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Map & Itinerary
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Trip Inclusions
- Two nights in Vilnius, Rīga, Tallinn and three nights Helsinki
- 10 nights exploring Russia’s waterways on the premium river ship, the MS Rossia
- Services of a Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides
- 42 meals - 19 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 14 dinners
- Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, as well as soft drink, beer and wine with dinner on your cruise
- Explore 14 towns, villages and cities
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
Travel & Accommodation
Welcome to Russia
Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at a Welcome Reception on board the MS Rossia.
View our ship
Visit a Cold War bunker
Visit a once top secret Soviet Bunker in Ligatne, Latvia, and come face to face with relics from the Cold War.
Cruise Russia's Waterways
Cruise the beautiful waterways of Russia and discover this arresting nation from a different perspective.
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
- Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising
- Order of touring is subject to change
- Prices are for land/cruise/rail. Flights not included
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Vilnius
Fly into Vilnius, Lithuania’s enchanting capital, and be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a Welcome Reception.
Stay: Two Nights, Vilnius, Novotel Vilnius Centre or similar
Vilnius
This morning, embark on a guided tour of Vilnius. Then, venture to Trakai Island Castle, a magnificent stone castle built in the 14th century. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner at a local restaurant.
Daily :Vilnius, Šiauliai, Rīga
After breakfast, travel to Šiauliai where you’ll visit the awe-inspiring Hill of Crosses. Later, farewell Lithuania, crossing the border into Latvia and continuing on to its capital, Rīga.
Stay: Two Nights, Rīga, Radisson Blu Latvija Hotel
Daily :Rīga
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Head to Black Magic Bar to enjoy a tasting of Black Balsam, a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur.
Today, join a local guide for a tour of historic Rīga, taking in the Germanic art nouveau architecture of the Old Town.
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Rīga, Līgatne, Cēsis, Tallinn
INSIDER EXPREIENCE
In Līgatne, a town on the Gauja River, visit the Secret Soviet Bunker, a Cold War bomb shelter.
Enjoy an Insider Experience then cross the border into Estonia. Continue to Cēsis and enjoy time to explore before arriving in Tallinn.
Stay: Two Nights, Tallinn, Radisson Blu Olympia
Daily :Tallinn
Today, set out on a guided tour of Tallinn. Visit the Kadriorg district, a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by the Russian Tsars. You’ll also pass by the Song Festival Grounds, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Town Hall Square.
Daily :Tallinn, Helsinki
Farewell Estonia as you embark on a ferry crossing over the Gulf of Finland into Helsinki. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the evening to explore at leisure.
Stay: Two Nights, Helsinki, GLO Art Hotel or similar
Daily :Helsinki
Join your local guide for a tour of Helsinki, including its spectacular harbour. Then, during free time, perhaps explore the Temppeliaukio Church, a magnificent structure with an interior constructed out of solid rock and bathed in natural light.
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Helsinki
Today, enjoy a day at leisure in Helsinki. Or perhaps set off on an optional trip to the medieval town of Porvoo (own expense).
Daily :Helsinki, St Petersburg, Embark Ship
After breakfast, board the high-speed Allegro train bound for Russia. Arrive in St Petersburg and transfer to your river ship.
Stay: 10 Nights, aboard your river ship, the MS Rossia.
Daily :St Petersburg, City Tour, Peterhof Park
This morning enjoy a tour of St Petersburg to see Nevsky Prospect, the University quarter, Palace Square and tour the Bath Block. This afternoon, perhaps take a guided tour of Peterhof Palace (own expense).
Daily :St Petersburg, Hermitage Museum
Be prepared to be dazzled today as you visit the State Hermitage to explore one of the oldest museums in the world.
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Mandrogi
Insider Experience
Be treated to a Russian language lesson on board, where you’ll learn some essential phrases.
Today, arrive in the village of Mandrogi where you’ll wander amid the quirky collection of old wooden houses and visit the famous Vodka Museum.
Daily :Kizhi Island
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit the Open Air Museum of Architecture on Kizhi Island.
Set out on a guided walking tour of Kizhi Island and see the Transfiguration Church, a 22-domed structure built in 1714 without a single nail. Afterwards, cruise across Lake Onega.
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Goritsy
Today, cruise White Lake and the Volga-Baltic Waterway, connecting the Baltic and Caspian seas. Arrive in Goritsy, a peaceful farming town. Enjoy a tour and visit one of Russia’s largest medieval abbeys, the Monastery of St Cyril.
Daily :Yaroslavl
Today, explore Yaroslavl on a guided tour and discover its classical architecture and golden-domed churches.
Daily :Uglich
Cruise to Uglich, one of the Golden Ring cities that lie to the northeast of Moscow. On a tour, see the former Kremlin of Uglich and visit the colourful Church of St Demetrios on the Blood. This afternoon, set sail along the Volga River towards Moscow.
Daily :Moscow
On arrival in Moscow, explore the landmarks with a local guide. Venture inside the Kremlin, a fortified complex that was once the royal residence of the Tsars. Tonight, perhaps explore Moscow by Night.
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Moscow
Take a guided tour of Moscow and head to Red Square to see the iconic St Basil’s Cathedral. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner and vodka tasting.
Daily :Disembark Ship, Depart Moscow
After breakfast, be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
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