Viking River Cruises
Waterways of the Tsars
Explore the natural highways of Russia with a trip down the imperial rivers and lakes of Russia. The development of numerous man-made canals now makes it possible to travel great distances from the remote forests of Kareliya and Red Square in Moscow, to historic St. Petersburg. On your journey through historic Russia, you’ll see the grand monuments and opulent palaces of the Czars. And you’ll have time to browse the extraordinary collection of art in the Hermitage Museum, and enjoy world-class theatrical performances in St. Petersburg and Moscow. As you travel through the breathtaking countryside, you’ll see fortified monasteries, beautiful cathedrals and quaint villages—all from the comfort of your Viking River Cruise ship.
St Petersburg to Moscow or vice versa
13 days / 12 nights
NOTE: VISA REQUIRED
Itinerary - also available in reverse
| Day |
Destination |
Activities |
| Day 1 |
St Petersburg |
Embarkation (after 3.00pm) |
| Day 2 |
St Petersburg |
City Tour, Peter & Paul Fortress |
| |
|
Hermitage tour and evening performance |
| Day 3 |
St Petersburg |
Pushkin tour, free time |
| Day 4 |
St Petersburg |
Free time
|
| Day 5 |
Mandrogy |
Scenic Cruising & stop at Mandrogy |
| Day 6 |
Kizhi |
Open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture |
| Day 7 |
Volga-Baltic Waterway |
Scenic Cruising |
|
Goritsy |
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery visit |
| Day 8 |
Yaroslavl |
Coach & walking tour, choir performance |
| Day 9 |
Uglich |
Walking tour |
| Day 10 |
Moscow |
City tour, Red Square, Metro & evening performance |
| Day 11 |
Moscow |
Kremlin & Armoury tour |
| Day 12 |
Moscow |
Free time |
| Day 13 |
Moscow |
Disembarkation (before 10.00am) |
Cruising on Viking Peterhof and Pakhomov (2010)
| 2010 Embarkation Dates |
|
Prices are in Australian Dollars |
| St Petersburg to Moscow |
Moscow to St Petersburg |
F |
E |
D |
CS |
C |
CX* |
BX |
AS* |
AX |
SUITE |
| 7 May, 31 May |
19 May |
4640 |
4780 |
5350 |
6050 |
5490 |
6330 |
7040 |
8590 |
7530 |
9150 |
| 24 Jun, 18 Jul, 11 Aug |
12 Jun, 6 Jul, 30 Jul |
4920 |
5060 |
5630 |
6330 |
5770 |
6610 |
7320 |
8870 |
7810 |
9430 |
| 4 Sep |
23 Aug, 16 Sep |
4780 |
4920 |
5490 |
6190 |
5630 |
6470 |
7040 |
8730 |
7530 |
9290 |
| 28 Sep |
10 Oct |
4220 |
4360 |
4920 |
5630 |
5060 |
5910 |
6610 |
8170 |
7110 |
8730 |
*Category AS is for Peterhof only
*Category CX is for Peterhof only
Cruising on Viking Kirov and Surkov (2010)
| 2010 Embarkation Dates |
|
Prices are in Australian Dollars |
| St Petersburg to Moscow |
Moscow to St Petersburg |
FX |
EX |
DX |
CS |
CX |
BX |
AX |
SUITE |
| 6 May |
17 May, 18 May |
7390 |
7890 |
7990 |
8190 |
8290 |
8690 |
9390 |
11090 |
| 30 May, 29 May, 22 Jun, 23 Jun |
10 Jun, 11 Jun |
7990 |
8490 |
8590 |
8790 |
9160 |
9480 |
10390 |
11890 |
| 17 Jul, 9 Aug, 10 Aug |
5 Jul, 29 Jul, 21 Aug, 22 Aug |
8290 |
8690 |
8790 |
9090 |
9090 |
9490 |
10290 |
11890 |
| 2 Sep, 3 Sep |
14 Sep, 15 Sep |
7590 |
7990 |
8090 |
8390 |
8190 |
8590 |
8990 |
10990 |
| 27 Sep |
8 Oct, 9 Oct |
7390 |
7890 |
7990 |
8190 |
8290 |
8690 |
9390 |
11090 |
| Ship Cruise Date 2010 |
St Petersburg to Moscow |
Moscow to St Petersburg |
| Viking Peterhof |
7 May, 31 May, 24 Jun, 18 Jul, 11 Aug, 4 Sep, 28 Sep |
19 May, 12 Jun, 6 Jul, 30 Jul, 23 Aug, 16 Sep, 10 Oct |
| Viking Pakhomov |
7 May, 31 May, 24 Jun, 18 Jul, 11 Aug, 4 Sep, 28 Sep |
19 May, 12 Jun, 6 Jul, 30 Jul, 23 Aug, 16 Sep, 10 Oct |
| Viking Kirov |
6 May, 30 May, 23 Jun, 17 Jul, 10 Aug, 3 Sep, 27 Sep |
18 May, 11 Jun, 5 Jul, 29 Jul, 22 Aug, 15 Sep, 9 Oct |
| Viking Surkov |
29 May, 22 Jun, 9 Aug, 2 Sep |
17 May, 10 Jun, 21 Aug, 14 Sep, 8 Oct |
Tour includes:
- Outside air-conditioned sateroom with private facilities
- 3 meals daily
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Sightseeing as specified with English speaking guide and tour headphones
- Folkloric entertainment, lectures, handicraft demonstrations
- Port charges and fuel surcharge
- Gratuities
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Note: All passengers traveling to Russia require a visa. It is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain any required visa and/or documents prior to departure. Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for processing. Due to airline schedules beyond the control of Viking River Cruises, flights to/from Russia may require a hotel overnight. Viking River Cruises can assist with hotel reservations, but any associated costs for the overnight will be at the passenger’s expense. Fountains at Peterhof Palace may not be operating early in the season due to cold weather conditions. The Moscow Circus travel during September and may schedule other out-of-town performances with little notice. A different performance will be substituted. Schedules and activities are subject to change depending upon river water levels, port accessibility, and weather conditions. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps and uneven ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all tours. For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited during times of high water levels/low bridge clearance. "
| Transfers: |
| Transfers between airport and ship are not included. They can be purchased separately and are only available on the day of embarkation/disembarkation. |
| Moscow Airport to Ship and v.v. |
AUD$65 |
| St Petersburg Airport to ship and v.v. |
AUD$65 |
