Cruise on Volga River 13 & 10 DAYS
Moscow - Ougklich - Yaroslavl - Gorizia - Kizi-Mantrogkoi Island - Saint Petersburg
Kostroma - Valaam
Day 1: Athens-Moscow
Gathering at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and departure to Moscow. Arrival and transfer to the ship. Installing and free time. Dinner.
Day 2: Moscow
After breakfast we will depart for half day panoramic tour will start from Red Square, an established center of political life and scene of major official parade, the Temple of the Kingdom Blazenni (Blessed) with impressive domes, the Church of Christ, State Academic Bolshoi Theatre-the Victory Park and the Abbey Ntovontevitsi, nunnery, Lomonosov University, situated in the hills Vorobiov, from where opens a panoramic view of the city.
Day 3: Moscow
Today we continue our visit to the city with the Kremlin, which is not only the home of the government but very interesting museum. Considered the historical district and belongs to the most beautiful monuments of all eras. Visit the three cathedrals, the birth of Christ, Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael in the 11th and 14th centuries. We will visit the cathedral and square. Free time before returning to the ship.
Day 4: Moscow-Ougklich
Today we arrive in town Ougklich. Discovered in 1148 and was besieged several times by the Tatars, Poles and Swedes besiegers, was destroyed and rebuilt many times, and became a destination of religious interest due to the discovery of the temple of Dimitri built in memory of Ivan the Terrible. Then we will visit the ancient part of the Kremlin in the 11th century. Back on board.
5th day Kostroma
After breakfast we will begin our tour. Back on board.
Day 6: Yaroslavl
Our ship continues and will arrive at the most interesting point of the Volga, Yaroslavl port discovered in the 11th century. Today it is a city that will impress us with its picturesque parks and squares. Stirs our imagination to golden era of the salient points that still exist around us. Ancient center of commerce hitherto prosper (600,000 inhabitants). On our tour we will visit the Monastery of Spassky Preobrazhensky and the church of Prophet Elijah with its famous frescoes and paintings. Back on board.
Day 7: Gorizia
Arrival in Gorizia, typical russian village. Visiting the monastery Kirilof Belozersky, famous since the 14th century. Free time for rest.
Day 8: Island Kizi
In the small island Kizi arrive today. Located north of Lake Onegka, one of the largest and most pristine lakes in Europe. The island is famous for its open-air museum, architectural wooden churches, chapels and windmills are in the room. Among all will see the magnificent architecture church of 1714 with 22 domes made of all wood. The walls, ceilings and roof are made with pine leaves without using any nails. All domes are of different size and overall image resembles a fairy tale. The island marked in the history of art in Russia-called "miracle Russia."
Day 9: Isle Kizi-Mantrogki
Today the ship will be our Mantrogki. The green city. Leisure and free time before our arrival in St. Petersburg.
Day 10: Balaam
The last stop Balaam. Today we will walk in yet another interesting and beautiful city in Valaam. Back on board.
Day 11: St. Petersburg-Mantrogki
The St. Petersburg among the top ten cities in the world tourist interest, not only for its history and architecture, but also its culture. Museums (140) including the Hermitage, palaces, theaters, art exhibitions and the center of town and are under the protection of UNESCO - really make this city exciting. We will have a panoramic tour of the city and visit the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Day 12: St. Petersburg
After breakfast visit to the Hermitage, one of the largest and richest museums in the world. Among other exhibits are several masterpieces of famous painters such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, etc. Back on board.
Day 13: St. Petersburg-Athens
Transfer to the airport for our flight to Athens.
CRUISE PROGRAM SUMMARY 10 DAYS
Athens - St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg City Tour
St. Petersburg-Hermitage Museum
Mantrogki (free day)
Isle of Giza - Browse open air museum
Gorizia - Visit the monastery Kirilof Belozersky
Ougklich
Moscow-Kremlin
Moscow-Red Square
Moscow - Athens
Included for both type of cruises (10day & 13 day)
Airplane tickets Athens-Moscow and St. Petersburg-Athens ALITALIA
Transfers from / to airport / ship
12 or 9 nights (depending on your choice) in 2 bed ext. Cabins with shower, WC, refrigerator, A / C
Full board daily on board
Daily events such as galas, parties, dances, entertainment, folklore programs, concerts, games, show Cossacks, Gala farewell dinner
All excursions and tours as described in the program
Air-conditioned coach
Local guides
Port charges
Head of our office
Liability Insurance
Local guides
Non included:
Airport taxes
Russian visa and compulsory accident insurance Russia
Porterage and gratuities
That is described as optional
The program takes place and vice versa
For the visa you need a color photo, passport (new) to our office at least 20 days prior to departure.