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Rybinsk Lake
Uglich Yaroslavl 3 Moscow
DAY 6 | Ancient Yaroslavl
Founded in 1010, the Golden Ring town of
Yaroslavl is one of Russia’s oldest cities, rich with important landmarks. Today’s guided touringincludestheChurchofElijahthe Prophet with its magnificent mosaics and our special reception at the Yaroslavl Art Museum, set in the Governor’s House. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Across White Lake to Goritsy These tranquil waters were once the private
fishing grounds of the Tsars. We’ll visit Ferapontov Monastery founded in 1398. This is the last surviving church with fully- paintedinteriorfrescoes,thepurestexample of Russian medieval art. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | Open Air Museum on Kizhi Island Bearing witness to the great skill of Russian
carpenters over the centuries, this Open Air Museum of wooden architecture includes the 300-year-old Church of the Transfiguration, an onion-domed fantasy hand-built with chisels and axes - and not a single nail. meals b+l+d
DAY 9 | Svirstroy
Spend time with the friendly residents of this small village – visiting their homes, sitting down to tea and fresh-baked pastries, and learning about their daily lives and traditions. Meeting local school children and visiting a World War II monument complete this day of cultural and historical immersion. meals b+l+d
DAY10 | DisembarkinSt.Petersburg After breakfast, step off with our A+R Trip
Leader for an in-depth introduction to the city, including St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress, commissioned by Peter the Great in 1703 to defend his new city. At the elegant Yusupov Palace, you’ll hear about the
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Helsinki
LITHUANIA
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Moscow
On arrival, you’ll be chauffeured to the luxury
St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya. This evening, gather with your Trip Leader and fellow guests for a welcome dinner. meals d
DAY 2 | Out + About in Moscow
Begin your day in Red Square and tour
St. Basil’s Cathedral. Behold Novodevichy Convent and ascend the Sparrow Hills for views over the city. Ride the Metro to experience the grandeur of its stations, filled with art, and tour the esteemed Tretyakov Gallery. End your day with our private choral concert in St. Nicholas Church. meals b+l
DAY 3 | The Kremlin to the Cold War
Enter within the walls of the Kremlin for an extensive tour from its medieval cathedrals to the priceless treasures of the Armory Museum and Diamond Fund. After lunch, descend 200 feet under the city streets to explore a formerly top-secret bunker from the Cold War. meals b+l
DAY 4 | Board the Volga Dream
This afternoon, board the Volga Dream with
your Trip Leader, who will travel with you to ensure that your cruise is as carefree as it is fun and rewarding. After the Captain’s Welcome Reception, sit down to an elegant dinner with wine and beer. meals b+d
DAY 5 | Ashore in Uglich
Enjoy the beauty of the Russian countryside
as you cruise north on the Volga River. This afternoon, tour the Golden Ring town of Uglich including the five-domed Church of Dmitri on the Blood. A choral concert in the Church of St. John the Baptist highlights your time ashore. meals b+l+d
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Lake Ladoga
Mondragi
St. Petersburg
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Lake Onega
Svir River
Volga-Baltic Goritzy Waterway
Kizhi Island
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St. Basil’s Cathedral
cold December night in 1916 when Gregory Rasputin was murdered here. Continue to the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe where spacious Deluxe Rooms have been reserved. meals b
DAY11 | Hermitage+ArchitectureCruise With early entry before other visitors, your uncrowded tour of the Hermitage includes the fabulous Impressionist works on display in the General Staff Building and the Gold Room with its priceless collection of Scythian gold. Then step aboard our privately chartered sightseeing boat for an architectural cruise along the city’s picturesque canals. meals b+l
DAY12 | TheCatherinePalace Traveling to Tsarskoye Selo for the day, your
tour of the Catherine Palace includes the Amber Room, meticulously restored in
the decades since the Palace was virtually destroyed during World War II. You’ll also enjoy a special visit to the amber studio to see skilled artisans at work before lunch at the Admiralty, a charming restaurant known for its fine Russian cuisine. meals b+l
DAY13 | ThePeterhof
Our special early-entry at The Peterhof
promises an uncrowded tour of Peter the Great’s summer estate on the Gulf of Finland. Marvel at the lavishly landscaped grounds and the magnificent Grand Cascades. Back
in the city, you’ll discover the world’s largest collection of works by Carl Fabergé, including nine of his Imperial Easter Eggs. Tonight, savor the fine-dining Russian cuisine of the elegant Tsar Restaurant. meals b+d
DAY14 | DepartSt.Petersburg
We’ll take you to the airport today for your homeward flight. meals b
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