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Imperial Jewels of Russia River Cruise

(15 days, St Petersburg - Moscow, 2012)
Imperial Jewels of Russia River Cruise
This 15 day cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow on board the Scenic Tsar explores Russia’s most iconic and famous places.

Spend 15 days sailing from St. Petersburg to Moscow on board the Scenic Tsar. Your trip begins in St. Petersburg where you will spend four days exploring this amazing city including visits to St Isaac's Cathedral, the Winter Palace, the Alexander Column in Palace Square, the Peter and Paul Fortress where Peter the Great and all the Russian emperors and empresses are buried, and Catherine's Wing where you will view the Grand Cascade's waterfalls and fountains. You will also have the chance to enjoy a highlight lunch at the old-world wooden 'Podvorie' restaurant and view a private Russian ballet concert, exclusive to Scenic Tours.

On your final day in St. Petersburg you will tour the 19th-Century Yusupov Palace, where Prince Yusupov murdered Grigory Rasputin, the most controversial figure in Russian history. From St. Petersburg you will travel to Svirstroy and visit the home of a local family who will serve authentic Russian tea and piroshky, a specialty of the region. 

Next we sail to Petrozavodsk, Kizhi Island and Goritsy for Lenin Square and the World War II Memorial of the Eternal Flame, the Church of Transfiguration, with its 22 timbered onion domes; and the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, built in 1397. En route to Moscow you will take a walking tour of historic Uglich, part of the Golden Ring of cities around Moscow. Uglich dates back to the 10th Century and was used by the legendary Ivan the Terrible in the 16th Century as a base for his attacks against the Tatars.

Finally, you will arrive in Moscow where you will spend four full days exploring this amazing city, including Red Square, Tverskaya Street, the KGB building, as well as a ride on Moscow's Metro, which is considered one of the best subway systems in the world. You will also tour the Kremlin, the State Armory and experience a thrilling National Russian Show performed by fifty folk dancers, before ending your Russian river cruise by attending the internationally-acclaimed Moscow Circus.

  • Exclusive private charter sailing on board the ms Scenic Tsar
  • All Inclusive guided sightseeing tours and events
  • All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner included daily on cruise
  • Personal audio headsets on all shore excursions
  • Return airport transfers
  • Services of a Scenic Tours Cruise Director
  • Exclusive services of 6 Program Directors
  • Shipboard commentary during cruising
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drink served with dinner
  • ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES INCLUDED

Included Scenic Enrich

  • Traditional Russian Highlight Lunch at the old-world wooden ‘Podvorie’ restaurant, offering exclusive home-grown produce and wines from the restaurant owner’s private summer residence.
  • Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine before a Russian ballet performance in a private venue. Exclusive to Scenic Tours.
  • Taste authentic Russian tea and piroshky in a Russian home-hosted visit
  • Meet a real cosmonaut on your included guided tour of Star City space training centre followed by lunch
  • Guided tour of the renowned St Basil’s Cathedral

Included Scenic Dining

  • 41superb meals including 14 Full Breakfasts - hot and cold buffet selections (FB), 1 Highlight Lunch - buffet and daily à la carte selections (HL), 12 Lunches - buffet and daily à la carte selections (L), 14 Dinners - three to four course table d’hôte (D)

Included Scenic Highlights

  • Exclusive private charter sailing onboard the ms Scenic Tsar
  • Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner
  • City Tour of St Petersburg including St Issac’s orthodox cathedral
  • Visit to the Hermitage Art Museum, former Winter Palace to the Tsars
  • Marvel at Catherine’s Palace and elaborate gardens
  • Tour the 19th-century Yusupov Palace
  • Visit a Children’s Music school and meet the children eager to show you their knowledge of English
  • Enjoy an afternoon at the royal summer residence, Peterhof
  • Sample of the age old tradition - Vodka
  • Guided walking tour of Kizhi Island, view the Church of Transfiguration
  • Visit Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery and its collection of Russian Orthodox icons
  • Tour of the historic Golden Ring city Uglich
  • Russian language lessons on board
  • Sightseeing in Moscow including Red Square, Tverskaya street and the KGB building
  • Take a ride on the famous Moscow Metro considered one of the best in the world
  • See priceless jewels and Faberge eggs on a tour of the Kremlin and the State Armory Museum
  • Witness a thrilling National Russian Show performed by fifty folk dancers^
  • Enjoy an evening performance at the famous Moscow Circus
  • Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner

