RIVER CRUISING IN RUSSIA & BEYOND
Sail down the Volga and Dnieper Rivers or along the Baltic or Black Sea in style with our varied range of pleasant cruises. These cruises are specially selected particularly with a love of history and culture in mind, and each journey is unique which allows you to choose your dream experience. Over the next few pages journey through regal Russia and understated Ukraine before docking at a fine selection of alternative cruises.
MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG 12 DAYS
Capture the magic of the Volga River as you sail from one Russian capital to another. Moscow is well known for its rich history and mysterious intrigue whereas St Petersburg is a city glazed with elegance and royalty. This is our most popular cruising route and is sure to remain a favourite for years to come.
The itinerary for this fine journey can be found here, followed by two of our most popular cruises that sail the route, Peter the First and Palaces by the Water...
TOUR INCLUDES: •
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Direct British Airways economy return flights from London Heathrow
Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Accommodation in twin/double cabin with private en- suite facilities (based on two people sharing)
Full board each day (from evening dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 12)
• Welcome Cocktail and Captain’s Farewell Dinner • • •
All shore excursions as outlined in the itinerary Services of English speaking guides
Airport departure taxes, fuel surcharges and port taxes*
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Russian Visa from £105 •
Regional UK flight connections (Book with us from only £10)
*Please see Terms and Conditions on page 34 for more details
This tour also operates in reverse with an 11 day/10 night itinerary, with one less night in St Petersburg. This reverse itinerary is available for both the Peter the First and Palaces by the Water cruises, described on the following two pages.
For reverse itinerary or optional excursion information, please contact us or visit
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ITINERARY
Day 1: FLY UK TO MOSCOW: Upon arrival in Moscow, transfer to the cruise vessel.
Day 2: MOSCOW: Explore Moscow with an introductory city tour, then relax before your cruise departs.
Day 3: SET SAIL FROM MOSCOW: Visit an important political landmark, the Moscow Kremlin, and one of its historic cathedrals, before journeying onward to Uglich.
Day 4: UGLICH: A city tour helps you find your bearings in Uglich before visiting its Kremlin grounds. Uglich’s Cathedral of Transfiguration is truly a magnificent sight and brings a tremendous end to a day of exploration.
Day 5: YAROSLAVL: Take a city tour where you can visit the Church of Elijah the Prophet and view some of the most impressive frescos in Russia's Golden Ring!
Day 6: GORITSY: Bathed in history, Goritsy has a medieval feel. Here you can visit the Kyril-Belozerski Monastery and its Museum of Icons, which is associated with the life and death of Ivan the Terrible.
Day 7: KIZHI: Enjoy a trip to the island of Kizhi’s impressive Museum of Wooden Architecture where you can view spectacular wooden villages from throughout the ages.
Day 8: MANDROGI: Enjoy a stop in green and picturesque surroundings.
Day 9: ST PETERSBURG: Your travels bring you to the second capital of Russia, decorated with historic architecture and picturesque palaces. Explore the city with a sightseeing tour before visiting the unique Peter and Paul Fortress, which houses its own cathedral— the final resting place of many tsars of the Russian empire.
Day 10: ST PETERSBURG: Tour the world renowned Hermitage Museum; made up of multiple buildings and exhibits it houses over three million pieces of priceless art.
Day 11: ST PETERSBURG: Today is a day for relaxation or for
further exploration of the city. We can offer a range of excursions to pass your time.
Day 12: FLY ST PETERSBURG TO UK: Transfer to the airport in plenty of time for your flight home.
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