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Little Prince Cruise from St Petersburg to Moscow
Overview
Experience Russia from the water on the regal cruise ship, Little Prince. You will start your journey in Russia’s ‘Venice of the North’, St Petersburg before travelling through the ancient cities of the Golden Ring and the mystical lands of Karelia and arriving at Moscow, the enigmatic capital of Russia. Little Prince offers one the best St Petersburg – Moscow cruise experiences, taking in many of Russia’s most intriguing sites along the way. If you enjoy cruises, then look no further. This 11-day experience includes city tours in St Petersburg and Moscow, sightseeing around the Golden Ring cities of Uglich and Yaroslavl, and a visit to the UNESCO Heritage site of Kizhi.
11 days aboard the popular Little Prince Cruise Ship
City tour by bus in Moscow and St Petersburg
Interactive tour of the Governor’s House in Yaroslavl
Monastery of St Cyril in Goritsy
Open air museum in Kizhi
Visit to the State Hermitage Museum
Walking tour of the Kremlin in Uglich
Itinerary
St Petersburg
The pinnacle of art and culture in Russia, St Petersburg, is one of the country’s most visited destinations and former capital city. Nicknamed the ‘Venice of the North’ due to its elaborate system of canals, the city lies on the Neva River. It is popular with tourists and includes several of Russia’s most famous attractions including the Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace and the Peterhof.
Dinner
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Onboard activities
Day 2
Visiting the Hermitage Museum with St Petersburg city tour by bus
Today you will leave the cruise behind and embark on a tour of the city followed by a visit to one of Russia’s most popular museums, the State Hermitage. The museum is home to one of largest collections of art in the world, and visitors will get the chance to see works from many extraordinary artists including the likes of Rembrandt, Velázquez, Michelangelo and Titian.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
City Tour
Hermitage Museum
Peter and Paul Fortress
Winter Palace
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Optional Extras
Onboard activities
Day 3
Tour of the Peterhof
After breakfast, you will leave the ship for a fantastic excursion to one of St Petersburg’s most famous palaces, the Peterhof. Enjoy a stroll around the Lower Park with the Samson and Roman Fountains and the dazzling Chessboard Hill Cascade. You will also visit the Grand Palace itself and be amazed at the stunning views over the Gulf of Finland.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Peterhof Palace
Optional Extras
Onboard activities
Travel to
Mandrogi
Situated on the northern shore of Lake Lagoda, Mandrogi is typically seen as a stop-off point for cruise ships passing between Moscow and St Petersburg. The village is known as a live-in museum with its collection of wooden houses resembling a traditional Russian village from the past. Founded in the 17th century, it was burned down in World War II as a Russian heritage site. Mandrogi is best known for its Vodka Museum, which contains around 2800 different brands.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cultural Immersive Experience
Food & Drink Experience
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Mandrogi village
Travel to
Kizhi
A remote island located in the centre of Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia, Kizhi, is a popular tourist destination known for its intrinsic beauty and remarkable architecture. Kizhi has a long history dating back to the 15th century and is known for its open-air museum which features over 80 historical wooden buildings including the 18th century UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kizhi Pogost.
Day 5
Excursion around Kizhi
After breakfast, you will begin your excursion into the village of Kizhi. The village is a popular UNESCO world heritage site known to date back to at least the 15th century. In the 18th century, two major churches and a bell tower were built on the island, which are now known as Kizhi Pogost. The area has since formed the national open-air museum with more than 80 historical wooden structures.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Kizhi Museum-Reserve
Kizhi Pogost
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Scenic Surrounds
Onboard activities
Travel to
Goritsy
A small village situated on the banks of a Volga tributary, Goritsy is a small river port surrounded by forest and can only be accessed via boat. It is best known as an access point to the spectacular Kirillo-Belozersk Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Russia founded in the 15th century. Although the village is better known as a stop off point, it is also home to a female Orthodox convent, with a legacy dating back to Ivan the Terrible.
Day 6
Visiting the Monastery of St Cyril
After breakfast, you will have the chance to take part in some morning exercise and activities before learning more about local Russian culture with a brief lecture on Russian folklore and myth. Later, you will be taken on an excursion to the Monastery of St Cyril and museum of icons in Goritsy.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Onboard activities
St Cyril’s Monastery
Museum of icons
Travel to
Yaroslavl
One of Russia’s medieval capitals founded in the 11th century at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl rivers by Yaroslav the Wise, a prince of the Kievan Rus. Yaroslavl is the oldest city in the Volga region and is a popular tourist destination on Russia’s Golden Ring. It has been designated UNSECO World Heritage status due to its fascinating architecture and buildings including St. Alexander Nevsky’s Chapel and St. John the Baptist’s Church.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Golden Ring
City tour of Yaroslavl
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Governor’s House
Scenic Surrounds
Prominent Landscape
Travel to
Uglich
A historic town situated on the banks of the Volga River in Yaroslavl Oblast, Uglich is considered a destination on Russia’s famous Golden Ring. The foundation of the city is disputed; however, it is thought to have been somewhere between the 10th and 12th centuries and was the seat of a small princedom. As well as home to a historic kremlin, the city includes many exquisite examples of Russian architecture including the Alexeievsky and Resurrection monasteries.
