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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au R U S S I A N FA B E R G É E G G S R U S S I A N B A L L E T O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y ST. PETERSBURG FROM THE WATER Take in the most romantic views of St. Petersburg from the water. Lined with carved granite and wrought-iron decorations, and spanned by 320 graceful bridges, the waterways provide the perfect vantage point for viewing the city's spectacular attractions. YAROSL AVL & GOVERNOR'S HOUSE Tour one of the Volga River's most significant ports, the Golden Ring city of Yaroslavl. Explore the colourful local food market, see the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, then walk through the winter garden of the Governor's Palace, a living museum of Russian art, history and culture. TREASURES OF THE KREMLIN ARMOURY Explore the Kremlin, Moscow's 12th-century walled city, and see the priceless and glittering relics of tsars and tsarinas in its magnificent armoury. Admire magnificent Fabergé eggs, the stunning Kazan Crown, and so much more… ST. PETERSBURG BALLET PERFORMANCE Take your seat in an intimate theatre and enjoy a breathtaking performance featuring selections from a world-famous ballet, such as Swan Lake or The Nutcracker. Marvel at the grace and elegance of these refined dancers. KIZHI ISL AND WALKING TOUR Kizhi Island is an open-air architectural museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll among its collection of buildings relocated from throughout Russia and painstakingly reconstructed. You may also wish to visit a farmhouse and a traditional Russian banya. MOSCOW BY NIGHT Masters of light and design have worked to place bulbs and beams throughout Moscow's city centre so that the colours of its landmark buildings and parks are on full display after dark. You will embark a small boat to view the brilliance from the river — magical! 98