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Moscow Kremlin 11 days from £1,899 Tsars, Tolstoy and Russia’s Mighty Volga On your voyage, you will discover Russia’s magnificent cities and historic towns. Cruise to the lake island of Kizhi, the Monastery of St Cyril and the cities of Yaroslavl and Uglich, with time at leisure to explore Moscow and St Petersburg. Day 1: UK to St Petersburg D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to St Petersburg, via Frankfurt. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your ship. Board your ship and enjoy a bread and salt welcome ceremony - a traditional Russian symbol of hospitality. Day 2: St Petersburg B/L/D Enjoy a full-day tour of the historic city of St Petersburg, incorporating a visit to some of its most iconic landmarks, including the Peter and Paul Fortress. Signifying the birthplace of St Petersburg, discover the poignant tombs of Romanov Monarchs and the fortress’ emblematic Cathedral, concealed within the walls of the city’s first structure. Later, housing the largest collection of paintings in the world, weave through the Hermitage Museum’s fascinating exhibits. Day 3: St Petersburg B/L/D Spend a day at leisure exploring the imperial opulence of St Petersburg at your own pace. Day 4: Mandrogi B/L/D Cruise along the Volga, arriving into the fairy-tale wonderland of Mandrogi, where charming homes, built-in gingerbread-style woodwork, are dotted across a landscape of rural beauty. Day 5: Kizhi B/L/D Visiting the second largest lake in Europe, journey to Lake Onega’s picturesque island of Kizhi which encompasses a fascinating historical complex of more than 80 wooden constructions, dating from the 15th century. Wander through the island’s Museum of Wooden Architecture, marvelling at its most renowned structure, the Kizhi Pogost. Day 6: Goritsy B/L/D Upon the gleaming waters of the White Lake, cruise towards the Monastery of St Cyril, formerly the largest and most influential Monastery in Russia, and disembark for the chance to explore this 14th century walled fortress. Day 7: Yaroslavl B/L/D Today, travel by bus to a local market before witnessing the Church of St Elijah’s elaborate facade, one of Yaroslavl’s most cherished attractions. An impressive architectural treasure, discover the distinctive green dome peaks atop the Church of St Nicholas, before admiring a mesmerising collection of 18th century Russian paintings, sprawled across the palatial rooms of the Governor’s House Art Gallery. Day 8: Uglich B/L/D This morning, arrive at the historic riverside city of Uglich. Enjoy a walking tour where you’ll visit the territory of Kremlin, Dmitry on the Blood Church and Transfiguration Cathedral. Enjoy your farewell dinner. Day 9: Moscow B/L/D Sail along the Moscow Canal into Russia’s capital. Embarking on a guided city tour, discover a spellbinding collection of historic monuments and the President’s official residence at the imposing Kremlin, marvel at the colourful domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, and experience traditional Tsarist architecture at the historic Red Square. Day 10: Moscow B/L/D Spend a day at leisure exploring historical gems in the colourful metropolis of Moscow. Day 11: Moscow to the UK B Disembark and transfer for your return flight, via Frankfurt. Cruise highlights ✔ On-board entertainment including Russian language lessons ✔ Enjoy a full-day tour of the historic city of St Petersburg ✔ Visit the Hermitage Museum ✔ Experience traditional Tsarist architecture at the historic Red Square ✔ Tour the riverside city of Uglich Cruise includes • All meals included • Accommodation: 3 H MS Chicherin or 4 H MS Nikolay Chernyschevsky Main and middle deck cabins available from £1,939 • Flights from London Heathrow with Lufthansa (via Frankfurt) Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 < < St. Petersburg Madrogui Kizhi Goritsy Yaroslavl Uglich Moscow Lake Onega White Lake Moscow Canal       • • • Air Boat Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just £419 MS Nikolay Chernyschevsky Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 122 Europe River Cruise