M/S Tikhy don Cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg 11 days, 10 nights from 3,300

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1 M/S Tikhy don Cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg 11 days, 10 nights from 3,300 Our Moscow St. Petersburg river cruise is a trip to Russia that you have dreamt of all your life. It is our most popular destination with first time and experienced travellers alike. In addition to the several days of exploration and sightseeing the magnificent imperial Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, your itinerary will include picturesque and ancient Volga River cities of the "Golden Ring" and mysterious Kizhi Island. The Route

2 Your Itinerary Moscow to St Petersburg DAY 1, ARRIVE IN MOSCOW FOR YOUR RUSSIA RIVER CRUISE Welcome to the gorgeous capital of Russia - Moscow! Today you board your cruise ship. Dinner is served onboard. DAY 2, MOSCOW The capital of Russia since the late 15th century, Moscow has always been a popular destination. During your stay, you will have an opportunity to see city s world renown attractions that include the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Today you will enjoy the sightseeing bus tour of this ancient Russian capital, including St. Sofia Embankment of the Moskva-river; The Bolshoy Stone Bridge; Cathedral of Christ the Savior and Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts; the new monument to Peter the Great; Gorky Park; stop at New Maiden Convent; observation platform of Sparrow (Lenin) Hills; Viktory Park and Poklonnaya Hill with World War II Memorial; Kutuzov Avenue; White House. For groups, an additional optional evening entertainment and tours are available, and you are welcome to take a Moscow by Night city tour, or attend a circus or theatre performance. DAY 3, MOSCOW Find your feet at the morning tour of the Kremlin: the former residence of Russian czars, an architectural ensemble of unique beauty, which took shape between the 15-th and 20-th centuries. Cathedral Square - the center of the Kremlin with the 15-th century Assumption Cathedral, the main church of Russia, the 15-th century Annunciation Cathedral, the private church of Russian czars and the 16-th century Cathedral of the Archangel, the burial place of the czars. On the ground of the Kremlin there are famous Czar Cannon of the 16-th century and Czar Bell of the 18-th century. DAY 4, UGLICH Uglich is one of the oldest, and, probably, one of the most beloved Russian towns, and a place of a pilgrimage of Russian Czars. According to a local legend its origin goes back to back to 937. The view of the town as it is approached from the Volga River is especially lovely with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John s Church looming on the horizon. Take a walking tour of this town, visit the Kremlin, the Cathedral of the Resurrection and the Church of St. Demitrius of the Blood. Explore the Flea Market.

3 DAY 5, YAROSLAVL Stretching for 18 miles on both banks of the Volga River, Yaroslavl is an important Volga port with a population of 600,000. It was founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise and today retains many noteworthy monuments of its colorful past. The city tour includes the Church of Elijah the Prophet. Visit Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery which has been included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. DAY 6, GORITSY icon collection in the world. You will visit one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Russia the Monastery of St. Cyril of the White Lake. Dating back to the 14th century, it is a home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite DAY 7, KIZHI Enjoy the magnificent Northern Russian nature and scenery while cruising trough Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe. Arrival and an island highlights tour of Kizhi island including visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture with a beautiful ensemble of wooden churches, chapels and houses. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia and a UNESCO. The most impressive thing about these structures is that they were erected without any nails or other metal ties. Return to the ship, departure, dinner on board entertainment. DAY 8, MANDROGUI This is a recreational stop, specially designed to for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. After breakfast visit local villagers. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.

4 DAY 9, ST PETERSBURG This morning after arrival in St. Petersburg, enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. You are also free to explore this magnificent and romantic city on your own, or purchase optional tours to Pushkin and see beautiful and fascinating Catherine's Palace and visit to the magnificent gardens and spectacular fountains of opulent Peterhof, czars Summer Palace located on the coast of the Finland Gulf. Your evening schedule is free, and you are welcome to join the optional Gala Folklore show excursion, or a ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre, once the private theatre of the Czars. DAY 10, ST PETERSBURG This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. DAY 3, ST PETERSBURG Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.

5 ST PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW DAY 1, ST PETERSBURG Welcome to Russia's second capital - St Petersburg! Today you board your cruise ship. Dinner is served onboard. DAY 2, ST PETERSBURG Extraordinary city of St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, is the highlight of your Russian River adventure. Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent. DAY 3, ST PETERSBURG This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner aboard. DAY 4, MANDROGUI This is a recreational stop, specially designed to for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. After breakfast visit local villagers. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.

6 DAY 5, KIZHI Enjoy the magnificent Northern Russian nature and scenery while cruising trough Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe. Arrival and an island highlights tour of Kizhi island including visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture with a beautiful ensemble of wooden churches, chapels and houses. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia and a UNESCO. The most impressive thing about these structures is that they were erected without any nails or other metal ties. Return to the ship, departure, dinner on board entertainment. DAY 6, GORITSY icon collection in the world. You will visit one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Russia the Monastery of St. Cyril of the White Lake. Dating back to the 14th century, it is a home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite DAY 7, YAROSLAVL Stretching for 18 miles on both banks of the Volga River, Yaroslavl is an important Volga port with a population of 600,000. It was founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise and today retains many noteworthy monuments of its colorful past. The city tour includes the Church of Elijah the Prophet. Visit Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery which has been included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. DAY 8, UGLICH Uglich is one of the oldest, and, probably, one of the most beloved Russian towns, and a place of a pilgrimage of Russian Czars. According to a local legend its origin goes back to back to 937. The view of the town as it is approached from the Volga River is especially lovely with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John s Church looming on the horizon. Take a walking tour of this town, visit the Kremlin, the Cathedral of the Resurrection and the Church of St.Demitrius of the Blood. Explore the Flea Market.

