LEXCORP Cruise & Tour: Russian river cruises between St. Petersburg and Moscow.

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2008 CRUISE RUSSIA

We maintain that a river cruise between Moscow and St. Petersburg is the most comfortable and cost-effective way to see the best of Russia. A typical cruise includes 2 to 4 days of sightseeing in Moscow and St. Petersburg and 4 to 7 ports of call in between. The shortest program is 10 days aboard the vessel; the longest is 13 days.
While it is easy to travel to Moscow and St. Petersburg, smaller Russian Golden Ring cities and villages are almost impossible to reach by plane or train. Bus tours present a challenge even to those individuals who do not consider traveling a pleasurable activity - Western European drivers say that there are no roads in Russia, just directions... This is why we suggest that instead of limiting your Russian experience to "mandatory" and "easy to do" Moscow and St. Petersburg you board one of our comfortable "floating hotels" and explore those Russian historic and cultural gems that "mainstream" tourist crowds always miss.
All meals, entertainment, and most of shore excursions are included in one price. You only have to pack and unpack once. Our schedule keeps you busy and entertained but provides enough time for meeting locals, strolling along a bank of the Volga River, or just relaxing on the Sun Deck.
Our chiefs offer European and Russian cuisine. The dress code on our vessels is informal, therefore leave your expensive jewelry and tuxedo at home, pack light, and bring along your openness to new experiences, your curiosity, your respect for other cultures, and your sense of humor.
In 2008 we offer you the following cruise itineraries between Moscow and St. Petersburg: a 10 day Sampler , 11 days Golden Ring , a 12 day St. Petersburg Special , and a 13 day Orthodox Russia .

