A Russian Odyssey Aboard the MS Rossia 2021 R i ve 20 r C 20 ruises March 2 Get inspired facebook • twitter • instagram Exploration is a gift iscover the best of Russia on this D fascinating cruise for 2021. We believe that exploring the world is one of life’s gifts. A holiday is not just about the destination, it’s about new experiences and the bonds that are made along the way. We bring people, places and culture together to create lasting memories. Whether it’s retracing the footsteps of history in Moscow’s grand Cathedral Square or sampling a Russian cookery class on board, the MS Rossia promises new opportunities for discovery. The MS Rossia cruise is a blend of the classic Riviera Travel tours you’ve come to love, thoughtfully balanced with on board activities and inspiring visits, accompanied by specialist guides to enrich your experience. Since 1984 Riviera Travel has been creating exceptional holidays that offer the very best value. Our commitment to outstanding quality and our passion for our customers have made us a UK’s leader in European tours. At a time when we can’t wait to see the world again, we look forward to welcoming you. Phil HullahChief Executive Officer R i ve 20 r C 20 ruises March 3 REASSURINGLY Change your booking COVID Cancellation Happy by day two or for free up to 45 days Protection included we’ll bring you home before departure as standard with a refund A SENSE OF WONDER A SENSE OF WELLBEING We believe that exploring the world is one of life’s gifts Your health and safety is our top priority More people recommend Riviera Travel than any other No matter how well travelled you are, it’s comforting to operator. As you start to make plans for your next travel know you’re in safe hands. We’ll be with you every step of adventure our experienced and knowledgeable team are the way. here, ready and waiting to turn your dreams into reality. NEW improved Travel Insurance - We’re one of the few travel The very best hand-crafted holidays - For over 36 years we have providers that offers enhanced cover for COVID-19 disruption personally selected every aspect of your holiday and every detail of whether before you go or whilst you’re on holiday. Our travel your itinerary is thoughtfully planned. insurance offers a great range of cover so you’ll be in safe hands. Truly authentic travel experiences - An independent survey Exceptional customer service is in our DNA - For seven years rated Riviera Travel tour managers and cruise directors as the Which? has awarded us the highly coveted Recommended Provider best in the business. These talented individuals, chosen for their status. Our friendly and experienced reservations team are not experience and wealth of knowledge, will take you under the skin restrained by targets, they just offer superb service, the way it of a destination. should be. Your holiday, your way - Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door service to your choice of regional airport, upgrade your flight or travel by Eurostar. You may wish to personalise your holiday further R i ve 20 r C 20 with a thoughtfully crafted experience. ruises March 24/7 access to the UK team - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year, no matter when or where you choose to travel, you’ll always have direct access to our UK team. A SENSE OF CALM For more information, plus full terms and conditions, visit rivieratravel.co.uk Book with us for complete peace of mind We include COVID-19 Cancellation Protection as standard - If you’re not able to travel as a result of the pandemic, you can transfer your holiday for free, right up to 24 hours before departure. And of course Best price promise - If the price of your holiday is reduced after you book, we’ll automatically reduce the cost for you too. There’s We are fully bonded by ABTA and ATOL for your complete no benefit for booking late, but by booking early, you can secure peace of mind. Your money is fully protected. your preferred dates and options. No hidden extras - Our holiday prices are clear and transparent and we never compromise on quality. There are no surcharges and ABTA No. V4744 no hidden extras. The price you see is the price you’ll pay. We’re so proud of our independent review scores from customers. Happy in every sense or your money back - If you’re not happy or comfortable in your new surroundings by Day Two, we’ll bring would buy again you home at no extra charge and offer you a full refund. Terms and 99% from Riviera Travel conditions apply - see website for more details. 