Day 1 - St Petersburg
Welcome to Russia and the start of your holiday! Airport
arrival and board the river cruiser, your home for the next
10 nights.
Day 2 - st pete's city tour
Today tour the stunning city
of Tsars, with the whimsical Church on Spilled Blood, St
Isaac’s Cathedral, St Savior Cathedral, Nevsky Prospect,
Peter and Paul Fortress - home to the SS Peter and Paul
Cathedral, housing the tombs of the Romanov monarchs.
Day 3 - the winter palace
This morning visit the opulent
Winter Palace. Once the royal residence of the Tsars, the
palace is now home to the Hermitage Museum, which has
one of the biggest art collections on earth!
Day 4 - Volga River
Over the coming days,
relax and enjoy life aboard, whilst you cruise along the
Neva river, stopping for sightseeing at ancient Golden Ring
towns and charming villages. With a beautiful backdrop of
rolling hills, rivers, forest and steppes, cruise beyond Lake
Ladoga to picturesque Kizhi Island on Lake Onega. Here
you can explore the open air museum, UNESCO protected
churches and the fine arts museum.
The next port of call is Goritzy, where you’ll visit the
Monastery of St Cyril on the White Lake - one of the oldest
and most famous monasteries in Russia, dating back to
the 14th century. The monastery is a home to the most
exquisite icon collection in the world.
In Yaroslavl explore the incredible Monastery of the
Transfiguration of the Saviour and see the beautiful
frescoes in Church of Elijah. Continuing your journey,
head to the favoured city of Ivan the Terrible, historical
Uglich, where you enjoy a walking tour of the Kremlin
and the cities most famous site - The Church of St.
Dimitry on Blood. The church boasts a stunning red
facade in contrast with star-studded, teal blue cupolas
and the interior is just as delightful.
Day 9 - moscow city tour
Soak up the beautiful riverside views
as you approach the big smoke. This afternoon arrive
into Moscow and enjoy a city tour visiting Christ the
Savior Cathedral, the Moskva River embankment and the
observation platform of Sparrow Hill.
Day 10 - red square and the kremlin
Today, venture to the legendary Red
Square - site of the breathtaking and iconic St Basil’s
Cathedral. Take a guided tour of Red Square and Moscow’s
mighty Kremlin and Armoury.
Day 11 - Moscow
Your tour finishes after breakfast.
Onward departure transfer to the airport.