Russian River Cruise From St Petersburg To Moscow - Russia Vacation Package

Russia - 10 Nights / 11 Days

Russia is a lively country. It is packed with huge natural treasures and historical monuments, rich culture and modern entertainment. Travellers love visiting here because of its fun activities. Its beautiful lakes and beaches will make you its fan.

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Day 1 : St. Petersburg.

Fly to St Petersburg where you will be met and transferred to your ship, MS Nikolay Chernishevsky. This evening, enjoy dinner and live piano music on board.

Day 2 : St. Petersburg.

Admire St Petersburg's historic centre on an included tour this morning and take in highlights such as the Old Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns, the Winter Palace façade, Peter & Paul Fortress, and Nevsky Prospect with its ornate onion-domed Church of the Resurrection and beautiful St Isaac Cathedral. After lunch, visit the Hermitage Museum. This evening, enjoy either an optional excursion to the Ballet, optional visit to the Russian folklore show or an optional Rivers and Canals tour.

Day 3 : St. Petersburg.

Today's optional excursion takes you to Pushkin, home to the luxurious summer palaces of former Russian royalty. Visit Catherine Palace to marvel at the famed Amber Room and other lavish chambers, before heading to nearby Peterhof to see the beautiful lower park and beautiful palace exterior. This evening, set sail on the Neva River and enjoy a 'Getting to Know You' show on board.

Day 4 : St. Petersburg Mandrogui.

Built to resemble a traditional Russian hamlet, Mandrogui is set amidst pretty parkland on the banks of the Svir River and is peppered with pretty wooden buildings topped with colourful tiles and woodcarvings. Enjoy the shops and artisan workshops before tucking into a tasty Russian treat - a succulent shashlik kebab. Back on board your ship, enjoy a Russian language lesson.

Day 5 : Mandrogui Kizhi.

Cruise to Lake Onega's picturebook island of Kizhi for a visit to the impressive Museum of Wooden Architecture. Famed for its distinctive Transfiguration Church with 22 cupolas, the UNESCO World Heritage site is also home to many other ancient wooden buildings, painstakingly relocated from all over Russia. Back on board, this afternoon's activities include a Captain's bridge tour and a Russian tea party, followed by a classical concert in the evening.

Day 6 : Kizhi Goritsy.

After breakfast, enjoy a traditional Russian song class before cruising across the White Lake to Goritsy, a quaint village settlement near the famous Kirill-Belosersk (St Cyril) Monastery. This afternoon, visit the monastery's intriguing Museum of Icons. Tonight, enjoy a pirate themed dinner before this evening's concert.

Day 7 : Goritsy Yaroslavl.

This morning, arrive in Yaroslavl, one of Russia's 'Golden Ring of Cities'. View the city's highlights on an included bus tour to see the exterior of the Church of Elijah the Prophet before visiting the colourful local market, the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-worker, and the Governor's House art exhibition. This evening, enjoy a Ukrainian dinner on board followed by a gala concert.

Day 8 : Yaroslavl Uglich.

Another 'Golden Ring' city, Uglich is one of Russia's best-loved towns. Explore this fascinating 12th-century village on a walking tour including the former Kremlin, the haunting Church of St Dmitry on the Blood, and the Transfiguration Cathedral. This afternoon, enjoy a Russian language lesson and a farewell dinner before getting the chance to star in tonight's talent show.

Day 9 : Uglich Moscow.

This morning, sail the Moscow Canal to Russia's capital, one of the world's most impressive and interesting cities. Explore Moscow on an included city tour, admiring highlights such as the colourful onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral, the legendary Red Square, Novodevichy Convent, and spectacular views from the Sparrow Hills. This evening, there's an optional 'Moscow by night' excursion.

Day 10 : Moscow.

Marvel at imposing red-brick towers and extravagant palaces on today's included visit to the famous Kremlin, and view historic Cathedral Square, where gleaming gold domes and cupolas sit atop three of the Kremlin's best known architectural treasures: the Dormition, Annunciation and Archangel Michael cathedrals. This afternoon, join the optional excursion to Sergiyev Posad or Novodevichy Convent or the Tretyakov Gallery or a coach transfer to the city centre for your own sightseeing.

Day 11 : Moscow.

Your holiday ends this morning with breakfast.

Accommodation at the hotels with daily breakfast as per the itinerary.
Entrance fees and sightseeing services as specified in the itinerary.
Transfers if mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.

International air ticket.
Airport taxes.
Overseas travel insurance.
Visa charges
Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any
Meals, tips, laundry, porterage, telephone, mineral water, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
Any items or services not specified in the itinerary 'TOUR PRICE INCLUDES' head.
G.S.T. of 5% payable to Govt of India.

Aeropolis Hotel , Moscow (or similar)

Aquamarine, Moscow (or similar)

Hotel Moskva, Saint Petersburg (or similar)

Novotel , Saint Petersburg (or similar)

Standard

per adult on double / twin sharing basis

Starting from 66000

Deluxe