 |  Ship: MS Russ. Departure Dates in 2012: MAY 09, MAY 29, JUN 19, JUL 10, JUL 31, AUG 21. In addition to the several days of exploration and sightseeing the magnificent imperial Russian cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg, your itinerary will include picturesque and ancient Volga River cities of the "Golden Ring" and mysterious Kizhi Island.
Moscow. The capital of Russia since the late 15th century, Moscow has always been a popular destination. During your stay, you will have an opportunity to see city's world renown attractions that include the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Kremlin, St. Basils Cathedral and the Church of the Ascension at Kolomenskoye, all dating from between the 14th and 17th centuries. The options for sightseeing, the local guides will offer you in Moscow, include Red Square; the Tretyakov Gallery; the National Museum of Russian Fine Art; the Moscow Metro; and a tour of the Armoury with its spectacular and priceless collection of royal jewels, crowns, thrones, and armour of the czars. For groups, an additional optional evening entertainment and tours are available, and you are welcome to take a Moscow by Night city tour, or attend a circus or theatre performance. Uglich is one of the oldest Russian towns, and a place of a pilgrimage of Russian Czars. According to a local legend its origin goes back to back to 937. During the guided walking tour you'll visit the magnificent five domed Transfiguration Cathedral and Church of Czarevich Dmitri on the Blood - build to commemorate the most famous event in the town's history - a mysterious death of the 7-year old Czarevich Dmitri, the last scion of Dimitriy Rurik dynasty. Myshkin is first mentioned in the 15th century as a large village. In 1777 Catherine the Great grants it a status of a town. In the 19th century the town turns into a rapidly growing trading center due to its commercial ties with St Petersburg. According to a local legend a long time ago a Prince of Yukhotsk decided to rest on a beautiful Volga bank but was awakened from his sleep by a mouse that has run across his face. At first he was furious that his rest was disturbed but then he saw a snake coiled up next to him and realized that the mouse has saved his life. Grateful Prince ordered the nearby village to be named Myshkin (from the Russian "mysh" - mouse). The town's coat of arms also bears a mouse. Goritsy: You will visit one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Russia - the Monastery of St. Cyril of the White Lake. Dating back to the 14th century, it is a home to a the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Kizhi: Enjoy the magnificent Northern Russian nature and scenery while cruising trough Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe. Arrival and an island highlights tour of Kizhi island including visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture with a beautiful ensemble of wooden churches, chapels and houses. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia and a UNESCO. The most impressive thing about these structures is that they were erected without any nails or other metal ties Extraordinary city of St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, is the highlight of your Russian River adventure. Your guided tour highlights will include the Nevsky Prospekt, the Admiralty Building, the Royal Square, Peter and Paul Fortress the treasure chest of the world world-famous art - the Hermitage Museum.
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