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Uniworld River Cruise: Imperial Waterways of Russia 2012 (Reverse)
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13 Days River Victoria
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Uniworld Brochure Priced From $3,899.00 (not including air)
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Brochure: Russia
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Uniworld Cruise Overview
Follow the path of Peter the Great from Moscow to St. Petersburg and discover the heart of Russia
The Volga River, Europe’s largest and longest waterway, holds a special place in Russian history and in the hearts and minds of the Russian people. An important aquatic “highway” since Medieval times, the Volga has long served as a major route of trade, settlement, and conquest. Peter the Great sailed along the Volga from Moscow to St. Petersburg approximately 300 years ago on a quest to bring Russia out of the Dark Ages. And centuries’ worth of Russian music and literature reflect the people’s deep feeling for the river.
Now it’s your turn to discover the rich history and traditions along the imperial waterways of Russia. Your journey starts in Moscow, where you’ll stand in awe of world-famous sights such as Red Square; the Kremlin; and iconic, onion-domed St. Basil’s Cathedral. Cruise along the Golden Ring to some of Russia’s most beautiful cities—including Uglich and Yaroslavl, which are known for their white stone churches and gorgeous monasteries. Visit UNESCO-designated Kizhi Island, and experience daily life in Russia with visits to the Children’s House of Arts and Crafts, and Mandrogi, a reconstructed Russian village. Your journey ends in enchanting St. Petersburg with visits to Catherine’s Palace and the Hermitage Museum, and a viewing of a breathtaking ballet, all of which will bring you up close to the rich traditions and royal history of Russia.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Travelers looking to experience a grand tour of Russia including some of the world’s finest art and distinctive architecture, as well as visits to tucked-away villages with Old World charm.
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Uniworld Cruise Highlight
Imperial Waterways of Russia Cruise Package Includes:
- 12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the lovely River Victoria
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
- Complimentary soft drinks during lunch onboard; complimentary fine wines, choice of beer, and soft drinks during dinner onboard; bottle water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
- 11 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, English-speaking staff
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Signature Lectures on Russian civilization and history
- All transfers on arrival and departure day
Note:
Cruising in Russia is a wonderful experience, and while the River
Victoria is a friendly and comfortable Russian-style ship, its
amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.
Uniworld Cruise Itinerary| Day: 1 | St. Petersburg | | | Arrive at St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship. (D)
| | Day: 2 | St. Petersburg | | | Featured Excursions: St. Petersburg panoramic city tour and evening ballet at the Alexandrinsky Theatre
Enjoy a panoramic city tour of enchanting St. Petersburg, taking in all
of the majestic sights, such as Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and
Winter Palace, the Church of the Resurrection, St. Issac’s, and so much
more. During the evening, be treated to a spectacular Russian ballet at
the Alexandrinsky Theater. (BB, L, D)
| | Day: 3 | St. Petersburg | | | Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace
Be amazed as you tour the world-famous Hermitage Museum, which is
housed in one of the world’s largest palaces. The museum contains over
a thousand rooms and features nearly three million works of art by
masters including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
| | Day: 4 | St. Petersburg | | | Featured Excursion: Catherine Palace and Park in Pushkin
Travel to nearby Pushkin to visit lavish Catherine Palace and Park, a
masterpiece of Russian Rococo architecture unrivaled in luxury and
scale. (BB, L, D)
| | Day: 5 | Mandrogi, cruising the Svir River | | | Featured Excursion: Mandrogi village walking tour with arts and crafts and shashlik picnic lunch ashore
Visit the reconstructed 18th-century village of Mandrogi, which brings
Russia’s past vibrantly to life. Peek inside its wooden houses to
observe craftsmen making matryoshkas, lace, and ceramics. Cap the afternoon off with a traditional shashlik picnic. (BB, L, D)
| | Day: 6 | Kizhi Island, cruising Lake Onega | | | Featured Excursion: Kizhi Open Air Museum with 18th-century Transfiguration Church
Kizhi Island's famous Open Air Museum is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the awe-inspiring Transfiguration
Church, which is built entirely from wood. After your visit, enjoy scenic sailing on Lake Onega, the second-largest lake in Europe. (BB, L, D)
| | Day: 7 | Goritsy | | | Featured Excursion: Experience Russian daily life
Experience how locals live as you learn how traditions and handicraft
techniques are preserved during a visit to the Children’s House of Arts
and Crafts. Take in a wood construction workshop, and then stroll the
grounds of 14th-century St. Cyrill of the White Lake Monastery. (BB, L,
D)
| | Day: 8 | Cruising Lake Rybinsk, Yaroslavl | | | Featured Excursions: Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring
Yaroslavl is considered one of Russia’s most beautiful cities. You’ll
visit the town’s exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet and delight in
a tasting of local produce at the farmers' market. (BB, L, D)
| | Day: 9 | Uglich | | | Featured Excursion: Uglich, Church of St. Dimitry on the Blood
Uglich is a delightful and picturesque Golden
Ring city. Visit the Church of St. Dimitry, built to honor the slain
son of Ivan the Terrible, and spend some free time browsing the local
market area, replete with small shops and the stalls of local artisans.