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*Per Person - Outside Cabins - Cruise Only - In US Dollars - Taxes / Visas / Airfares are not included*
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Dates on Board	Cruise (Days)	Ship	Lower Deck Triple	Main Deck Twin	Upper Deck Twin	Boat Deck Twin	Suites Jr / President
May 09 - May 18	Moscow-St.Petersburg (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
May 13 - May 24	Moscow-St.Petersburg (12)	Ivan Bunun	$1,950	$2,250	$2,450	$2,650	$3,550 / $4,550
May 18 - May 27	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
May 23 - Jun 02	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Andropov	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,998
May 24 - Jun 03	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Ivan Bunun	$1,850	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	$3,250
May 27 - Jun 08	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Mayakovsky	$2,150	$2,450	$2,650	$2,850	$3,950 / $4,950
May 30 - Jun 09	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Jun 02 - Jun 12	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Andropov	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,998
Jun 03 - Jun 14	Moscow-St.Petersburg (12)	Ivan Bunun	$1,950	$2,250	$2,450	$2,650	$3,550 / $4,550
Jun 08 - Jun 17	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
Jun 08 - Jun 17	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Glushkov	$1,750	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	/ $4,050
Jun 09 - Jun 19	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Jun 14 - Jun 24	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Ivan Bunun	$1,850	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	$3,250
Jun 17 - Jun 29	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Mayakovsky	$2,150	$2,450	$2,650	$2,850	$3,950 / $4,950
Jun 17 - Jun 29	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Glushkov	$2,250	$2,550	$2,750	$2,950	/ $4,950
Jun 19 - Jun 29	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Jun 24 - Jul 05	Moscow-St.Petersburg (12)	Ivan Bunun	$1,950	$2,250	$2,450	$2,650	$3,550 / $4,550
Jun 29 - Jul 08	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
Jun 29 - Jul 08	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Glushkov	$1,750	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	/ $4,050
Jun 29 - Jul 09	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Jul 05 - Jul 15	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Ivan Bunun	$1,850	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	$3,250
Jul 08 - Jul 20	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Mayakovsky	$2,150	$2,450	$2,650	$2,850	$3,950 / $4,950
Jul 08 - Jul 20	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Glushkov	$2,250	$2,550	$2,750	$2,950	/ $4,950
Jul 09 - JUl 19	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Jul 15 - Jul 26	Moscow-St.Petersburg (12)	Ivan Bunun	$1,950	$2,250	$2,450	$2,650	$3,550 / $4,550
Jul 19 - Jul 29	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Jul 20 - Jul 29	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
Jul 20 - Jul 29	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Glushkov	$1,750	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	/ $4,050
Jul 26 - Aug 05	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Ivan Bunun	$1,850	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	$3,250
Jul 29 - Aug 08	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Jul 29 - Aug 10	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Mayakovsky	$2,150	$2,450	$2,650	$2,850	$3,950 / $4,950
Jul 29 - Aug 10	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Glushkov	$2,250	$2,550	$2,750	$2,950	/ $4,950
Aug 05 - Aug 16	Moscow-St.Petersburg (12)	Ivan Bunun	$1,950	$2,250	$2,450	$2,650	$3,550 / $4,550
Aug 08 - Aug 18	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Aug 10 - Aug 19	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
Aug 10 - Aug 19	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Glushkov	$1,750	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	/ $4,050
Aug 16 - Aug 26	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Ivan Bunun	$1,850	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	$3,250
Aug 18 - Aug 28	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Aug 19 - Aug 31	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Mayakovsky	$2,150	$2,450	$2,650	$2,850	$3,950 / $4,950
Aug 19 - Aug 31	Moscow-St.Petersburg (13)	Glushkov	$2,250	$2,550	$2,750	$2,950	/ $4,950
Aug 26 - Sep 06	Moscow-St.Petersburg (12)	Ivan Bunun	$1,950	$2,250	$2,450	$2,650	$3,550 / $4,550
Aug 28 - Sep 07	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Aug 31 - Sep 09	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
Aug 31 - Sep 09	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Glushkov	$1,750	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	/ $4,050
Aug 31 - Sep 10	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Andropov	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,998
Sep 06 - Sep 16	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Ivan Bunun	$1,850	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	$3,250
Sep 07 - Sep 17	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Kronstadt	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,798
Sep 09 - Sep 18	Moscow-St.Petersburg (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
Sep 10 - Sep 20	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Andropov	$1,799	$2,098	$2,198	$2,298	/ $2,998
Sep 16 - Sep 27	Moscow-St.Petersburg (12)	Ivan Bunun	$1,950	$2,250	$2,450	$2,650	$3,550 / $4,550
Sep 17 - Sep 27	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Kronstadt	$1,699	$1,998	$2,098	$2,198	/ $2,698
Sep 18 - Sep 27	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Mayakovsky	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150	$2,350	$2,950 / $3,950
Sep 18 - Sep 27	St.Petersburg-Moscow (10)	Glushkov	$1,750	$2,050	$2,250	$2,450	/ $4,050
Sep 20 - Sep 30	St.Petersburg-Moscow (11)	Andropov	$1,599	$1,898	$1,998	$2,098	/ $2,798
Sep 30 - Oct 10	Moscow-St.Petersburg (11)	Andropov	$1,499	$1,798	$1,898	$1,998	/ $2,698
All prices are per person / cruise only / in outside cabins • • Single supplement 50% of double occupancy price
The following fees are subject to change without notice until full payment is received: Port Taxes $85 - $105 • Fuel Surcharge $55 - $155 • Russian visa $180

