Moscow waits at the end of your journey while the culturally rich St. Petersburg kick-starts your Russian adventure. You will sail through the Onega Lake to Kizhi Island, Goritsy, Yaroslavl, Uglich, and complete your cruise in Russia’s vibrant metropolis, Moscow.




The Catherine Palace is a striking example of baroque architecture with its gorgeous interiors that are more than spectacular. The Palace was a gift from Peter the Great to his wife Catherine, whom he loved very much, and is most famous for its Amber Room, which was looted by the Germans during the WWII but then restored in the following 50 years. This 325-meter-long edifice impresses with its facade of uncompromised grandeur. By the way, more than 100 kg of gold were spent to decorate it during the Elizabeth's reign.
Interesting facts:
* In Elizabeth's reign it took over 100 kg of gold to decorate the palace exteriors.
* Tsarskoye Selo is also associated with Russia’s greatest poet Alexander Pushkin, who studied in the town’s Lyceum from 1811 to 1817.

Mandrogi is a small village that has no architectural wonders, castles, or impressive churches. This land seems to be immune to the flow of time, frozen in a relaxing period of carelessness and calm. Surrounded by the serenity of Mandrogi, you can have a traditional Russian picnic called Shashlik.

Kizhi Island on Lake Onega is home to the massive Transfiguration Church. With 22 domes that extend over this small yet picturesque island, there are two interesting facts that surround it. Despite all of its architectural wonders, not a single nail was used to build it. Also, its original location was on the mainland, closer to the people. The Bolsheviks, for all their hatred of religion, wanted to destroy the church, but did not dare to do so. They decided to transport the church to a deserted island where no one would be able to see it. That's why today it can only be reached by river cruise. You will spend this day exploring Kizhi Island and its amazing ensemble of wooden churches.









The Catherine Palace is a striking example of baroque architecture with its gorgeous interiors that are more than spectacular. The Palace was a gift from Peter the Great to his wife Catherine, whom he loved very much, and is most famous for its Amber Room, which was looted by the Germans during the WWII but then restored in the following 50 years. This 325-meter-long edifice impresses with its facade of uncompromised grandeur. By the way, more than 100 kg of gold were spent to decorate it during the Elizabeth's reign.
Interesting facts:
* In Elizabeth's reign it took over 100 kg of gold to decorate the palace exteriors.
* Tsarskoye Selo is also associated with Russia’s greatest poet Alexander Pushkin, who studied in the town’s Lyceum from 1811 to 1817.

Mandrogi is a small village that has no architectural wonders, castles, or impressive churches. This land seems to be immune to the flow of time, frozen in a relaxing period of carelessness and calm. Surrounded by the serenity of Mandrogi, you can have a traditional Russian picnic called Shashlik.

Kizhi Island on Lake Onega is home to the massive Transfiguration Church. With 22 domes that extend over this small yet picturesque island, there are two interesting facts that surround it. Despite all of its architectural wonders, not a single nail was used to build it. Also, its original location was on the mainland, closer to the people. The Bolsheviks, for all their hatred of religion, wanted to destroy the church, but did not dare to do so. They decided to transport the church to a deserted island where no one would be able to see it. That's why today it can only be reached by river cruise. You will spend this day exploring Kizhi Island and its amazing ensemble of wooden churches.




