Russian Wa
Sample Itinerary: 11 Days - Moscow to St. Petersburg
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Day 1 USA to Russia
Overnight flights to Russia (with connecting
flights in Europe depending on airline used).
Day 2 Arrive in Moscow
Embarkation after 4 pm
Upon your arrival you will be met by one of
our cruise managers and transferred to the
port for embarkation. A welcome cocktail and
information meeting will either precede or
follow dinner. Afterwards, enjoy your first night
on your floating hotel. (D)
Day 3 Moscow
A genuine introduction to this exciting city is
our guided sightseeing tour by bus featuring
Moscow’s major sights such as the humongous
Red Square, famous St. Basil’s Cathedral and
the impressive Kremlin. Your afternoon is
free to explore some more on your own or to
join one of the optional excursions offered by
our cruise managers, such as an excursion to
the Sergiev Posad Complex, the heart of the
Russian Orthodox Church, or a tour of the
famous Moscow Metro and pedestrian Arbat
Street. At night, an optional excursion to a
performance of the Moscow Circus is offered,
one of the greatest circus acts in the world. (B,
L, D)
Day 4 Moscow
SET SAIL: PM
The morning is reserved for an inside look
at the Kremlin and its fascinating Cathedrals,
giant Tzar Bell and Cannon. The afternoon
Uglich at sunset
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is free to partake in the optional tour of
the Armory Museum, the world renowned
depository of Royal Russian riches including
samples of weapons, carriages, thrones
and the famous Faberge eggs. Return to the
ship and enjoy a welcome drink and crew
introduction on the sun deck as you set sail on
your wonderful Volga adventure. (B, L, D)
Day 05 Uglich
Russia’s second oldest city (only one year
younger than Moscow) is famous for the more
troubled and violent side of Russian history.
It was here that the Russian Crown Prince
Dimitri was assassinated, which eventually
led to Boris Godunov ascending the Russian
throne. Here on the banks of the Volga, your
walking tour will feature a rich collection of
Russian Orthodox architecture, as well as the
Church of St. Demitrius of the Blood and the
Palace of Tsarevich Dmitri. Time permitting,
our guides will take those wishing to
participate to visit the local orphanage where
you can meet some of the kids and teachers
and leave small gifts such as school pens,
educational toys and English books! Once back
on board, sail on and in the afternoon enjoy a
Classical Concert performed by one of Russia’s
most famous violinists! (B, L, D)
Day 06 Yaroslavl
Founded by Yaroslav the Wise in the 11th
century, the city also ranks as one of the
oldest in Russia. Its primary attractions are
in the area around the main square anchored
by the Governor’s Palace. Your city tour will
include a visit to the Transfiguration of the
Savior Monastery dating from the 13th century
and the Church of Elijah the Prophet, which
houses the famous Yaroslav and Kostroma
frescoes. Optional: Enjoy a unique 30 minute
a capella concert in one of Yaroslavl’s ancient
cathedrals performed by the city’s most famous
30 member choir. Return to the ship and
sail on. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Russian
Dinner with entertainment featuring national
specialties served by staff dressed in national
costumes and accompanied by lively folklore
music. (B, L, D)
Day 07 Goritza
This morning, stop at a typical small Russian
village along the Volga. Here you will visit
an authentic peasant house where your host,
Baba Valya (Grandma Valya) will welcome
you to her home and treat you to some tasty
homemade pastries and tea! In the afternoon,
as the ship continues sailing upstream, enjoy
a Caviar and Champagne party on board,
featuring blini pancakes with champagne and
red caviar! (B, L, D)
Day 08 Kizhi
Take a walking tour of this fairy tale island
in the northern part of Lake Onega. Its
most famous landmark, the Church of
Transfiguration with its 22 cupolas, is
an outstanding masterpiece of wooden
architecture. Not only is it constructed without
a single nail or piece of iron, but the only
tools that were used for its construction were
chisels and axes. There is no church like
this in the world and there will be never one
again!”. Back on board our activities will
be highlighted with a special folklore show
performed by our on board folklore group!
(B, L, D)
Day 09 Mondraga (Green Station Stop)
The morning will be free to participate in our
on board activities, lectures and entertainment.