10 Day "SAMPLER" Itinerary: St. Petersburg to Moscow Aboard the M/S Mayakovsky and M/S Glushkov

St. Petersburg (3) - Svirstroy/Mandrogy - Kizhi - Goritsy - Uglich - Moscow (3) 2008 DATES: 5/9, 5/19, 6/8, 6/29, 7/20, 8/10, 8/31, 9/10, 9/18. FROM: $1,650 pp dbl. Click here for more detailed 10 day itinerary Day 1: St. Petersburg - Embarkation - Arrive in St. Petersburg, Russia. Cabins are available after 3 pm. A welcome cocktail, an information meeting, and the first dinner aboard the M/S Mayakovsky.(D) Day 2: St. Petersburg - City tour. Free time. Optional tours and evening performances. (B, L, D) Day 3: St. Petersburg - The Hermitage Museum. Set sail in the evening. (B, L, D) Day 4: Svirstroy (2007) / Mandrogy (2208), Svir River - Cruising. Volgo-Balt Canal locks. Recreational stop. (B, L, D) Day 5: Kizhi Island, Lake Onega - A walking tour of the open air Wooden Architecture Museum. (B, L, D) Day 6: Goritsy, White Lake: - Explore a typical Russian village. Local monastery. (B, L, D) Day 7: Uglich, Volga River - City tour. Church on the Spilled Blood. Captain's Gala Dinner. (B, L, D) Day 8: Moscow - City tour. Optional tours and evening performances. (B, L, D) Day 9: Moscow - Kremlin grounds and cathedrals. Optional tours and evening performances. Day 10: Moscow - Disembarkation - Disembark after breakfast. You will be expected to vacate your staterooms after 9 am but feel free to stay in public areas. Services end after breakfast. (B) Return to All 2008 Dates / Rates / Ships

11 Day "GOLDEN RING": Moscow - St. Petersburg (v.v.)
Aboard the MS Kronstadt , MS Andropov , and MS Ivan Bunin

Day 2: Moscow - City Tour Day 3: Moscow - Kremlin Day 4: Uglich - Monasteries Day 5:
Yaroslavl Day 6: Goritsy Day 7: Cruising - Kizhi Island Day 8: Mandrogy - Party Ashore Day 9: St. Petersburg - City Tour Day 9: St. Petersburg - The Hermitage

St. Petersburg (3) - Mandrogy / Svirstroy - Kizhi - Goritsy - Yaroslavl - Uglich - Moscow (3)
DATES Moscow to St. Petersburg: 6/2, 6/9, 6/29, 7/19, 8/8, 8/28, 9/10, 9/17, 9/30
DATES St. Petersburg to Moscow: 5/23, 5/24, 5/30, 6/14, 6/19, 7/5, 7/9, 7/26, 7/29, 8/16, 8/18, 8/31, 9/6, 9/7, 9/20

Day 1: St. Petersburg - Embarkation - (D)
Day 2: St. Petersburg - City tour. The Hermitage. (B, L, D)
Day 3: St. Petersburg - Optional tours. Set sail. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Mandrogy (2007) / Svirstroy (2008): - Cruising. Locks. Party ashore. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Kizhi Island, Lake Onega - A walking tour. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Goritsy, White Lake: - Russsian village. Meet locals. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Yaroslavl, Volga River - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Uglich, Volga River - A walking tour. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Moscow - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Moscow - Kremlin (B, L, D)
Day 11: Moscow - Disembarkation - (B)

Day 1: Moscow - Embarkation - (D)
Day 2: Moscow - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Moscow - Kremlin. Set sail. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Uglich, Volga River - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Yaroslavl, Volga River - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Goritsy, White Lake: - Russian village. Meet locals. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Kizhi Island, Lake Onega - A walking tour. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Mandrogy, Svir River: - Cruising. Locks. Party ashore. (B, L, D)
Day 9: St. Petersburg - City tour. The Hermitage. (B, L, D)
Day 10: St. Petersburg - Optional tours. (B, L, D)
Day 11: St. Petersburg - Disembarkation - (B)

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12 Day "ST. PETERSBURG SPECIAL": Moscow - St. Petersburg
Aboard the MS Ivan Bunin

Day 2: Moscow - City Tour Day 3: Moscow - Kremlin Day 4: Uglich - Monasteries Day 5: Yaroslavl Day 6: Goritsy Day 7: Cruising - Kizhi Island Day 8: Mandrogy - Party Ashore Day 9: St. Petersburg - St. Isaac's Cathedral Day 10: St. Petersburg - The Hermitage Day 11: St. Petersburg - Catherine Palace

