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EMBARKATION-DATES

2008 Moscow to St. Petersburg
Jul 20
Sep 28
Dec 7

2008 St. Petersburg to Moscow
Jul 13
Sep 21
Nov 30

2009 St. Petersburg to Moscow
Aug 11; Sep 28

2009 Moscow to St. Petersburg
Aug 2; Sep 19

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Step off your ship and into another world…shrouded in mystery for decades, finally taking its newfound place as a dynamic economic power, saturated with culture from its earthy cuisine to its distinctive onion domes. On your journey, you’ll begin and end where sophisticated Russian culture reaches its shining peak—Moscow and St. Petersburg. You’ll spend multiple days touring such “must-see” spots as the Kremlin, Red Square and the elegant Hermitage, home to over 3 million artistic treasures. Plus, you’ll get an insider’s look at small-town life in quaint villages along the river—Saratov, Uglich and Kazan. Russian Rhapsody is a 16-day/15-night cruise with fares starting from $3,399. Sail aboard a ship designed for taking in the picturesque riverside landscapes, whether through the restaurant’s panoramic windows, from the sun deck or open-air promenade decks, or from the comfort of your private, river-view cabin. Our onboard meals offer a choice of entrées, regional specialties and traditional favorites.

Our English-speaking guides will take you to famous landmarks as well as hidden gems. Enjoy a traditional Russian tea and lectures on history, current affairs and Russian culture. Tour less-visited cities along the lower Volga and tour historic and cultural monuments. Visit elegant palaces, architectural masterpieces and a beautiful monasteries, and explore one of the world’s most renowned collections of fine art.

13-day cruise with river-view stateroom
3-night stay in 4-star Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel (or similar) in St. Petersburg with daily breakfasts
13 guided tours
15 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners (lunches and dinners are on your own in St. Petersburg)
Private mortorcoach for excursions
Old World Highlights: Port lectures, traditional Russian tea, lectures on cultural history, current affairs and Russian Czars
All port & cruise fuel surcharges - no hidden costs.

2008 MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG

	CAT E	CAT DS*	CAT D	CAT CS*	CAT C	CAT BX	CAT AX
Jul 16; Aug 9	$3,899	$4,599	$4,199	$4,799	$4,299	$5,299	$5,999
Sep 2	$3,599	$4,299	$3,899	$4,499	$3,999	$4,999	$5,699
Sep 26	$3,399	$4,099	$3,699	$4,299	$3,799	$4,799	$5,499

2008 ST. PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW

	CAT E	CAT DS*	CAT D	CAT CS*	CAT C	CAT BX	CAT AX
Jul 25	$3,899	$4,599	$4,199	$4,799	$4,299	$5,299	$5,999
Aug 18; Sep 11	$3,599	$4,299	$3,899	$4,499	$3,999	$4,999	$5,699
Oct 5	$3,399	$4,099	$3,699	$4,299	$3,799	$4,799	$5,499

*Note: Prices listed above are per person, double occupancy, and include port charges of $168, cruise fuel surcharges of $60 and intra-Russia air taxes of $30. Limited singles are available at an additional charge; call for details. Normal cancellation policy applies to all Early Bookings; see Terms and Conditions. Early Booking Discount is not combinable with any other offer except Past Passenger Discount.

AIRFARE
July 1 – October 31
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $1,395
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,495
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,595

Upgrade to Business Class: $3,200

ZONE TABLE FOR RUSSIA & EUROPE:

CITY	ZONE	CITY	ZONE
Atlanta	2	New York	1
Boston	1	Newark	1
Chicago	2	Orlando	2
Dallas	3	Philadelphia	1
Denver	3	Phoenix	3
Detroit	3	San Francisco	3
Houston	3	Seattle	3
Los Angeles	3	Tampa	2
Miami	2	Washington, DC (Dulles)	2
Minneapolis–St. Paul	3

Air Taxes: Airfare includes all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 as well as all fuel surcharges. Prices may be subject to change. See also Terms and Conditions.

