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Russia River Cruise 13 Days/11 Nights - Uglich - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. Petersburg

Day1 Canada-Moscow Fly overnight to Moscow. enjoy optional tours to Armory muse- um or attend an exciting Circus perfor- Day2 Arrive Moscow mance. You may also join an optional- Arrive in Moscow, where you will be met and Moscow by Night Metro Tour. transferred to your ship for embarkation. This evening, enjoy dinner and live piano music Day4 Moscow (B, L, D) on board. This morning, explore Moscow further or take advantage of one of the option- Day3 Moscow (B, L, D) al excursions available, including a trip Explore ’s enigmatic capital on an in- to Sergiyev Posad, a tour of the New cluded city tour this morning, admiring high- Maiden’s Convent or Tretyakov Gallery. lights such as the colorful onion domes of This evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail St. Basil’s Cathedral, legendary Red Square, and dinner on board and a live concert. Tverskaya Street and GUM. This afternoon, marvel at imposing red-brick towers, extrav- Day5 Uglich (B, L, D) agant palaces, and historic Cathedral Square Enjoy a Lesson and on an included trip to the Kremlin, where a traditional Russian Song Class this gleaming gold domes and cupolas sit atop morn- ing as you cruise to Uglich, one three of the Kremlin’s best-known architectur- of Russia’s Golden Ring cities. Explore al trea- sures: the Dormition, Annunciation, this fascinating 12th-century village on and Archangel Michael Cathedrals. You may a walking tour that includes the former Kremlin, the haunting Church of St. Dmitry joy the shops and artisan workshops before on the Blood, and the Transguration Cathe- tucking into a tasty Russian treat: a succulent dral before returning to your ship for this eve- shashlik kebab. On board this evening, enjoy ning’s folk concert. Captain’s Dinner before getting the chance to star in tonight’s talent show. Day6 Yaroslavl (B, L, D) Another Golden Ring city, Yaroslavl is one Day10 St Petersburg (B, L, D) of Russia’s best-loved towns. View the city’s St. Petersburg is Russia’s second largest and highlights on an included bus tour to see the second most important city - the Northern exterior of the Church of Elijah the Prophet capital of the country, Russia’s cultural center, before visiting the colorful local market, the and considered the world’s “Northern Venice” Church of St. Nic holas the Miracle Worker, due to its extensive system of canals and is- and the Governor’s House Art Exhibition. lands. This morning, admire St. Petersburg’s Back on board, and experience a Russian Tea historic centre on an included tour and take in Ceremony. highlights such as the Old Stock Exchange and Smolny Convent, the impressive Winter Pal- Day7 Goritsy (B, L, D) ace façade, Peter & Paul Fortress, and Nevsky Slowly wake up in the morning as you cruise Prospect with its ornate onion-domed Church across White Lake. In the afternoon, reach of the Resurrection and beautiful St. Isaac Ca- Goritsy, a quaint village settlement near the thedral. After lunch, visit the world-famous famous Kirill-Belosersk (St. Cyril) Monastery Hermitage Museum on an included excursion. and enjoy a visit to the intriguing Museum of Icons. Tonight, feast on a traditional Rus- Day11 St Petersburg (B, L, D) sian dinner before tonight’s Vodka and Blind This morning, enjoy an excursion to Peterhof, Tasting Party (Optional on Ms Nikolay. Cher- where you will visit the beautiful lower park nyshevsky). and see the exterior of the palace. In the after- noon, why not take an optional transfer into St. Day8 Kizhi (B,L,D) Petersburg to explore the city at leisure. Cruise to Lake Onega’s picture-book island of Kizhi for a visit to the impressive Museum Day12 St Petersburg (B, L, D) of Wooden Architecture. Famed for its dis- This morning, explore St. Petersburg further or tinctive Transguration Church with 22 cupo- take advantage of today’s optional excursion. las, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is also It takes you to Pushkin, home to the luxurious home to many other ancient wooden build- summer palaces of former Russian royalty. ings, painstakingly relocated from all over You may visit Catherine Palace to marvel at Russia. This evening, enjoy a pirate-themed the many lavish chambers, such as the famed dinner on board. Amber Room. This evening, join the optional excursion to a Russian Ballet. Day9 Mandrogui (B, L, D) Built to resemble a traditional Russian ham- Day13 St Petersburg Departure (Disembar- let, Mandrogui is set amidst pretty parkland kation) (B) on the banks of the Svir River and is pep- Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC, BAD WEATHER AND UN- FORE- SEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE TIMING OF EX- CURSIONS pered with pretty wooden buildings topped You will be transferred to the airport and fly AND ON BOARD ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. with colorful tiles and woodcarvings. En- back to your sweet home. Ship Overview 3.5* Motorship Zosima Shashkov/Chicherin 4.5* Nikolay Chernishevsky/Nizhny /Fedin/Kronshtadt *All ships were fully refurbished in 2017/2018

