Waterways of the Czars (14 Days starting from $2,649)

Waterways of the Czars

A 14-Day tour starting from $2,649

Length:	14 Days
Type:	River Cruises 2008
Category:	Regional
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	WWMS

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About This Tour

Follow the footsteps of Peter the Great Peter the Great sailed from Moscow along the Volga River to St. Petersburg approximately 300 years ago on a quest to take Russia from the “Dark Ages” into the “Enlightened Age.” Today, you have a chance to follow his legendary path celebrating the rich history and traditions of Russia, yet witnessing the flourishing entrepreneurial spirit of a new market-driven economy. Your journey starts in Moscow, Russia’s heart, where you’ll stand in awe at the world-famous sights: Red Square; the Kremlin, a self-contained city with a host of churches, museums, and government offices; the chic GUM Department Store; the beautiful Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Moscow Metro covered with mosaics, stained glass, and bronze sculptures; and so much more. And this is just Moscow.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Sightseeing Highlights

Moscow: City tour including visit to Red Square; Guided tour of the Kremlin and Armory
Uglich: Walking tour and visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral
Yaroslavl: City tour and visit the Church of Elija the Prophet
Goritsy: Walking tour and visit the Kiril Belosersk
Kizhi: Walking tour and visit Church of the Transfiguration
St. Petersburg: City tour; Evening Cossack show; Guided visit to the Hermitage Museum; Guided visit to Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin

Dining Highlights

Exciting on-board entertainment and insightful lectures
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hearty Russian cuisine and international favorites

First Class Travel Highlights

12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the MS Litvinov
11 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
An experienced Trafalgar Cruise Manager
All transfers
Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures

Complimentary Transfers

Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1900 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers.
Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0600 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
If your flight arrangements arrive/depart outside of the times shown above , you may purchase a private car transfer from Uniworld/Trafalgar or make your own transfer arrangements.

Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.

River Cruise Discounts
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Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Moscow

Day 2 - Arrive Moscow Arrive at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, and be greeted by a Trafalgar representative who takes you to the ship. (Dinner)

Day 3 - Moscow Today, you’ll see many historical and famous landmarks, including the world-renowned Red Square and the spectacular St. Basil’s Cathedral. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will take a ride on the unique Moscow Metro, known for its opulent art. You’ll then visit Arbat Street.
(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain’s Welcome Dinner)

Featured Excursions: Moscow city tour with Red Square, ride on Moscow Metro and shopping time on Arbat Street
Onboard Highlight: Captain’s Welcome Dinner

Day 4 - Moscow A highlight of your stay in Moscow is a visit to the 15th-century Kremlin, a self-contained city with palaces, armories, cathedral and a medieval fortress. We’ll explore the priceless collection of imperial treasures of the Kremlin’s Armory Museum, now home to over fifty world-famous Faberge Eggs.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Featured Excursions: Kremlin and Armory Museum

During summer months when it gets dark very late, optional “Moscow
by Night” may be substituted with a different tour.

Day 5 - Moscow Enjoy an entire day at leisure. We’ll have a shuttle running between the ship and the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Irresistible Optional Tours: Take a tour to Zagorsk with its 17th-century monastery or visit Tretyakov Gallery

Day 6: Cruising the Moscow Canal and Volga River and Uglich Cruise through the 80-mile long Moscow Canal and get a glimpse of the Russian countryside. As you approach this delightful Golden Ring City, be prepared for the magnificent architectural monuments. Your tour takes you to the blue-domed Church Prince-Dimitry-on-the-Blood and the 18th-century Transfiguration Church. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church Prince-Dimitry-on-the-Blood

Day 7 - Yaroslavl Yaroslavl is one of Russia’s most beautiful cities and is home to the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet. Visit the church and the ancient 12th-century Transfiguration Monastery grounds. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring

Day 8 - Goritsy (Kirillov) Meet the locals in Kirillov and experience daily life in this part of the world. Enjoy local specialities like cranberry liquor and handmade breads.(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Daily Life in Russia Up Close

Day 9 - Cruising Lake Onega and Kizhi Island You’ll visit Kizhi Island’s famous Open Air Museum with fascinating edifices of northern wooden architecture, including the spectacular Church of Transfiguration constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail. Its 22 shimmering domes in three tiers are the ultimate in Russian fairy tale architecture. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum

Day 10 - Cruising the Svir River and Mandrogi Mandrogi, a reconstructed village founded in the 18th-century, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle of Russia’s past. Inside the wooden houses are many craftsmen working to make matrioshkas, lace and ceramics. A highlight of your visit to Mandrogi is a traditional Shashlik picnic ashore. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Shashlik Picnic Ashore

Day 11 - St. Petersburg Your panoramic tour of this fabled city of canals and Northern Lights will take you to Palace Square, the historic heart of St. Petersburg, and along Nevsky Prospect. You’ll see St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Admiralty Tower and other great buildings that stand as monuments to the extravagant lifestyle of the Czars. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg City Tour
Irresistible Optional Tours: Peter & Paul Fortress, and/or Hermitage Ballet performance

Day 12 - St. Petersburg Your guided tour takes you through the world-famous Hermitage Museum. Founded by Catherine the Great, this is one of the premier museums in the world. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captains Farewell Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum
Irresistible Optional Tour: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then travel via hydrofoil to magnificent Peterhof Gardens

Day 13 - St. Petersburg Visit lavish Catherine’s Palace and Park, a magnificent imperial palace and masterpiece
of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. During your tour, you will also see the famous Amber Room. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Catherine’s Palace and Park in Pushkin
Irresistible Optional Tours: St. Petersburg contrast tour with Yussupov Palace, and/or canal cruise

Day 14 - Depart St. Petersburg Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in St. Petersburg for your flight home, or extend you stay and see the Baltic Capitals.

Cruise Ship operating this itinerary: Litvinov

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
7/2/2008 - 7/15/2008	$2,859	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/28/2008 - 8/10/2008	$2,859	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/23/2008 - 9/5/2008	$2,859	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Prices above are not inclusive of $144 Port Charge and $84 Fuel Surcharge per person. * Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5. To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 4: $200/ Cat 3: $400/ Cat 2: $550/ Cat 1: $1400/ Suite: $2500/ Single: $1150 Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Moscow
Uglich
Yaroslavl
Goritsky
Kizhi
St. Petersburg

Prices above are not inclusive of $144 Port Charge and $84 Fuel Surcharge per person.
* Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5. To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 4: $200/ Cat 3: $400/ Cat 2: $550/ Cat 1: $1400/ Suite: $2500/ Single: $1150
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.