St. Petersburg, Russia

Waterways of Russia

Aug 28 - Sep 7, 2012
Aboard The Exclusively Chartered Deluxe M.S. Volga Dream
Starting at $4,935
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Throughout this tour, travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader. Pamela Kachurin is an art historian specializing in Russian and Soviet art and architecture.
  • Cruise for nine nights aboard the deluxe M.S. Volga Dream, the best vessel to cruise the waterways of Russia.
  • Discover the timeless pageant that is Russia along the scenic rivers, lakes and canals that link its two largest and most important cities.
  • Enjoy ample time in St. Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and a special early opening of the State Hermitage Museum.
  • Explore Moscow’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and the State Armory Museum in the Kremlin, home of the world’s largest collection of Fabergé eggs.
  • Travel through the Russian heartland, a countryside seemingly untouched by the 20th century, and visit traditional villages and onion-domed churches in Yaroslavl and Kizhi Island, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as Uglich and Goritsy.
  • Experience traditional Russian culture through a traditional Russian welcome reception, vodka tasting.
  • Enjoy complimentary house wine and beer served with lunches and dinners on board the M.S. Volga Dream.
  • Exclusive two-night Post-Cruise Option in Moscow with deluxe hotel accommodations.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites in the Russian Federation:
    • The Historic Center of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
    • Kizhi Pogost
    • The Historical Center of the City of Yaroslavl
    • The Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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