Tour Code NHFRR13

$ 30%OFF Unbelievable! All-inclusive deal! FROM $ 4998 3499 River Cruise 13 Days/11 Nights - Uglich - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. Petersburg

Day1 Canada-Moscow Michael Cathedrals. You may enjoy optional Fly overnight to Moscow. tours to Armory museum or attend an excit- ing Circus performance (pre-book only). You Day2 Arrive Moscow may also join an optionalMoscow by Night Arrive in Moscow, where you will be met and Metro Tour. transferred to your ship for embarkation. This evening, enjoy dinner and live piano music on Day4 Moscow (B, L, D) board. This morning, explore Moscow further or take advantage of one of the optional excursions Day3 Moscow (B, L, D) available, including a trip to Sergiyev Posad, Explore Russia’s enigmatic capital on an in- a tour of the New Maiden’s Convent or Tretya- cluded city tour this morning, admiring high- kov Gallery. This evening, enjoy a welcome lights such as the colorful onion domes of St. cocktail and dinner on board and a live con- Basil’s Cathedral, legendary Red Square, Tver- cert. skaya Street and GUM. This afternoon, marvel at imposing red-brick towers, extravagant Day5 Uglich (B, L, D) palaces, and historic Cathedral Square on an Enjoy a Lesson and a tradi- included trip to the Kremlin, where gleaming tional Russian Song Class this morning as you gold domes and cupolas sit atop three of the cruise to Uglich, one of Russia’s Golden Ring Kremlin’s best-known architectural treasures: cities. Explore this fascinating 12th-century the Dormition, Annunciation, and Archangel village on a walking tour that includes the Day9 Mandrogui (B, L, D) Built to resemble a traditional Russian hamlet, Mandrogui is set amidst pretty parkland on the banks of the Svir River and is peppered with pret- ty wooden buildings topped with colorful tiles and woodcarvings. Enjoy the shops and artisan workshops before tucking into a tasty Russian treat: a succulent shashlik kebab. On board this evening, enjoy Captain’s Dinner before getting the chance to star in tonight’s talent show.

Day10 St Petersburg (B, L, D) St. Petersburg is Russia´s second largest and second most important city - the Northern cap- ital of the country, Russia´s cultural center, and why not take an optional transfer into St. Peters- burg to explore the city at leisure. former Kremlin, the haunting Church of St. Dmi- considered the world´s “Northern Venice” due to its extensive system of canals and islands. This try on the Blood, and the Transguration Cathedral Day12 St Petersburg (B, L, D) morning, admire St. Petersburg’s historic centre before returning to your ship for this evening’s Today’s optional excursion takes you to Pushkin, folk concert. on an included tour and take in highlights such as the Old Stock Exchange and Smolny Convent, home to the luxurious summer palaces of former the impressive Winter Palace façade, Peter & Paul Russian royalty. You may visit Catherine Palace to Day6 Yaroslavl (B, L, D) marvel at the many lavish chambers, such as the Another Golden Ring city, Yaroslavl is one of Rus- Fortress, and Nevsky Prospect with its ornate onion-domed Church of the Resurrection and famed Amber Room. This evening, join the op- sia’s best-loved towns. View the city’s highlights tional excursion to a Russian Ballet. on an included bus tour to see the exterior of the beautiful St. Isaac Cathedral. After lunch, visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum on an includ- Church of Elijah the Prophet before visiting the Day13 St Petersburg Departure ed excursion. colorful local market, the Church of St. Nic holas (Disembarkation) (B) the Miracle Worker, and the Governor’s House Art Day11 St Petersburg (B, L, D) Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Exhibition. Back on board, and experience a Rus- You will be transferred to the airport and fly back sian Tea Ceremony. This morning, enjoy an excursion to Peterhof, where you will visit the beautiful lower park and to your sweet home. see the exterior of the palace. In the afternoon, Day7 Goritsy (B, L, D) DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC, BAD WEATHER AND UN- Slowly wake up in the morning as you cruise FORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE TIMING OF EXCUR- across White Lake. In the afternoon, reach Gorit- SIONS AND ON BOARD ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT TO sy, a quaint village settlement near the famous CHANGE. Kirill-Belosersk (St. Cyril) Monastery and enjoy a visit to the intriguing Museum of Icons. Tonight, feast on a traditional Russian dinner before to- night’s Vodka and Blind Tasting Party (Optional on Ms Nikolay. Chernyshevsky).

Day8 Kizhi (B,L,D) Cruise to Lake Onega’s picture-book island of Kizhi for a visit to the impressive Museum of Wooden Architecture. Famed for its distinctive Transguration Church with 22 cupolas, the UN- ESCO World Heritage Site is also home to many other ancient wooden buildings, painstakingly relocated from all over Russia. This evening, enjoy a pirate-themed dinner on board. Ship Overview On Board Entertainment

Onboard entertainment includes live performances of Russian folk music and classical music, as well as activities designed to introduce passengers to Russian culture and history, like lessons in Russian singing and dancing. For a characteristic taste of Russia, passengers can also experience a Russian tea ceremony and vodka and blini tasting. Other activities include live concerts, Russian language glass, Cap- tain’s bridge tour and a pirate themed dinner, etc.

