Moscow – Valaam – St. Petersburg (2 days) on the ship Russia

• "Walking tour of the city of Uglich with a visit to the historical, architectural and art museum "Uglich Kremlin""
  You will get acquainted with the city of Uglich, its architecture and centuries-old history.
  
  The walk starts with a visit to the Kremlin, located on the picturesque banks of the Volga River. The princely chambers, the oldest building in the city and one of the oldest examples of residential architecture in Russia have been preserved on its territory. Here stands the Transfiguration Cathedral, built in the XVIII century and painted by a group of artists led by serf Timofey Medvedev. Travelers are always fascinated by the biblical stories that adorn the walls and resemble the works of famous Italian Renaissance artists. The six-tiered iconostasis with unique icons of the XVII-XVIII centuries also deserves special attention.
  
  On the territory of the Kremlin, you will visit the Church of Tsarevich Dimitri "on blood", inspect the architectural monuments on the territory of the Uglich Kremlin Ensemble, inspect the monument of "St. Tsarevich Dimitri", visit the Chambers of Appanage Princes (1st floor) and the Transfiguration Cathedral. The acquaintance with Uglich will continue in one of the monasteries.
  
  This small city, which is part of the Golden Ring of Russia, has been loved by tourists for many years. Many of them return to Uglich again and again. What is the secret of its appeal? We suggest that you answer this question yourself after the tour.
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Walking tour of merchant Uglich with a visit to the museum of urban life"
  The path will take you along the embankment, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Volga River. Tourists will cross Selivanovsky creek, see the building of the military enlistment office, which previously housed a linen factory, and hear a story about the owners of the factory and their occupation. The guide will tell you about modern production in Uglich – cheese and watch factories. The guests will learn about the Suponevsky Palace and its secret, as well as about the trace left by the construction of the hydroelectric power plant in the history of the city.
  
  Then the guests will visit the temple of the Korsun Icon of the Mother of God, if possible they will be met by the priest – rector of the temple. The walk will continue along the central Yaroslavskaya street with a story about interesting facts from the life of merchants who lived on it. Upon entering the central square of the city of Uspenskaya, guests will find themselves in the Museum of Urban Life, located in the building of the former city public library. After crossing the threshold of the museum, tourists will get acquainted with the life and everyday life of a provincial city of the XIX century, learn about the structure of a prosperous house, about the way of life, traditions, customs, leisure, fashion of the Uglich at that time. Guests will visit a fun fair, where a broken-down clerk with jokes and jokes will offer all kinds of goods, and also, guests will learn how the showings and weddings took place.
  
  The tour ends at Assumption Square.
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Walking tour of the city with a visit to the Hydropower Museum"
  On three floors, in 11 halls, a unique exposition is presented, telling about the history of the development of hydropower in Russia and in the world, about outstanding people of the profession, the generation and transmission of electricity, the construction and installation of hydroelectric power plants, as well as about the hydro resources of the Earth. A two-storey building from the 30-40s of the last century, which previously housed the management of Volgolag, was converted into a museum of hydropower.
  The tour is included in the price.
  

• "Walking tour of the territory of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery ensemble"
  In 1397, on the instructions of the Most Holy Theotokos, who was in his vision, Archimandrite Kirill of the Simonov Monastery arrived in the vast area of ancient Beloozer together with the monk Ferapont of Simonov, his interlocutor, and here on the deserted shores of Lake Siversky, among dense forests, laid the foundation of the monastery, which later became known as Cyril-Belozersky.  In the XV–XVII centuries, it was one of the largest and richest monasteries in Russia, the center of the spiritual life of the Russian North. The complex of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery includes the ensembles of the Bolshoy Uspensky and Ivanovsky monasteries ("Old Town"), "New Town" and the territory of the fortress Ostrog, which has not been preserved between them. 
  
  The monastery is surrounded by fortress walls with monumental towers decorated with brick patterns. The main building of the ensemble is the Assumption Cathedral (1497). Today, the monastery is one of the most spiritually attractive places in Russia. The monastic monastery is being revived here, getting along with the Historical and Art Museum, the keeper of wonderful icons, as well as the personal belongings of the Miracle Worker Cyril himself. Since its foundation, the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery has continued to shine with the light of the Orthodox faith in the Russian North. From the walls of this monastery came the Venerable Nil Sorsky, Martinian Belozersky, Savvati Solovetsky, Alexander Oshevensky, Cornelius Komelsky.
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Interactive tour in Goritsy "Primordial Russia""
  You will hear about the ancient past of Belozerye, learn about the famous archaeological monument Krutik, located on the Great Volga way "from the Varangians to the Arabs", passing along the Sheksna River, admire the legendary Mount Maura and the picturesque Gorodetsky Island, where the prince's court was located in the Middle Ages.
  
  • A visit to the "Princely Gridnitsa" – the ceremonial chamber for feasts and receptions.
  
