Russia River Cruise on the Tolstoy: A President's Trip

Join President Elisabeth S. Muhlenfeld and her husband, Larry Wollan, for a delightful river cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg aboard the M.S. Tolstoy. The most luxurious cruise ship on Russia's rivers and canals, the Tolstoy accommodates 149 passengers and crew of 80.

Start with 3 nights in Moscow: visit the Kremlin, its cathedrals and Armory collection of imperial crowns, thrones, carriages and gifts of state; the Kuskova and Ostankino palaces and estates; and the Old and New Tretyakov Art Galleries of Russian art.

Then cruise through Uglich, Yaroslavl and Goritsky, part of a circle of ancient towns around Moscow referred to as the Golden Ring, filled with ancient history, art and architecture including the Palace of Tsarevich Dimitry (the slain son of Ivan the Terrible) and the monasteries of the Transfiguration and Belosersk. See Kizhi Island, its fairytale ancient Russian Wooden architecture, and the quaint riverside village of Svir Stroy.

The magnificent conclusion of our cruise: 4 nights docked in St. Petersburg, the most beautiful of Russian cities founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Highlights here: Peterhof Grand Palace and park; Oranienbaum's Chinese Palace and the Palace of Peter III; Catherine's Palace in Tsarskoye Selo with its fabulous Amber Room; Paul's Palace in Pavlovsk; the Russian Museum; and an early opening of the Hermitage.

Price: Cabin price range $4,700 - $6,400.
Additional Group Air approximately $875.

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All dates and itineraries are subject to change.
Tel: (434) 381-6317, fax: (434) 381-6132, e-mail: Melissa Coffey:
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our travel coordinator in the Alumnae Office.