On arrival you will enjoy a unique picnic
lunch in a village setting! The Russian shashlik
barbecue will be accompanied with a glass
of wine and entertainment by our on-board
musicians. Then, be sure to visit the unique
Vodka Museum featuring over 2500 varieties
of Russia’s national drink! (In case of
unforeseeable bad weather, the lunch will
aterways
be served on board). But that’s not all! As
you continue sailing in the afternoon, prepare
for our Farewell Captain’s Gala Dinner as you
approach our final destination: gorgeous St.
Petersburg! (B, L, D)
Day 10 St. Petersburg
This city is located on the banks of the Gulf of
Finland, in the delta of the river Neva. Peter
the Great founded the city in 1703 and from
1712 until 1918 it was the capital of the Russian
Empire. With its five million inhabitants, it is
the second largest city in Russia and is often
referred to as the “Venice of the North”. Your
morning city tour will guide you past Nevsky
Prospect, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Kazan’s Assembly
Church, the Admiralty Building, Palace Square
with the residence of Russian czars known
as the “Winter Palace”. Continue past the
“Bronze Horseman” monument of Peter the
Great, Smolny Monastery, the cruiser Aurora,
and the fascinating bridges over the river
Neva. The afternoon is reserved for a tour of
the Hermitage, one of the greatest museums
of the world! Located within the 1000+ room
Winter Palace, the Hermitage boasts of over 3
million artifacts spread out of 365 rooms and
featuring an amazing collection of art dating
from the early Greek to modern times! Pay
special attention to originals by da Vinci, Van
Gogh, Gauguin and Picasso. End your day with
an optional cultural performance (ballet or
Included Features
Kizhi
FINLAND
Mandrogi
Helsinki
St. Petersburg
Pushkin
Tallinn
Stockholm
Goritsy
ESTONIA
Perm
Uglich
Riga
Kostroma
Yaroslavl
LATVIA
Nizhni Novgorod
BELARUS
LITHUANIA
Vilnius
folklore) available for purchase on board. (B,
L, D)
Day 11 St. Petersburg
Today is a full free day to explore the sights
and sounds on your own. Take advantage
of one of our optional tours offered by our
cruise managers, such as the optional full day
Palace Excursion to Pushkin and Catherines
Palace, the former village of the Russian
royalty. Then, continue to Petrodvorets and
walk in its splendid gardens, and see fountains
powered only by the force of gravity. In the
evening, enjoy an optional Cossack show. This
magnificent folk show features over 40 dancers
and musicians. (B, L, D)
Day 12 St. Petersburg – Home
Disembarkation: 09:00
Bid your crew and fellow passengers goodbye
as you disembark and transfer to the
airport for your flights home. (Cruise only
passengers who have not purchased transfers
through us - services end with breakfast) (B)
Minsk
Kiyev (Kiev)
UKRAINE
Kanev
Kremenchug
Zaporozhye
MOLDOVA
Odessa
Kherson
Tulcea
Sevastopol
Yalta
Nessebar
Departure Dates and Rates
Disembark
Date
City
Cruise
Only
With Air
from NYC*
Moscow June 10
St Petersburg $ 1999.00
St Petersburg June 20
Moscow $ 1999.00
Moscow June 30
St Petersburg $ 1999.00
St Petersburg July 10
Moscow $ 1999.00
Moscow Aug 9
St Petersburg $ 1999.00 St Petersburg Aug 19
Moscow $ 1999.00
Moscow Aug 29
St Petersburg $ 1999.00
St Petersburg Sept 8
Moscow $ 1999.00
Moscow Sept 18
St Petersburg $ 1999.00
St Petersburg Sept 28
Moscow $ 1899.00
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REVERSE ITINERARY: St. Petersburg to Moscow
Kozmodemyansk
Included Tours
• Moscow: Half day panorama city tour
including Red Square and tour of the
Kremlin grounds
• Uglich: Walking tour including Church
of St. Demitrius
• Yaroslavl: Bus & walking city tour
• Goritzy: Walking tour of the village with
house visit and snacks
• Kizhi: Walking tour of this island
museum
• Mondraga/Svirstroy: Riverside
“Shashlik” barbecue with entertainment
• St. Petersburg: Half day panorama
tour and tour of the Hermitage Museum
Single occupancy in a twin cabin supplement = 50%
Port & cruise fuel charges: $140** pp • Russian Visa: $195 pp (if handled through our recommended visa service)
Air Taxes: Vary from $396 - $498 depending on airline & departure gateway
*Airfares are estimates and are subject to change and reconfirmation at the time of booking.
