Imperial Russia
St. Petersburg, Kizhi, Goritsy, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Uglich, Moscow
Celebrate Russia's magnificent past and promising future The opulence of Russia awaits your arrival with its imperial cities and grand treasures, spectacular art and architecture, and vast political changes. From the glittering imperial cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow to the timeless towns along the Golden Ring, you'll experience Russia in all of its glory and splendor.
- 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom onboard the MS Litvinov
- Hearty Russian cuisine and international favorites
- 12 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
- A sightseeing tour of this Golden Ring city.
- An experienced native Russian Cruise Manager
- All transfers
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 show
- 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.
- 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 above times, you may purchase a private car transfer from Uniworld/Trafalgar or make your own transfer arrangements.
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 16 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart Home Gateway City to Amsterdam | |
| Day 2 | St. Petersburg | Arrive in St. Petersburg where you'll be greeted by a Trafalgar representative and transferred to the ship. (Dinner) |
| Day 3 | St. Petersburg | Your tour of this fabled city of canals and northern lights takes you to Palace Square, the historic heart ofSt. Petersburg, and along Nevsky Prospect, the city's main boulevard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg city tourIrresistible Optional Tour: Hermitage Ballet |
| Day 4 | St. Petersburg | Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, the crown jewel with nearly three million pieces of art. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain's Welcome Dinner) Featured Excursion: Hermitage MuseumIrresistible Optional Tour: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and travel via Hydrofoil to the magnificent Peterhof Gardens |
| Day 5 | St. Petersburg | Explore the lavish Catherine's Palace and Park, a magnificent imperial palace and masterpiece of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Catherine's Palace and Park in PushkinIrresistible Optional Tours: St. Petersburg contrast tourwith Yussupov Palace, the Dostoevsky Museum and the Alexander Nevsky Necropolises, or a canal cruise |
| Day 6 | St. Petersburg | Enjoy free time on your own in this glorious city. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Irresistible Optional Tours: Peter & Paul Fortress orSt. Isaak's Cathedral |
| Day 7 | Mandrogi and Cruising the Svir River | Mandrogi, a reconstructed village situated where the village of Verkhnie Mandrogi was founded in the 18th century, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle of Russia's past. A highlight of your visit to Mandrogi is a traditional Shashlik picnic ashore. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Shashlik Picnic Ashore |
| Day 8 | Kizhi Island and Cruising Lake Onega | Arrive in the morning at Kizhi Island on Lake Onega where you'll visit the famous Open Air Museum, including the spectacular Church of Transfiguration constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum |
| Day 9 | Goritsy | Meet the locals in Kirillov and experience daily life in this part of the world. Enjoy typical treats such as fresh brown bread and cranberry liquors. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Daily Life in Russia Close Up |
| Day 10 | Cruising Lake Rybinsk and Yaroslavl | Yaroslavl, considered one of Russia's most beautiful cities is the heart of the Golden Ring cities. It's also home to the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet, which you'll see up close on your guided tour. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Heart of the Golden Ring Tour |
| Day 11 | Kostroma | A jewel in the circle of the Golden Ring cities, and home to noble families and legendary dynasties. Your tour includes a visit to the House of the Nobility and former Romanov Museum. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Romanov Chambers and local art gallery |
| Day 12 | Uglich | It was here in Uglich that Ivan the Terrible's son, Dmitry, was murdered in 1591. On your walking tour, explore the historical blue-domed Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood, as well as the 18th-century Transfiguration Church. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood |
| Day 13 | Moscow | Cruise through the 80-mile long Moscow Canal in the morning and reach Moscow, the grand capital of Russia and its cultural and emotional heart, in the afternoon. On your panoramic tour, you'll see many historical and famous landmarks from the world-famous Red Square to the spectacular rainbow-colored St. Basil's Cathedral to the impressive Tverskaya Street. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour with Red Square |
| Day 14 | Moscow | A highlight of your stay in Moscow is a visit to the 15th-century Kremlin and Armory Museum, a self-contained city of palaces, armories, cathedral and medieval fortress. Take a ride on the unique Moscow Metro and visit Arbat Street. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Featured Excursions: Kremlin and Armory Museum, lunch at a local restaurant, ride on Moscow Metro and shopping time on Arbat StreetIrresistible Optional Tour: Catch a glimpse of Moscow by night with a boat ride**During summer months when it gets dark very late, Optional Moscow by Night may be substituted with a different tour. |
| Day 15 | Moscow | Enjoy an entire day at leisure in this grand city. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain's Farewell Dinner)Irresistible Optional Tours: Take a tour to Zagorsk or visit Tretyakov Gallery |
| Day 16 | Depart Moscow | Disembark the ship and transfer to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport for your flight home. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
