russia
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Cruise through the 80-mile long Moscow Canal in the morning and reach Moscow, the grand capital of Russia and its cultural and emotional heart, in the afternoon. On your panoramic tour, you’ll see many historical and famous landmarks from the world-famous Red Square to the spectacular rainbow-colored St. Basil’s Cathedral to the impressive Tverskaya Street.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 14 Moscow |
Moscow, Russia
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A highlight of your stay in Moscow is a visit to the 15th-century Kremlin and Armory Museum, a self-contained city of palaces, armories, cathedral and medieval fortress. Take a ride on the unique Moscow Metro and visit Arbat Street.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 15 Moscow |
Moscow, Russia
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Enjoy an entire day at leisure in this grand city. Shuttle bus service will be provided.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 16 Moscow (disembark), transfer to airport |
Moscow, Russia
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Disembark the ship and transfer to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport for your flight home.
Breakfast Included |
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