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Imperial Waterways of Russia Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Moscow (Russia)
Travel to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport for your scheduled British Airways or other leading airline flight to Moscow. Meet your representative on arrival and transfer to your ship, the River Victoria. (D)
Day 2 - Moscow
Enjoy a panoramic city tour. Following lunch downtown, take a tour of Moscow's metro system. Visit Arbat Street and spend time at leisure. Shuttle bus service will be provided between the ship and city centre (2019 only). In the evening, there is a Captain's Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Moscow
In 2019, spend a day at leisure exploring this fascinating city. In 2020, enjoy an excursion to the Kremlin and adjacent Armory Museum. The Kremlin is a fortified complex in the heart of the city and the government's headquarters, while the Armory Museum houses a collection of Russian regalia.
Day 4 - Uglich
Cruise the 80-mile Moscow Canal to Uglich, a beautiful Golden Ring City. Enjoy a guided walking tour taking in the Church of St Dimitry on the Blood. In 2020, there is an alternative excursion - a hydropower GULAG tour.
Day 5 - Yaroslavl
Yaroslavl has a well-preserved UNESCO-listed city centre. Admire the Orthodox church of Elijah the Prophet and the lively outdoor market, before enjoying a scenic cruise across Lake Rybinsk.
Day 6 - Goritsy
Goritsy is a farming settlement on the Sheksna River. In 2019, travel to the banks of Lake Siverskoye where the monastery of St Cyril has stood for centuries. You'll also explore the small community nearby to gain a unique perspective on everyday life. In 2020, join the 'Village Day' excursion or opt for the 'Let's Go' village walk. Later, your ship cruises lake Onega.
Day 7 - Kizhi Island
On your approach to Kizhi Island, admire the wooden Church of Transfiguration, built without a single nail. Step ashore and visit the island's famous open-air museum and traditional wooden structures. In 2020, there is an alternative excursion - a 'Let's Go' village and island nature hike.
Day 8 - Mandrogi
Travel back in time during a visit to the reconstructed Russian village of Mandrogi inhabited by talented artisans. Other highlights include a rustic shashlik picnic lunch and a cruise across a stunning freshwater lake.
Day 9 - St Petersburg
See the sights of St Petersburg during a panoramic city tour and canal cruise. Admire the Nevsky Prospect, St Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Our Savior on Blood, before boarding a canal boat for a cruise down the Fontanka and Moika rivers. In 2020, there is an alternative excursion - a Russian ballet performance.
Day 10 - St Petersburg
In 2019, you'll discover the grandeur of Catherine Palace including the Amber Room, Rastrelli's masterpiece and the beautiful neoclassical rooms designed by Catherine the Great's favourite architect. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. In 2020, enjoy a guided tour of the famous Hermitage Museum, located in the former home of the tsars, the Winter Palace.
Day 11 - St Petersburg
Spend your last day in St Petersburg at the Hermitage Museum (2019), a former residence of the tsars. Discover the impressive works of art during your time here. In 2020, you'll visit the lavish Catherine Palace with its opulent staterooms and Amber Room, restored to its former glory. Captain's Farewell Dinner this evening.
Day 12 - St Petersburg - UK
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.
Please note: Tour order in Moscow and St Petersburg may vary due to the weather