Moscow (3) - Uglich - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogy - St. Petersburg (4)
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Ambassador Staircase - Winter Palace - Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Day 1: Moscow - Embarkation - (D)
Day 2: Moscow - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Moscow - Kremlin. Set sail. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Uglich, Volga River - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Yaroslavl, Volga River - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Goritsy, White Lake: - A village and a monastery. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Kizhi Island, Lake Onega - A walking tour. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Mandrogy (2007) / Svirstroy (2008), Svir River: - Cruising. Locks. Party ashore. (B, L, D)
Day 9: St. Petersburg - City tour. (B, L, D)
Day 10: St. Petersburg - The Hermitage. (B, L, D)
Day 11: St. Petersburg - Your bonus day in St. Petersburg. (B, L, D)
Day 12: St. Petersburg - Disembarkation - (B)

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13 Day "ORTHODOX RUSSIA": Moscow - St. Petersburg
Aboard the MS Mayakovsky and MS Glushkov

Day 2: Moscow - City Tour Day 3: Moscow - Kremlin Day 4: Uglich - Monasteries Day 5: Kostroma Day 6: Yaroslavl Day 7: Goritsy - Meet Locals Day 8: Cruising - Kizhi Island Day 9: Svirstroy - Locks Day 10: Vallam Island Day 11: St. Petersburg - City Tour Day 12: St. Petersburg - The Hermitage

Moscow (3) - Uglich - Kostroma - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Svirstroy - Valaam - St. Petersburg (3)
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Day 1: Moscow - Embarkation - A welcome cocktail and a dinner.(D)
Day 2: Moscow - City tour. Free time. Optional tours and evening performances. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Moscow - Kremlin grounds and cathedrals. Set sail in the evening. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Uglich, Volga River - City tour. Church on the Spilled Blood. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Kostroma, Volga River - City tour. Ipatiev Monastery. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Yaroslavl, Volga River - City tour. Church of Elija the Prophet. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Goritsy, White Lake: - Explore a typical Russian village. Local monastery. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Kizhi Island, Lake Onega - An open air Wooden Architecture Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Svirstroy, Svir River: - Cruising. Volgo-Balt Canal locks. Recreational stop. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Vallam, Lake Ladoga - A walking tour. Captain's Gala Dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 11: St. Petersburg - City tour. Optional tours and evening performances. (B, L, D)
Day 12: St. Petersburg - The Hermitage. Optional tours and evening performances. (B, L, D)
Day 13: St. Petersburg - Disembarkation - Services end after breakfast. (B)

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*** Please note that all the above itineraries are subject to confirmation at the time of reservation