  A real time travel! Acquaintance with the ancient Russian dwelling and its structure; medieval costume as a "passport" of a man of the past, the charm of ancient jewelry, armor and weapons from the time of the Battle of Kulikovo. The costumed interactive program takes place in the form of a military council of the prince and his retinue, with a selection of historical characters from among the guests themselves, wearing historical clothes and armor, observing ancient Russian traditions and rituals.
  
  • Visit to the "Viking House".
  
  During the early Middle Ages, Swedish Vikings from Gotland Island, warriors and merchants, were frequent visitors to Russia, including Belozerye, where they stayed for recreation and barter. The ancient Scandinavian dwelling, the Viking camp life, their famous weapons, costumes, cuisine, traditions and crafts, musical culture and skaldic poetry. Exposing historical myths. The program takes place in the form of a feast of the Viking squad who returned from the campaign.
  
  • Creative number: live medieval music.
  The tour is included in the price.
  

Entertainment program on board.

• "Water and walking tour between Nikonovskaya and Monastyrskaya bays of Valaam Island with a visit to the Central estate of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery"
  Boat tour of the most beautiful places of the Valaam archipelago: along its western coast, from Monastyrskaya Bay, on the high shore of which the central estate of the Valaam Monastery with its majestic Transfiguration Cathedral is located, to Bolshaya Nikonovskaya Bay. The route of the ship passes by small islets, picturesque straits and secluded island hermitages – Nikolsky and Predtechensky. The recently restored church of the Nikolsky Skete, whose amazing harmony and harmony opens from the water, is truly one of the masterpieces of Russian architecture of the second half of the nineteenth century and the main decoration of the reviving Valaam monastery. The Predtechensky Monastery, which has the strictest charter, is traditionally closed to the public, and only from the water can you see the head of its bell tower and the light gray granite cross of worship, which stands out vividly against the background of reddish rocks and dark green pine needles.
  
  A sightseeing tour of the central estate of the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery traditionally begins from the pier of the Monastery Bay, where ships of the Valaam fleet arrived in the XIX – early XX century. The monastery, located on a high cliff, looks especially beautiful from the twentieth century. From the pier, the road leads to the foot of Mount Tabor, to the top of which rises a wide staircase of 62 steps, built in the middle of the last century. To the left of the stairs there is a view of the famous monastery garden, charming with its delicate beauty most of all during the flowering season and the quiet golden autumn. Above the garden, along a patterned cast-iron lattice running along the edge of the cliff, there is a path from where the monks of old Valaam admired the gloomy waters of the Monastery Bay reflecting reddish rocks, meeting or escorting boats with pilgrims. Next, the path goes past the marble Znamenskaya chapel to the Holy Gates of the monastery, decorated with the Peter and Paul gate Church, which in former times was the house temple of royalty arriving at Valaam. After passing through the Holy Gates, the guests enter the monastery. A special place is given to visiting the main functioning temple of the monastery – the majestic Transfiguration Cathedral, where the relics of the holy founders of the monastery, St. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Wonderworkers, rest.
  
  During the tour, guests will see the Assumption Refectory Church – the oldest surviving in Valaam, and the church of the Valaam Icon of the Mother of God, consecrated in 2002, walk along the cell buildings and outbuildings, as well as admire the recently restored temple of the Icon of the Mother of God "Life-giving Spring" where concerts of church hymns are held. In the souvenir shop, you can buy something from the products of monastic crafts to take away the "particle of Valaam" as a souvenir.
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Walking tour of the hermitage of Valaam"
  A walking tour based on the desire to show and reveal the rare harmony of wild, harsh northern nature and strict ascetic monastic life. The tour route passes through three Valaam monasteries: Voskresensky, Gethsemane and Konevsky.
  
  The Resurrection and Gethsemane skeets with their peculiar architectural and landscape design form the famous "Valaam Palestine", located in the western part of the island. Valaam, near the berth of cruise ships in Bolshaya Nikonovskaya Bay. In the area of remote inner Igumen lakes and Konevsky skete, guests will meet with a completely different corner of Valaam in its nature – unusually quiet and sheltered. It was here that the hermitage of the hermit of Damascus, the future famous Valaam abbot, was once located. Always a smooth water surface reflecting a dense coniferous forest, an oak alley forming a transparent rustling arch, wooden bridges connecting low banks, thick, healing, juniper–scented air - all this creates a special soothing atmosphere.
  
  The excursion "The Hermitages of Valaam" ends at the monastery farm, which has been supplying the monastery with excellent dairy products since the end of the XIX century to the present day. The guide's story will touch upon the issues of the economic and economic life of the monastery. A special place in the tour is given to getting acquainted with the unique natural complex of the Valaam archipelago, its flora and fauna.
  
