Enjoy an evening at the Moscow Circus. Then cruise the Volga, Svir, and Neva Rivers, Lake Onega and Lake Ladoga, and the canals and reservoirs of the interior. See Russia as Peter the Great saw it, filled with art, and treasures which reflect the essence of old Russia. The journey ends in St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of the nation. Explore the summer palace of Petrodvorets, restored to its original splendor, and the Hermitage Museum.
China is a land of mystery and magic, of incredible natural beauty, and of rich, exotic treasures.
Its museums overflow with exquisite works of art and intriguing cultural artifacts from throughout the millennia. Its tombs are guarded by armies of crouching stone animals and fierce warriors, ancient and eternally vigilant. We invite you to join us as we view the tomb of China's first emperor, his life-sized terra cotta soldiers gathered around him. Gaze out over the Valley of the Thirteen Tombs, bear witness to the Great Wall of China and feast your eyes on classic gardens, temples, and palaces. Explore the renowned Shanghai Museum and the Sackler Museum with its superb collections of artifacts from 280,000 years of China's past.