Day 2 MOSCOW
 Founded in 1147 Moscow is now the capital and thriving heart of Russia with more than 12 million inhabitants. During a city sightseeing tour you will gain an impression of the city’s imperial history through its architectural splendour: see Red Square, Moscow University, the Bolshoi Theatre and St. Basil’s Cathedral with its colourful onion domes. You’ll also see Moscow’s famed GUM department store and take a ride on the Moscow Metro, built in a grand Soviet style with a lavish use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is free to explore Moscow on your own.

Day 3 MOSCOW
 Today depart on an excursion to the oldest part of town – the Kremlin, a fortress 20m in height and reinforced by 19 towers. On your guided walk you will marvel at the numerous cathedrals and palaces. Also visit the Armoury Museum with its spectacular collection of royal treasures, including jewels, crowns and royal armour. Afternoon Tretyakov Gallery is optional

Day 4 MOSCOW & MOSCOW CANAL
 Free time in Moscow or take an optional excursion to Sergiev Posad, a quaint Golden Ring town with the famous Monastery, the home of Russian Orthodoxy. Scenic cruising on the Moscow Canal

Day 5 UGLICH 
The ancient Russian town of Uglich, founded in 1148 and containing some of Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals including the magnificent Church of St Dmitry. On your guided walk through the town you also visit the local Kremlin. Return to the ship for an evening departure and dinner

Day 6 YAROSLAVL
 Founded in 1010, Yaroslavl is one of Russia’s oldest and best-known provincial cities located along the "Golden Ring." During the coach and walking tour you explore Yaroslavl’s ancient history through its architecture including the Church of Epiphany and Church of St Elijah the Prophet with its completely intact icons and frescoes from the 17th century. Return to the ship for lunch and cruise through the night.

Day 7 GORITZY & VOLGA–BALTIC WATERWAY
 A typical Russian village, Goritzy is home to the 16th century Monastery of the Resurrection. Not far away is Russia’s famous Kirillov Belozersky Monastery which today houses an extensive museum. After a morning excursion, return to the ship for lunch and sail along the Volga-Baltic Waterway, a system of rivers and canals spanning 300km linking the Volga River with the Baltic Sea. As you pass the gentle hills, extensive plains, pine forests, and wooden farmhouses, relax on board with a variety of different activities.

Day 8 KIZHI 
After cruising Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake, you arrive in charming Kizhi. After lunch you tour the Open Air Museum of Architecture which has been added to theUNESCO World Heritage List for its unique ensemble of ancient houses, windmills and churches constructed in the traditional wooden style. The island’s showpiece is the Church of the Transfiguration and the Church of the Intercession, built in 1764 without a single nail.

Day 9 SVIR CRUISING
 Journey from Lake Onega to Lake Ladoga along the narrow, 200km majestic Svir River. As Europe’s largest lake, Lake Ladoga is home to 700 islands and is surrounded by natural beauty: high, craggy hills on the northern shore and low, sandy beaches in the south. Take time to enjoy the views of huge forests along the lake and the melancholy expanse of the lake before arriving in St. Petersburg the next morning.

Day 10 ST PETERSBURG
 A city sightseeing tour will show you the marvellous architecture of this city founded by Peter the Great in 1703. You will be fascinated by its network of wide canals, grand boulevards, splendid parks and impressive buildings. Your tour of this beautiful city and former capital includes the venerable Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral with its lovely golden spire and the official burial site of many Russian czars. Afternoon Hermitage - visit the former Winter Palace, home of the last six czars and now the famous Hermitage Museum which houses one of the world’s greatest collections of fine art. Return to your ship for dinner.This evening attend a ballet or opera performance.

Day 11 ST.PETERSBURG
 - tour the former aristocratic village of Pushkin which includes the elegant Catherine Palace with its magnificent park and the world famous Amber Room. Afternoon free time or take an optional canal cruise which is unforgettable.

Day 12 ST.PETERSBURG
free time or visit Petrodvorets (Peterhoff) with its beautiful golden fountains

Day 13 DEPARTURE 
Your cruise ends here in St Petersburg. Disembarkation time depends on your flight. Guests who have pre-booked transfers will be transferred to the airport, railway station or hotel.