44 Get inspired facebook • twitter • instagram Connecting you to the world Unrivalled knowledge and experience Every Riviera Travel river cruise has been thoughtfully Myself and my team are planned and crafted by our river cruise specialists. always looking to further enhance our customers’ They draw on their own extensive travel experience and experience, we aim to the guidance and expertise of our local partners to create make our river cruises superb holidays and cruises. extra special for each Our specialists are committed to making every aspect and every guest. smooth and enjoyable; they genuinely want to ensure Katja that the holidays they create leave you with wonderful Head of Product Cruise lasting memories. We know how much our Don't just take our word for it customers look forward to their holiday and that is why We were so impressed with our first experience of a Riviera Travel river cruise that we have already made up we check every single detail. our minds that we will definitely book again. We want everything to be Mr & Mrs Jones – Budapest to the Black Sea just right. From the time we booked to the time we sadly left the ship the organisation was faultless! PaigeRiver Cruise Operations Mr Collins – Douro, Porto & Salamanca Exceptional customer service We see our customers as extended members of our Your Riviera Travel experience starts from the moment you Riviera Travel family. We speak to our friendly reservations team. Our experts have care about their holiday first-hand experience of our river cruise holidays and will and make sure everything help you at every stage of your booking. is right for them. They are available seven days a week to answer your questions, give personal recommendations Hadher and provide reassurance. Team Leader Our customers say I have been lucky enough to travel on a number of Superb food and hospitality, surprisingly spacious cabins, space our holidays, I always enjoy to cool off or to take the sun, a wonderful itinerary of tours and the beautiful Dalmatian coast to enjoy at our leisure. Fabulous! sharing my knowledge with Mrs J Shore - Dubrovnik, Split & Jewels of the customers and giving helpful Dalmatian Coast advice and guidance too. Could you please say a great big THANK YOU to everyone involved that made this our best river cruise ever. JaneTravel Consultant Mr and Mrs Allsop - Rhine Cruise to Switzerland Book now rivieratravel.co.uk • 01283 245 262 5 Russia’s captivating waterways Every detail is planned with you in mind 66 Get inspired facebook • twitter • instagram Hermitage museum ussia, the world’s largest country, is a land Our final port of call is often described as Europe’s most R of superlatives matched by its epic history, beautiful city: St Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great monumental architecture, incredible culture and in 1703, was designed to be a showpiece of the Empire, with majestic architecture and breathtaking vistas that sweeping landscapes of immense beauty. have inspired artists and writers throughout the ages. Our Perhaps the best way to cover the breadth of its cruise includes a visit to the world-renowned Hermitage, myriad gems and feel the might of empires past which features an exceptional collection of priceless is on a relaxing river cruise, where every turn artworks housed in some of the city’s finest buildings, reveals a fascinating new view. including the Tsars’ beautiful Baroque-style Winter Palace. Let our experienced tour managers and insightful guides Our 11-night cruise begins in Moscow, the enigmatic lift the alluring veil of mystery over this fascinating capital and a dazzling metropolis, with a glittering array country and its culture on a truly unforgettable cruise. of Unesco-listed monuments: the magnificent 70-acre Kremlin fortress and historic Red Square, with the strikingly colourful onion-domed cathedral of St Basil Moscow taking centre stage. Beyond Moscow’s glitz and glamour, we discover another side to this intriguing country. The mighty ‘Mother Volga’, Europe’s longest river, entices us with a different landscape: swathes of ancient silver-birch forests, centuries-old churches and brightly painted timber houses in quintessential villages lost in time. We’ll visit the medieval Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery and the historic cities of Yaroslavl and Uglich on Russia’s famous Golden Ring. Cruise the waters of the stunning River Svir, which flows between the rocky fissured shores and tranquil bays of Lake Onega to the wild marshlands of Lake Ladoga, two of Europe’s largest lakes. We call at the fairy-tale village of Mandrogi and also Kizhi Island to see the outstanding Church of the Transfiguration with its 22 shimmering domes – a wooden masterpiece built without a single nail! Book now rivieratravel.co.uk • 01283 245 262 7 Life on board the MS Rossia Stylish, informal and all at a leisurely pace 88 Get inspired facebook • twitter • instagram Top deck ith a thoughtful programme of included W shore excursions and guided tours, no two days are alike on board the MS Rossia.