Additional Notes: U.S. flights depart one day prior to cruise embarkation date. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking River Cruises, transfers between airport and ship may be purchased separately at the cost of $50 per person, per direction, and are available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on embarkation/disembarkation day only.

Russia travelers please note:
Compared to Western Europe, Russia’s tourism infrastructure is less developed, with comparable prices but lower quality. Russian ships are less deluxe than the rest of our fleet, but are the best available "in country." Cabins/bathrooms are smaller; most bathrooms have a Russian-style sink with pullout showerhead. Our crew and service are held to our same high standards, and as the only Western-owned and managed operators in Russia, we make every effort to provide you with the best means available to discover this fascinating country.

2009 DEPARTURES

Available Ships	St. Petersburg to Moscow	Moscow to St. Petersburg
Viking Pakhomov	Aug 11; Sep 28	Aug 2; Sep 19

Note: Prices are in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy and include port charges. Limited singles are available, call for pricing. Early Booking Discount is not combinable with any other offer except Past Guest Discount and Refer-A-Friend Credit. Subject to availability and other restrictions may apply. See Terms and Conditions. Viking River Cruises reserves the right to correct or revise pricing or dates throughout the season.

* Please call us to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary details

Day 1 St. Petersburg
Begin your journey in St. Petersburg
Welcome to St. Petersburg, former capital of Russia. We’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.* After check-in, the rest of your day is free to explore on your own.

Day 2 St. Petersburg
Immerse yourself in St. Petersburg's elegance
After breakfast, travel to the Winter Palace and visit the Hermitage Museum. Your city tour features Nevsky Prospect, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Peter & Paul Fortress, followed by the Peter & Paul Cathedral. Tonight, see a performance of traditional Russian ballet or opera.
Breakfast included.

Day 3 St. Petersburg
Explore this imperial capital at your own pace
This morning, visit Pushkin and tour the many halls of Catherine’s Palace. The rest of your day is free. Take an optional canal cruise through the city.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4 Volgograd
Travel to times past
After breakfast, fly to Volgograd (formerly known as Stalingrad). Board your ship and enjoy a free afternoon. Lunch and dinner are served aboard. Remain docked overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 5 Volgograd
Be introduced to "Mother Russia"
Your half-day city tour features Fallen Heroes’ Square and Lenin Square. Visit the historic Panorama Museum. You then travel to Mamayev Kurgan to see the statue of Mother Russia and Eternal Flame. Return to your ship for lunch and an afternoon departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 6 Saratov
Get a glimpse of Soviet history
Arrive during breakfast in Saratov. Your city tour highlights Sobornaya Square and St. Trinity Cathedral. Then, take a walking tour of an open air museum of military history. Have lunch onboard and cruise through the afternoon.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 7 Samara
Russian history and culture come to life
Cruise through lunch to Samara. Start in Kuybyshev Square with a guided tour of Stalin’s WWII Bunker. Then see the Square of Glory, Church of St. George and Lenin Street, lined with wooden houses. And, stop at the “Soyuz” spacecraft. Free time before returning to your ship for dinner and an evening departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 8 Ulyanovsk
Explore the life and times of Vladimir Lenin
After breakfast, disembark for your city tour at this birthplace and home of Vladimir Lenin. You’ll see the Lenin House and Lenin Memorial Complex, housing more than 5,000 pieces of memorabilia. You have free time before returning to your ship for lunch. Cruise through the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 9 Kazan
Experience multi-cultural Russia
Today’s tour features a guided visit inside the “White Kremlin of Kazan.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Annunciation Cathedral and Soyembika Tower. See the New Mosque and the twin-towered Peter & Paul Cathedral. Enjoy free time on Baumann Street. Lunch is served aboard during your departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 10 Volga River
Enjoy a leisurely Volga cruise
Spend a full, relaxing day cruising along the Volga River, and take in the riverside scenery.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 11 Kostroma, Yaroslavl
Impressive frescoes and churches await
After breakfast, tour Kostroma and the Ipatievsky Monastery, founded in 1330; depart just before lunch. Arrive this afternoon in Yaroslavl. Take a motorcoach to the Church of the Epiphany and Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, with its impressive frescoes and icons; you are treated to a choir performance. Spend free time in the marketplace before returning to your ship for lunch and departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 12 Uglich
Pass the time in this beautiful provincial village
Here, you’ll see the former Kremlin of Uglich and visit the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, with free time to explore. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy afternoon cruising along the Volga. Dine aboard and cruise through the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 13 Moscow
Walk through Red Square, formerly hidden behind the “Iron Curtain”
Enjoy a morning cruise along the Moscow Canal, arriving in Moscow during lunch. Ride on the city’s famed Metro. Then, you see the Bolshoi Theater and St. Basil’s Cathedral with its colorful onion domes. Continue with a stop at Red Square and free time. Enjoy dinner followed by a performance of traditional Russian folkloric music. Remain docked overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 14 Moscow
Journey to the Kremlin and Russia’s legendary past
After breakfast visit the Kremlin, a fortified enclosure of red brick walls, tall towers and many cathedrals and palaces. While here, visit the Armory, featuring a collection of royal treasures, including jewels, crowns and armor. Enjoy a traditional Russian lunch in a local restaurant. You then have free time or you can join an optional tour to the Tretyakov Gallery, national treasury of Russian art. The rest of your day is free; dinner is served aboard.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 15 Moscow
A full-day to explore Russia’s capital on your own
You have a full day to experience Moscow on your own. Visit more of the city’s renowned sites or join one of our optional tours to the Golden Ring city of Sergiev Posad or the Kolmenskoje Museum. Lunch and dinner are served aboard.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 16 Moscow
Your cruise comes to an end in Moscow
After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take you to the airport for your return flight.*
Breakfast included.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises.