7 DAY 9, MOSCOW The capital of Russia since the late 15th century, Moscow has always been a popular destination. During your stay, you will have an opportunity to see city s world renown attractions that include the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Today you will enjoy the sightseeing bus tour of this ancient Russian capital, including St. Sofia Embankment of the Moskva-river; The Bolshoy Stone Bridge; Cathedral of Christ the Savior and Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts; the new monument to Peter the Great; Gorky Park; stop at New Maiden Convent; observation platform of Sparrow (Lenin) Hills; Viktory Park and Poklonnaya Hill with World War II Memorial; Kutuzov Avenue; White House. Lunch and dinner. For groups, an additional optional evening entertainment and tours are available, and you are welcome to take a Moscow by Night city tour, or attend a circus or theatre performance. DAY 10, MOSCOW Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch aboard. This evening, enjoy farewell dinner. DAY 11, MOSCOW Time to bid farewell to your new friends after unforgettable journey through this fascinating land. Disembarkation.

8 M/S Tikhy Don 4* MS Tikhi Don is a very well-maintained ship that has undergone complete general reconstruction to meet the demands and requirements particularly of the North American market. Now she has elevator, better arrangements of internal premises and Western decor with portraits of Russian tsars and famous nobles of Russian Empire. All cabins are furnished identically in a very nice traditional style. Continental cuisine and Russian Dishes. On the ship there are 110 comfortable outside staterooms: 2 Panorama Suites, 4 Junior Suites, 34 Twin Deluxe Plus, 70 Twin Deluxe. All staterooms are outside with river view. Staterooms on all decks have large opening windows; Panorama Suites have 5 non-opening panoramic windows. In all staterooms: satellite TV, board radio, telephone, small fridge, hairdryer, 220 V - two round pins, 110 V sockets for both US and European plugs, safe box. All staterooms have hotel-style beds: Queen Size beds are convertible in two twin beds. Private bathrooms with shower are in all cabins Vessel features: elevator 4 passenger decks sun deck panorama lounge conference hall restaurant & 3 bars souvenir boutique beauty salon library

9 PANORAMA SUITE The two Panorama Suites, ship s best cabins, are in the very front of the Upper Deck. Each has five large windows that do not open for safety reasons, but excellent air-conditioning makes amends. They are oneroomed and furnished with two arm-chairs, coffee table, wardrobe, shelves, mirror with padded stool and dressing table. Safe and hairdryer are also there. JUNIOR SUITE Junior Suites are spacious one-roomed cabins with two windows each. There are four such cabins on the ship. Two of them are in the front of Boat Deck and the other two are in the back of Upper Deck. Furnishings: two arm-chairs, coffee table, wardrobe, shelves, mirror with padded stool and dressing table. Safe and hairdryer are also there.

10 TWIN DELUXE PLUS Twin Deluxe Plus are expanded staterooms located on Boat Deck. There are thirty four of them. They are furnished with two arm-chairs, coffee table, wardrobe, shelves, mirror with padded stool and dressing table. Safe and hairdryer are also there. TWIN DELUXE Twin Deluxe are comfortable cabins that are most common on the ship: they are located on Upper Deck and Main Deck. Two of them are located on Boat Deck. Total of these cabins on the ship is seventy. They are furnished with two arm-chairs, coffee table, wardrobe, shelves, mirror with padded stool and dressing table. Safe and hairdryer are also there.

11 M/S TIKHY DON 2017 Departures From 3,300 per person, please click to book Moscow to St Petersburg 22 May 2017 (11 days) 11 Jun 2017 (11 days) 1 Jul 2017 (11 days) 21 Jul 2017 (11 days) 10 Aug 2017 (11 days) 30 Aug 2017 (11 days) St Petersburg to Moscow 12 May 2017 (11 days) 1 Jun 2017 (11 days) 21 Jul 2017 (11 days) 11 Jul 2017 (11 days) 31 Jul 2017 (11 days) 20 Aug 2017 (11 days) 9 Sep 2017 (11 days) Booking Conditions All Packages Include: Accommodations in all outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation Captain s welcome Cocktail Reception Gala farewell dinner aboard Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call, transfers upon arrival/departure Luggage handling to/from the ship Lectures, provided by our guides Russian language and songs lectures Nightly entertainment and dancing Daily aerobics Tour of the ship s bridge Private transfers Our cruise director and professional staff Full visa support

12 Excluded from the price Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage/souvenirs Luggage handling in the airport Insurance Visa fees paid directly to the Consulate Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship s crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger s discretion Miscellaneous: Items of a personnel nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included Please note that 500 per person non-refundable deposit is paid on this tour The full balance has to be paid 80 days prior to departure. You can pay via bank transfer, debit/credit card (addition fee may be applied) or cheque