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Aboard the Volga Dream • July 9–22, 2010 With political scientist David Holloway, art historian Mariana Carpinisan, and conductor Michael Pratt
Dear Traveler, The route from Moscow to St. Petersburg has a welldeserved reputation as one of the best itineraries for educational travel—students and lovers of political history, cultural and religious movements, and visual and performing arts are all astounded by the richness of subject matter waiting to be uncovered. Join your fellow Princetonians, July 9-22, 2010, on a voyage that has traditionally been a sold-out Princeton Journey. This specially arranged program features behind-thescenes access, conversations with high-level dignitaries, private museum and palace tours, and musical performances. Traveling aboard the 5-star Volga Dream, known for its sumptuous décor and gracious international staff, allows for navigating between Russia’s cosmopolitan centers and stopping off at charming villages and important river towns along the way. Political scientist David Holloway, a professor at Stanford University; art historian Mariana Carpinisan; and Princeton University Orchestra conductor Michael Pratt will share their expertise on Russian science, technology, history, music, and art. I encourage you to make your reservation now on this uniquely designed and remarkable voyage along the waterways of Russia. Sincerely,
J. William Diebenow President High Country Passage
To reserve space, contact your professional travel advisor or call High Country Passage at 1-800-395-2288; www.hcptravel.com.
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Study Leaders D a v id H o l l o w ay is the Raymond A. Spruance Professor of International History, a professor of political science, and a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. His research focuses on the international history of nuclear weapons, on science and technology in the Soviet Union, and on the relationship between international history and international relations theory. His book Stalin and the Bomb: The Soviet Union and Atomic Energy, 1939-1956 (Yale University Press, 1994) has been translated into six languages, most recently into Czech in 2008. Ma r ia n a C a r p i n i s a n , born in Romania and educated in France, Italy, and the U.S., is a former assistant curator with the Cleveland Museum of Art, where she organized exhibitions, planned educational programs, and developed an interdisciplinary curriculum of art and music for organizations such as the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Toronto Symphony. She has taught at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland and is currently an adjunct professor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Micha e l P r a t t , Conductor of the University Orchestra and Director of the Program in Musical Performance at Princeton University, will lead discussions on the Russian musical tradition. He joined the Princeton faculty in 1977 and over the past 30 seasons has helped to engineer a major expansion of performance activities at Princeton. He also co-directs both the Composers’ Ensemble and the Richardson Chamber Players. He will be joined on the program by his wife, Martha Elliott, a member of Princeton’s voice faculty, who will discuss Russian music from the singer’s perspective.
Co-Sponsors Travelers from Stanford Travel/Study, Smithsonian Journeys, and Princeton Journeys will share this adventure.
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Itinerary U . S . / M o s c o w, Ru s s ia Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10
Arrive in Moscow on Saturday afternoon on the recommended overnight flight, or independently. Check in to the elegant Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel and enjoy a special welcome reception and a private performance of classical balalaika. (R)
M o s c o w Sunday, July 11 This morning gain new insights into current affairs during a guest lecture by a government dignitary. Then visit the Tretyakov Gallery, the first museum dedicated exclusively to Russian fine art. Browse its vast collections and enjoy lunch at the Artist’s Gallery. Later, become acquainted with Moscow’s Metro, an architectural showpiece. The evening is at leisure to relax at the hotel, explore on your own, or seek out a cultural performance at one of the city’s renowned venues. Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel (B,L)
M o s c o w ( E m b a r k ) Monday, July 12 At the Kremlin, gain special early entrance to the Armory Museum to view its collection of opulent coronation finery, hand-forged armor and weapons, royal carriages and sleighs, and dazzling Fabergé eggs. Take a private tour of the Kremlin’s 17th-century Terem Palace, once the main residence of the tsars and not typically open to the public. Continue to Red Square, dominated by the iconic, fairy-tale architecture of St. Basil’s Cathedral. Transfer to the Volga Dream, docked along the Moscow Canal. Volga Dream (B,L,D)
