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Moscow – St.Petersburg
12
Days / 11 Nights
St.Petersburg – Moscow 12
Days / 11 Nights
Cruise
ship description for MS Peter Tchaikovsky Program: Moscow Spend two unforgettable days in the
capital of Russia and admire numerous treasures of its history and present days
and enjoy its beauty! Uglich Founded in 1148, Uglich is one of the
most beloved towns in old Russia. The view of the town as it is approached from
the Volga River is especially lovely with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and
Dmitry Blood’s Church looming on
the horizon. At the end of the 16th century, Maria Nagaya, seventh wife of Ivan the
Terrible, lived in honorary exile in the Kremlin at Uglich. It was here in her
garden that the Tsarevich Dmitry met his death and where the Church of
St.Demitrius of the Blood was built and still stands today. Within the Kremlin
is the oldest building in Uglich, the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitry. Yaroslavl Stretching for 18 miles on both banks of the Volga, Yaroslavl is an
important Volga port with a population of 600,000. It was founded in the 11th
century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise and today retains many noteworthy monuments
of its colorful past. Of special interest is the
magnificent 13th-century Spassky Monastery ensemble, a group of majestic 17th
century cathedrals, an elegant rotunda and remnants of an ancient trading
center. Loveliest of all is the Church of Elijah the Prophet, situated in the
town’s central square. The frescoes on the walls and vaulting inside the
church constitute a veritable museum of old Russian paintings. Goritsy is a tiny settlement seven kilometers from the Kirillo-Belozersky
monastery. Visit what remains of the Nunnery of the resurrection on the banks of
the Sheksna River in Goritsy, within a quarter of a mile of where the ship stop,
will be interesting for any tourist with a real interest in Russian history. Kizhi Via the Volga/Baltic canal, our cruise takes us to the tiny island of
Kizhi, located at the northern end of lake Onega. Renowned for its open-air
Museum of Architecture assembled from various areas of the country and restored
to form a glimpse of the past. Svirstroy Green Stop. Typical Russian village. Saint-Petersburg created by Peter the Great to rival Venice, its 101 islands, 66 canals,
and hundreds of bridges have secured its reputation as the most beautiful city
in the country. While your ship is docked in port, you’ll enjoy daily
sightseeing tours. You will see the Nevsky prospect’s shops, cafes and
theatres, and you will tour the impressive St.Isaac’s, the city’s large
cathedral, now a museum of elaborate icons and artworks. We will spend time in
the world famous hermitage Museum, formerly the Winter Palace, home of the last
six czars. A treasure trove of three million exhibits, its 320 halls display
DaVincis, Rembrandts, Titians, Micheleangelos, French impressionists and North
American artists. Prices per person in Euro or US$* for the 12 days / 11nights
cruise:
The price
includes: ü
Accommodations
in all outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities, individual
temperature control and large picture window ü
Three
full meals daily.( starting with the Dinner on the day of embarkation and
finishes after breakfast on the day of disembarkation) ü
Captain’s
welcome Cocktail Reception ü
Gala
farewell Dinner aboard ü
Full
sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call, transfers upon arrival/dep,
for the groups 20 pax min. ü
Luggage
handling to/from the ship ü
Round
table with our guides on the political, social and economical situation in
Russia. ü
Russian
language and song lectures ü
Nightly
entertainment and dancing. ü
Daily
aerobics ü
Tour
of the ship’s bridge. ü
Orthodox
cruise director and staff. ü
Ports
taxes The
price does not include: ü
Baggage:
excess baggage, forwarding of baggage/ souvenirs. ü
Luggage
handling in the airport ü
Insurance ü
Visas ü
Gratuities:
gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members, guides and drivers are
not included and are at passenger’s discretion. ü
Private
transfers ü
Miscellaneous:
Items of a personnel nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon,
telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.
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