IMPERIAL WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA - JULY 14-25 2021 12 DAYS FROM SAINT PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW - The Museum of Russian Art
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River Cruise
T HE M U S E U M OF R USSI AN AR T
IMPERIAL WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA
JULY 14-25 2021
1 2 D AY S F R O M S A I N T P E T E R S B U R G T O M O S C O W
Join us! Experience the Imperial Waterways of Russia with The Museum of Russian Art! Your TMORA hosts and scholars will provide the unique opportunity to discover Russian history, art, and culture while traveling through these historic waterways in heart of Russia. The imperial cities, grand artistic treasures and spectacular architecture of Russia await your arrival. From the glittering metropolises of St. Petersburg and Moscow to the timeless towns along the Golden Ring, you’ll experience Russia in all its glory and splendor. Explore the dichotomy of Moscow—rich with monuments to both 15th-century tsars and 20th- century communist leaders. Stand in awe of the massive Kremlin complex, onion-domed St. Basil’s Cathedral and the extravagant Moscow metro system. See some of Russia’s vast and beautiful countryside as well as its delightful small towns, where locals still engage in traditional crafts. Cruise along the Golden Ring to some of Russia’s most beautiful cities, including Uglich and Yaroslavl, which are known for their white- stone churches and gorgeous monasteries. Be amazed by Kizhi Island’s UNESCO-designated Transfiguration Church, a wooden structure built entirely without the use of nails. And uncover regal St. Petersburg, which boasts art-laden galleries and museums, fabled canals and elegant architecture from a wide variety of eras.
INCLUSIONS
» Eleven nights cruise cabin accommodations
aboard the Uniworld River Victoria
» All gratuities
» Airport transfers
» All meals and unlimited beverages, including
alcoholic
» A variety of excursions
» Fitness center
» Onboard exercise and wellness classes
» Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for use
» Complimentary internet and wi-fi access
» Onboard entertainment and lectures
» $250 per person onboard credit to use
towards additional services
» Private TMORA cocktail reception
PRICING
CLASSIC CABIN $6,949 ($6,749*)
per person, based on double occupancy
DELUXE BALCONY CABIN $8,139 ($7,889*)
per person, based on double occupancy
SUITE WITH BALCONY $10,489 ($10,169*)
per person, based on double occupancy
*Price based on cash/check payment discount.
All prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy.
Single occupancy rooms/cabins and prices available upon request.
itinerary
DAY 1 // WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 EMBARKATION – ST. PETERSBURG
Arrive at Pulkovo International Airport. You will be greeted by our
representative and transferred to the ship.
DAY 2 // THURSDAY, JULY 15 ST. PETERSBURG
St. Petersburg is a city of canals, palaces and cathedrals that
presents a glorious juxtaposition of East and West. See the sights
by land as well as water. Later, spend an evening watching a
ballet at the Alexandrinsky Theater, home of the oldest theater
company in Russia. Considered one of the architectural jewels
of the city, you can see firsthand one of the finest works of the
great neoclassical architect Carlo Rossi.
Featured Excursions:
» St. Petersburg city tour with canal cruise
» Russian ballet performance
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be
prepared for you this evening.
Note: Throughout your visit to St. Petersburg, the order of
sightseeing is subject to change. Venues may be closed
unexpectedly for unannounced government functions, holidays
or religious observances, necessitating changes in our program.
DAY 3 // FRIDAY, JULY 16 ST. PETERSBURG
St. Petersburg finds you with an appropriately imperial excursion:
a guided tour through the world-famous Hermitage Museum. It is
the crown jewel of the city and is located in the former home of the
Tsars, the Winter Palace.
Featured Excursion:
» Hermitage Museum
DAY 4 // SATURDAY, JULY 17 ST. PETERSBURG
Cross the threshold of the summer residence of the Tsars—the lavishly
decorated Catherine Palace—where you’ll see opulent staterooms and
the near mythic Amber Room, meticulously restored to its former glory.
Marvel at the palace’s immaculate grounds, dubbed Pushkin Park, then
spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.
Featured Excursion:
»Catherine Palace and Park in Pushkin
DAY 5 // SUNDAY, JULY 18 MANDROGI
Travel back in time to the 19th century at a reconstructed Russian village
populated by talented artisans who make handmade items using
traditional materials and techniques.
