Fly into St. Petersburg, where you are met by a private guide. You will bypass the line outside passport and customs control with Fast Track service at the airport. Transfer to your luxurious hotel with a tour of the city on the way.

Panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg including the most magnificent sights of the city: The Spit of Basil Island, Palace Square, Michael's Castle, Spilled Blood Church, Peter I Statue ("Bronze Horseman"), Fields of Mars, the Summer Gardens, palaces and mansions of Russian tsars and nobles, Nevsky Prospect (the main thoroughfare), Art’s Square etc. (outside)

This tour includes 2 inside visits: Peter and Paul Fortress – the birthplace of the city founded in 1703 by Peter I and later turned into a political prison in which many opponents to power, from Peter I’s son to Russian writer Dostoevsky were imprisoned. On the grounds of the Fortress there is Peter and Paul’s Cathedral, where you can see Royal Tombs from Peter I to the last emperor of Russia Nickolas II.
St.Isaac’s Cathedral, with the third highest cupola construction in Europe, is a magnificent edifice with fine colonnades and a gilded dome embellished with 382 sculptures, paintings and mosaics. Forty-three types of stone and marble were used in its decoration.
Upon your wish, either visit St. Nicolas Cathedral, a picturesque Russian Orthodox church or a Catholic church or a Synagogue.

Your guide will meet you at the hotel to assist with check out and load your luggage onto the vehicle. Embarkation, dinner and overnight.

Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs beneath its 122-meter spire. Lunch and dinner on board.

This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner aboard.

Arrival at the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch, dinner.

Arrive at the island of Kizhi — an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.

Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.

After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board. Lunch and dinner.

Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration, and Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.

Arrival in Moscow. Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Visit Novodevichi Convent. Lunch and dinner.

Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch aboard. This evening, enjoy farewell dinner.

Check in to the Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow. Your Panoramic City Tour includes: Red square, Manezh square, the Tverskaya street, Bolshoi theatre, Cathedral of Our Savior, Moscow University, Sparrow (former Lenin’s) Hills, Novodevichy Convent, Victory Park with Poklonnaya Hill, White House, Sophijskaya embankment etc. During the day stop for lunch and enjoy some local cuisine.

Enjoy your last day in Moscow at leisure.

You will be met by a private driver to escort you to the airport for your flight home with exclusive Fast Track service.