HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2016 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM 2016 WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ABOARD VOLGA DREAM WITH CAROL SAIVETZ Research associate at Harvard s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies June 15 25, 2016
WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ABOARD VOLGA DREAM June 15 25, 2016 Front cover: St. Basil s Cathedral, Moscow (photo courtesy of Pål Nordseth); above: Chapel of Dmitry, Uglich EXPERIENCE RUSSIA S TWO GREAT CULTURAL CAPITALS THE FABLED CITY OF MOSCOW, POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD S LARGEST COUNTRY, AND ST. PETERSBURG, PETER THE GREAT S window on the West. During four days in Moscow see its iconic sights and enjoy exclusive visits, including a backstage discussion with a dancer at the recently restored Bolshoi Theatre. Visit the newly opened Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, and tour the stations of the Moscow Metro, known as the people s palaces. Then embark the elegant Volga Dream to discover Uglich, with its five-domed Church of the Transfiguration, and Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga. In Goritsy, tour the Kirilov Belozersky Monastery, with its 13th-century Cathedral of the Assumption, and continue to the Ferapontov Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site with magnificent frescoes. Cross Lake Beloye, once known as the tsar s fishing grounds; explore the magical architecture of Kizhy Island; and stop at the village of Mandrogi before disembarking in St. Petersburg. An optional postlude in St. Petersburg includes a visit to Catherine Palace, a White Nights Festival concert or performance at the Mariinsky Theatre, and a tour of the Hermitage. TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL.
HARVARD STUDY LEADER Carol Saivetz is a research associate at Harvard s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. She also teaches Russian foreign policy in the Security Studies Program at MIT. Her most recent publications analyze the newly resurgent Russia s foreign policies including energy policies and reactions to EU and NATO expansion. FINLAND Black Sea EST ONIA LATVIA BELARUS Lake Ladoga St. Petersburg Svir River RUSSIA Kizhy Island Mandrogi Lake Rybinskoye Volga River Volga Baltic Waterway Lake Onega Lake Beloye Uglich Volga River Moscow Volga Canal MOSCOW Goritsy Yaroslavl HIGHLIGHTS Visits to Moscow s landmarks, including the historic Bolshoi Theatre and the Kremlin, and to the newly opened Garage Museum of Contemporary Art Scenic six-night cruise of Russia s waterways aboard Volga Dream, a luxurious vessel well known for excellent service and delicious cuisine The Golden Ring cities including Uglich and Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga UNESCO World Heritage sites including Ferapontov Monastery, with magnificent frescoes by one of Russia s most renowned icon painters, and tiny Kizhy Island, with its fairy tale architecture Volga Dream Educational program with Metropolitan Museum of Art curator Maryan Ainsworth and other lecturers St. Petersburg FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL.
SCHEDULE BY DAY Sunday, June 19 MOSCOW / VOLGA DREAM Enter the Kremlin before public hours for a visit to the Armory Museum, with its collection of tsarist thrones, ceremonial crowns, coaches, and gifts of state. Continue to the beautifully frescoed 15th-century Assumption and Annunciation Cathedrals. Lunch is at the colorful Artist Gallery, a restaurant in the Tsereteli Art Gallery. Travel north of the city to the river port and board Volga Dream. Gather for the captain s welcome reception and dinner as you begin your cruise on this midsummer night. The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow Wednesday, June 15 Depart U.S. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Moscow. Thursday, June 16 MOSCOW Arrive in Moscow and transfer to the deluxe Four Seasons in the historic city center. After lunch at leisure, enjoy a walking tour of Red Square with its landmark St. Basil s Cathedral, Lenin s Tomb, and GUM department store facing the red brick towers and golden cupolas of the Kremlin. Gather this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel. Friday, June 17 MOSCOW Following a morning lecture, tour the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, housing a remarkable collection of French Impressionist and Old Master paintings as well as the famous Schliemann gold from Troy. Following lunch at the celebrated Café Pushkin on Tverskaya Street, discover the newly restored Bolshoi Theatre during a backstage tour and meet with a dancer from the prestigious company. This evening return to the historic Bolshoi for a performance. Dinner is at leisure. Saturday, June 18 MOSCOW Begin the day at the Old Tretyakov Gallery to view its extraordinary collection of Russian art, ranging from 12th-century icons to 21stcentury paintings. After lunch continue to the New Tretyakov Picture Gallery, with works by artists including Malevich, Kandinsky, and Chagall. Then visit the newly opened Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Gorky Park, designed by Rem Koolhaas. Alternatively, travel to the East District of the capital to see Kuskovo, one of the first great summer country estates of the Russian nobility, or tour the beautiful stations of the vast Moscow Metro, known as the people s palaces. The balance of the day is at leisure. Monday, June 20 UGLICH Attend an onboard lecture during a leisurely morning of cruising. Arrive this afternoon in Uglich, dating from the 10th Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl century. A walking tour of the city includes the Chapel of Dimitry, a 17th-century architectural treasure built on the site where Ivan the Terrible s young son met his death. Visit the five-domed Church of the Transfiguration, noted for its beautiful iconostasis, and enjoy a concert of choral music. FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL.
