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Cruise - Two Capitals and the Ancient Towns of the Golden Ring - 11 Days (CB-21)

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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. 



Day 1 - Thursday - St. Petersburg
 
 
Airport arrival transfer to the ship
Welcoming cocktail reception onboard a ship
 
Day 2 - Friday - St. Petersburg
 
 
City tour around St. Petersburg. Visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress
 
Day 3 - Saturday - St. Petersburg
 
 
Visit to the Hermitage
 
Day 4 - Sunday - Mandrogi
 
 
Free time in the village
Traditional Russian shashlik (shish kebab) picnic lunch
 
Day 5 - Monday - Kizhi
 
 
Visit to the open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture
 
Day 6 - Tuesday - Goritsy
 
 
Visit to the largest monastery of the Russian North
 
Day 7 - Wednesday - Yaroslavl
 
 
City tour around Yaroslavl
Visit to the Museum of Russian Art
 
Day 8 - Thursday - Uglich
 
 
Visit to the Cathedral of the Resurrection and the Kremlin
Farewell Gala dinner onboard
 
Day 9 - Friday - Moscow
 
 
City tour around Moscow
 
Day 10 - Saturday - Moscow
 
 
Visit the Kremlin and its Orthodox cathedrals
 
Day 11 - Sunday - Moscow
 
 
Airport departure transfer from the ship
 
 
PRICES
EXCL. FLIGHTS: £1,029
INCL. FLIGHTS: £1,309 *
NO HIDDEN COSTS!
DATES
14 May 2009
04 Jun 2009
25 Jun 2009
16 Jul 2009
06 Aug 2009
27 Aug 2009
17 Sep 2009
08 Oct 2009
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SUMMARY
SEASON: Summer
DAYS: 11
TOUR GRADE:
Gentle

ACTIVITY:
Cruising

ACCOMMODATION:
Single Option Available

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