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Russian History Cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg - 2024

Moscow • 9-night river cruise with Uglich, Goritsy, Lake Onega/Kizhi Island, Mandrogi • St. Petersburg
  • Hermitage Slider
    ENJOY AN INCLUDED TOUR OF THE HERMITAGE MUSEUM, A UNESCO SITE HOME TO MORE THAN 3 MILLION WORKS OF ART
  • ENJOY AN INCLUDED TOUR OF THE RIVERS AND CANALS OF ST. PETERSBURG
  • Architecture at Kizhi Island, Russia
    VISIT KIZHI ISLAND AND EXPLORE ITS CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, AN ORNATE STRUCTURE BUILT ENTIRELY WITHOUT NAILS
  • Peterhoff Slider
    MARVEL AT PETERHOF, A MAGNIFICENT UNESCO-DESIGNATED PALACE THAT EARNED THE NICKNAME “THE RUSSIAN VERSAILLES”
  • Helsinki Finland
    ROUND OUT THIS REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITH AN EXTENSION TO HELSINKI, FINLAND
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  • 14
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  • 32
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What to Expect

Activity Level

Takes into consideration the physical requirements for each of the trips, walking, hiking, climbing in and out of safari vehicles etc.
           Moderate

Travelers should be able to climb 60 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 3 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 3 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 5,000 to 7,000 feet.

Pacing

Takes into consideration the length of bus rides, flights, number of destinations in the number of days
           Moderately Easy

Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motorcoach travel.

This trip is rated Moderate

Most walks on this tour are easy to moderate, with short coach rides for sightseeing at places of interest. As there are busy markets, narrow cobbled streets, and some steps, this program is not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties or wheelchairs.

PACING:

  • This is a moderately paced and comprehensive Volga River cruise itinerary
  • On this 14-day river cruise tour, you'll spend 9 nights on board the MS Crucelake, 7 nights cruising the Volga river, plus travel to St. Petersburg and Moscow, with hotel stays of 2 nights and 1 night, respectively
  • In all, you'll visit 6 cities and ports of call
  • You'll find Moscow to be an awe-inspiring city with its large boulevards and buildings, but be warned: because of its size and number of people, Moscow is well known for its traffic jams throughout the day and night

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This itinerary is active while in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Traffic conditions in both cities are highly unpredictable and there is a good deal of walking
  • You will be visiting several sites and museums in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kizhi Island where there are multiple flights of stairs; many walking tours require ascending stairs and navigating uneven terrain
  • This itinerary incorporates the perfect number of included sightseeing tours leaving you ample time to venture out on your own

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION:

  • Motorcoaches are used whenever possible to bring you as close to sites as allowed
  • Sightseeing tours use air-conditioned coaches whenever available
  • Much of the walking on tours is over uneven terrain, steps, cobblestone walkways, and flagstone paths, especially when visiting the Kremlin
  • You can expect a slower pace while cruising

CLIMATE: 

  • Expect average temperatures of 65 and lows of 45 F in May and September
  • Temperatures peak in the summer, with July traditionally the warmest of the year and highs reaching about 75 
  • Rainfall averages about 8-10 days a month between May-September
  • Since the weather is unpredictable, please check weather sites online for 10-day forecasts closer to your departure date to plan your packing accordingly

Important Notice: The above day-by-day itineraries are preliminary and are therefore subject to change. If changes occur while on tour, you will be notified by your Vantage Cruise Director or regional expert.

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