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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent WAT E R WAY S O F T H E T S A R S S E T S A I L F R O M $ 8 , 4 9 5 p p D A Y 1 S T . P E T E R S B U R G , R U S S I A Arrive in St. Petersburg and board your ship. Relax and settle in. D A Y 2 S T . P E T E R S B U R G , R U S S I A At the Winter Palace, visit the legendary Hermitage Museum. Dinner onboard, followed by a Russian ballet performance. D A Y 3 S T . P E T E R S B U R G , R U S S I A An excursion to the Pushkin area, featuring a tour of Catherine Palace. Then embark on a city tour, including stops at St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt. An optional Russian folkloric performance in the evening. D A Y 4 S T . P E T E R S B U R G , R U S S I A Free time to explore St. Petersburg. Optional excursions to Peterhof Palace or a kommunalka to get a glimpse of the communal living spaces. D A Y 5 M A N D R O G Y , R U S S I A Cruise the Svir River to Mandrogy. Visit the Vodka Museum or shop for handmade Russian craft items. An optional visit to a banya, a traditional Russian bath house. D A Y 6 K I Z H I , R U S S I A Enjoy a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 7 K U Z I N O , R U S S I A Take a guided walk through Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Then visit a Kuzino school or the local Merchant House. D A Y 8 Y A R O S L A V L , R U S S I A Explore the Yaroslavl food market or visit the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet. D A Y 9 U G L I C H , R U S S I A A walking tour through the village of Uglich. Visit the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, then visit the home of a local family. D A Y 10 M O S C O W , R U S S I A A half-day tour of Moscow. See the Bolshoi Theatre, stop at Red Square for a view of St. Basil's Cathedral, explore the famous GUM Department Store and experience the city's Metro. Enjoy an evening performance of traditional Russian folkloric music. D A Y 11 M O S C O W , R U S S I A An optional half-day excursion to Tretyakov Gallery, an optional Jewish sites of Moscow tour, or visit the Cosmonaut Museum. In the evening, enjoy an optional Moscow by Night tour. D A Y 12 M O S C O W , R U S S I A At the Kremlin, see historic gems like Tsar's Cannon and Tsar's Bell, and tour inside two cathedrals. Spend some time in Red Square or visit Lenin's Tomb. Enjoy a farewell dinner onboard. D A Y 13 M O S C O W , R U S S I A Board your return flight. Alternatively, spend some extra time in Russia with a two-night Moscow extension. P E T E R H O F PA L A C E , R U S S I A E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all this: • 13-day cruise with river view stateroom • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy onshore music and dance performances; learn a little Russian; listen to lectures about Romanov Tsars, the Soviet Union and current affairs; attend a Russian cooking workshop; participate in Russian tea time • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges 93