Day 1: St. Petersburg, Russia - Embarkation (D)
Welcome to the historical and colourful city of St. Petersburg. A Scenic Tours representative will personally greet you and arrange your transfer* to your ship where you will be warmly invited on-board by your dedicated crew. Celebrate your first taste of Russia tonight at a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers.
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruise
Day 2: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D)
After breakfast enjoy an Included tour of St. Petersburg. A highlight is St. Isaac’s Cathedral with its huge gilded dome, exquisite mosaics and icons. You’ll also view the baroque Winter Palace and Alexander Column in Palace Square. This afternoon you’ll visit the Hermitage. Formerly the Winter Palace and home of the Tsars, today it houses one of the world’s greatest art collections.
Day 3: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D)
Your day starts at the Peter and Paul Fortress where Peter the Great and all the Russian emperors and empresses are buried. Afterwards relax over lunch in a local restaurant in town. It’s then on to the magnificent summer residence of Russian royalty at Peterhof. Visit Catherine’s Wing and view the Grand Cascade’s waterfalls and fountains. 
Day 4: St. Petersburg (FB,HL,D)
This morning, visit Catherine’s Palace, famous for its grandiose white and gold façade and elaborate gardens. SCENIC ENRICH Enjoy a highlight lunch at the old-world wooden ‘Podvorie’ restaurant. Here you will be offered traditional Russian cuisine with all products and wine home-grown from the restaurant owner’s private summer residence. This afternoon enjoy time at leisure. SCENIC ENRICH After dinner you will be treated to a glass of sparkling wine followed by a private Russian ballet concert.Exclusive to Scenic Tours. 
Day 5: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D)
Today you’ll tour the 19th-century Yusupov Palace, where Prince Yusupov murdered Grigory Rasputin, the most controversial figure in Russian history. After lunch, visit a children’s music school and meet the children eager to show you their knowledge of English. This evening join your fellow travellers on the sun deck as your ship sets sail along the Neva river.  
Day 6: Svirstroy (FB,L,D)
Your ship arrives in the village of Svirstroy, between Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega. SCENIC ENRICH It’s all ashore to visit the home of a local family who will serve authentic Russian tea and piroshky, a specialty of the region.
Day 7: Petrozavodsk (FB,L,D)
Tour the port city of Petrozavodsk and learn about the Soviet era at Kirov Square, Gagarin Square, and Lenin Square, where you’ll stop at the World War II memorial of the eternal flame. Return to the ship for lunch and then attend an Included Karelian Folk Show which celebrates the music and costumes of Russia’s north.
Day 8: Kizhi Island (FB,L,D)
This morning, your ship docks at Kizhi Island, one of the most ancient inhabited sites in Russia. You’ll visit the museum and its precious collection of wooden churches and chapels. You’ll also view the Church of Transfiguration, with its 22 timbered onion domes.
Day 9: Goritsy (FB,L,D)
At the medieval village of Goritsy you’ll tour the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery, built in 1397 and home to an impressive collection of Russian Orthodox icons. As the ship sets sail this afternoon, sample the beverage that has been integral to Russian culture for over 600 years – vodka.
Day 10: Uglich (FB,L,D)
Take an Included walking tour of historic Uglich, part of the Golden Ring of cities around Moscow. The town dates back to the 10th century and was used by the legendary Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century as a base for his attacks against the Tatars. As you cruise towards Moscow, enjoy a night of celebration with your fellow passengers at your Captain’s farewell dinner.
Day 11: Moscow (FB,L,D)
Relax on-board this morning as you sail towards Moscow. Arriving after lunch, you’ll set out on an exploration which includes Red Square, Tverskaya street, the KGB building and a ride on Moscow’s Metro - considered one of the best subway systems in the world.      
Day 12: Moscow (FB,L,D)
SCENIC ENRICH This morning travel to the Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City. Inside the training facility is a full-size mock-up of the Mir Space Station. Here you will have the opportunity to meet with a real cosmonaut and see space simulators that prepare cosmonauts for lift-off before lunch at the venue. Tonight you’ll attend the internationally acclaimed Moscow Circus.
Day 13: Moscow (FB,L,D)
Your day starts with expansive views of Moscow from the Sparrow Hills. Then visit Novodevichy Cemetery, where Anton Chekhov and former President Boris Yeltsin are buried. SCENIC ENRICH This afternoon enjoy a tour of the most well known icon in Russia, St Basil’s Cathedral.
Day 14: Moscow (FB,L,D)
After breakfast, you’ll tour the Kremlin, seat of the former Soviet Union’s intrigue. In the State Armory, you’ll see priceless weaponry, jewels, Fabergé eggs and ceremonial robes. After your tour enjoy free time to explore the bustling city of Moscow on your own. This evening you’ll witness a thrilling National Russian Show performed by fifty folk dancers^.
Day 15: Moscow (FB)

After breakfast this morning it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the cruise. Your Scenic Tours representative will transfer* you to the airport.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary. 

At a glance
Duration
15 Days
From
$7,695
per person twin share
Dates
01 Jul 2012
On Request
29 Jul 2012
On Request
26 Aug 2012
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