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Viking Cruises, Russian Rhapsody, River Cruise Vacation Package
St. Petersburg–Volgograd to Moscow
Duration : 16 Days / 15 Nights
Priced From : $3,399 ( per person, double occupancy )
Dates : July to October - 2008
Ship : Viking Lomonosov
Step off your ship and into another world…shrouded in mystery for decades, finally taking its newfound place as a dynamic economic power, saturated with culture from its earthy cuisine to its distinctive onion domes. On your journey, you’ll begin and end where sophisticated Russian culture reaches its shining peak—Moscow and St. Petersburg. You’ll spend multiple days touring such “must-see” spots as the Kremlin, Red Square and the elegant Hermitage, home to over 3 million artistic treasures. Plus, you’ll get an insider’s look at small-town life in quaint villages along the river—Saratov, Uglich and Kazan.
Itinerary
| Day |
Destination |
Activities |
| 1 |
St. Petersburg |
We’ll meet you at the St. Petersburg airport & take you to your hotel;* free time |
| 2 |
St. Petersburg |
Hermitage tour; city tour; Peter & Paul Fortress; evening performance |
| 3 |
St. Petersburg |
Pushkin excursion & free time or optional canal cruise |
| 4 |
Volgograd |
Fly to Volgograd (Stalingrad). Board your ship |
| 5 |
Volgograd |
Coach & walking tour |
| 6 |
Saratov |
City tour & Open Air Museum |
| 7 |
Samara |
City tour & Stalin bunker visit |
| 8 |
Ulyanovsk |
City tour & Lenin Museum; free time |
| 9 |
Kazan |
City tour & Kremlin visit |
| 10 |
Volga River |
Scenic cruising |
| 11 |
Kostroma |
City tour & Ipatievsky Monastery |
| |
Yaroslavl |
Coach & walking tour |
| 12 |
Uglich |
Walking tour |
| 13 |
Moscow |
City tour; Red Square; GUM department store; Metro & evening performance |
| 14 |
Moscow |
Kremlin & Armory tour; optional Tretyakov Gallery visit |
| 15 |
Moscow |
Free time or optional Sergiyev Posad tour |
| 16 |
Moscow |
We’ll take you from your ship to the Moscow airport.* |
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises.
This itinerary also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, tours and times may vary.
Note: All passengers traveling to Russia require a visa. It is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain any required visa and/or documents prior to departure. Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for processing. Due to airline schedules beyond the control of Viking River Cruises, flights to/from Russia may require a hotel overnight. Viking River Cruises can assist with hotel reservations, but any associated costs for the overnight will be at the passenger’s expense.
Schedules and activities are subject to change depending upon river water levels, port accessibility, and weather conditions. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps and uneven ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all tours. For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited during times of high water levels/low bridge clearance.
Save time, money and stress!
For reservations: Fill out the Viking Cruises vacation planner to be contacted by a Viking Cruises, Russia and Ukraine vacation specialist.
Contact : Travelwizard.com
Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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