DAY 1 - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Russia. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.

DAY 2 - Arrive in Moscow
Arrive and transfer to your ship for embarkation. The port is approximately a 2 hour drive from the Moscow airport. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.(D)

DAY 3 - Moscow City Tour, Kremlin Tour
Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Moscow, the fabled capital of Russia. Traveling by coach, view the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Novodevichy or “New Maiden” convent, the former headquarters of the KGB, and many more historical sites. Explore Red Square, the most famous city square in Russia and visit GUM, a large department store that could easily be confused with a palace. Enjoy a lunch stop in the city. This afternoon, continue on a tour of the Kremlin. Venture inside this former residence of the Russian czars on a guided walking tour. See the famous Czar Cannon, the 16th century Czar Bell, and Cathedral Square, home to three of Moscow's most elaborate cathedrals: the Cathedral of Assumption, the Cathedral of Annunciation, and the Cathedral of the Archangel. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the Kremlin grounds on your own before returning to the ship.(B,L,D)

DAY 4 - Day at Leisure in Moscow
Enjoy a day of leisure in Moscow. This evening the ship will set sail at 5:00 pm.(B,L,D)

DAY 5 - Uglich City Tour
This afternoon, arrive in Uglich, one of Russia's oldest cities. Famous in Russian history for the dynastic crisis known as the Time of Troubles, which followed the suspicious death of Prince Dimitry (Ivan the Terrible's youngest son), Uglich is a popular stop when sailing the Volga due to its historic architecture and charm. Enjoy a tour of the city, including visits to the Transfiguration Cathedral and the Church of Prince Dimitry. This evening, enjoy dinner and the night at leisure on board.(B,L,D)

DAY 6 - Yaroslavl City Tour
Arrive this morning in Yaroslavl, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a tour of this historic city, one among many in Russia's famous Golden Ring. The tour includes sites such as the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, a visit to the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, and an interactive tour of the former Governor's House. You will also have the opportunity to explore a local market. Dinner on board this evening.(B,L,D)

DAY 7 - Monastery of St. Cyril
Arrive in Goritsy, an old Russian town of rich historical and cultural heritage. Today, visit the Monastery of St. Cyril, one of Russia's largest monasteries. Established in 1397 on the bank of Lake Siverskoye, the monastery of St. Cyril was once home to the largest monastery church in Northern Russia, the Assumption cathedral, which still stands today. The monastery's fortifying walls, which measure 2400-feet-long and 22 feet thick, are an impressive sight, home to several towers including the Chasuble, the Vologda, and the Tent-like. Here, also enjoy a stop in the Museum of Icons. Sail this afternoon for the island of Kizhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.(B,L,D)

DAY 8 - Open Air Museum
This morning, arrive in Kizhi, a small island featuring one of the most impressive wooden structures ever erected, the Kizhi Church of Transfiguration. The Church is the island's most famous architectural landmark and largely responsible for making Kizhi one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Russia. It features 22 cupolas of striking intricacy and was built without using a single nail. Visit the Church and Open Air Wooden Architecture Museum. Enjoy dinner and the evening at leisure on board.(B,L,D)

DAY 9 - Daylight Sailing
Enjoy daylight sailing and the morning at leisure on board. Stop in the romantic village of Mandrogi, whose name literally means "pine-trees on the bog," to enjoy time at leisure to explore the city. Rejoin the ship and continue sailing for St. Petersburg. This evening, celebrate your final night sailing at a farewell dinner and gala talent show.(B,L,D)

DAY 10 - St. Petersburg City Tour
Enjoy a morning city tour of St. Petersburg. This panoramic tour takes you to Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral and Square, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and many more sights along the way. In the afternoon visit the famous museum, the Hermitage, home to one of the largest and richest collections of Western art in the world. Among the museum's vast collection, which spans six buildings (the most famous being the Winter Palace), priceless works by artists such as Michelangelo, da Vinci, Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and many others are displayed amid opulent architectural design. Afterward, visit the Peter and Paul fortress. This evening, enjoy dinner and the night at leisure on board.(B,L,D)

DAY 11 - Day at Leisure in St. Petersburg
Today is free at leisure to explore St. Petersburg on your own.(B,L,D)

DAY 12 - Peterhof Park Tour
This morning, travel to Peterhof, located southwest of St. Petersburg, overlooking the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. You will have an opportunity to view the series of palaces and gardens, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great, and sometimes called the "Russian Versailles." Your tour includes a guided visit to the Lower Park and an outside view of the Palace. This evening, celebrate your final night abroad while dining onboard.(B,L,D)

DAY 13 - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. The St. Petersburg airport is approximately a 1 hour drive from the port.(B)

• 11 nights Tourist Class river cruise on MS Zosima Shashkov or MS Russ
• All transfers
• 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
• Shore excursions per itinerary
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Not Included: airport taxes & fees, optional tours and shore excursions, airport transfers, and gratuities.

• St. Petersburg City Tour
• Hermitage Museum
• Monastery of St. Cyril
• Moscow City Tour
• Kremlin

Cruising: Cabin aboard MS Zosima Shashkov or MS Russ

• Cabin upgrades available.
• Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
• MS Zosima Shashkov and MS Russ cannot accommodate triples unless booking a suite.
• As Russian river cruise and tourism industries are relatively young, you will certainly find the physical conditions there are lesser when compared to those of Western Europe. Ships are recently renovated 20-30 year-old vessels. You will find that cleanliness and onboard services are up-to-date.
• Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary.
• Visas are required for Russia.
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