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Russia
Waterways of the Czars
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19 days/ 18 nights
Russia
from $13,800 per person twin share (ex Auckland),Viking ship category E cabin, price based on a minimum 10 people per tour
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Discover the mystery of Russia and revel in the beauty of the architecture, old churches and many monasteries. Enjoy the traditional Russian ballet and taste Russian vodka and caviar in the company of friends.
We'll visit the Kremlin, once the opulent home of Ivan the Terrible and Stalin in Moscow. Stroll through the Red Square and admire the colourful onion domes of the St Basil's Cathedral. We'll see the famous GUM department store and go "underground" to have a ride on the Moscow Metro with its lavish use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers.
You'll be captivated by the beauty of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg which houses one of the most impressive art collections in the world. We'll tour the former aristocratic village of Pushkin, including the elegant Catherine Palace. Admire palace-lined waterways in St Petersburg. You'll be taken aback by the Kizhi's showpiece, the Church of Transformation, built in 1764 without a single nail. We'll visit the local markets for traditional Russian souvenirs and indulge ourselves in the traditional Russian cuisine.
Itinerary
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Depart from Auckland, arrive Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Moscow – St Petersburg: Viking cruise, free afternoon
before dinner
St Petersburg – Pushkin excursion featuring Catherine Palace; free afternoon; evening ballet or opera performance
St Petersburg – guided Hermitage museum tour; panoramic city tour; optional Russian folkloric performance
St Petersburg - day at leisure or optional Peterhof Palace tour (must!) or scenic canal city cruise
Svir River - Mandrogy – Cruising along Russia’s intricate waterways; free time to explore traditional village
Kizhi – walking tour of Open Air Museum, a UNESCO Site
Volga - Baltic Waterway - Goritzy– scenic cruising along rivers, lakes and canals; Kirilov-Belozersky Monastery guided walk guided walk
Yaroslavl – city tour, a UNESCO Site, including the Church of St Elijah the Prophet visit , choir performance
Uglich – Walking tour, visit blue-domed Church of St Dmitry on the Blood
Moscow Canal - Moscow – scenic cruising; panoramic city tour including Red Square, Bolshoi Theatre and St Basil’ Cathedral, GUM Department Store and Metro, Russian folkloric performance
Moscow – full day at leisure or optional tour to Sergey Posad or Tretyakov Gallery
Moscow - guided Kremlin tour, free afternoon, farewell dinner
Moscow – Singapore
Singapore – morning city tour and afternoon shopping
Singapore – Day at leisure until late departure to Auckland
Arrive Auckland
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Highlights
- St Isaac’s Cathedral
- Nevsky Prospect
- Peter & Paul Fortress
- Heritage Museum
- Russian ballet performance
- Pushkin Village
- Catherine Palace
- Three-tiered Transfiguration Church
- Goritzy Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
- Yaroslavl a UNESCO world heritage site
- Church of St Dmitry on the Blood
- Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral
- Moscow City’s Metro experience and Russian folk music
- Kremlin’s cathedrals, palaces and armoury
- Hong Kong city tour
- Hong Kong shopping experience
Grade
Easy
Suitable for anyone with an average level of fitness and mobility
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