Waterways of Russia
Sept. 2 to 12, 2010

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Join us on this enlightening journey and immerse yourself in the timeless pageant of Russian history and culture as you cruise through the heart of Russia and walk in the footsteps of Tchaikovsky, Pushkin and Peter the Great amid the imperial splendor of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Once shrouded in mystery behind the Iron Curtain, this reborn capital of culture is reclaiming its unmatched artistic, historical and architectural legacy. While in Moscow for two nights, traverse Red Square, marvel at the dazzling onion domes of St. Basils Cathedral and see the mysteries of the Kremlin. Cruise along the vast network of rivers, lakes and canals to the tenth-century town of Uglich and the twelfth-century monastery of Yaroslavl, rustic remnants of Old Russia. Visit regal St. Petersburg and explore the world-renowned Hermitage Museum, Catherine’s Palace with its restored Amber Room and Peter the Greats summer estate at Petrodvorets. Throughout the program, your enjoyment of the magnificent sites along the historic waterways of Russia will be enhanced through a series of expert-guided tours, educational lectures and cultural activities.

Trip length: 13 days
If these dates offered conflict with your schedule, call for other date options.

Pricing: Land/cruise only prices range from approximately from approximately $2,995 per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included. Call for pricing for single occupancy. Call for airfare pricing from your hometown.

Provider: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company

Activity level: Moderately active

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To make a reservation on the phone with a credit card, call Wolf Treks Travel Coordinator Kathy Hart at 800.627.2586 or 919.515.3375.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart from the U.S.
Day 2: Moscow, Russia/Embark the ship
Day 3: Moscow
Day 4: Moscow/Cruise
Day 5: Uglich
Day 6: Yaroslavl
Day 7: Goritsy
Day 8: Kizhi Island
Day 9: Mandrogi
Day 10: St. Petersburg
Day 11: St. Petersburg
Day 12: St. Petersburg
Day 13: St. Petersburg/Disembark the ship/Return to the U.S.

Highlighs

• Discover the unrivaled architectural and artistic riches of Moscow and St. Petersburg during a customized program of exclusive tours, lectures and cultural enhancements.
• Travel through the Russian heartland and visit traditional villages and onion-domed churches.
• Marvel at the imperial treasures of the State Armory in the Kremlin, including opulent royal carriages, exquisitely crafted furniture, a dazzling array of jewels and the largest collection of Faberg eggs in the world.
• Explore one of the worlds largest collections of fine art during a special early-opening tour of the Hermitage Museum in Peter the Greats imperial city of St. Petersburg.

Included Features

On board the river ship

• Eleven-nights in an outside cabin, including two nights in Moscow, six nights cruising the waterways of Russia and three nights in St. Petersburg.
• Air-conditioned cabin with a private bathroom.
• All meals, prepared to Western tastes, featuring early risers’ coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coffee and tea are included with all meals.
• Captain’s welcome reception and dinner.
• Captain’s farewell reception.
• Cruise the Volga River, Lake Rybinskoye, the Sheksna River, Lake Beloye, the Kovzha River, Lake Onega, the Svir River, Lake Ladoga and the Neva River.
• Tour of Moscows Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Novodevichy Convent and Cemetery, which serves as the final resting place for many of Moscow’s most famous historical figures.
• Excursion to the State Armory in the Kremlin, home of the world’s largest collection of Faberg eggs and numerous other imperial treasures.
• Walking tour of Uglich.
• Excursions to Yaroslavl, the Kirillov-Belozersk Monastery, Kizhi Island and Mandrogi, with a visit to the Russian Vodka Museum
• City tour of St. Petersburg, featuring St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress.
• Specially arranged early entrance and guided tour of the Hermitage Museum.

Enhanced Travel Services

• All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants who have purchased their air tickets through Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
• All excursions and visits, as outlined in the itinerary, led by experienced, English-speaking local guides.
• Gratuities for local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Experienced Travel Director to accompany you throughout the travel program.
• Hospitality desk in the hotels.
• Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information for each participant. Automatic $250,000 flight insurance for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.