One of the best ways to explore the immense cultural and natural treasures of Russia is on board ship! Combining a rich and varied cultural programme with breathtaking Russian scenery, this tour is truly a must for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating complexities of Russian history and enjoying the mellow beauty of Russian nature. You will start your discovery of Russia from the beautiful city of St Petersburg, a unique treasure of the world’s cultural heritage. You’ll then move on to the powerful magnificent, city of Moscow via some beauty spots in Northern Russian, and the old provincial towns of the “Golden Ring” route. The Golden Ring is the name given to the chain of ancient towns around Moscow, each one of which played a significant part in Russian history. These towns contain a whole collection of architectural masterpieces, set in the charming landscape of central Russia. This 11-day cruise along several Russian rivers, linked by the Moscow Canal and the Baltic Waterway, is the perfect opportunity for a leisurely exploration of these beautiful Russian landscapes and ancient towns, with their impressive selection of historical and architectural gems.
Another pleasant discovery during this trip will be the authentic flavours of the celebrated Russian cuisine, which as prepared by our skilled chefs will delight every one of our guests. Onboard entertainment, sightseeing options and our attentive English-speaking staff will make your trip relaxing and entertaining at the same time. We will cruise the intricate pattern of interconnecting rivers, canals and lakes that link Moscow with St. Petersburg, including the beautiful river Volga, the biggest in Russia. In addition to exploring the wonders of towns and cities, you will sail through enchanting countryside and witness firsthand the tranquillity and beauty of Russian nature, which has inspired famous Russian writers and musicians for centuries.
Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer from the airport to the ship. Welcoming cocktail reception in the evening.
Day 2
City tour around St. Petersburg. Visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Day 3
Visit to the Hermitage, housed in the former Tsars’ Winter Palace.
Day 4
Visit to the authentic village of Mandrogi.
Day 5
Arrival to the Island of Kizhi via the Volga/Baltic Canal. Visit the renowned open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture, the Church of the Transfiguration, the Kizhi museum (UNESCO World Heritage site).
Day 6
Arrival to Goritsy. Visit to the largest monastery of the Russian North - Kirillo-Belozersky monastery.
Day 7
Arrival in the city Yaroslavl. City tour including visit to the Spaso-Preobrazgenskiy Monastery, the Church of the Prophet Elijah and other cultural highlights.
Day 8
Arrival in an old town Uglich. Visit to the Cathedral of the Resurrection and the Kremlin. Farewell Gala dinner onboard
Day 9
Guided city tour around Moscow. Visit to the Novodevichy Convent (UNESCO World Heritage site). Optional - a performance at the famous Bolshoi Theatre (by request).
Day 10
Visit the Kremlin and its Orthodox cathedrals. An optional guided tour to the Pushkin Museum or the Kremlin Armoury Museum.
Day 11
Breakfast. Transfer to airport for the flight back to the UK.
Major Highlights of this Tour:
Travel by the majestic ship Ivan Bunin, which is considered to be one of the finest vessels on Russia's waterways today.
Highlights of “Venice of the North”, magnificent city of St. Petersburg with its numerous canals and more than 400 bridges.
The intricate pattern of connecting rivers, canals and lakes that link Moscow with St. Petersburg, including the beautiful river Volga – the largest in Russia.
Authentic small Russian villages and towns preserving traditional wooden architecture and local culture
Old Kremlin (Fortress) at one of the finest towns of provincial Russia - Uglich, where the seventh wife of the Tsar Ivan the Terrible lived in honorary exile at the end of 16th century.
The amazing tiny island of Kizhi and the Kizhi museum, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A museum of Russian Vodka in Remeslennaya Sloboda, where you can learn about the technology and history of Russian vodka production.
The authentic flavours of the celebrated Russian cuisine - schi and pelmeni for example – as prepared by our on-board chefs will delight every one of our guests.
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At your request we can organise for you various activities, please click here for a detailed list of options.
CUSTOMERS REVIEW
During the booking process, we were impressed with the personalised nature of Go Russia service and how reactive you were to our questions. I would not hesitate to recommend you to other travellers, for us you provided enough support whilst letting us also be independent whilst in Russia. Jayne Bowers
Beautifully clean ship and well attended crew, both courteous and helpful. Excellent, plentiful, well prepared and presented food. Well done! We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would wish for many other British people to visit a country of such fascination! Harold Brooks
PRICES
LAND-ONLY PRICE: £949 PACKAGE PRICE: from £1219 NO HIDDEN COSTS!
Accommodation & meals: DBL cabin, full board Transport: small minibus or coach Tour staff & support: Cruise tour leader, English-speaking guide, transfer driver, crew and support staff Other services >>>
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