{"id":9784,"date":"2018-01-19T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandescapades.com\/?page_id=9784"},"modified":"2022-10-16T11:05:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T15:05:09","slug":"10-night-russian-river-cruise-1499","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grandescapades.com\/special-offers\/10-night-russian-river-cruise-1499\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Night Russian River Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665932672686{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 36px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>10 Night Saint Petersburg to Moscow River Cruise<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 36px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><br \/>\nVisit beautiful St. Petersburg, Mandrogi, Kizhi, Goritsy, Yaroslavl, Uglich &amp; Moscow <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9786&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]There&#8217;s no better way to experience the enchantment of Russia than on a river cruise. Sail between St. Petersburg and Moscow, stopping along the way to explore the stunning Nevsky Prospekt; the romantic village of Mandrogi; the small island of Kizhi; Goritsy, an old Russian town of rich historical and cultural heritage; Yaroslavl, one of Russia&#8217;s oldest cities; and the historic Uglich.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also have the opportunity to enjoy city tours of both St. Petersburg and Moscow, highlighting the Hermitage Museum and the Kremlin.<\/p>\n<p>All of these great destinations and you only have to unpack once! Only river cruising offers the unique opportunity to visit Russia&#8217;s historic cities and charming, less-traveled villages as you sail the country&#8217;s alluring waterways.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYnRuJTIwd3AtY29sb3Jib3gtaW5saW5lJTIwY2JveEVsZW1lbnQlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmNvbG9yJTNBJTIwJTIzZmZmJTNCJTIwYmFja2dyb3VuZC1jb2xvciUzQSUyMCUyMzgwMDAwMCUzQiUyMGZvbnQtc2l6ZSUzQSUyMDIycHglM0IlMjBmb250LXdlaWdodCUzQSUyMGJvbGQlM0IlMjIlMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyJTIzY29udGFjdHBvcCUyMiUzRU1vcmUlMjBJbmZvJTIxJTIwJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZmElMjBmYS1pbmZvLWNpcmNsZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmklM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Trip Highlights&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505237522651{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #800000 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1537369159335{margin-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 30pt; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: #800000;\"><strong style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 21.5pt; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">River Cruise Package Includes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">10 night river cruise on\u00a0MS Zosima Shashkov<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Cruise porterage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Port fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Shore excursions per itinerary<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Entrance fees per itinerary<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">And much more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Special Features&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505238278070{margin-top: 15px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #800000 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510081304451{margin-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Tour of enchanting St. Petersburg with its beautiful Russian architecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, housing the largest collection of priceless masterpieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Sail to Mandrogi, a reconstructed 18th century traditional Russian village<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Stand in awe at the fairy tale Church of Transfiguration in Kizhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Walk the lanes of the quaint &#8220;Golden Ring&#8221; city of Yaroslavl, dating back to the Viking era<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Guided walking tour of the Kremlin, a fortified complex at the heart of Moscow<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Choice of wine, beer or soda with dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"pkglist\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Russian vodka tasting on board<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505238270880{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]JTNDYSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYnRuJTIwd3AtY29sb3Jib3gtaW5saW5lJTIwY2JveEVsZW1lbnQlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmNvbG9yJTNBJTIwJTIzZmZmJTNCJTIwYmFja2dyb3VuZC1jb2xvciUzQSUyMCUyMzgwMDAwMCUzQiUyMGZvbnQtc2l6ZSUzQSUyMDIycHglM0IlMjBmb250LXdlaWdodCUzQSUyMGJvbGQlM0IlMjIlMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyJTIzY29udGFjdHBvcCUyMiUzRU1vcmUlMjBJbmZvJTIxJTIwJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZmElMjBmYS1pbmZvLWNpcmNsZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmklM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9785&#8243; 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Depart for Russia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Depart for St. Petersburg, Russia<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.1428em; color: #8acc35; font-size: 1.8em; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 2,\u00a0Saturday &#8211; Arrive in St. Petersburg<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Arrive in astonishingly beautiful St. Petersburg, nestled on the Neva River; transfer to the port to embark your cruise. After arrival formalities, time to rest, relax and enjoy your new surroundings. Tonight\u2019s dinner welcomes you to Russia and your cruise on the legendary Volga River<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:\u00a0<\/b>Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.1428em; color: #8acc35; font-size: 1.8em; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 3, Sunday &#8211; St. Petersburg City Tour &amp; Hermitage Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Morning tour of enchanting St. Petersburg begins on the stunning Nevsky Prospekt , the main avenue of the city, planned by Peter the Great. Continue to view the Palace Square, Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac&#8217;s Cathedral with its huge golden dome and the magnificent Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, a superb example of Russian architecture. This afternoon visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, housing the largest collection of priceless masterpieces by Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt and many others. Tonight, after dinner, attend an\u00a0<i>optional<\/i>\u00a0performance of a traditional Russian ballet or opt to take a scenic cruise along St. Petersburg&#8217;s legendary canals<br \/>\n<b>Optional:\u00a0<\/b>Ballet Performance*<br \/>\n<b>Optional:\u00a0<\/b>Rivers &amp; Canals of St. Petersburg*<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 4, Monday &#8211; Full Day in St. Petersburg<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Today is free to explore all of the delights of this magical city on your own. Or, join the\u00a0<i>optional<\/i>\u00a0excursion to Pushkin Palace and Peterhof Park. Travel to nearby Pushkin to visit the lavish 18th century Catherine&#8217;s Palace, summer residence of the Russian Tsars, named for Catherine, widow of Peter the Great. Explore the luxurious palace, an architectural masterpiece, and the surrounding gardens. Visit the reconstructed Amber Room, with its walls covered with dazzling panels of amber, gold leaf and mirrors. Then, continue to Peterhof Palace with its gorgeous landscaped gardens and fountains overlooking the Gulf of Finland. This configuration of palaces and gardens was masterminded by Peter the Great, and is often called the &#8220;Russian Versailles.