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*10 Day St. Petersburg to Moscow Itinerary aboard the MS Mayakovsky* - "SAMPLER"**
St. Petersburg (3) - Svirstroy - Kizhi - Goritsy - Uglich - Moscow (3)
Day 01	ST. PETERSBURG Welcome to Russia! After clearing Immigration and Customs, passengers who have prearranged transfers will be met by our local representatives and transferred to the harbor for embarkation. It is also easy to hire a cab. Drivers speak English and accept payment in both local and foreign currency. In both Moscow and St. Petersburg a drive from the airport to the river port takes approximately 30 minutes. A welcome cocktail and information meeting will either precede or follow your first dinner on board. No tours are scheduled for today. (D)
Day 02	ST. PETERSBURG: St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. President of Russia, Vladimir Putin is so proud of his birthplace that he has made it a tradition bringing his honored foreign guests to St. Petersburg for an informal visit. In the spirit of this wonderful custom our city tour will take you to all the “chosen” destinations: the Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Neva river, and many other lovely and impeccably elegant spots that you have seen so many times on Discovery Channel … After the tour, many passengers choose to stay downtown and enjoy museums, restaurants, shopping, and small boat trips on their own.
Day 03	ST. PETERSBURG If there is one thing you must do in St. Petersburg it is to pay a visit to the Hermitage museum. The galleries are located in the complex of the Winter Palace of the Romanov Dynasty. You will enjoy the world famous collections while marveling at incredibly luxurious interiors of the Imperial Palace. It is impossible to see every piece of art in the museum: some sources claim that the total number of exhibits exceeds 2.5 million. Not to worry! Your guided comprehensive tour will provide ample time to enjoy all the highlights. Set sail.
Day 04	SVIRSTROY: This is your first day of true cruising. Finally, you can take a deep breath, sit back, relax, and enjoy tranquil landscapes slowly changing in front of you as the River Voyager is sailing along Russian Waterways. And how different are those villages and churches from what you have seen in St. Petersburg! This is what makes Cruise Russia program so special: you have a chance to see the "other" side of Russia: not a tourist destination, but the country where people still live the way their great-grandparents used to live. Recreational stop at Svirstroy.
Day 05	KIZHI: The tiny fairy-tale island of Kizhi is located near the northern end of the Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe and one of the world's purest. Kizhi is an open-air museum of Russian wooden architecture. The gem of its collection is the Transfiguration Church, 22 domes of which were constructed without the use of a single nail. Your guided walking tour of the open-air museum will include the cathedrals and other exhibits: traditional peasant houses, smaller churches, and wind mills.
Day 06	GORITSY: Goritsy is a typical Russian village. Its name means "low hills". You can take a walk to down the bank to the old monastery that is undergoing reconstruction. Locals has adjusted to presence of foreign tourists, but their everyday life has hardly changed over the last century. You have a unique chance to pay a visit (if invited!) to a "babushka's" house and taste traditional Russian treats: "pirozhki" (mini-pies) accompanied by tea poured by your gracious hostess from a samovar.
Day 07	UGLICH: Today your floating hotel docks in Uglich, one of the most beloved towns of old Russia. The name Uglich reflects the strategic location of this charming town where the Volga river makes a sharp turn ("ugol" means "angle" in Russian). Do not miss the "Codak Moment" while the ship is approaching the pier. During the walking tour of this historic town you will visit the Church of St. Dimitrius on the Blood (another bloody mystery!) and the Palace of Tsarevich Dimitri. Tonight is the Captain's Farewell Dinner party. Unfortunately this means that tonight is your last night of cruising before arriving in busy Moscow.
Day 8	MOSCOW: Welcome to Russia's capital, ancient and ever young Moscow! After breakfast enjoy your PANORAMA TOUR that will introduce you to Moscow's major highlights, including Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow University, Olympic Stadium, and other sights. Today Moscow is one of the busiest cities in the world; one of the most expensive for business travelers as well... Save some time to explore this bustling city on your own. In the evening we highly recommend an optional performance of the acclaimed Moscow circus.
