Rivercruises.be 2022 - Rusland

14 Vodohod River Cruises www.rivercruises.be KIZHI Set foot on this unique island in the Onega Lake and begin your journey in the open-air museum of wooden architecture. The Architectural Ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The tour involves inspection of the Kizhi architectural ensemble including the chapel of the Archangel Michael and the church of the Resurrection of Lazarus. MANDROGUI A traditional Russian village with typical wooden houses, numerous crafts exhibitions and a peaceful scenery with a picturesque landscape. VALAAM An exciting excursion to the Central homestead of the Transfiguration Valaam monastery awaits you. A special place during the tour is given to visiting the main active cathedral of the monastery – the majestic Transfiguration Cathedral, where the relics of Venerable Sergius and Herman of Valaam Wonderworkers rest. ST. PETERSBURG Welcome to “the Northern capital” of Russia! See celebrated sights including the Smolny convent, the Winter palace, the Spire of the Basil Island, the Bronze Horseman and the Nevsky prospect. Visit the Hermitage museum and the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which served as a royal burial-vault.