RUSSIA RIVER CRUISE NEW CRUISE FOR 2011 SPECIAL OFFER: Book your Russia River Cruise by 30th September and SAVE 1,000 per couple PLUS 100 M&S Vouchers for you to enjoy now 2011 www.scenictours.co.uk
Book by 30 September and save 1,000 per couple NEW FOR 2011 Explore the best of Russia Fascinating cities, extraordinary arts and culture, an amazing country Join us on an incredible adventure. Inaccessible for decades after World War II, many of Russia s previously hidden treasures are now on show. You ll be amazed by the Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg Incredible Moscow Discover Russia s Hidden Jewels We ll take you on expertly guided visits to all the places that have long intrigued the West the Kremlin, Red Square, Peterhof Palace, the incredible art collection at the Hermitage and a ride on Moscow s famous Metro. You ll be treated to magical performances by the Russian Ballet and the incredible Moscow Circus, and you ll tour the cosmonaut training centre at Moscow s Star City. We will host you at the National Russian Show and Karelian Folk Show both of which feature stirring music and brilliant dancing. You ll meet WW II veterans, and students at a Children s Music School. For an appreciation of Russia s rich cultural life, watch craftsmen at work, learn a little of the language, join in history discussions and sample their beloved vodka. You ll celebrate at a blini (Russian pancake) party and be welcomed into the home of a local family for tea and pastries. Only with Scenic Tours will you enjoy more included shore excursions, port talks, special activities and home hosted visits. Enjoy Russia from the comfort of your floating hotel Like Europe, river cruising in Russia is an ideal way to explore parts of this fascinating country in relaxed comfort. While Scenic Tours does not own the river cruise ships in Russia we have chosen an excellent operator for our valued guests. With guaranteed outside staterooms onboard the ms Rossia, you will enjoy great views from your large opening picture window as well as the opportunity to relax in one of the ships lounges or on the sun deck. Dining is always a delight with a delicious mix of Russian regional and International cuisine at a single, open seating. And your attentive crew are always on hand to ensure that you enjoy the many sightseeing excursions and special events that we have included with your cruise. See pages 4-5 for full ship details The Russian Ballet, St. Petersburg Famous Babushka dolls are everywhere Kizhi Island Monastery, a miracle in wood 2 Call 0161 236 2444 and quote SCENIC 001
Unusual and fascinating sights St. Basil s Cathedral on Red Square, the 16th century stone church of the Trinity is Moscow s most famous tourist attraction www.scenictours.co.uk 3
Like Europe, river cruising in Russia is an ideal way to see the country Cruise Russia s Heartland Amazing discoveries, fascinating people, exploring in comfort Like Europe, the waterways of Russia provide an ideal way to explore parts of this fascinating country in relaxed comfort. Although Scenic Tours does not own the river cruise ships in Russia we have chosen an excellent operator for our valued guests. Relax on Russia s waterways You ll cruise aboard the ms Rossia, the delight of Russia s waterways, as you enjoy the many sightseeing excursions and special events that we have included with your cruise. Friendly staff always at your service Guaranteed Outside Staterooms Your outside stateroom is spacious with a large opening picture window. There s ample storage space, comfortable hotel-style twin or double beds, a sitting area, refrigerator, satellite TV, in-room safe and a bathroom with shower. Plenty of room to relax After a day of exploring ashore, return to the two lounge areas to re-live your discoveries with fellow travellers. Or relax on the sun deck, an ideal place to take in the passing scenery while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, or writing postcards. At mealtime, join your newfound friends to continue the conversations in the ship s dining room. Here you will be served a delicious mix of Russian regional and International cuisine at a single, open seating. Great Service From Your Ship s Crew Your attentive crew are always on hand to ensure that you are able to make the most of this wonderful experience. With one crew member for every two guests you are assured of the highest levels of personal service and all shipboard announcements and presentations are, of course, in English. As a Scenic Tours guest on these exclusive sailings, you ll have the benefit of a cruise director together with four expert programme directors on hand to answer all your questions and assist in every way possible. Enjoy the comfort of your floating hotel Relax in the pleasant bar and lounge Ready for your evening meal Plenty of room on the sun deck 4 Call 0161 236 2444 and quote SCENIC 001
