Russia:  Moscow to St. Petersburg - 12 Night River Cruise

June 11 - June 24, 2007

In Partnership with the University of West Georgia National Alumni Association

                              

      St Basil – Moscow                          Peterhof Palace – St Petersburg

Dear Friends

We are planning an exciting River Cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg, June 11th to June 24th, 2007.  As many of you know, we have taken individuals and families to Europe for the past thirteen years.  As educators, we feel that travel is a most beneficial and rewarding experience.  Leland is a professor of Economics at the University of West Georgia and Gherry is a former teacher of gifted students in Carroll County, Georgia.  Together we try to give you a trip that has unique experiences and exposes you to the people as well as the history of each culture. We would like you to join us next June (2007) as we explore the waterways of the czars.  Our cruise ship, the “ms Tolstoy" is operated by Amadeus Waterways.   This trip is absolutely amazing!  The following are some of the sites we will visit:    MAP

 

Moscow:   Russia’s beautiful capital city founded in 1147

            *   Red Square  1,  St. Basil Cathedral, Moscow State University, KGB Building, Arbat St.

            *   Moscow Metro - Elegant, marble-faced, frescoed stations that are works of art

            *   Tretyakov Art Museum - Spectacular, art gallery holding the world’s best collection of Russian icons

            *   Kremlin Walls, Armory Museum - royal jewels, crowns, armor, carriages, + world famous Faberge Eggs

            *   Options - Moscow by Night, Moscow Circus

            *   Options - Pushkin Museum or Novodevichy Monastery

 

Uglich:   Founded by merchants in 1148 and rich in history *   Home Visit and Meal with Russian Family

Kostroma:  As old as Moscow and its picturesque suburbs have long been a source of inspiration for many Russian artists.

Yaroslavl:  1   One of Russia’s oldest cities (1010), tracing its roots back to the Vikings.  A World Heritage Site

Goritsy:     Peaceful farming town and a typical Russian village.

Kizhi Island: 1  2  Most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. Church of Intercession with its 22 domes built without the use of a single nail.

Mandrogui:    A recreated Russian village, built to relive the traditions and crafts of Russia’s by gone age. 

 

St. Petersburg:  1   2  This city rivals Paris or Venice for its romantic image. 

            *   St. Issacs Cathedral,  Battle-cruiser Aurora

            *   Hermitage Museum  1 , Peterhof Palace  1

            *   Exclusive Ballet Performance at the Hermitage Theatre

            *   Options -  Palace of Catherine the Great    1  , Folklore Show

 

Absorbing the culture, sights, and magnificent scenery will be a trip you will never forget.  We would like you to join us.

Detailed Itinerary

Cost

If you have any questions, please call us at: 770-834-4645 or visit our web page:  http://www.westga.edu/~quest

 

 
 
Most Sincerely,

Leland & Gherry Gustafson      -   LVG55@yahoo.com