MS “Nikolay Chernishevsky”/MS “Kronshtadt” Cabin

Motorship “Nikolay Chernishevsky” is a comfortable four- deck vessel that has been specifically designed to sail along European waterways. Named after a famous Russian dem- ocrat and philosopher, Nikolay Chernishevsky underwent a full refurbishment in 2017 to upgrade and modernize its onboard facilities. Nikolay Chernishevsky features all out- STANDARD TWIN side cabins with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, air-conditioning, and wardrobes. Recently refurbished Cabin is equipped with new furniture and lighting; decorated in Two-bed outside single-staged cabin with a large opening modern style. Refurbished bathroom of increased size. This scenic window, heating and ventilation system, wardrobe, ship can hold up to 218 passengers. 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is equipped with new furniture and lighting; decorated in modern style. Refurbished bath- room of increased size (shower is situated separately in a Motorship «Zosima Shashkov» corner)

DELUXE CABIN MAIN DECK

Spacious twin cabin with a large opening scenic window, heating and ventilation system, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is equipped with new furniture and lighting; decorated in modern style. Refurbished bathroom of in- creased size (shower is situated separately in a corner)

Motorship «Z. Shashkov» is a comfortable four-deck vessel (type 302). Built in Germany, refurbished in 2013, the mo- torship is equipped with modern navigational facilities and exceeds the speed of 25,5 km per hour (around 17 MpH). Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Immersion – 2,9 m. Pas- senger capacity – 280 (quad cabins for double accommoda- DELUXE CABIN MIDDLE/BOAT DECK tion). All cabins are outside with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, equipped with private facilities, air-condi- Spacious twin/double cabin with a large opening scenic tioning, refrigerators and 220 volt sockets. window, heating and ventilation system, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is equipped with new furniture and Vessel features:*Restaurant-bar *Piano bar *Conference hall lighting; decorated in modern style. Refurbished bathroom *Ironing room *Sauna *Souvenir store *Solarium *Restau- of increased size (shower is situated separately in a corner) rant *Medical room *Coffee bar Optional Programs

· Moscow: Armory Chamber €65 EUR Per Person · Moscow: The Circus €75 EUR Per Person · Moscow: Moscow By Night & Metro €40 EUR Per Person · The Catherine Palace & Park + Paul the First Palace & Park €95 EUR Per Person

Upgrade to Premium Economy Class on LOT from$500/pp Seat comfortably and relax during your flight in Premium Economy. We increased baggage limits to your convenience and made boarding as fast as possible. Menu in LOT Premium Economy is prepared by our best chefs also cooking for LOT Business Class.

Package Price 4.5* Depart Return Standard Deluxe on Deluxe on Main Deck Middle/Boat Chernishevsky 11-Jun 23-Jun $4,199 $4,399 $4,599 Chernishevsky 02-Jul 14-Jul $4,199 $4,399 $4,499 Tolstoy 06-Jul 18-Jul $4,099 N/A N/A Chernishevsky 13-Aug 25-Aug $4,099 $4,299 $4,499 Tolstoy 17-Aug 29-Aug $3,999 N/A N/A Chernishevsky 03-Sep 15-Sep $3,799 $3,999 $4,199 Kronstadt 07-Sep 19-Sep $3,799 $3,999 $4,999 *Chernishevsky and Kronstadt are 2017 newly refurbished ship.

Package Price 3.5* Depart Return Main Deck Middle Deck Shashkov 28-May 09-Jun $3,599 $3,699 Shashkov 18-Jun 30-Jun $3,899 $3,999 Shashkov 09-Jul 21-Jul $3,799 $3,899 Shashkov 20-Aug 01-Sep $3,899 $3,999 Shashkov 10-Sep 22-Sep $3,599 $3,699 Chicherin 24-Sep 06-Oct $3,499 $3,599

Price Guide Price Includes Price Does Not Include • Prices are per person based on twin share accommodation • International airfare from Toronto in economy class. • Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage/ souvenirs • Single and triple cabins ar e based on request. • Airport and port taxes. ($580/pp) • Any personal expenditures • Add on airfare from other cities: Vancouver, Calgary, • Accommodations in outside cabins, with private bathroom facilities, • Insurance Edmonton, Victoria $300, individual temperature control and large scenic window • Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Halifax, St.John $400, Ottawa, • Full board catering (three meal) including dinner upon arrival (EUR 7-8/person, per day.) Montreal, Quebec city $300 and breakfast on the departure day. Breakfast is buffet style, dinner • Gratuities: Guides and drivers are not included and are at • Tour prices are subject to change without prior notice. Please check and lunch are with fixed menu and preliminary order, BBQ outdoors in passenger’s discretion with your travel agent or our website for the latest information Mandrogui (instead on lunch on board, subject to weather conditions) • Russian Visa fee • Captain’s welcome dinner and farewell dinner • Single room supplement $990 • Excursion programs detailed in the itinerary (Optional tours are • Additional drinks and water in ship restaurant and drinks in available on board) on-board bars • Luggage handling to/from the ship • On board entertainment including Russian language course and Russian songs lessons, live music concerts, dancing music in bars nightly, Captain’s bridge tour, etc. • Arrival and departure transfers