WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ABOARD VOLGA DREAMWITH CAROL SAIVETZ

Research associate at Harvard’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies

June 15–25, 2016

HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION2016 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM

2016

TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL.

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.

Front cover: St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow (photo courtesy of Pål Nordseth); above: Chapel of Dmitry, Uglich

WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ABOARD VOLGA DREAM

June 15–25, 2016

FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL.

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.

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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

• Educational program with

Metropolitan Museum of Art

curator Maryan Ainsworth

and other lecturers

SCHEDULE BY DAY

Wednesday, June 15

Depart U.S.Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Moscow.

Thursday, June 16

MOSCOWArrive 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

MOSCOWFollowing 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

MOSCOWBegin the day at the Old Tretyakov Gallery to view its extraordinary collection of Russian art, ranging from 12th-century icons to 21st-century 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.

Sunday, June 19

MOSCOW / VOLGA DREAMEnter 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.

Monday, June 20

UGLICHAttend an onboard lecture during a leisurely morning of cruising. Arrive this afternoon in Uglich, dating from the 10th

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.

The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl

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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.

Tuesday, June 21

YAROSLAVLThe 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 o!ered.

Wednesday, June 22

GORITSYThis morning arrive in the peaceful village of Goritsy to tour the Kirilov Belozersky Monastery, with its frescoed 13th-century Cathedral of the

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.

Thursday, June 23

KIZHYThis 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.

Friday, June 24

SVIR RIVER CRUISEBe 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)

Church of the Transfiguration, Kizhy Island

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Q 201 to 210$6,995Superior Cabin

Q 301 to 315 & 317 to 324$8,495Deluxe Cabin

Q 406 to 409, 411 & 412$8,995 Superior Stateroom

Q 316 & 405$9,995Junior Suite

Q 402 to 404$10,995Superior Junior Suite

Q 300$11,995Owner’s Suite

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS:

Q 325, 326 & 410$5,995Standard Single Cabin

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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.

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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.

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