Day 8
Walking tour around the Uglich Kremlin
After breakfast, you will start your trip with a walking tour around the historic kremlin and Transfiguration Cathedral of Uglich known for its ornate wall of icons painted by a group of artists headed by Timothy Medvedev. You may also get the chance to visit other sites close by, including the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood with its vivid frescoes memorialising the death of Ivan the Terrible’s son.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Uglich Kremlin
Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Scenic Surrounds
Prominent Landscape
Travel to
Moscow
Russia’s official capital, Moscow, is the political and religious heart of the country. The city has the highest density of billionaires, is the world’s most populated inland city and boasts six out of Europe’s ten tallest buildings. It continues to be a major tourist destination in Europe growing year on year with famous attractions including Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin.
Day 9
Moscow city tour by bus
After breakfast, you will have the rest of the morning free to relax. Guides will be available on-board for any questions you may have about Moscow or Russian culture.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
City Tour
GUM (Main Universal Store)
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Red Square
Souvenir Shopping
Scenic Surrounds
Optional Extras
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Moscow Kremlin
Grand Kremlin Palace
Tsar Bell
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Souvenir Shopping
Scenic Surrounds
Optional Extras
Day 11
Departure from Moscow
After a final breakfast onboard, you will leave the ship where your tour will end.
Little Prince Restaurant
Breakfast
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
All meals on board the cruise- Excursions and activities as part of the tour
- On-board entertainment
- Reserved cabin of your preference
- Transfers
- Welcome drink
What’s not included
Alcoholic drinks- Bicycle rental
- International train / plane tickets
- Minibar
- Personal costs (souvenirs, additional snacks etc)
- Surcharges for additional / activity alterations
- Tips for drivers/guides/in restaurants
- Travel / medical insurance
- Visa processing
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Special notes
Please note that this tour requires a minimum number of passengers in order to go ahead.
Suggested reading
Enrich your travel experience with our list of top recommended books from specialist travel guides to compelling novels. Whether you are looking for something to pass the time on the train, or want to get to grips with the local history, reading is essential to turning your trip into a fully-fledged experience.
Russia: Lonely Planet
The ultimate guidebook to Russia that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s Russia is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to this vast country from how to get around, the best places to eat in its most popular cities, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights, currency and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips about key attractions such as the Moscow Kremlin, Lake Baikal and the Romanov sites, this guide includes detailed maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
Moscow: A Traveller’s Reader
A masterful anthology documenting Moscow’s turbulent growth through the lives of its people from the bloody reprisals of Peter the Great to the literary greats of the 19th century. The city spent much of its early life in turmoil from being the subject to much greater empires including the Tatars, to being burnt down numerous times, yet rising from the ashes twice as magnificent each time. Kelly’s compelling narrative covers all of Moscow’s major milestones over 700 years in engaging detail. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia.
Moscow, St Petersburg & the Golden Ring
The ultimate guidebook to the Golden Ring that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s Moscow, St Petersburg and the Golden Ring is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to these three spectacular regions including the best places to eat, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips about key attractions such as the Moscow Kremlin, the Peterhof and the many monasteries and cathedrals of the Golden Ring cities, this guide includes regional maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
St Petersburg
The ultimate guidebook to St Petersburg that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s St Petersburg is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to any destination from how to get around the city, the best places to eat, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips, this guide includes detailed maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
Top 10 St Petersburg
One of the UK’s favourite pocket guides, the ‘Top 10’ series of city guides provide easy to follow listicles of city’s top events, attractions, restaurants, bars and more. Top 10 St Petersburg provides a brief introduction to the ‘Venice of the North’ from its magnificent canals, elegant bridges and sprawling boulevards to its ornate palaces that line the city. This recently updated guide breaks down each area of interest into helpful lists of 10 so you always know the best places to visit at a glance.
St Petersburg: Three Centuries of Murderous Desire
The undeniable soul of Russia, St Petersburg is a city full of intrigue, decadence and grandeur. Established by Peter the Great in 1703, the city would rise to become Russia’s capital city and home of contrasts from both artistic and intellectual genius to cutthroat politics, seditious scandal and debauchery. Miles recreates the drama of 300 years in a city of contrasts, where Pushkin Dostoyevsky and Tchaikovsky thrived, and war, revolution and starvation was commonplace paving the way for Lenin and Stalin’s brutal quest for power. This tale is filled to the brim of murder, madness and undeniable splendour.
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