Imperial Russia 2009

Highlights

  • St. Petersburg
  • Kizhi
  • Goritsy
  • Yaroslavl
  • Kostroma
  • Uglich
  • Moscow

    Imperial Russia 2009 Whats Included

    Imperial Russia River Cruise Package Includes:
  • 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the classic MS Litvinov
  • All meals onboard
  • 12 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all
  • Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
  • Captain's Welcome and Captain's Farewell Dinners
  • An experienced Russian Cruise Manager
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days
  • 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.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.
  • Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7272292

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    16 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart Home Gateway City to St PetersburgDepart Home Gateway City to St Petersburg
    Day 2St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg
    : Arrive at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport where you'll be greeted and transferred to your ship. (Dinner)
    Day 3St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg
    : Featured Excursion: St. Petersburg city tour

    Welcome to St. Petersburg, built on 44 islands and canals along the Neva River, and located only 500 miles south of the Arctic Circle. St. Petersburg is known for its distinct light, especially during summer's 'white nights' when the sun never truly sets. Your tour of this fabled city of canals and northern lights takes you to Palace Square, the historic heart of St. Petersburg, and along Nevsky Prospect. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 4St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg
    : Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum

    Enjoy an early morning guided tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, which now houses one of the world's finest art collections, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 5St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg
    : Featured Excursion: Catherine's Palace and Park

    Explore the lavish imperial Catherine's Palace and Park, a masterpiece of Russian baroque architecture, in nearby Pushkin. You will also see the famous Amber Room, stolen during WW II and now completely recreated to its former splendor. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 6St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg
    : Enjoy free time on your own in this glorious city. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Welcome Dinner)
    Day 7Mandrogi and Cruising the Svir River Mandrogi and Cruising the Svir River
    : Featured Excursion: Shashlik picnic ashore

    Mandrogi, a reconstructed 18-century village, illustrates the traditions, architecture and lifestyle
    of Russia's past. A highlight of your visit is a rustic Shashlik picnic ashore. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 8Kizhi Island and Cruising Lake Onega Kizhi Island and Cruising Lake Onega
    : Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum

    Visit Lake Onega's Kizhi Island's Open Air Museum, containing 83 edifices of wooden architecture. Marvel at the spectacular Church of Transfiguration, constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail.
    (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 9GoritsyGoritsy
    : Featured Excursion: Daily life in Russia up close

    Experience Russian daily life and learn how traditions and handicraft techniques are preserved during a Children's House of Arts and Crafts visit. Later enjoy a Russian tea party at the House of Culture (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 10Cruising Lake Rybinsk and YaroslavlCruising Lake Rybinsk and Yaroslavl
    : Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring

    Considered one of Russia's most beautiful cities, Yaroslavl is the heart of the Golden Ring cities.
    Visit the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet, an architectural masterpiece. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 11KostromaKostroma
    : Featured Excursion: Romanov Chambers

    Kostroma is a jewel in the circle of Golden Ring cities, and was home to the noble families Godunov and Romanov before young Alexei Romanov was elected Czar beginning the legendary Romanov dynasty. Tour the House of the Nobility and former Romanov Museum. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 12UglichUglich
    : Featured Excursion: Uglich and Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood

    Your walking tour of Uglich takes you to the 18th-century Transfiguration Church, and the historic blue-domed Church of Prince-Dmitry-on-the-Blood, where you'll hear a short Orthodox choir performance. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 13MoscowMoscow
    : Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour with Red Square

    In the morning, cruise the 80-mile Moscow Canal, reaching the grand capital of Russia and its cultural and emotional heart. Your panoramic tour features many historic and world-famous landmarks such as Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and impressive Tverskaya Street. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 14MoscowMoscow
    : Featured Excursions: Kremlin and Armory Museum, lunch at a local restaurant, Moscow Metro and shopping on Arbat Street

    Visit the 15th-century Kremlin and Armory Museum, a self-contained city of palaces, armories, cathedral and a medieval fortress. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, before taking a ride on the impressive Moscow Metro. Afterwards, you'll have time to shop on the popular Arbat Street. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 15MoscowMoscow
    : Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Shuttle bus service will be provided. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 16Depart Moscow Depart Moscow
    : Disembark the ship and transfer to Moscow Airport for your flight home.
    Dates/Pricing
    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    May 22, 2009Land Price$3,499.00* (USD)Quote
    June 17, 2009Land Price$3,599.00* (USD)Quote
    July 13, 2009Land Price$3,599.00* (USD)Quote
    August 08, 2009Land Price$3,599.00* (USD)Quote
    September 03, 2009Land Price$3,499.00* (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    * Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck. To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 4: A$255/ Cat 3: A$499/ Cat 2: A$730/ Cat 1: A$2355/ Suite: A$3299
    ** Port Charges: A$220
    *** 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
    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.

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