14 Days Moscow/St.Petersburg
from $2799 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Airport transfers in Moscow on day 2 and St. Petersburg on day 14
- 12 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin on the Main Deck. 3 nights in Moscow and St. Petersburg
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine with dinner
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Superb on board cultural and entertainment activities
- English-speaking Cruise Director
- All local taxes
- Portfolio of travel documents
ITINERARY
- DAY 1 DEPART USA*
Board your overnight transatlantic flight. - DAY 2 ARRIVE IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA
On arrival meet your cruise representative and transfer to your ship. (D) - DAY 3 MOSCOW
On a city tour, see Red Square, the Metro and more. Later, visit the Tretyakov Gallery, the National Museum of Russian Fine Art. There are several options for this evening. You may want to take a Moscow by night tour, or attend a circus or folklore performance. (B,L,D) - DAY 4 MOSCOW
Visit the fortified enclosure of the Kremlin, with its distinctive crenellated red brick walls and tall towers. A tour of the Armory features its priceless collection of royal treasures including the jewels, crowns, thrones and royal armor of the czars. The afternoon is free. (B,L,D) - DAY 5 MOSCOW
A full day free to explore Moscow at your own pace. You might want to see more of the Kremlin or the Armory, join an optional excursion, visit a traditional bathhouse or relax in a café and sample some kvas. (B,L,D) - DAY 6 UGLICH
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Uglich. See the Church of Czarevich Dmitri on the Blood and the five domed Transfiguration Cathedral. (B,L,D) - DAY 7 YAROSLAVL
Today, tour the important Volga port town of Yaroslavl. Visit the beautiful Transfiguration Monastery, dating back to the 16th century. Next, stop at the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet with its 13th century fresco paintings. (B,L,D) - DAY 8 GORITSY
Arrive in the little village of Goritsy. Disembark for a visit to the Monastery of St. Cyril of the White Lake, one of the most famous monasteries in Russia, dating back to the 14th century. (B,L,D) - DAY 9 KIZHI ISLAND
Arrive at the tiny fairytale island of Kizhi, located on the northern end of Lake Onega. The highlight here is a visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture. (B,L,D) - DAY 10 SVIR STROY
Disembark in this small village of just 1,000 people. Stroll through town, browsing in the shops for the perfect souvenirs to bring home. Later, continue cruising to St. Petersburg. (B,L,D) - DAY 11 ST. PETERSBURG
Today you arrive in historic and beautiful St. Petersburg. Your tour will include the Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the battle cruiser Aurora. Then, visit the world famous Hermitage Museum. (B,L,D) - DAY 12 ST. PETERSBURG
A sightseeing tour in Peter the Great’s “Window on the West” begins with a visit the gardens and fountains of opulent Peterhof, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. (Entrance to the palace itself additional.) In the evening, relax on board or join the optional Gala Folklore show excursion. (B,L,D) - DAY 13 ST. PETERSBURG
A free morning to explore on your own. Or, purchase the optional Pushkin tour and see Catherine’s Palace. Tonight’s highlight is a ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre. (B,L,D) - DAY 14 DEPART ST. PETERSBURG
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| May 18, 2009 | May 31, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| May 30, 2009 | June 12, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| June 11, 2009 | June 24, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| June 23, 2009 | July 6, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| July 5, 2009 | July 18, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| July 17, 2009 | July 30, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| July 29, 2009 | August 11, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| August 10, 2009 | August 23, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| August 22, 2009 | September 4, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| September 3, 2009 | September 16, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| September 15, 2009 | September 28, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| September 27, 2009 | October 10, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
These dates operate in reverse: "May 30, 2009; June 23, 2009; July 17, 2009; August 10, 2009; September 3, 27, 2009" St. Petersburg to Moscow with slight modifications. The above prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement for cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites and Suites 100% of twin price. Reduction for third person in triple cabin Category D: $500. Port charges: $132 per person. *Your Brendan Specialist will quote you the lowest airfare available from your hometown at the time of booking.