&#8221; Return to the ship in the late afternoon and set sail from St. Petersburg. This evening, enjoy dinner on board and get to know your fellow traveling companions<br \/>\n<b>Optional:\u00a0<\/b>Pushkin Palace &amp; Peterhof Park<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 5, Tuesday &#8211; Village of Mandrogi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Sail to Mandrogi, part of the Valaam Archipelago, a reconstructed 18th century traditional Russian village set amongst a picturesque landscape. Walk through the town with its traditional Russian houses (izba) and browse the shops for handmade Russian crafts, paintings or traditional clothes. Stop at the popular Museum of Russian Vodka, with a collection of over 2500 varieties of vodka from across Russia. Explore the craft workshops where painting, wood carving, weaving lacework and pottery are demonstrated, and then cap off the afternoon with a traditional &#8220;shashlik&#8221; lunch, served in an open-air pavillion on the shore (weather permitting). In the late afternoon, sail for the island of Kizhi<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 6, Wednesday &#8211; Kizhi Church of Transfiguration<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">This morning arrive to the island of Kizhi. Here, you will stand in awe at the Church of Transfiguration, one of the most impressive wooden structures ever erected. This fairy tale architectural landmark is largely responsible for creating one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Russia. The church features 22 cupolas of striking intricacy, built without using a single nail. Wander through the open-air wooden Architecture Museum with its collection of wooden houses, windmills and churches representing ancient Russian architecture. This entire area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to the ship in time for lunch. This afternoon, attend a Russian tea ceremony on board, or a Russian song class as the ship sails towards Goritsy<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 7,\u00a0Thursday &#8211; Monastery of St. Cyril, Goritsy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Morning is at leisure on board. Afternoon arrival in Goritsy, an old Russian town with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Stroll the grounds of the 14th century Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, also known as the Monastery of St. Cyril of the White Lake, one of the largest and best preserved medieval Abbeys in Russia. The wooden churches and walls built at the original location were replaced over succeeding centuries by impressive stone and masonry structures. The monastery&#8217;s fortifying walls, which measure 2400-feet-long and 22 feet thick, are truly a very impressive sight. In the late afternoon, reboard your ship and join a festive Russian vodka tasting while sailing for Yaroslavl<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 8, Friday &#8211; Yaroslavl City Tour<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Arrive this afternoon in the quaint Golden Ring city of Yaroslavl. This beautiful city, one of Russia\u2019s oldest, traces its roots back to the days of the Vikings. Stop at the fortified Transfiguration of the Savior Monastery and its Cathedral, the oldest building in Yaroslavl, dating back 800 years. Continue to the Yaroslavl Museum of Russian Art housed in the 18th century Governor\u2019s mansion, with its impressive collection of Russian paintings spread out across many palatial rooms. View the exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet with its detailed frescoes and icons, a real masterpiece of ancient Russian art and the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonder-worker. Time to browse the local markets for handicrafts and treasures before returning to the ship for dinner<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 9,\u00a0 Saturday &#8211; Walking Tour of Uglich<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Arrive in historic Uglich on the banks of the Volga River. Uglich played an important role in Russian history when Prince Dmitry used it as a hiding place from the bloody reign of his father Ivan the Terrible. His death made the town famous and led to an increasingly turbulent period in Russia\u2019s history. This morning&#8217;s walking tour will visit the Church of St. Dimitry-on-Blood built in honor of the Prince on the exact spot where he was killed by his father\u2019s forces, and the Transfiguration Cathedral marvelously decorated with painted icons and frescoes. The ship will set sail for Moscow at noon. This evening join the Captain&#8217;s dinner on board and a delightful show performed by the crew of the\u00a0<i>MS Zosima Shashkov<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 10, Sunday &#8211; Moscow City Tour<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">This morning relax on board as you prepare for an exciting afternoon in Moscow, the fabled capital of Russia. After lunch on board, begin your panoramic city tour at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the former headquarters of the KGB. Explore storied Red Square with St. Basil&#8217;s cathedral and the famous red brick walls of the Kremlin. The tour of the Kremlin takes you inside the former residence of the Russian Czars. See the famous Czar Cannon, the 16th century Czar Bell, and Cathedral Square, home to three of Moscow&#8217;s most elaborate cathedrals: the Cathedral of Assumption, the Cathedral of Annunciation, and the Cathedral of the Archangel. After enjoy dinner in a city restaurant<br \/>\n<b>Overnight:<\/b>\u00a0River Cruise<br \/>\n<b>Meals:<\/b>\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background: whitesmoke; margin: 7.5pt 0in .0001pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">DAY 11, Monday &#8211; Kremlin Grounds Tour<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; zoom: 1; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6666; color: #838383; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #f5f5f5;\">Visit the Kremlin, one of the best-known monuments in Russia &#8211; and in the world. The guided walking tour takes you inside the former residence of the Russian Czars. See the famous Czar Cannon, the 16th century Czar Bell, and Cathedral Square, home to three of Moscow&#8217;s most elaborate cathedrals: the Cathedral of Assumption, the Cathedral of Annunciation, and the Cathedral of the Archangel. This afternoon return to the ship to rest, explore Moscow on your own or, take the\u00a0<i>optional<\/i>\u00a0afternoon tour to the 16th century Novodevichy Convent, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a superb architectural monument that is one of Russia&#8217;s best-known cloisters. 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