(BB, L, D)
| | Day: 10 | Moscow | | | Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour
Your panoramic city tour includes the most remarkable city sights, such
as Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent,
and impressive Tverskaya Street. (BB, L, D)
| | Day: 11 | Moscow | | | Featured Excursions: Kremlin with Armory Museum
Visit the Kremlin—a self-contained 15th-century city with palaces,
armories, 15th- and 17th-century cathedrals, and a Medieval fortress.
You’ll also explore the Kremlin’s Armory Museum—home of treasures from
the Czar’s coronation robes to the famous Fabergé Eggs. Enjoy an
afternoon at leisure with shuttle bus service provided between the ship
and city center. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
| | Day: 12 | Moscow | | | Enjoy an entire day exploring Moscow at your leisure. Return to the sights that caught your
eye on your panoramic tour. Shuttle bus service will be provided
between the ship and the city center. (BB, L, D)
| | Day: 13 | Depart Moscow | | | Disembark the ship and transfer to the Moscow airport for
your flight home. (CB/BB)
Note: Tour order in St. Petersburg and Moscow may vary due to weather.
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Uniworld Category Upgrade (per person)
Presidential Suite (level 1) - $3,995.00
Junior Suite (level 2) - $3,095.00
Deluxe Suite (level 3) - $2,295.00
Category 1 (level 4) - $1,795.00
Category 2 (level 5) - $1,595.00
Category 3 (level 6) - $1,395.00
Category 4 (level 7) - $695.00
Category 5 (level 8) - $495.00
Unworld Cruise Extensions:
Baltic Capitals
6-Night Baltic Capitals , Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are rich in history, graced with beautiful landscapes, and filled with warm, friendly people—and they’re the perfect addition to your Russian holiday. Day 1: St. Petersburg to Tallinn: Disembark in St. Petersburg and transfer to Tallinn. Dinner and overnight in Tallinn. Day 2: Tallinn: Tour Tallinn’s UNESCO-designated Old Town, and then visit Ethnographical Park and the Rocca-al-Mare Open Air Museum. Day 3: Tallinn to Riga: Enjoy the seaport town of Tallinn, the Sigulda Castle ruins, and Pärnu. Day 4: Riga: Tour Riga and then visit the resort town of Jurmala. Day 5: Riga to Vilnius: Enjoy a motorcoach ride to Vilnius. Visit the Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai, have lunch at a local restaurant, and take a sightseeing tour of Kaunas en route. Day 6: Vilnius: Tour Vilnius in the morning and visit Trakai Castle in the afternoon. Day 7: Vilnius: Transfer to Vilnius airport. 6-Night Baltic Capitals Includes: 2 nights at the first-class Radisson Blu Lietuva (or similar) in Vilnius, 2 nights at the first-class Radisson Blu Elizabete (or similar) in Riga, 2 nights at the first-class Radisson Reval Olümpia (or similar) in Tallinn, Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners, Sightseeing with many special excursions, English-speaking guides and all entrance fees, Touring by deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach, Tour Manager, All transfers Only $2,199 per person (single supplement $399) Note: This extension is available on cruises that begin or end in St. Petersburg. Additional fees may be charged by the airline for checked baggage and/or excess baggage (visit uniworld.com/baggage ). Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign government or non government entities.
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