Choice of:
» Mandrogi “Village Day” walking tour with Shashlik lunch
» “Let’s Go” village hike
Your ship cruises along the southern shores of Lake Ladoga, a
vast freshwater inland sea that was once connected to the Baltic
Sea. Islands dot the water while forested nature preserves and
beaches line the shores. Relax and enjoy the scenery.
DAY 6 // MONDAY, JULY 19 KIZHI ISLAND
To approach the towering wooden Church of Transfiguration
from the water can be a transformative experience. Step ashore
for an up-close view of this incredible church.
Choice of:
» Open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture
» “Let’s Go” village and island nature hike
DAY 7 // TUESDAY, JULY 20 GORITSY
Beyond Russia’s major cities lies a completely different world—
the fabled land of Mother Russia. Explore a rural village today
for an authentic and unforgettable glimpse of everyday life in
a Russian province.
Choice of:
» Goritsy “Village Day”
» “Let’s Go” village walk
Later, relax onboard as your ship cruises through the second-largest
lake in Europe. Fed by 58 rivers, Lake Onega has 1,369 islands and
is bordered by the Republic of Karelia on the west, north and east,
and by Leningrad Oblast and Vologda Oblast on the south. A great
inland sea that creates its own weather, just as the Great Lakes in the
United States do, its shores are lined with birch forests. You may think
this wild and beautiful country is uninhabitable—and indeed it has few
inhabitants—but people have lived along these shores for thousands of
years, as petroglyphs carved into the granite on the eastern shore attest.
DAY 8 // WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 LAKE RYBINSK, YAROSLAVL
On your way to Yaroslavl, relax onboard the ship as you travel across
Lake Rybinsk, formed in 1941 between the upper Volga River and its
tributaries. At the time of its construction, it was the largest man-made
body of water on earth. Credit for Yaroslavl’s well-designed, UNESCO-
protected city center goes to none other than Catherine the Great, who
was even more than a mighty Russian ruler—she was a forward-thinking
urban planner as well. Visit an Orthodox church and a lively market.
Featured Excursion:
»
Yaroslavl city tour
DAY 9 // THURSDAY, JULY 22 UGLICH
Heading south on the Volga, you’ll come to one of the loveliest cities
of the Golden Ring, as the group of towns that played significant
roles in Russian history are known. As you approach the delightful
and picturesque town of Uglich in the afternoon, be prepared for a
panorama of magnificent architectural monuments.
Choice of:
» Uglich walking tour with Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood
» Hydropower GULAG tour
DAY 10 // FRIDAY, JULY 23 MOSCOW
This afternoon, you’ll have the chance to explore the Kremlin and
adjacent Armory Museum. The Kremlin, a fortified complex in the
heart of Moscow and the government’s headquarters, offers an
intriguing look at Russia’s political and cultural heritage. Take a
look at a collection of Russian regalia at the Armory Museum
and wander through the exquisite Cathedral Square.
Featured Excursion:
»
Kremlin and Armory Museum visit
Note: Throughout your visit to Moscow, the order of sightseeing
is subject to change. Venues may be closed unexpectedly for
unannounced government functions, holidays or religious
observances, necessitating changes in our program.
DAY 11 // SATURDAY, JULY 24 MOSCOW
If Russia is “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma”
as Winston Churchill famously said, then Moscow presents an
intriguing starting point for an amazing cultural discovery.
Featured Excursions:
» Moscow Panoramic city tour with Red Square visit
» Tour of metro and Arbat street
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared
for you this evening.
DAY 12 // SUNDAY, JULY 25 MOSCOW – DISEMBARK
You have sampled culinary delights, explored history and
experienced the best of life along the Volga River. Now the journey
comes to a close and it’s time to disembark the ship. You will be
transferred to the Moscow Airport for your flight home.
Russia is “a riddle, wrapped
in a mystery, inside an enigma.”
WINSTON CHURCHILL
river victoria
River Victoria’s elegant décor was thoughtfully designed to provide
guests with all the comforts of home during a grand tour of Russia’s
imperial cities and timeless landscapes. From St. Petersburg to
Moscow, travel in style and comfort as you follow in the footsteps of
Peter the Great down Russia’s most legendary and scenic waterways.
CLASSIC CABIN
135 SQ. FT.
DELUXE BALCONY CABIN
210 SQ. FT.
SUITE WITH BALCONY
269 SQ. FT.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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tips to driver/guide, or any other items not specifically mentioned
as included in the itinerary.
RUSSIAN VISA A Russian Visa is required for this trip. The cost is
approximately $300 USD and Carrousel Travel will assist you with
this process.
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