MS Alexander Pushkin Russia’s Imperial The MS Alexander Pushkin is the perfect vessel for your adventure from one Russian capi- tal to the next and all of the charming cities in between. This comfortable four-deck river Waterways River Cruise vessel was built in Austria and fully refurbished in 2011. All staterooms are outside with windows, private facilities and individual temperature controls. The river cruise vessel Russia’s Imperial 13 Days • 32 Meals offers various facilities including a dining room, three bars, solarium, lounge and gift shop. Waterways River Cruise Highlights from Saint Petersburg to Moscow BOAT DECK Eleven nights accommodation aboard our exclusively charted river vessel, the MS Alexander Pushkin. 13 Days • 32 Meals After boarding, unpack just once in your outside stateroom with a picture window for excellent viewing of the scenery along the rivers. MIDDLE DECK All meals included onboard featuring a variety of regional specialties and international fare. Complimentary wine is served with all onboard dinners. Included shore excursions in St. Petersburg, Gortisy,Yaroslavl, Uglich and Moscow escorted by local English-speaking guides. MAIN DECK Spacious public areas including a main lounge, solarium on the Sun Deck, three bars, and restaurant with viewing windows. Comfortable,Well-appointed Staterooms After boarding, unpack only once. All state- rooms onboard offer excellent outside views. Single The Boat Deck feature suites with large win- 2013 Depart USA Category Per Person Twin Room Add dows, refrigerator and television; Junior August 5 Main Deck $3,999 $2,999 Suites have large windows. Staterooms on the Middle Deck $4,199 $3,149 Middle and Main Decks have a picture win- Junior Suite $4,499 N/A dow. Each stateroom is fully equipped with Suite $4,799 N/A comfortable furnishings, individual heating/ All staterooms are outside with private bathroom and shower, a picture window and individually controlled heating and ventilation. Stateroom ventilation controls and a private bathroom with shower. Call for air rates and schedules from your city to St. Petersburg and from Moscow, Russia All Meals Included Onboard Three meals daily are served graciously at one Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises leisurely single seating in the exquisite restau- This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip. rant and feature local and international spe- The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to departure.If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness,illness or death of a member of your immediate family,TPP will pro- cialties. All dinners are three courses and are vide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, served with complimentary wines. While din- emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were purchased through Mayflower Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage. ing, you have splendid views of the passing Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) scenic landscapes through the large picture • 91 days or more .........................Deposit Amount Lounge windows. You’ll find complimentary coffee • 90 days to day of departure . 100% of the total tour and tea served throughout the day in the • No refund on unused portions of the tour lounge. Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc. Ample Public Spaces Visa required for this tour. Please ask for details. The classic and inviting main lounge has large picture windows and is furnished with com- fortable sofas and chairs. It is one of the many FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: ideal places from where guests may choose to enjoy this unique river cruise. You’ll find a gift shop and three cozy bars, including a beer Eleven nights accommodations Dining Room bar, and a dance floor. The open Sun Deck Mayflower Tours aboard the MS Alexander Pushkin offers panoramic views of the ever changing scenery along the banks of the rivers. 800-728-0724 Make sure to mention 2013 Departure Date: A musician will entertain each evening enhancing the classic environment and Des Moines Area Community College August 5 relaxed atmosphere aboard the ship. Unique entertainment and demonstrations such as dancers or local handicrafts will be scheduled in the lounge throughout the cruise. Bar revised 07-18-2012 DAY BY DAY • 32 Meals (11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners) • Airport transfers when air is provided by Mayflower • Mayflower Tours expert staff onboard to assist you Russia’s Imperial • $65 in Mayflower Money Day One Waterways • Transatlantic flight to St. Petersburg, Russia Day Two • Arrive in St. Petersburg and transfer to your ship, MS Alexander Pushkin • After embarkation, you have free time to relax before dinner • Welcome Reception and dinner onboard Day Three • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard • Included city tour of St. Petersburg • Afternoon