Day 9	MOSCOW: One of the "must-see" in Russia: the Kremlin - an ancient fortress, the seat of the Russian government, and the heart and soul of Russia. Your guided tour will include Kremlin grounds, Tsar-Cannon, Tsar-Bell, and a visit inside one of the splendid Kremlin cathedrals. The most important Russian Orthodox services attended by president Putin and held there. A tour of the Armory Chamber that houses Russian Royal jewelry including Faberge's Easter Eggs will be offerred as an option.
Day 10	MOSCOW - HOME: Disembark after breakfast. You will be expected to vacate your staterooms after 9 am but feel free to stay in public areas. If your flight departs late - just grab a cab or take Metro (approx. 10 min walk from the river port) downtown and enjoy your bonus day in Russian captal! Hotels can be arranged for those who want to spend more time in Moscow and St.Petersburg. Many passengers choose to extend their vacations in Europe: Baltic states, Prague, Finland, London are among the most popular pre and post cruise options. (B)
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13 Day Moscow to St. Petersburg Itinerary aboard the MS Volga Prince
Moscow (3) - Uglich - Kostroma - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Svirstroy - Valaam - St. Petersburg (3)
Day 01	MOSCOW Welcome to Russia! After clearing Immigration and Customs, passengers who have prearranged transfers will be met by our local representatives and transferred to the harbor for embarkation. It is also easy to hire a cab. Drivers speak English and accept payment in both local and foreign currency. In both Moscow and St. Petersburg a drive from the airport to the river port takes approximately 30 minutes. A welcome cocktail and information meeting will either precede or follow your first dinner on board. No tours are scheduled for today. (D)
Day 02	MOSCOW: Your are in Moscow, Russia's capital, ancient and ever young! After breakfast enjoy your PANORAMA TOUR that will introduce you to Moscow's major highlights, including Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow University, Olympic Stadium, and other sights. Today Moscow is one of the busiest cities in the world; one of the most expensive for business travelers as well... Save some time to explore this bustling city on your own. In the evening we highly recommend an optional performance of the acclaimed Moscow circus.
Day 03	MOSCOW: One of the "must-see" in Russia: the Kremlin - an ancient fortress, the seat of the Russian government, and the heart and soul of Russia. Your guided tour will include Kremlin grounds, Tsar-Cannon, Tsar-Bell, and a visit inside one of the splendid Kremlin cathedrals. The most important Russian Orthodox services attended by president Putin and held there. A tour of the Armory Chamber that houses Russian Royal jewelry including Faberge's Easter Eggs will be offerred as an option.
Day 04	UGLICH: This is your first day of true cruising. Finally, you can take a deep breath, sit back, relax, and enjoy tranquil landscapes slowly changing in front of you as the River Voyager is sailing along Russian Waterways untill it docks in Uglich, one of the most beloved towns of old Russia. The name Uglich reflects the strategic location of this charming town where the Volga river makes a sharp turn ("ugol" means "angle" in Russian). Do not miss the "Codak Moment" while the ship is approaching the pier. During the walking tour of this historic town you will visit the Church of St. Dimitrius on the Blood (another bloody mystery!) and the Palace of Tsarevich Dimitri.
Day 05	KOSTROMA: A charming mixture of old architecture and provincial neo-classicism creates a unique image of Kostroma. In this city with over 250,000 residents you still find wooden houses with intricate lacy carvings on the facades. In 1612, the town became the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. At the confluence of the Kostroma and Volga Rivers rise the white stone walls of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Mikhail Romanov and his family were in exile in the monastery when Mikhail was elected the first Romanov tsar. Our program includes a city tour, Ipatiev Monastery, and trading arcades. Optional: Romanov dynasty museum.
Day 06	YAROSLAVL: Yaroslavl is considerably larger than Kostroma. It is an important industrial center and a beautiful ancient city. One of its historic sites is the Church of Ilia the Prophet that was built in 1647-1650 and embelished by frescoes by Nikitin and Slavin - the famous icon painters, who decorated at least one church in every Golden Ring town in the 17th century. Save some time to stroll along high bank of the Volga river.Your bus and walking tour of this 1000 year old city will include the Monastery of Our Savior, Church of Elija the Prophet, and some more modern quarters of this regional center.
Day 07	GORITSY: Goritsy is a typical Russian village. Its name means "low hills". You can take a walk to down the bank to the old monastery that is undergoing reconstruction. Locals has adjusted to presence of foreign tourists, but their everyday life has hardly changed over the last century. You have a unique chance to pay a visit (if invited!) to a "babushka's" house and taste traditional Russian treats: "pirozhki" (mini-pies) accompanied by tea poured by your gracious hostess from a samovar.
