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• All meals onboard the ship including Welcome Aboard and Farewell dinners
• Guided excursions and evening entertainment
• Onboard lectures and entertainment including colourful folkloric performances
• All transfers

  CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS**

• MOSCOW
  Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and overnight.
  
  
• MOSCOW
  Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. Visit the Cathedral of the Assumption. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• MOSCOW
  Balance of day free for exploring Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours to help you enjoy your stay to the fullest. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
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• UGLICH
  Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town — one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• KOSTROMA
  Historic town highlights tour. Kostroma is the only Russian city that has retained its original 18th century street plan commissioned by the Ekaterina the Geat, with the main streets radiating from the centre like the spokes of a wheel. Visit to the world renown Museum of Wooden Architecture and the 14th century Ipatyevsky Monastery. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• YAROSLAVL
  After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by PrinceYaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• GORITSY
  Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, a home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• KIZHI
  Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• SVIR STROY
  Arrival to the river village of Svir Stroy. This is a recreational stop, specially designed to for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch, Dinner.
  
  
• ST. PETERSBURG
  Morning arrival in St. Petersburg. City tour. Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• ST. PETERSBURG
  This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Lunch, farewell dinner aboard.
  
  
• ST. PETERSBURG
  Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.
  

*Daily schedule includes breakfast, dinner and on board entertainment. Optional site seeing and entertainment choice are available for the duration of stay.

**
The following package will be provided as compliments of “IRC” in addition to the cruise program for the groups of 25 pax and more • The Armoury Museum in Moscow • The Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg

The Armoury Museum in Moscow
The Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg

*** Town and city tour highlights are subject to change without prior notice.

**** Please note the itinerary is subject to change because of the weather conditions.

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ST PETERSBURG - MOSCOW -
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS / CRUISING  MS PETER TCHAIKOVSKIY

DAY	LOCATION	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE
1	St. Petersburg
2	St. Petersburg
3	St. Petersburg
4	St. Petersburg		8:00pm
5	Svir Stroy	3:00pm	5:00pm
6	Kishi	9:00am	1:00pm
7	Goritsy	3:00pm	6:00pm
8	Yoroslavl	4:00pm	8:00pm
9	Uglich	8:30am	1:00pm
10	Moscow	3:00pm
11	Moscow
12	Moscow

CRUISE OVERVIEW:

• All meals onboard the ship including Welcome Aboard and Farewell dinners
• Guided excursions and evening entertainment
• Onboard lectures and entertainment including colourful folkloric performances
• All transfers
  
  

  CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS**
  
  

• ST. PETERSBURG
  St. Petersburg arrival, where you will be met and transferred to your ship. Embarkation, dinner and overnight.
  
  
• ST. PETERSBURG
  Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs beneath its 122-meter spire. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• ST. PETERSBURG
  This day in St. Petersburg you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch and dinner aboard.
  
  
• ST. PETERSBURG
  This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Dinner aboard. Lunch, farewell dinner aboard.
  
  
• SVIR STROY
  Recreation stop. Time at leisure with recreation activities. Dinner and lunch on board
  
  
• KISHI
  Arrive at the island of Kizhi — an architectural gem within Lake Onega . The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nai
  
  
• GORITSY
  Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, having been founded in 1397. Lunch and dinner on board
  
  
• YAROSLAVL
  After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board
  .
  
• UGLICH
  Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town — one of Russia 's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
  
• MOSCOW
  Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Balance of day free for exploring Moscow on your own. Lunch and dinner on board..
  
  
• MOSCOW
  Morning tour of the Kremlin. Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. Visit the Cathedral of the Assumption, one of the country's principal churches, where the coronations of tsars were held. Lunch and dinner on board.
  
  
• MOSCOW
  Time to bid farewell to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your unforgettable journey through this fascinating land.
  
  

*Daily schedule includes breakfast, dinner and on board entertainment. Optional site seeing and entertainment choice are available for the duration of stay.

**
The following package will be provided as compliments of “IRC” in addition to the cruise program for the groups of 25 pax and more • The Armoury Museum in Moscow • The Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg

The Armoury Museum in Moscow
The Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg

*** Town and city tour highlights are subject to change without prior notice.

**** Please note the itinerary is subject to change because of the weather conditions.