  The duration of the route is 6 km.
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Walking tour to the rocky shore of Valaam Island"
  The tour route runs from the pier of Bolshaya Nikonovskaya Bay to the southwest of the Valaam Archipelago in the area of the picturesque Rocky Coast Bay, where Finnish military fortifications were located in the 30s of our century. The story of the tour introduces the history of the Valaam monastery during the Soviet-Finnish and World War II, as well as the features of the unique nature of Valaam and the surrounding Ladoga – the largest lake in Europe.
  
  The duration of the route is 4 km.
  The tour is included in the price.
  

• "Bus sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress"
  A sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg introduces the city's guests to the most famous sights of the city on the Neva River. A bus trip will allow you to touch the more than 300-year history of the Northern capital and see the main sights of the city.
  
  During the tour, you will admire with your own eyes the magnificent ensembles of the central city squares and famous monuments that are symbols of St. Petersburg, as well as serve as national heritage, cultural heritage of the country and valuable objects included in the UNESCO list.
  
  The tour involves visiting the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress, where the history of St. Petersburg began. Tourists will visit the Senate Square near the famous statue of the founder of the city on the Neva River to see firsthand the greatness and beauty of the monument erected by Catherine the Great in honor of Emperor Peter the Great – the "Bronze Horseman".
  
  Everyone will see the former residence of the Russian emperors – the Winter Palace, as well as the Building of the General Staff, the Alexander Column on Palace Square. Guests will meet with grandiose and world–famous museums and galleries, such as the Hermitage and the Russian Museum, as well as cathedrals: Kazan, St. Isaac's, the Savior on Spilled Blood. Travelers will visit the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, the Kunstkammer, the Admiralty, the Champ de Mars, the Summer Garden and many other places that can be seen on postcards in different parts of the world.
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Bus tour to Gatchina with a visit to the Gatchina Palace and Park"
  Our tour will begin on the bus on the way from St. Petersburg to Gatchina, where the guide will tell you about the history of the region and the peculiarities of the construction of the Gatchina Palace, about its English style and chivalrous spirit.
  
  An acquaintance with the palace itself will take place in Gatchina. Gatchina Palace is the owner of priceless treasures. For a long time it was called the suburban Hermitage. In the palace you will take a tour of the state rooms and private rooms of Nicholas I. You will find out what role Pavel Petrovich played in the history of the Gatchina Palace, how reverently Nikolai Pavlovich treated the legacy of his parent, what transformations he brought to the appearance of the palace facades and interiors.
  
  The desire for order and discipline, a penchant for romanticism and theatricality, a love of art and a passion for collecting, attention to detail, a passion for military and engineering – all this not only united the two emperors, father and son, but was also reflected in the design of the Gatchina Palace.
  The tour is paid separately
  
• "Bus and walking tour of the Lower Peterhof Park"
  The suburbs of St. Petersburg are famous for their majestic palaces, which were built for themselves by noble Russian nobles. Peterhof is one of the most beautiful country residences built in the style of the French Versailles.
  
  The Peterhof State Museum-Reserve is the most visited museum in Russia. Every tourist coming to St. Petersburg is simply obliged to see the fountain capital! And it is during this tour that you will be able to visit and spend time in the Lower Park of Peterhof.
  The tour is paid separately
  
• "Bus tour of St. Petersburg at night with a demonstration of bridge construction"The tour is paid separately
  

The last meal service is breakfast.

The place of the beginning and the end of all excursions:  berth on Obukhovskaya Oborona Ave. (near the ship).

• "Bus and walking tour of the city with a visit to the museum-layout of the Forts of Kronstadt, the Naval Cathedral and a boat trip along the Kronstadt Canal"
  Take an exciting day trip to Kronstadt, during which you will get acquainted with the history of the city, visit the Southern shore of Kotlin Island, walk along the Anchor Square and admire with your own eyes the uniqueness of the Naval Cathedral. The museum-a mock–up of the Kronstadt forts - is an integral part of the immersion in the history of this place. It is here that the unique forts of the Kronstadt Fortress will come to life and tell you their 300-year history.
  
  The highlight of this excursion is a boat trip along the Bypass Canal of Kronstadt, because it was from here that everything began in the distant 18th century. This granite-encased waterway separating the Admiralty of Kronstadt from the city holds many secrets.
  
  The tour does not involve eating. You will be given free time for an independent lunch.
  The tour is paid separately
  
• "Bus tour to Pushkin with a visit to the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room and Catherine Park"
  In Tsarskoye Selo, you will visit the Catherine Palace and stroll through the Catherine Park. You will see live what the famous Baroque by architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli looks like, walk through the enfilades and halls of the palace, accompanied by a guide's story, get acquainted with the works of art presented in the palace. And, of course, you will enter the world–famous Amber Room, the history of which is full of twists and turns and secrets - the guide will tell you about them.
  
  Catherine Park is notable for being filled with pavilions and sculptures, many of which appeared here in Peter the Great's time, has both French and English parts, and is extremely picturesque. Enjoy the magnificent architecture created by the geniuses of Rastrelli, Cameron, Stasov.
  The tour is paid separately