Day 08	KIZHI: The tiny fairy-tale island of Kizhi is located near the northern end of the Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe and one of the world's purest. Kizhi is an open-air museum of Russian wooden architecture. The gem of its collection is the Transfiguration Church, 22 domes of which were constructed without the use of a single nail. Your guided walking tour of the open-air museum will include the cathedrals and other exhibits: traditional peasant houses, smaller churches, and wind mills.
Day 09	SVIRSTROY: The Svir river is a part of Volga-Baltic Waterway that includes a series of canals and rivers and links Moscow with the Baltic Sea. After Peter the Great wrestled the Gulf of Finland from Sweden, it was necessary to provide a secure way of river transportation with Russian inland so the first canals were built. Today "Volgo-Balt" is one of the busiest waterways in the world intercepted by many dams. Ships have to sail through 17 locks on their way from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Recreational stop at a small town of Svirstroy.
Day 10	VALAAM: Nature is spectacularly beautiful there. Valaam is covered with dense forests, sparkling with flowers, picturesque inner lakes and springs. The lake area around is rich with fish; a rare species of Ladoga Ringed freshwater seal lives here. For many years the Vallam monastery was a religious and cultural center of Russia supported by Russian Tsars and the Russian Orthodox Church. The Monastery missionaries reached Far East, Aleutian Islands and Alaska. Captain's Gala dinner marks the last night of cruising.
Day 11	ST. PETERSBURG: St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. President of Russia, Vladimir Putin is so proud of his birthplace that he has made it a tradition bringing his honored foreign guests to St. Petersburg for an informal visit. In the spirit of this wonderful custom our city tour will take you to all the “chosen” destinations: the Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Neva river, and many other lovely and impeccably elegant spots that you have seen so many times on Discovery Channel … After the tour, many passengers choose to stay downtown and enjoy museums, restaurants, shopping, and small boat trips on their own.
Day 12	ST. PETERSBURG If there is one thing you must do in St. Petersburg it is to pay a visit to the Hermitage museum. The galleries are located in the complex of the Winter Palace of the Romanov Dynasty. You will enjoy the world famous collections while marveling at incredibly luxurious interiors of the Imperial Palace. It is impossible to see every piece of art in the museum: some sources claim that the total number of exhibits exceeds 2.5 million. Not to worry! Your guided comprehensive tour will provide ample time to enjoy all the highlights.
Day 13	ST.PETERSBURG - HOME: Disembark after breakfast. You will be expected to vacate your staterooms after 9 am but feel free to stay in public areas. If your flight departs late - just grab a cab downtown and enjoy your bonus day in St.Petersburg! Hotels can be arranged for those who want to spend more time in Moscow and St.Petersburg. Many passengers choose to extend their vacations in Europe: Baltic states, Prague, Finland, London are among the most popular pre and post cruise options. (B)
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12 Day Moscow - St. Petersburg aboard the MS Ivan Bunin
Moscow (3) - Uglich - Kostroma - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogi - St. Petersburg (3)
Day 01	MOSCOW Welcome to Russia! After clearing Immigration and Customs, passengers who have prearranged transfers will be met by our local representatives and transferred to the harbor for embarkation. It is also easy to hire a cab. Drivers speak English and accept payment in both local and foreign currency. In both Moscow and St. Petersburg a drive from the airport to the river port takes approximately 30 minutes. A welcome cocktail and information meeting will either precede or follow your first dinner on board. No tours are scheduled for today. (D)
Day 02	MOSCOW: After breakfast, enjoy a motor coach tour of Moscow that includes Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater, and Moscow State University. Our special feature is a visit to the historic Novodevichiy Convent. Today Moscow is one of the busiest cities in the world; one of the most expensive for business travelers as well... Save some time to explore this bustling city on your own. In the evening we highly recommend an optional performance of the acclaimed Moscow circus (subject to schedule and availability).
