DAY 1: UK - St Petersburg.
Fly to St Petersburg where you will be met and transferred to your ship, Viking Peterhof. Your cruise will be full board from dinner this evening until breakfast on day 13. (D)

DAY 2: St Petersburg.
This morning, enjoy a fascinating optional tour of this beautiful Russian city, situated on 42 islands on the River Neva delta. You'll see grandiose St Isaac's Cathedral before visiting the mighty Peter & Paul Fortress and lunching in a local restaurant. This afternoon, explore the city at leisure or join an optional shopping tour, through the city's bustling streets and along the exclusive Nevsky Prospekt. Another treat lies ahead this evening with an optional Russian theatre performance. (B, L, D)

DAY 3: St Petersburg.
This morning's optional excursion takes you to Pushkin, the summer village residence of Russia's Tsars and home to magnificent Catherine's Palace, named after Peter the Great's widow, Catherine I. Revel in its lavish chambers including its splendid Amber Room, once dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World". Looted by the Nazi's during World War II, the room has now been gloriously reconstructed and is unmissable. This afternoon, enjoy a thrilling optional tour of the world-famous Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace where 1,000 rooms are stuffed full with glorious art, antiquities, jewellery and sculptures. (B, L, D)

DAY 4: St Petersburg.
Enjoy a full day to get to know St Petersburg better, perhaps touring its regal palaces, churches and museums. Alternatively, book an optional tour to the Peterhof Palace, Peter the Great's summer residence, to witness its famous fountained gardens and opulent French Gothic interiors. This evening, your ship departs for Kizhi. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: River cruising.
Relax onboard and enjoy the picturesque scenery as your ship glides along Russia's lovely waterways, crossing Lake Lagoda, Europe's largest lake before sailing the 139-mile 'Blue Route' along the stunning Svir River. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Kizhi.
As the sun rises, experience the silent beauty of Lake Onega as you approach Kizhi, a picturebook island village and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy an optional walking tour of the island before rejoining your ship late morning and continue on towards Goritsy. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Goritsy.
After cruising through the night, continue along the Volga-Baltic Waterway, a 229-mile network of rivers and canals linking the Volga River with the Baltic. This afternoon, arrive at Goritsy, a typical Russian village famed for its Kirill-Belosersk Monastery, founded by Saint Cyril in 1397. Take an optional guided walk through its scenic grounds, admiring its tiny wooden chapels, Assumption Cathedral and intriguing museum before returning to your ship. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Yaroslavl.
Mid-afternoon arrival in Yaroslavl, one of Russia's Golden Ring cities. Founded in the 11th century, this important port straddles the Volga and is filled with sights. Admire the majestic Church of the Epiphany and breathtaking frescoes and icons of the Church of St Elijah the Prophet on an optional city tour, before rejoining your ship for dinner. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: Uglich.
One of Russia's best-loved towns, Uglich is another Golden Ring city and has much to charm visitors. After breakfast, join an optional walking tour, taking in the town's former Kremlin and haunting Church of St Dmitry on the Blood, constructed in the 16th century on the spot where Ivan the Terrible's son Dmitry was mysteriously killed. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Moscow.
This morning, sail the Moscow Canal, as you relish the thought of your visit to Moscow. After lunch, enjoy an optional tour of Russia's enigmatic capital, standing at the confluence of the rivers Moskva and Yauza. Wonder at historic Red Square to marvel at the brightly-decorated onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral and visit the city's stunning metro, with its stations known as the 'People's Palaces' for their elegant designs and mosaics. This evening, stay in the city for dinner prepared by your ship and a colourful, optional Russian folklore show. (B, L, D)

DAY 11: Moscow.
Another highlight awaits today with an optional visit to the famous Kremlin to admire its imposing red-brick towers, extravagant cathedrals, graceful palaces and magnificent Armoury, with its impressive exhibits of royal jewels and armour. After lunch in a local restaurant, the afternoon is yours to explore the sights and sounds of this spellbinding city further or alternatively, join an optional trip to the spectacular Tretyakov Gallery, housing the world's leading collection of Russian art. (B, L, D)

DAY 12: Moscow.
Another full day for you to delve deeper into Russia's capital, perhaps revisiting St Basil's or enjoying some last-minute shopping along pedestrianised Arbat Street. Or why not choose from more optional tours, perhaps visiting Sergiev Posad, another beautiful Golden Ring city? (B, L, D)

DAY 13: Moscow - UK.
After breakfast, transfer to Moscow airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)