Russian Waterways cruise (St. Petersburg - Moscow) 2014

M/S “Dostoyevsky”

Russian River vessel built in Germany in 1981 , project - 301. The vessel had major refurbishment in 2001.

That ship has been reserved for quests sharing similar tastes and interests in travel. The ship’s crew will charm all, as they have been specially trained to cater to the needs of Western tourists. The ship features outside staterooms, affording majestic views of the passing countryside, and all are air-conditioned with private shower.  The cabins are comfortably furnished. The dining rooms offer Continental cuisine with sampling of Russia cuisine, as well as specialties of the surrounding regions, served in a warm shipboard atmosphere. The are two bars on board. On board the vessel is a small souvenir shop, music salon, theatre and beauty salon. Laundry service is also available. Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment all serve to ensure a memorable cruise holiday. From their spacious loungers to sweeping sundecks, our floating hotel offers unique journeys of distinction.
On every cruise there’s a government-licensed guide who will fill you in on the history, mythology, and art of the ports you visit so you’ll go home with more then just a tan- you’ll take with you a greater understanding of Russia.

The total passenger capacity is 260 persons
Total amount of cabins   149:
120 Double cabins
8  single cabins
17 triple cabins
4 suite cabins

ALL CABINES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SHOWER, TOILET, AIR-CONDITIONER:

Dates available:
11/05 – 20/05 (10 days / 9 nights)

Itinerary
 
St.Petersburg 
Embarkation

St.Petersburg 
City tour

St.Petersburg 
Hermitage

Mandrogi 
Free time

Kizhi
Open-Air Museum of Architecture

Goritsy
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Uglitch 
Cathedral of the Resurrection and Dmitry Blood’s Church

Moscow 
City tour

Moscow 
Kremlin & Cathedral

Moscow 
Disembarkation

(Please, note the itinerary is subject to change because of the weather conditions)

Saint-Petersburg – Moscow: St. Petersburg – Svirstroy – Kizhi – Goritsy – Yaroslavl – Uglich – Moscow

Saint-Petersburg
created by Peter the Great to rival Venice, its 101 islands, 66 canals, and hundreds of bridges have secured its reputation as the most beautiful city in the country. While your ship is docked in port, you’ll enjoy daily sightseeing tours. You will see the Nevsky prospect’s shops, cafes and theatres, and you will tour the impressive St.Isaac’s, the city’s large cathedral, now a museum of elaborate icons and artworks. We will spend time in the world famous hermitage Museum, formerly the Winter Palace, home of the last six czars. A treasure trove of three million exhibits, its 320 halls display DaVincis, Rembrandts, Titians, Micheleangelos, French impressionists and North American artists.

Mandrogi
Green Stop.

Kizhi
Via the Volga/Baltic canal, our cruise takes us to the tiny island of Kizhi, located at the northern end of lake Onega. Renowned for its open-air Museum of Architecture assembled from various areas of the country and restored to form a glimpse of the past.

Goritsy
is a tiny settlement seven kilometers from the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery. Visit what remains of the Nunnery of the resurrection on the banks of the Sheksna River in Goritsy, within a quarter of a mile of where the ship stop, will be interesting for any tourist with a real interest in Russian history

Yaroslavl
Stretching for 18 miles on both banks of the Volga, 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.
Of special interest is the magnificent 13th-century Spassky Monastery ensemble, a group of majestic 17th century cathedrals, an elegant rotunda and remnants of an ancient trading center. Loveliest of all is the Church of Elijah the Prophet, situated in the town’s central square. The frescoes on the walls and vaulting inside the church constitute a veritable museum of old Russian paintings.

Uglich
Founded in 1148, Uglich is one of the most beloved towns in old Russia. 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.
At the end of the 16th century, Maria Nagaya, seventh wife of Ivan the Terrible, lived in honorary exile in the Kremlin at Uglich. It was here in her garden that the Tsarevich Dmitry met his death and where the Church of St.Demitrius of the Blood was built and still stands today. Within the Kremlin is the oldest building in Uglich, the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitry.

Moscow
Spend three unforgettable days in the capital of Russia and admire numerous treasures of its history and present days and enjoy its beauty!

Prices:

Main deck - 1690 per person per cruise in USD
Upper deck - 1770 per person per cruise in USD
Boat Deck  - 1850 per person per cruise in USD
Suite cabin - 3140 per person per cruise in USD

The price includes:
- 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 restaurants; meal service begins with dinner on the day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on the day of disembarkation.
- Luggage handling to/from the ship
- Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
- Gala farewell Dinner aboard
- Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call, transfers for groups upon arrival/departure.
- Round table with our guides on the political, social and economical situation in Russia
- Russian language and song lectures
- Nightly entertainment and dancing.
- Daily aerobics
- Tour of the ship’s bridge.
- Port taxes

The price does not include:
- Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage/ souvenirs.
- Insurance
- Luggage handling in the airport
- Visas
- Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion.
- Private transfers
- Miscellaneous: Items of personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.