Day 03	MOSCOW: One of the "must-see" in Russia: the Kremlin - a historic fortified complex at the very heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River Red Square and the Alexander Garden. It includes four palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of Russia. Your guided tour will include Kremlin grounds, Tsar-Cannon, Tsar-Bell, and a visit inside one of the splendid Kremlin cathedrals. Set sail in the afternoon.
Day 04	UGLICH: This is your first day of true cruising. Finally, you can take a deep breath, sit back, relax, and enjoy tranquil landscapes slowly changing in front of you as the River Voyager is sailing along Russian Waterways untill it docks in Uglich, one of the most beloved towns of old Russia. The name Uglich reflects the strategic location of this charming town where the Volga river makes a sharp turn ("ugol" means "angle" in Russian). Do not miss the "Codak Moment" while the ship is approaching the pier. During the walking tour of this historic town you will visit the Church of St. Dimitrius on the Blood (another bloody mystery!) and the Palace of Tsarevich Dimitri.
Day 05	YAROSLAVL: Yaroslavl is an important industrial center and a beautiful ancient city. One of its historic sites is the Church of Ilia the Prophet that was built in 1647-1650 and embelished by frescoes by famous icon painters, who decorated at least one church in every Golden Ring town in the 17th century. Save some time to stroll along high bank of the Volga river.Your bus and walking tour of this 1000 year old city will include the Monastery of Our Savior, Church of Elija the Prophet, and some more modern quarters of this regional center.
Day 06	GORITSY: Goritsy is a typical Russian village. Its name means "low hills". Locals has adjusted to presence of foreign tourists, but their everyday life has hardly changed over the last century. Here you have a unique chance to pay a visit a local house. Join a tour of Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery that houses a collection of ancient and valuable objects that were personal gifts of the tsars who visited the monastery.
Day 07	KIZHI: The tiny fairy-tale island of Kizhi is located near the northern end of the Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe and one of the world's purest. Kizhi is an open-air museum of Russian wooden architecture. The gem of its collection is the Transfiguration Church, 22 domes of which were constructed without the use of a single nail. Your guided walking tour of the open-air museum will include the cathedrals and other exhibits: traditional peasant houses, smaller churches, and wind mills.
Day 08	SVIRSTROY: Located in the middle of the final locks leading to St. Petersburg, Svirstroy is a recreational stop specifically designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality.
Day 09	ST. PETERSBURG: St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. President of Russia, Vladimir Putin is so proud of his birthplace that he has made it a tradition bringing his honored foreign guests to St. Petersburg for an informal visit. In the spirit of this wonderful custom our city tour will take you to all the “chosen” destinations: the Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Neva river, and many other lovely and impeccably elegant spots that you have seen so many times on Discovery Channel … After the tour, many passengers choose to stay downtown and enjoy museums, restaurants, shopping, and small boat trips on their own.
Day 10	ST. PETERSBURG The Hermitage museum occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the River Neva, right in the heart of St. Petersburg. The leading role in this unique architectural ensemble is played by the Winter Palace, a former residence of Russian tsars. Started by Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, the Hermitage collections (over 3,000,000 items) present the development of culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. One of the most popular exhibits is a collection of French Impressionists located on the third level in the halls overlooking the Palace Square.
Day 11	ST. PETERSBURG Your bonus day in St. Petersburg... Do your homework and explore St. Petersburg on your own, or trust our experience and join one of optional tours offered by the cruise director. Visit one of Romanov summer residences: Catherine's Palace in Tsarskoye Selo (Amber Room), Peter the Great's magnificent fountains of Petrodvorets, or elegant Pavlovsk – home of Paul I.
Day 12	ST. PETERSBURG Diembarkation. Services end after breakfast. You will be expected to vacate your cabins after 9 am, but you can stay in public areas after that time. Those passengers who have hotel reservations for extra stay in St. Petersburg often prefer to transfer to their downtown hotels in the morning. Even though hotel rooms may not be ready until the check-in time (between 12 noon and 3 pm, subject to hotel policy), it is usually possible to leave luggage with the hotel staff and enjoy the city.
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