Day 1  |   USA      AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Overnight flight to Moscow, Russia.

Day 2  |   Arrive-Moscow      D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Arrive in Moscow and embark the ship. Relax in your stateroom or explore the city before meeting your fellow travelers at the Welcome Cocktail Reception.

Day 3  |   Moscow      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top After breakfast, visit Russia’s beautiful capital city, bounded in 1147, which includes the Red Square, the St. Basil Cathedral, the Lenin Hills, the Tverskaya, the Lubyanka Square (KGB building) and Arbat Street. After lunch, take a ride on the Moscow metro, and then take a motorcoach to visit the Tretyakov Art Museum.

Day 4  |   Moscow      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Your tour within the walls of the Kremlin introduces you to the former royal residence of the Czars and main-center of the Russian Orthodoz faith. Visit Russia’s oldest museum, the Armory Museum, which houses the former royal collection of treasures, including jewels, crowns, armor, royal carriages, and the world famous Faberge Eggs. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.

Day 5  |   Moscow      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Enjoy a full free day to explore the city at your leisure. Perhaps, return to the Kremlin for a more comprehensive tour or join an optional excursion or try a traditional bathhouse, which is a deeply entrenched Russian tradition for relaxation.

Day 6  |   Uglich      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top On the banks of the Volga, Uglich was founded by merchants, in 1148. Rich in history, admire some of Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals during your city tour. This includes the Transfi guration Cathedral and the magnificent Church of Mimitry on the blood, with its tragic story of dedication to Ivan the Terrible’s son.

Day 7  |   Yaroslavl      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, it is one of Russia’s oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the Vikings. The city stretches for miles along the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers. Explore the cities history through its architecture, including the fortified 12thcentury Transfi guration Monastery and the Church of Elijah the Prophet, home to many beautiful icons.

Day 8  |   Goritsy      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Goritsy is a peaceful farming town and a typical Russian village. The tour includes the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake and the Museum of Icons. Return to the ship to sail for Kizhi.

Day 9  |   Kizhi Island      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Kizhi is situated at the north end of Lake Onega and home to some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. Forever linked to Novgorod the Great, the style of architecture refl ects its early introduction to Christianity. In 1764 locals built the Church of Intercession, its towering walls and 22 domes, without the use of a single nail. Your walking tour includes the Museum of Wooden Architecture.

Day 10  |   Svirstroy      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Svirstroy is 100 miles from St. Petersburg with only a population of 1,000. Enjoy some free time to stroll through this unspoiled Russian village and browse through the irresistible handmade trinkets. This is the best place to do souvenir shopping before reaching St. Petersburg.

Day 11  |   St.Petersburg      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top One of Russia’s former capitals, this city rivals Paris or Venice for its romantic image. Dating from the beginning of the 18th-century it was built to the exact specifi cations ordered by Peter the Great. The city is home to many museums, galleries, palaces, impressive squares and streets. Your sightseeing tour of this beautiful city shows you Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, St. Isaacs Cathedral and the battle-cruiser Aurora. After lunch, tour the Hermitage Museum, the former Palace of the Czars, which houses the royal art collection with over three million works of art. It is one of the largest and most impressive art museums in the world.

Day 12  |   St.Petersburg      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Today, tour St. Petersburg’s famous and spectacular Imperial Estate – Peterhof Palace. Nestled on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the palace was built by Peter the Great initially as a resting place en route to the Imperial naval base. But the Czar was quick to recognize the attractiveness of the area and masterminded a vast estate intended to rival the famous gardens of Versailles. In your free time absorb the atmosphere of its vibrant cultural life. Tonight, explore some more on your own, or join an optional folklore show.

Day 13  |   St.Petersburg      B,L,D AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top This morning, stroll along one of the many picturesque canals or join the optional excursion to Pushkin and visit the Palace of Catherine the Great. This evening you are our guest at a Ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre, the former private theatre of the Czars.

Day 14  |   St.Petersburg      B AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Top Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Early Booking Discount: $ / Person  If Booked before  Included airfare from New York is a current estimate. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of booking. Port charges:      Tour Code: AC & AD: $98 per person      Tour Code: RA : $132 per person Single Supplement for Land: $600 per person Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price Prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window. * If air is included, taxes and fuel surcharge will be advised at the time of booking. Fees & Tax: $0.00 DEPARTURE DATE START CITY CRUISE ONLY CRUISE& AIR* Single Suppl.

Meals provided as specified in itinerary Superb dining with all meals included during your cruise Cocktail reception and welcome dinner Unlimited red or white wine or juice with every dinner onboard the ship

Daily sightseeing program as outlined in the itinerary

Home visit and meal with Russian family in Uglich Ballet performance at the Hermitage Theater, the private theater of Czars Guest lectures on Russian history, culture, art, politics, and economy Onboard music performances Russian language classes

Round trip international air ticket*

MS TOLSTOY
The most Luxurious & Comfortable Ship Built for Russian Rivers
Named after the famous author Leo Tolstoy, this unique ship is the most luxurious and comfortable cruise ship ever built for Russian rivers. Constructed in Austria using high quality materials and at a much higher cost than other ships, the Tolstoy was designed for high ranking Kremlin officials and to host foreign dignitaries. Today, she is still one of the top ships in Russia, with luxurious décor, well-appointed staterooms, elegant public areas and wide circular stairs. The Tolstoy accommodates 160 guests, versus 200-300 on other ships of similar size. Standard staterooms are 110 square feet – 20% larger than other ships – with large picture windows that open, ample closet space and a makeup table. Bathrooms feature a separate shower area, which is unique for Russian ships. Jr. Suites are 220 square feet with two picture windows, as sitting area and two twin beds which can be put together. Spacious suites measure 330 square feet and have three picture windows, a dayroom with a TV, a refrigerator, and a separate bedroom. For added space, we store your suitcase for you after you unpack. While onboard, take a sauna, a swim, or have a drink at the poolside Neva Bar. The spacious Sun Deck and the smaller Patio Deck are ideal for cocktail receptions. The Tolstoy also offers a beauty salon and souvenir shop for your convenience. Your dining experience in the Tolstoy’s charming Katrina Restaurant will include a delightful breakfast buffet, a satisfying lunch, and a gourmet dinner, all presenting the best in regional Russian cuisine. Enjoy the view through panoramic windows during each meal. After dinner, retire to the beautiful Kostroma Lounge and have a drink. Relax in the Pushkin Library, listen to a concert or a lecture in Tchaikovsky Hall.
	STATEROOM CATEGORIES Suite   Boat Deck Jr. Suite   Boat Deck Cat. A   Boat Deck ( 104, 133 ) Cat. B   Upper Deck Middle Cat. C   Upper Deck Forward Cat. D   Main Deck Middle Cat. D   Available as triple Cat. E   Main Deck Froward Single   Boat, Upper Deck
TECHNICAL DATA    Renovated: 2006   Length: 353 ft.    Crew: 105   Passengers: 160