Kizhi

Mandrogi St. Petersburg Cruise of the CzarsPushkin Goritsy

Uglich August 31 - Sept 12 Yaroslavl “BEST OF RUSSIA” A.C.T EXCLUSIVE! RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISE Moscow 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS FROM $2495 PP INCL. AIR FROM LAX (760) 322-1247

Included Features Cruise St. Petersburg to Moscow featuring our renovated Moonlight Sonata • R/T airfare on Finnair from LAX, Aug. 31 Fly USA to Russia (O) Sept. 7 Goritzy (B,L,D) including taxes and transfers. Fly Los Angeles to Helsinki with Finnair. This morning, enjoy on board activities including Russian Dance lessons. On arrival to this typical rural Russian • Overnight in Helsinki at 1st class hotel Sept. 1 Helsinki (O) with breakfast and half day city tour village a short bus ride will take you to visit St. Cyril’s On arrival, enjoy a half day city tour. Hotel check-in, Monastery renowned for its 15th century frescoes. Back on • Accommodation for 10 nights in all dinner is on your own. board, your afternoon activities will include a Vodka and outside facing cabins in category of Sept. 2 Helsinki - St. Petersburg – Blini tasting party followed by a Pirate’s dinner! your choice Embark (D) • 29 Meals included: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your short flight to Sept. 8 Yaroslavl (B,L,D) Your morning activities will include a documentary on 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, St Petersburg. On arrival, transfer to the port and embark Russian History and Russian song lessons. The afternoon 10 dinners w/free glass of wine ship. An information meeting will precede dinner. Free bottle of water daily is reserved for a tour of Yaroslavl, founded by Yaroslav the Sept. 3 St. Petersburg (B,L,D) • 10 included tours: Moscow city Wise in the 11th century. The primary attractions are the tour, Kremlin tour, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Enjoy a full day tour of this gorgeous city, one of the area around the main square with the church of Elijah Goritzy, Kizhi, Mandrogi, St. Pete most beautiful in the world. Your first stop will be at the Prophet, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker city tour, Hermitage tour, Peter & the magnificent Hermitage Museum, located within the (inside visit), and the interactive tour of the former Paul Fortress 350+ room Catherine the Great’s Winter palace. Here you Governor’s House (Art Gallery). • Headsets for sightseeing tours will view artwork dating from Roman times to original paintings of the great masters including Da Vinci, Raphael, Sept. 9 Uglich (B,L,D) • Live music each evening Titian and Michelangelo. After a break for lunch at a local Visit Russia’s second oldest city (only one year younger • On board concerts, games, dance restaurant, your motor coach tour will continue with views than Moscow), famous for the more troubled and violent lessons, Talent Show, on board of the Smolny Convent, the Bronze Horseman, St Isaac’s side of Russian history. It was here that the Russian crown discussions: Russia past & present, Cathedral and an inside visit to Peter & Paul Fortress. prince Dmitry was assassinated leading to Boris Godunov Russian Art & souvenirs (or similar) ascending the Russian throne. Your walking tour will Sept. 4 St.Petersburg – Set Sail (B,L,D) • English speaking guides throughout include the Transfiguration Cathedral and the Palace Today is free for optional pursuits but we highly of Tsarevich Dmitry, followed by free time for browsing • Blini and Vodka tasting recommend the optional Palace Tour (must be pre- local souvenirs. Back on board, prepare for our Captain’s • Authentic riverside BBQ purchased - $110 pp) which will combine a visit to Farewell dinner followed by our hilarious Talent Show • Welcome cocktails & Captain’s Catherine’s Summer Palace and its fabled Amber room where passenger participation is encouraged! Farewell dinner followed by a visit to Peter the Great’s Summer Palace renowned for its elaborate gardens and myriad of fountains Sept. 10 Moscow (B,L,D) powered only by the natural force of gravity. This evening Morning activities will include a round table where set sail, and enjoy a welcome cocktail as you meet your our guides and staff will answer any and all questions Captain and Crew followed by dinner. about Russia today! After an early lunch, your afternoon panorama motor coach tour will include Sparrow Hill, Sept. 5 Mandrogi (B,BBQ,D) Red Square and the fabulous St. Basil’s Cathedral. Tonight Explore, on foot, this replica of an authentic 19th century consider the optional Moscow by Night & Metro Tour. Russian Village. Be sure to visit the unique Vodka Museum featuring over 2500 versions of Russia’s national drink! Sept. 11 Moscow (B,L,D) Then enjoy our authentic Russian shashlik barbecue which The morning is reserved for a tour of the Kremlin grounds will be held riverside (In case of unforeseeable bad weather, where you will visit 1 Cathedral and see the gargantuan the lunch will be served on board). Czar Cannon and Czar Bell! For those interested, a visit to the Armory museum, the repository of Czar weapons, Sept. 6 Kizhi (B,L,D) carriages and original Faberge eggs is available as an This unique outdoor museum represents the 18th century extension of the Kremlin Tour (must be pre-purchased - picturesque rural wooden architecture of the region and $50 pp). The balance of the day is free for optional pursuits. includes the Church of Transfiguration with its 22 cupolas. An outstanding masterpiece, it was constructed without a Sept.12 Moscow/Home (B) single nail or piece of iron, and the only tools that were Disembark used for its construction were chisels and axes. On board Pack away your memories as you disembark and transfer to activities will include a Russian Tea ceremony. the airport for your flights home.Dosvidanye! A.C.T. TOURS • (888) 605 – 8280 • www.act-tours.com m/s MOONLIGHT SONATA