Deck map of Nikolay Chernishevsky

Motorship «Z. Shashkov» is a comfortable four-deck vessel (type 302). Built in Germany, refurbished in 2013, the motorship is equipped with modern navigational facilities and exceeds the Motorship “Nikolay Chernishevsky” is a comfortable four-deck speed of 25,5 km per hour (around 17 MpH). Length – 129 m. vessel that has been specifically designed to sail along Europe- Width – 16,7 m. Immersion – 2,9 m. Passenger capacity – 280 an waterways. Named after a famous Russian democrat and phi- (quad cabins for double accommodation). All cabins are outside losopher, Nikolay Chernishevsky underwent a full refurbishment with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, equipped with pri- in 2017 to upgrade and modernize its onboard facilities. Nikolay vate facilities, air-conditioning, refrigerators and 220 volt sockets. Chernishevsky features all outside cabins with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, air-conditioning, and wardrobes. Recently Vessel features:*Restaurant-bar *Piano bar *Conference hall *Iron- refurbished Cabin is equipped with new furniture and lighting; ing room *Sauna *Souvenir store *Solarium *Restaurant *Medical decorated in modern style. Refurbished bathroom of increased room *Coffee bar size. This ship can hold up to 218 passengers.

Deluxe Cabin Main Deck Deluxe Cabin Middle/Boat Standard Cabin

Bar Restaurant Lounge Package Price Depart Return Standard Deluxe on Deluxe on 4.5* Main Deck Middle/Boat Nizhny 15-Jun 27-Jun $4,099 $4,399 $4,599 Nizhny 06-Jul 18-Jul $4,199 $4,399 $4,599 Nizhny 27-Jul 08-Aug $4,199 $4,399 $4,599 Chernishevsky 12-Aug 24-Aug $4,199 $4,399 $4,599 Nizhny 17-Aug 29-Aug $4,099 $4,299 $4,499 Nizhny 28-Aug* 08-Sep $3,799 $3,999 $4,199 Chernishevsky 02-Sep 14-Sep $3,899 $4,099 $4,299 Fedin 09-Sep 21-Sep $3,899 $4,099 $4,299 Kronshtadt 27-Sep 09-Oct $3,799 $3,999 $4,199 Fedin 30-Sep 12-Oct $3,799 $3,999 $4,199

*Aug 28 is reverse itinerary from St.Petersburg to Moscow with one day less.

Package Price 3.5* Depart Return Main Deck Middle Deck Zosima 27-May 08-Jun $3,699 $3,799 Zosima 17-Jun 29-Jun $3,899 $3,999 Chicherin 02-Sep 14-Sep $3,699 $3,799 Chicherin 23-Sep 05-Oct $3,599 $3,699

Price Guide perature control and large scenic window Price Does Not Include • Prices are per person based on twin share • Full board catering (three meal) including • Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of accommodation dinner upon arrival and breakfast on the de- baggage/ souvenirs • Single and triple cabins ar e based on request. • Any personal expenditures parture day. Breakfast is buffet style, dinner • Add on airfare from other cities: Vancou- • Insurance and lunch are with fixed menu and preliminary ver, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria $300, Sas- • Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, katoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Halifax, St.John order, BBQ outdoors in Mandrogui (instead on ship’s crew members $400, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec city $300 lunch on board, subject to weather conditions) (EUR 8-10/person, per day.) • Tour prices are subject to change without pri- • Captain’s welcome dinner and farewell dinner • Gratuities: Guides and drivers are not in- or notice. Please check with your travel agent • Excursion programs detailed in the itinerary cluded and are at passenger’s discretion or our website for the latest information. (Optional tours are available on board) • Russian Visa fee • Single room supplement $990 • Luggage handling to/from the ship Price Includes • Additional drinks and water in ship restau- • On board entertainment including Russian • International airfare from Toronto in econ- rant and drinks in on-board bars omy class. language course and Russian songs lessons, • Airport and port taxes. ($580/pp+$250/pp) live music concerts, dancing music in bars- • Accommodations in outside cabins, with nightly, Captain’s bridge tour, etc. private bathroom facilities, individual tem- • Arrival and departure transfers