Tuesday, June 21 YAROSLAVL The oldest city on the Volga River, Yaroslavl was unharmed during World War II, and many religious buildings dating from the 13th to 17th centuries remain intact. In the Spassky Monastery, see the Transfiguration Cathedral, adorned with murals depicting the apocalyptic visions of St. John; then view the richly frescoed Church of Elijah the Prophet. Enjoy a stroll in the lively market before lunch aboard Volga Dream. As you cruise this afternoon, a Russian language class will be offered. Wednesday, June 22 GORITSY This morning arrive in the peaceful village of Goritsy to tour the Kirilov Belozersky Monastery, with its frescoed 13th-century Cathedral of the Church of the Transfiguration, Kizhy Island Thursday, June 23 KIZHY This morning attend lectures and learn to prepare blinis and pelmenis during a Russian cooking class. In the afternoon explore the tiny, picturesque island of Kizhy, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Lake Onega. The open-air Museum of Architecture includes the Church of the Transfiguration, an onion-domed masterpiece built without a single metal nail and resembling something out of a Russian fairy tale. OPTIONAL POSTLUDE ST. PETERSBURG June 25 28, 2016 At the peak of the White Nights season of the midnight sun, spend three days in vibrant St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Travel to Peterhof, the Versailles of Russia, to see the Cottage Palace and the Bath House of the Tsars, and enter the Hermitage. On an exclusive visit to Catherine Palace, view the exquisitely restored Amber Room and stroll in the formal gardens. Attend a White Nights Festival concert or performance at the Mariinsky Theatre, and enjoy a canal cruise past the city s magnificent pastel palaces. Choose to visit the newly opened Fabergé Museum, or wander the shaded avenues of the Summer Garden. Accommodations are at the iconic Grand Hotel Europe. Assumption. Continue to the Ferapontov Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site with magnificent frescoes painted in the 15th century by one of Russia s most renowned icon painters, Dionisy. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon Volga Dream crosses Lake Beloye, or the White Lake, formerly known as the tsar s fishing grounds, and continues toward Lake Onega. Friday, June 24 SVIR RIVER CRUISE Be on deck as Volga Dream navigates the Svir River toward Lake Ladoga, Europe s largest freshwater lake, past a shoreline dotted with graceful willows, alder trees, and pines. Step ashore for a brief visit to the vacation village of Mandrogi and enjoy an informal talk by your lecturer. This evening, the captain hosts a caviar and blinis reception before a farewell dinner. Saturday, June 25 ST. PETERSBURG / U.S. Disembark this morning in St. Petersburg and transfer to the airport for the afternoon flight home. Peterhof Chapel, St. Petersburg (above) and Fabergé eggs (below)
VOLGA DREAM CRUISE RATES Per person, double occupancy 101 to 108 $5,995 Standard Cabin 201 to 210 $6,995 Superior Cabin 301 to 315 & 317 to 324 $8,495 Deluxe Cabin LIBRARY 326 325 323 321 LADOGA BAR 319 324 322 320 SUN DECK 411 409 407 405 403 412 410 408 406 404 402 PROMENADE DECK 317 315 313 311 309 307 318 316 314 312 310 308 MAIN DECK NEVA LOUNGE 305 303 301 300 306 304 302 406 to 409, 411 & 412 $8,995 Superior Stateroom 316 & 405 $9,995 Junior Suite 402 to 404 $10,995 Superior Junior Suite 209 207 205 203 201 210 208 206 204 202 CABIN DECK 107 105 103 101 108 106 104 102 FOYER SALON DINING ROOM 300 $11,995 Owner s Suite SPECIAL OFFER FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS: 325, 326 & 410 $5,995 Standard Single Cabin Volga Dream stateroom (left) and dining room (right) TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Three nights hotel accommodations at the Four Seasons, Moscow; six nights cabin accommodations aboard Volga Dream, including all port charges; buffet breakfast daily, three lunches, and one dinner in Moscow; all meals during the cruise; wine with welcome dinner on land and with all dinners on board; escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for visits; performance at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow; airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage; customary shipboard gratuities; taxes; service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and evacuation insurance. TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport and visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners on board and at welcome dinner in Moscow; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional postlude in St. Petersburg; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. OPTIONAL POSTLUDE ST. PETERSBURG $2,695 per person. Single supplement $545. Includes three nights at the Grand Hotel Europe; three lunches and one dinner; sightseeing as noted. RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your space on this program, a $2,500 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment is due 120 days before departure and must be made by check. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. HEALTH ADVISORY This is an active program that involves extensive walking. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Volga Dream does not have an elevator. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA Travels upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/russian-waterways - 2016. If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806. DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change. QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, email: haatravels@harvard.edu. CST 2059789-40
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