Baltic Treasures with Russian Waterways
Cruise Russia’s waterways before a land journey through the Baltics. Explore the city of Helsinki and journey through the architectural and culinary delights of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Day 1 - Arrive Moscow
Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner, accompanied by Russian folklore.
Accommodation: Moscow, Hotel Baltschug Kempinksi
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Moscow
Embark on a tour that includes Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral. Afterwards, board your river ship.
Accommodation: 10 Nights, MS Valentina
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 3 - Moscow
Take a guided tour of the Armoury Museum within the walls of the Kremlin, a historic fortified complex that was once the royal residence of the Czars (Tsars).
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4 - Moscow
Choose how to spend your day by selecting your preferred activity.
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5 - Uglich
Dock in the Golden Ring city of Uglich, where you will set off on your chosen experience.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 - Yaroslavl
Arrive in Yaroslavl, which traces its roots back to the Vikings.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7 - Goritsy, White Lake
Dock in Goritsy and visit the Monastery of St Cyril on the White Lake and its Museum of Icons. Later, cruise the White Lake.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8 - Lake Onega, Kizhi Island
Situated on Lake Onega, Kizhi Island is home to some of Russia’s most amazing wooden architecture. Marvel at the Transfiguration Church, built in 1714 without nails.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9 - Mandrogi, Lake Ladoga
After cruising through the night, dock in the village of Mandrogi, teeming with traditional houses.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 10 - St Petersburg
Dock in St Petersburg today. During a tour visit St Isaac’s Cathedral, the Nevsky Prospect and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Travel to Peterhof Palace for a tour.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 11 - St Petersburg
Take a Hydrofoil ride to the State Hermitage where an exclusive experience has been arranged.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 12 - St Petersburg, Disembark Ship
Disembark for the final time. Tour Catherine Palace. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: St Petersburg, Kempinski Hotel Moika 22
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 13 - St Petersburg, Helsinki
Take the high-speed Allegro train to Helsinki.
Accommodation: Three Nights, Helsinki, Hotel Kamp
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 - Helsinki
Join your local guide for a tour of Finland’s idyllic capital, including a visit to the Temppeliaukio Rock Church. Savour dinner at a local restaurant.
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Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 15 - Helsinki
Spend a day in Nuuksio National Park on an authentic encounter.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 16 - Helsinki, Tallinn
Relax as you enjoy a ferry ride across the Baltic Sea to Estonia’s Tallinn.
Accommodation: Two Nights, Tallinn, Schlössle Hotel
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 17 - Tallinn
Visit Tallinn’s Raeapteek, one of Europe’s oldest continuously running pharmacies, in business since the 15th century.
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Meals: Breakfast
Day 18 - Tallinn, Parnu, Dikli
On your way to Latvia, visit Pärnu, a city known for its 19th-century timber villas and Pärnu Beach. Later, arrive at your hotel and relax amid the setting of this historic palace.
Accommodation: Dikli, Hotel Dikli Palace
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 19 - Dikli, Sigulda, Riga
Stop in Sigulda to visit 13th-century Crusader Castle, and Turaida Castle. Arrive in Riga.
Accommodation: Two Nights, Riga, Grand Hotel Kempinski
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 20 - Riga
Today is set aside for an exclusive culinary discovery.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 21 - Riga, Siauliai, Ukmerge, Vilnius
Travel to Siauliai and stop at the Hill of Crosses. Visit Ukmerge, where you’ll visit a famous goat’s cheese farm. Arrive in Vilnius.
Accommodation: Two Nights, Vilnius, Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square
Meals: Breakfast
Day 22 - Vilnius
Tour Vilnius and discover the Old Town before you embark on your selection experience.
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Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 23 - Depart Vilnius
Transfer to the airport for your flight.
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Meals: Breakfast