U g l ich Tuesday, July 13 After a full day of cruising through forested countryside, dock in the ancient trading town of Uglich, one of the spokes of Russia’s renowned Golden Ring. Explore the impressive Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John’s Church, and learn about the town’s dramatic history at the Church of St. Dmitri-on-the-Blood, erected on the site where Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible, was said to have been murdered in 1591. Volga Dream (B,L,D)
P ly o s Wednesday, July 14 Late this afternoon, stop at Plyos, a lovely village perched on a high hill crowned by a 17th-century church. Stroll the promenade stretching along the Volga and visit the museum of Isaac Levitan, a celebrated 19th-century “mood” artist renowned for his mastery of Russian landscapes. Also explore the town’s small museum, which features local archaeological finds that date back to Plyos’s founding in 1410. Volga Dream (B,L,D)
Ya r o s l av l Thursday, July 15 Founded in 1010, Yaroslavl is one of the oldest cities in central Russia and the Volga’s first port. At the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior, climb the bell tower for a panoramic view of this lovely city with its wide, tree-lined streets. Later, admire the mosaics at the Church of Elijah the Prophet, walk along the river past richly decorated merchant residences, and visit a local market. Volga Dream (B,L,D)
G o r i t z y Friday, July 16 In the small settlement of Goritzy lies the KirilloBelozersky Monastery, founded in 1397 and home to one of the best collections of Russian icons in the world.
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Once important as a political prison, it was secularized and turned into a museum in 1924. After a guided tour, reboard the Volga Dream and continue toward majestic Lake Onega. Volga Dream (B,L,D)
1941, but majestically reconstructed in honor of St. Petersburg’s 300th birthday. After lunch at a countryside restaurant, transfer to the Astoria Hotel for check-in. Dinner is on your own tonight. Astoria Hotel (B,L)
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S t . P e t e r s b u r g Tuesday, July 20
The Kareliya region, which spans the area from St. Petersburg to the Arctic Circle, is a vast wilderness of forest and water. Discover Lake Onega, fed by 58 rivers and home to 1,369 islands, including Kizhi. The centerpiece of Kizhi’s open-air museum of magnificent wooden churches is the 18th-century Transfiguration Church, featuring 22 domes and a fine Baroque iconostasis. Volga Dream (B,L,D)
A morning city tour includes stops at the Peter and Paul Fortress, burial place of the Romanov monarchs; St. Isaac’s Cathedral, famous for its enormous gilded dome and finely decorated interior; and Nevsky Prospect. Enjoy an afternoon of individual exploration, then attend a special late opening of the renowned Hermitage Museum, when one of the world’s most important collections of European art can be admired without the crowds. Begun in 1764 by Catherine the Great—who contributed more than 250 paintings—the museum’s collection is second in size only to the Louvre’s. Astoria Hotel (B,L)
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Pass quaint riverside hamlets and birch tree forests as the Volga Dream cruises from Lake Onega to Lake Ladoga, two of Europe’s largest lakes, along the 139-mile Svir River. Attend lecture presentations by your study leaders and admire the quiet, understated beauty of a region that has long inspired artists and poets. As the Volga Dream stops to enter nearby locks, disembark at Mandrogi for a vodka tasting. Volga Dream (B,L,D)
S t. P e t e r s b u r g ( D i s e m b a r k ) Monday, July 19
Arrive in St. Petersburg via the Neva River and disembark the Volga Dream. Travel to Catherine the Great’s Palace, which houses the extraordinary Amber Room, its six tons of solid amber deftly carved and framed in gold leaf. Once deemed the “eighth wonder of the world,” the room was stripped by the Nazis in
S t . P e t e r s b u r g Wednesday, July 21 Drive along the shores of the Gulf of Finland for a special early entrance to Peterhof, the monumental Summer Palace of Peter the Great. Return to St. Petersburg by hydrofoil for an afternoon at leisure before the evening’s gala farewell dinner, featuring a private performance by the Red Army Chorus. Astoria Hotel (B,D)
S t. P e t e r s b u r g / U . S . Thursday, July 22 Transfer to the airport for early afternoon flights on the recommended flight itinerary, or independently, to the U.S. (B)
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Volga Dream
Volga Dream Rebuilt and redesigned in 2006, the 100-passenger Volga Dream sets a high standard of luxury and service on Russian waterways. Each elegantly appointed cabin features outside views, as well as a host of amenities including temperature controls, satellite flatscreen TV, safety deposit box, and minibar. Public areas include a fitness center with sauna, a library, boutique, outdoor bar with teak furniture, and a wood-paneled lounge. The charming dining room serves all passengers in a single seating.
