July 12 - 25, 2022

• Round-trip international airfare from the New York City to St. Petersburg/Moscow, Russia. (Airfare from your closest international airport and First/Business class upgrades are available for an additional fee.)
• 13-days onboard Royal Viking Lines Viking Truvor cruise ship. (Suite cabin upgrades available)
• All amenities onboard the ship including enrichment lectures and destination performances.

• Personal escort the entire time, Craftours’ owner and Destination Craft host, Jim West.
• All meals included throughout the entire cruise.
• Beer, wine and soft drinks included throughout the entire cruise at lunch and dinner.

• Touring the Winter Palace to see the legendary Hermitage Museum.
• Visiting Mandrogy and exploring the museum village, including the Vodka Museum to shopping for handmade Russian craft items.
• Bus transfers to and from the airport/ship in Russia.

• All port charges, taxes and fees included.
• Afternoon tea in the home of a local Russian family.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily and special farewell dinner.
• A welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.

• A panoramic city tour of Moscow, including the “Kremlin" with a local professional guide.
• An evening performance of traditional Russian Folkloric Music.
• A walking tour through the provincial village of Uglich.

• A half-day tour of Moscow, stopping in Red Square to photograph the brightly colored Basil’s Cathedral.
• Visiting and touring UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call.

• Traveling to the Pushkin area to visit and tour of Catherine Palace.
• Panoramic tour of the city of Yaroslavl, including shopping in the local market.
• A visit to the village of Kuzino, including a stop at a children’s school.

• Watching a demonstration by professional artisans on Matryoshka doll-making.
• A special hands-on craft workshop with a local Russian artisan.
• An optional night tour of the city of Moscow.

• A tour of the renowned Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.
• Visit the island village of Kizhi for a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture.

• A panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg with a professional guide including Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt.
• A visit to the famous GUM Department Store.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.

• Attending an evening performance of the traditional Russian ballet.
• A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier and commemorative gift.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

Space is available on a first-come/first-served basis. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Land only and single rates are available upon request. Please consult our Terms & Conditions as they apply once your first deposit is made. A 3% discount is offered if the expedition is paid in full by check within 7 business days of the invoice date.