**All prices are based on fuel prices and currency exchange rates as of printing of brochure and are subject to change.
We strongly recommend that you purchase the “Price Protection” program as found in our Terms and Conditions.
Fountains of Petrodvorets
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May 31
June 10
June 20
June 30
July 30
Aug 9
Aug 19
Aug 29
Sept 8
Sept 18
Tschaikovsky
Makaryev
Votkinsk
Kazan
Gorodets
Moscow
Cruise Rates per person/sharing a twin cabin in CATEGORY “ D ”
Embark
Date
City
• Roundtrip economy air between the US
and Russia*
• Arrival and departure transfer*
• Accommodation in all outside facing
cabins in your choice of cabin category
• 29 Meals included:
- 10 breakfasts
- 9 lunches
- 10 dinners
• Early morning coffee daily
• Shore excursions including sightseeing,
transportation, entrance fee and local
English speaking guides
• Special features including: Piroshki and
tea tasting, Caviar & champagne party,
Shashlik BBQ Party riverside
• Superb on board Cultural and Entertainment program including: lectures, live
folklore performance, piano concert,
classical concert performed by one of
Russia’s renowned violonist
• The BEST team of English speaking
Cruise Directors throughout!
*Not included in cruise only rates.
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MS “Konstan
Volga Restaurant
Relax on the Sun Deck
Built in 1979 and completely reconstructed in 1989, the MS “Konstantin Korotkov” was refurbished in 2007/8.The public facilities
consist of a Reception, Office and Snack bar on the Main (2nd)
Deck, Dining room , Souvenir shop and Pub Bar on the Middle
(3rd) Deck, a Piano Bar and Entertainment Lounge on the Upper
(4th) Deck, and a Conference Room on the (5th) Sun Deck. Main,
Middle and Upper Deck cabins are outward facing with big picture
windows that open. All cabins have private toilet/shower facilities,
refrigerators, forced air controls, radio and closet space.The ship
also has six Presidential two room suites and twenty single cabins.
The “Konstantin Korotkov” has continually received the highest
praise for its friendly service and a superb on board cultural and
entertainment program featuring lectures, seminars and concerts
performed by some of Russia’s top entertainers.
Ship Specifications/First Class
Registry: Russia
Last Refurbished: 2007/8
Crew: 110 Total
Decks: 5 (4 passenger) Voltage: 220
Length: 125 m
Speed: 25 Km/H
Draft: 3 meters
Width: 16.8 m
Currency: Ruble/Euro
Languages: English/Scandinavian
Maximum passenger capacity: 260 (sails with average of 240) Credit cards accepted for on board expenses (Visa & Mastercard only)
(Optional excursions must be paid in cash) Panorama Piano Bar
MS Konstantin Korotkov at sail
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Standard Twin
Bathroom
tin Korotkov”
401
403
405
407
409
411
413
415
417
419
421
423
425
427
429
431
433
435
Upper Deck (Deck 4)
Neva
Evening
Lounge
402
404
406
408
410
412
414
416
418
420
422
424
426
428
430
432
434
436
Category A
Panorama
Piano
Bar
365
367
369
371
366
368
370
372
359
360
356
320
322
324
326
328
333
332
334
336
338
340
342
347
346
348
350
352
354
318
304
355
319
321
323
325
327
329
331
333
335
337
339
341
343
345
347
349
351
353
317
Category B
Souvenir Shop
302
Volga
Restaurant
303
301
Middle Deck (Deck 3)
Svir
Bar
201
203
205
207
209
211
213
215
217
219
221
223
225
227
229
231
233
235
Main Deck (Deck 2)
Category C
Reception
202
204
206
208
210
212
214
216
218
220
222
224
226
228
230
232
234
236
Office
101
103
105
107
109
111
113
115
117
119
Lower Deck (Deck 1)
Gym
102
104
106
108
110
112
114
116
118
120
Category D
Sauna
Neva Evening Lounge
Cabin Upgrades - P.P. Add to package price
Upper Deck 4 (Category A)
n Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $799
n Standard Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499
Middle Deck 3 (Category B)
n Presidential Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,199
n Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699
n Standard Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399
Lower Deck 1 (Category D)
n Twin/Triple w/Porthole . . . . . . . . . $0
n = Staff Cabins
Twin cabin for single occupancy add
50% of the total cruise price.
Reception
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Main Deck 2 (Category C)
n Standard Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299
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