I n c l ud e d All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary, including seven nights aboard the Volga Dream • All meals and receptions as indicated in the itinerary • All ontour transportation and baggage handling • Comprehensive educational program of lectures, excursions, and special events, including entrance fees • State-of-the-art headsets for clear reception of expert commentary during excursions • Transfers and baggage handling between airports and hotels for those traveling on the recommended flight itineraries • Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers, and ship’s crew • Port charges • Bottled water during excursions • Complete packet of pre-tour information • Professional tour management throughout SUN DECK
P r o g r a m Ra t e s Rates are per person, double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
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Owner’s Suite
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U.S. domestic and international airfare are not included in the program rates. As of August 2009, economy class airfare from New York to Moscow with return from St. Petersburg is approximately $1,450 per person. This fare is subject to change. Cost savings may be available through our tour operator, who is happy to assist you in making individual travel arrangements.
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T e r m s & C o n di t i o n s R e s e r va t i o n s a n d Pay m e n t s A deposit of $1,000 per person (payable to High Country Passage) is required to confirm all reservations. Please mail the check to High Country Passage, 500 Third Street, Suite 455, San Francisco, CA 94107. Final payment deadline is March 11, 2010, 120 days prior to departure. C a n c e l l at i o n s a n d R e f u n d s Deposits are fully refundable if a written notice of cancellation is received by High Country Passage within 30 days of receipt of deposit; after that, they are 100% non-refundable. All payments are completely nonrefundable at or within 120 days prior to departure, regardless of date of deposit. All cancellations must be made in writing. I t i n e r a r y, P r o g r a m , a n d C o s t M o di f ica t i o n s The itinerary, as contained in this brochure, is subject to modifications and change by High Country Passage. Every effort will be made to carry out this program as planned, but alterations may still occur after the final itinerary is sent. Costs, although given in good faith and based on information available upon publication of the brochure, are also subject to change and revision. Due to fluctuations in oil prices, a fuel surcharge may be added to your tour fee. Details and costs will be advised prior to your departure. I n s u r a n c e Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended and should be considered for your financial protection. Another important consideration is medical insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage. A comprehensive package will be made available to you upon receipt of your initial deposit. Early purchase will provide coverage of pre-existing medical conditions. N o t I n c l ud e d U.S. domestic and international airfare • Medical immunizations • Passport and visa fees • Baggage/cancellation insurance • Transfers and baggage handling between airports and hotels for those not traveling on the recommended flight itineraries • Excess baggage charges • Medical expenses • Meals and beverages other than those specified as included • Laundry, room, or valet services; telephone, email, or fax charges or other items of a purely personal nature h e a l t h All participants should be in good health and capable of walking over rough terrain. By forwarding the deposit for passage, the passenger certifies that he/she does not have any physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other passengers.
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Ph o t o g r a p h y Girl © Svetlana Kochetkova • Peter the Great’s Summer Palace © iStockphoto. com / Thomas Steinke • © iStockphoto.com / Adrian Beesley • Kizhi Island © iStockphoto.com / Alexei Zaycev • Matryoshka dolls © iStockphoto. com / Nonong Abinuman • Scrollwork flourishes © iStockphoto.com • Yaroslavl © iStockphoto.com / Ivan Korolev
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