Russia - St. Petersburg to Moscow
August 28 – September 7, 2012
Starting from: $4,895
This enlightening nine-night cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow showcases the timeless pageant of Russian history and culture, featuring four UNESCO World Heritage sites and sailing aboard the deluxe M.S. VOLGA DREAM, the premier ship cruising the waterways of Russia. Spend two nights in regal St. Petersburg and explore its historic Palace Square and attend a specially arranged early opening of the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Cruise along the vast network of rivers, lakes and canals to the the legendary open-air museum of Kizhi Island, the 14th-century monastery of Goritsy, medieval Yaroslavl and the tenth-century town of Uglich, rustic remnants of Old Russia. While in Moscow for one night, traverse Red Square, marvel at the dazzling onion domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral and discover the mysteries of the Kremlin. Throughout the program, your enjoyment of the magnificent sites along the historic waterways of Russia will be enhanced through a series of expert-guided tours, educational lectures and cultural activities.
Tech Traveler Testimonials
“Russia offers so much more than I expected and what fun to share it with GT friends and alumni”
- Carolyn Cremins (Charleston, SC)
“Russia was not what I expected, much cleaner and no monitoring of our activities as in the past.”
- Dona King (Atlanta, GA)
“From the moment we arrived in Moscow I was very impressed with how well organized everything was. I always felt I was well taken car of and this was important to me, particularly in Russia.â€
– Janice Seldomridge (Big Canoe, GA)
“Traveling with Georgia Tech Alumni, trips are well planned and I always feel safe and secure with the group.”
- Cora Gamblin (Grant, AL)
ITINERARY
AUG 28 Depart from the U.S.
AUG 29 St. Petersburg, Russia/Embark M.S. VOLGA DREAM
AUG 30 St. Petersburg
AUG 31 St. Petersburg
SEP 01 Neva River/Lake Ladoga/Mandrogi/Svir River/Lake Onega
SEP 02 Kizhi Island
SEP 03 Lake Beloye/Goritsy/Sheksna River
SEP 04 Lake Rybinskoye/Yaroslavl
SEP 05 Uglich/Volga River
SEP 06 Moscow
SEP 07 Moscow/Disembark M.S. VOLGA DREAM/Return to the U.S.
Post Cruise Option: Moscow
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