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| Arrive at St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your ship. (D) |
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Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg city tour
Welcome to St. Petersburg, built on 44 islands and canals along the Neva River, and located only 500 miles south of the Arctic Circle. St. Petersburg is known for its distinct light, especially during summer’s “white nights” when the sun never truly sets. 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. (B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum
Enjoy an early morning guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, which now houses one of the world’s finest art collections, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. ( B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursion: Catherine’s Palace and Park
Explore the lavish imperial Catherine‘s Palace and Park, a masterpiece of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. You will also see the famous Amber Room, stolen during WW II and now completely recreated to its former splendor. (B,L,D) |
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| Enjoy free time on your own in this glorious city. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (B,L,D ) |
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Featured Excursion: Shashlik picnic ashore
Mandrogi, a reconstructed 18-century village, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle
of Russia’s past. A highlight of your visit is a rustic Shashlik picnic ashore. (B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum
Visit Lake Onega’s Kizhi Island’s Open Air Museum, containing 83 edifices of wooden architecture. Marvel at the spectacular Church of Transfiguration, constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail.
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Featured Excursion: Daily life in Russia up close
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 ( B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring
Considered one of Russia’s most beautiful cities, Yaroslavl is the heart of the Golden Ring cities.
Visit the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet, an architectural masterpiece. (B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursion: Romanov Chambers
Kostroma is a jewel in the circle of Golden Ring cities, and was home to the noble families Godunov and Romanov before young Alexei Romanov was elected Czar beginning the legendary Romanov dynasty. Tour the House of the Nobility and former Romanov Museum. (B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood
Your walking tour of Uglich takes you to the 18th-century Transfiguration Church, and the historic blue-domed Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood, where you’ll hear a short Orthodox choir performance. (B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour with Red Square
In the morning, cruise the 80-mile Moscow Canal, reaching the grand capital of Russia and its cultural and emotional heart. Your panoramic tour features many historic and world-famous landmarks such as Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and impressive Tverskaya Street. (B,L,D) |
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Featured Excursions: Kremlin and Armory Museum, lunch at a local restaurant, Moscow Metro and shopping on Arbat Street
Visit the 15th-century Kremlin and Armory Museum, a self-contained city of palaces, armories, cathedral and a medieval fortress. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, before taking a ride on the impressive Moscow Metro. Afterwards, you’ll have time to shop on the popular Arbat Street. (B,L,D) |
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| Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (B,L,D) |
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| Disembark the ship and transfer to Moscow Airport for your flight home. |
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| The order of sightseeing tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg might be different on some departures due to site closures on certain days |
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