In the early 1700s, Peter the Great, with his immense physical strength, unerring vision and often ruthless tactics, transformed Russia into the greatest nation in Europe. Follow his historic footsteps as you sail aboard the M.S. Repin, one of Russia’s premier vessels. Delight in the beauty of St. Petersburg from the State Hermitage Museum, once the Winter Palace of the czars, to opulent summer palaces. Explore Moscow and admire the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience the “new” Russia firsthand. [more]
Highlights
- Russian art at the renowned State Tretyakov Gallery
- The amazing domes of Church of St. Dmitry and the Church of the Transformation
- Gargarin Cosmonaut Training Center
- The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg
- St. Isaacs Cathedral and the Bronze Horseman
- The Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow
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