2011 EARLY BOOKING OFFER ms Rossia, the delight of Russia s waterways CABIN CATEGORIES BOAT DECK PB Category (16.5m 2 ) Lounge / Bar P Category (14.5m 2 ) UPPER DECK A Category (16.5m 2 ) 336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 300 B Category (14.5m 2 ) 339 337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 MAIN DECK DB Category (15.5m 2 ) 210 208 206 20 211 209 207 205 203 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 111 107 105 103 132 130 128 126 124 122 120 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 241 238 239 236 237 234 235 232 233 230 231 228 229 226 227 224 225 222 223 220 221 218 219 216 217 214 215 212 200 201 D Category (12.5m 2 ) DS Category Single cabin (12.5m 2 ) B & P Categories (14.5m 2 ) Cabin can be configured as two single beds or one double bed D Category (12.5m 2 ) Cabin can be configured as two single beds or one double bed TECHNICAL DATA Refurbished: 2006 Length: 425 feet Decks: 4 (3 with passenger cabins) Passengers: 216 Cabins: 110 all outside Crew: 104 www.scenictours.co.uk 5
Scenic_DM_Russia_8pp_2444:august 27/8/10 11:16 Page 7 15 Day Imperial Jewels of Russia River Cruise Kizhi Island Lake Onega Volg a-b Can altic al Petrozavodsk Svir White Lake Lake Ladoga Goritzy Svir Stroi 14 Rybinsk Reservoir St. Petersburg Volga RUSSIA Uglich w sco Mo Volga na Ca 1 Nights l River Cruise Content Moscow 14 night cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow including 4 nights in St. Petersburg and Moscow So much more with Scenic INCLUDED FLEXIBLE Travel Russian Cruising Inclusions Exclusive private charter sailing on board the MS Rossia 14 nights accommodation in outside stateroom 18 exclusive, guided sightseeing tours and events Personal audio headsets on all shore excursions Free exclusive airport transfers Services of a Scenic Tours Cruise Director Exclusive services of 4 Programme Directors Shipboard commentary during cruising Complimentary wine served with dinner ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES INCLUDED 6 www.scenictours.co.uk Fly from your choice of 15 regional UK airports with KLM or from London Heathrow with British Airways INCLUDED SCENICHighlights Exclusive private charter sailing onboard the MS Rossia 14 nights accommodation in outside staterooms All tipping and gratuities on cruise and shore excursions 18 exclusive, guided sightseeing tours and events: St. Petersburg city tour Evening at the Russian Ballet Yusupov Palace Catherine s Palace and Park Hermitage Museum Peterhof Peter and Paul Fortress Karelian Folk Show Petrozavodsk Kizhi Island Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery Uglich Moscow City and Subway tour The Kremlin and the Armoury Museum Star City space centre Moscow Circus Novodevichy (New Maiden) Cemetery Kostroma Russian Show Exclusive Discovery Series events: Meeting with Russian World War II veterans Russian handcrafts presentation Russian language lesson Vodka tasting Blini party Home-hosted visit Discussions on Russian history Personal audio headsets on all shore excursions Free exclusive airport transfers Services of a Scenic Tours Cruise Director Exclusive services of 4 Programme Directors Shipboard commentary during cruising Complimentary wine served with dinner Captain s Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners INCLUDED SCENICDining 40 superb meals including 14 full buffet breakfasts (FB), 12 full buffet lunches (L) and 14 four course dinners (D) Star City, Moscow
Day 1 St. Petersburg, Russia Embark Ship Fly from your choice of 15 regional airports with KLM or London Heathrow with British Airways. You ll be met at the airport by your Scenic Tours Representative and transferred to your ship for a warm welcome from your crew. Celebrate your first taste of Russia and meet your travelling companions over dinner onboard tonight. Meals: D Day 2 St. Petersburg After breakfast enjoy an Included tour of St. Petersburg. A highlight is St. Isaac s Cathedral with its huge gilded dome, exquisite mosaics and icons. You ll also view the baroque Winter Palace and Alexander Column in Palace Square. This afternoon you ll visit the Hermitage. Formerly the Winter Palace and home of the Tsars, today it houses one of the world s greatest art collections. Day 3 St. Petersburg This morning, visit Catherine s Palace, famous for its grandiose white and gold façade and elaborate gardens. After returning to your ship, enjoy lunch onboard. Later there s free time to explore on your own. After dinner attend an Included performance of the Russian Ballet. Day 4 St. Petersburg Today you ll tour the19th-century Yusupov Palace, where Prince Yusupov murdered Grigory Rasputin, the most controversial figure in Russian history. After lunch, visit the Children s Music School and meet children eager to show you their knowledge of English. Day 5 St. Petersburg Your day starts at the Peter and Paul Fortress where Peter the Great and all the Russian