This first class vessel received a face lift in 2019 with renovated public areas and brand new Balcony cabins (Junior Suites and 5 singles) gracing the Upper Deck! In 2020 the renovations continued with 40 middle deck twin cabins getting a full overhaul including new furniture, bedding, and new tiled bathrooms with separate showers. Most importantly, the Moonlight Sonata offers an artistic flair and excellent on board ambiance highlighted by an intensive cultural immersion into everything Russian, including lectures, dance lessons and evening shows performed in the ships theater! A young and vivacious crew is complemented by our own superb English speaking Cruise Directors and English speaking local guides throughout! Non-smoking interiors – on board currency the Russian Ruble and the Euro (for purchasing optional activities).

Boat Deck (Deck 4) Jazz Restaurant 01 0 0 0 09 11 1 1 1 19 1 9

“Jazz” Music Restaurant CATEGORY A Hall 0 0 0 0 10 1 1 1 1 0 0

Middle Deck (Deck 3) 0 0 09 11 9 1 9 1 1 1 19 1 9 1 9 1 “Beethoven” “Blues” Restaurant CATEGORY C CATEGORY B CATEGORY C Coffee-House 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 0

Main Deck (Deck 2) 0 0 09 11 1 1 1 19 1 9 1

CATEGORY D 0 0 10 1 1 1 1 0 0

Lower Deck (Deck 1) 101 10 10 10 109 111 11

Sauna CATEGORY E

10 10 110 11 11 Panorama Bar Premium Twin Standard Twin CABIN UPGRADES Upper “Boat” Deck 4 (Category A) n Junior Suite w/balcony (+$1195).$3690 n Single w/Balcony (+$995)...... $3490 Middle Deck 3 (Category B) n Premium Twin (+$495)...... $2990 Main Deck 2 (Category D) Upper/Boat Deck Balconies Upper/Boat Deck Junior Suite n Standard Twin (+$295)...... $2790 Lower Deck 1 (Category E) n Twin/Triple/Quad w/Porthole..... $2495

Port charges $168 pp INCLUDED Not included: Russian Visa fee approx. $260-$300 pp – outside providers

1st Class Super$aver Voyage—now with a night in Helsinki!

Reservation Request Best of Russia—“Cruise of the Czars” 13 days, August 31-September 12, 2021

 $2495 per person double occupancy, including airfare from Los Angeles. Price includes roundtrip air from Los Angeles, port fees and airport taxes; one hotel night in Helsinki and city tour; onboard overnights in St. Petersburg and Moscow. 10-night cruise in cabin of your choice (price reflects Lower Deck Category E) aboard the first-class vessel Moonlight Sonata, all cabins featuring river-facing cabins and private facilities; all meals while cruising and shore excursions in each port per itinerary, including comprehensive sightseeing in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Transfers in Russia (when group airfare is included). Land and cruise only price: $1695 Single supplement: $995 (balcony cabin)

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS: A deposit of $400 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due June 15, 2021 except for bookings made after that date, when full payment is required. All cancellations are subject to a $200 per person A.C.T. administrative fee. Cancellations made after June 15: $400 per person penalty plus any additional fees levied by airlines, cruise companies, and tour operators (including A.C.T.) in accordance with their regulations, penalties, and out of pocket expenses (telephone calls, cables, etc.). Cancellations made 30 days or less before departure: No refund (100% penalty). Categories of cruise cabins based on availability.

CRUISE: Outside accommodations Cat E on (upgrades available) on the intimate MS Moonlight Sonata river vessel, with two lower beds and private facilities. Boat will cruise the Russian waterways for 10 nights from St. Petersburg to Moscow to five ports of call. All meals and daily sightseeing per itinerary and wine at dinners, with water, coffee, tea.

AIR TICKETS: Are included in the price and feature regularly scheduled flights to Russia from Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX) on Finnair or similar. These special coach class group tickets are totally NON-REFUNDABLE once issued. Air deviations will incur a service fee of $100 p/p, plus any increase in ticket fare, taxes, etc.

INCLUDED: From LAX, roundtrip economy airfare to Russia on Finnair or other major airline. One night in Helsinki with city tour. Three days/two nights in Moscow and in St. Petersburg. Ten-night cruise aboard m/s Moonlight Sonata, visiting Russian river ports per itinerary; outside-facing cabin with two beds and private facilities, lower deck category E (upgrades available at extra cost). All meals on boat per itinerary and glass of wine at dinner. Transfers in Europe when group air is purchased through A.C.T. Porterage of one bag per person. Airport taxes, fuel charges, and security fees, and port charges.

NOT INCLUDED: Russia tourist visa (A.C.T. can facilitate). Gratuities to guides, ship staff, and bus drivers; any meals, snacks and beverages including wines, liquors, and mineral waters that are not included in program; items of a personal nature; optional tours not on itinerary and special cruise options and travel insurance. Transfers if land-only package.

DOCUMENTS: A.C.T. Inc. cannot and will not be responsible for any delay, damage and/or loss, including missed portions of the programs, which are a result of passengers losing/not having proper documents; or for submission of inaccurate information to A.C.T., including legal names on passports. A.C.T. reserves the right to correct errors made on its invoices, or if changes are made by A.C.T. or client. Six months must remain on passport before expiring, after your return to the U.S.A.

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