This itinerary also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, tours and times may vary.

Note: All passengers traveling to Russia require a visa. It is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain any required visa and/or documents prior to departure. Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for processing. Due to airline schedules beyond the control of Viking River Cruises, flights to/from Russia may require a hotel overnight. Viking River Cruises can assist with hotel reservations, but any associated costs for the overnight will be at the passenger’s expense.

Schedules and activities are subject to change depending upon river water levels, port accessibility, and weather conditions. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps and uneven ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all tours. For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited during times of high water levels/low bridge clearance.

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► ADD 3 NIGHTS IN HELSINKI

Visit Helsinki-jewel of the north. You'll tour Senate Square, surrounded by the Government Palace. Plus, you can take a ferry across the Baltic Sea to see medieval Tallinn, Estonia.

HELSINKI DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 Helsinki
Transfer to the 4-star Radisson SAS Plaza, in the heart of Helsinki, close to the city center, shopping, museums and other attractions. Take the afternoon to explore on your own.

DAY 2 Helsinki
A guided city tour takes you to see Senate Square, Government Palace and the landmark Cathedral. The rest of your day is at leisure to visit one of the many museums in Finland’s culture-filled capital.

DAY 3 Helsinki
You have a full day to further explore this “White City of the North” or you can take the optional full-day excursion across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn, Estonia. Free time allows you to visit the Market Square and Sibelius Monument.

DAY 4 Helsinki
We’ll take you by train through the rolling landscape of the western Karelia to St. Petersburg to board your ship.

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED IN YOUR EXTENSION PRICE of $699 PER PERSON:

3 nights at centrally located Radisson SAS Plaza (or similar)
Daily breakfasts
Guided Helsinki city tour
Services of a Viking River Cruises host
Transfer to/from hotel/ship
Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises

Note: This is a stay-on-the-way program. If you purchase trans-Atlantic air with Viking River Cruises, your stop-over fee and all airport transfer fees are included. If you are purchasing your own trans-Atlantic air, you’ll need to make the necessary air stop-over and flight arrangements from Helsinki to St. Petersburg as well as airport transfer arrangements.

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