emperors and empresses are buried. Afterwards relax and enjoy free time for lunch, it s then on to the magnificent summer residence of Russian royalty at Peterhof. Visit Catherine s Wing and view the Grand Cascade s waterfalls and fountains. Tonight MS Rossia sails from St. Petersburg. Meals: FB,D Day 6 Svir Stroi Your ship arrives in the village of Svir Stroi, between Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega. It s all ashore to visit the home of a local family who will serve authentic Russian tea and piroshky, a specialty of the region. Day 7 Petrozavodsk Tour the port city of Petrozavodsk and learn about the Soviet era at Kirov Square, Gagarin Square, and Lenin Square, where you ll stop at the World War II memorial of the eternal flame. Return to the ship for lunch and then attend an Included Karelian Folk Show which celebrates the music and costumes of Russia s north. Day 8 Kizhi Island This morning, your ship docks at Kizhi Island, one of the most St. Petersburg ancient inhabited sites in Russia. You ll visit the museum and its precious collection of wooden churches and chapels. You ll also view the Church of Transfiguration, with its 22 timbered onion domes. Day 9 Goritsy At the medieval village of Goritsy you ll tour the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery, built in 1397 and home to an impressive collection of Russian Orthodox icons. After we sail this afternoon, sample the beverage that has been integral to Russian culture for over 600 years - vodka. Day 10 Uglich Take an Included walking tour of historic Uglich, part of the Golden Ring of cities around Moscow. The town dates from the 10th century and was used by the legendary Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century as a base for his attacks against the Tatars. Day 11 Moscow It s a leisurely morning as we sail towards Moscow. Arriving after lunch, you ll set out on an exploration which includes Red Square, the KGB building and a ride on Moscow s Metro - considered one of the best subway systems in the world. Day 12 Moscow After breakfast, you ll tour the Kremlin, seat of the former Soviet Union s intrigue. In the State Armoury, you ll see priceless weaponry, jewels, Fabergé eggs and ceremonial robes. After your tour enjoy free time and lunch in one of the nearby local restaurants. This evening you ll witness a thrilling National Russian Show performed by fifty folk dancers. Day 13 Moscow This morning travel to the Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City. Inside the training facility is a full-size mockup of the Mir Space Station and you ll also see space simulators that prepare cosmonauts for lift-off. We return to our ship for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Tonight you ll attend the internationally acclaimed Moscow Circus. Day 14 Moscow Your day starts with expansive views of Moscow from the Sparrow Hills. Then visit Novodevichy Cemetery, where Anton Chekhov and former President Boris Yeltsin are buried. After lunch, you ll meet with Russian WWII veterans, who will recount their war experiences and answer questions. Tonight celebrate the end of your cruise at the Captain s Farewell Dinner. Day 15 UK - Moscow After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, either directly with British Airways to London Heathrow, or via Amsterdam with KLM to one of 15 regional UK airports. Meals: FB 2011 DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES 15 day river cruise St. Petersburg to Moscow Tour Code IRRC Jul 15 4,895 Aug 12 4,895 Sep 09 4,795 UPGRADE YOUR CABIN Category ADD DB (Main Deck) 210 B (Upper Deck) 330 A (Upper Deck) 450 P (Boat Deck) 510 PB (Boat Deck) 570 All prices are per person, twin share in GBP. Tour and cruise price based on Category D (Main Deck) staterooms. Onboard entertainment programme is subject to change. Advertised activities may not be available on all cruises. Deposit 750 per person. Single Supplement (based on Category D Main Deck) is on request. Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon. For full terms and conditions, please see pages 86 and 87 of the 2011 European River Cruise brochure. Visas: Please note a visa is required for all visitors to Russia at your own expense. Please call for details. BOOK BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 AND SAVE 1,000 PER COUPLE PLUS you will receive 100 M&S vouchers For offer terms and conditions visit www.scenictours.co.uk/destination/europe-river-cruise/special-offers/ Call 0161 236 2444 and quote SCENIC 001 7
If undelivered please return to: Scenic Tours, 6th Floor, 111 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2HY Incredible offers and fabulous new cruises in 2011 including a brand new Russia cruise SAVE up to 3,200 per couple on selected European River Cruises SAVE up to 1,000 per couple on our BRAND NEW Russia Cruise PLUS 100 M&S Vouchers on every cruise booked before 30 September