included tour of Peter and Paul’s Fortress and visit the Hermitage Museum Yaroslavl Day Four • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard • Full-day at leisure to explore St. Petersburg on your own • Join an optional full-day excursion to Catherine’s Palace and Pavlovsky Palace Day Five • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard • Included walking tour of the lower park of Peterhof of the Grand Cascade Cruise aboard the MS Alexander Pushkin • Early evening departure from St. Petersburg and begin cruising Russia’s waterways Church of Transfiguration, Kizhi • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception Welcome Aboard! visit to the lower park of Peterhof complete Kizhi Uglich – History of a Dynasty Day Six The allure of Russia’s great cities awaits as you with the Grand Cascade with Samson fountain, Situated to the northeast of Lake Onega, the island The provincial town of Uglich was the former seat • Breakfast and dinner onboard sail along the majestic rivers. You will be Greenhouse and Roman fountains. There is an of Kizhi is home to an open-air museum of fasci- of princedom back in the 13th century. Uglich is • Arrive in Mandrogi. Morning at leisure to visit the vodka museum or shop awestruck by the cities’ important landmarks in opportunity for an optional full-day excursion nating wooden architecture. Walking on the the town where one of the most momentous events • ‘Shashlyk’ – Russian-style barbeque lunch Moscow and Saint Petersburg filled with cen- to the Pushkin area with a visit to Catherine’s island, you can see old wooden churches, chapels, of the Russian history took place in the 16th cen- • Depart for Kizhi in the early evening turies of history, culture and architecture. Palace and the Pavlovsk area visiting Pavlovsky bell towers, peasant houses, granaries, barns, tury. It was then that the last member of the Ruirik Day Seven Sailing to the quaint towns like Mandrogi, Palace, the summer residence of Russian windmills and bathhouses which were all brought dynasty, the young Tsarevich Dmitry, was mur- Peterhof Palace • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard Yaroslavl, Uglich and Goritsy, you’ll discover Emperor Pavel. from the Onega region to illustrate the architec- dered. That dreadful event gave rise to what later • Cruise scenic Lake Onega. the uniqueness of Russia’s heartland in villages ture common to the Russian North. The focal became known as the time of trouble which lasted • Arrive Kizhi Island; see the Museum of Russian Architecture, along the Svir and Volga Rivers. Mandrogi – A Craftsman’s Village point, referred to as the Kizhi Ensemble, compris- for 15 years before the Romanov dynasty began. Church of the Transfiguration and bell tower (UNESCO World The small village of Mandrogi is a romantic es the awe-inspiring 22-domed Transfiguration Today’s Uglich does cherish its history and you can Heritage Sites) on the included tour Saint Petersburg – Cultural Capital of Russia vision from the past—a cozy place where sou- Cathedral built in 1714 in three tiers entirely still see the relics of the past such as the Church of • Depart for Goritsy midday Known as the cultural capital of Russia, Saint venirs are made by local craftsmen and you are without nails. The Cathedral, along with the bell St. Dmitry on the Blood. Built in 1690 on the spot Day Eight Petersburg draws people from all over the world certain to have a good meal with Russian vodka tower, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They where Dmitry had been murdered, it appears on • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard by its enigmatic mixture of purely European or tea. Inhabited by talented craftsmen, are adjacent to the neighboring Church of the horizon with its red walls and blue domes as • Arrive in Goritsy architecture and dramatic Russian history. The Mandrogi is a reconstructed village, built on the Intercession which was built in 1774. one sails on the Volga. • Included tour to Kirrilov; visit the Belozersky Monastery • Early evening departure for Yaroslavl secrets of Saint Petersburg will unfold on your bank of the Svir River to illustrate the traditions included city tour showcasing the many and lifestyle of Russia's past. Experience provin- Goritsy – A Stronghold of Old Russia Moscow – Capital City,Vibrant Metropolis Day Nine renowned landmarks—Smolny Convent, cial Russian lifestyle, watch the artisans and Welcome to the northwest of Russia, the village of Welcome to this vibrant city, “the eternal third • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard 11 • Arrive in Yaroslavl Tavrichesky Palace, the Summer Garden and craftsmen making “matryoshkas” (Russian Goritsy, home to the Resurrection Convent, Rome,” the place that does enjoy diversity, the cap- • Included city tour - Church of Elijah the Prophet, Winter Palace; Peter and Paul’s Fortress where nesting dolls), carving wood and sewing.