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2018
FROM $ 2,624 per person

Eternal Volga
8 Days - 8VX_PP
# Description

Cruise

MOSCOW - UGLICH - GORITSY - KIZHI - MANDROGI - SAINT PETERSBURG
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All inclusive on board

Luxury ship
*
English-speaking guides and hostess
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Onboard Russian specialist
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Drinks included on board
*
Tips included

Cruise

Day 1

MOSCOW

Passengers are welcome to begin boarding our ship at 2:00 p.m. We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 2

MOSCOW

All meals served on board. First, we'll visit the Moscow Kremlin. Inextricably linked to the most important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century, the Kremlin was a royal residence and religious center. We'll stroll by St. Basil's Cathedral and through the Red Square, the historic heart of Russia. Enjoy a bit of shopping at the mall in the once-famous GUM State Department Store. Before we return to the boat, we'll pass by the Lubyanka (KGB Headquarters). As we begin our cruise, join us for a welcome cocktail. We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 3

UGLICH

All meals served on board. We'll spend the morning cruising on the Volga. During the trip from Moscow to Uglich, our ship will cross through the impressive networks of locks on the Moscow Canal. Built under Stalin, the canal transformed the city into a large river port connected to the White, Baltic, Caspian, Azov and Black Seas. Join us for a Russian class and a presentation of Russian crafts. After lunch, we'll visit Uglich which was first settled along the banks of the Volga River in 937. After Ivan the Terrible's death, the city was the stage for the banishment and subsequent death of Ivan's youngest son, Tsarevich Dmitry, which precipitated the era known as the Time of Troubles in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. We'll visit the Uglich Kremlin, the Church of Saint Dmitry on the Blood, and the Cathedral of the Transfiguration. Enjoy a Ukranian dinner this evening, followed by a traditional concert. We'll spend the night on board.

Day 4

GORITSY

All meals served on board. We'll spend the morning cruising on the Sheksna River and Lake Beloye. Join us for a Russian nesting dolls painting class or singing Russian songs. Afterwards, we'll visit the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, founded in the 14th century. When we return on board, come and learn to cut up the floor like a true Russian! We'll enjoy a Russian dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 5

KIZHI

All meals served on board. We'll spend the morning cruising on Lake Onega. Join us for a Russian class, a classical music concert and a presentation of Russian folk wear. After lunch, you can participate in a Russian tea ceremony before our visit to Kizhi, one of Russia's must-see attractions. We'll visit this open-air museum that houses the collection of wooden structures from the past, including the 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration of Our Savior, covered with golden leaves and religious portraits, and the Church of the Intercession. Tonight's dinner will be followed by a concert and dancing. We'll spend the night on board.

Day 6

MANDROGI

All meals served on board. This morning, learn how to cook authentic Russian food! We'll stop in Mandrogi, and you'll have some free time to enjoy a stroll through the village, founded over 16 years ago as an eco-stop. Artisans and craftsmen from all over Russia were invited to live and work here, creating the village's unique style. Have a sampling of vodka in the museum displaying 2500 different sorts of the spirit. We'll have lunch in the open while listening to traditional music. Tonight is the Captain's Dinner. We'll also enjoy our gala evening with musicians and dancers. We'll spend the night on board.

Day 7

SAINT PETERSBURG

All meals served on board. Join us for a panoramic tour of Saint Petersburg: Russia's second largest city and a world-class destination. Formerly known as Petrograd, and subsequently Leningrad, this is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth and virtually any building in its large historic center, threaded with canals and dotted with baroque bridges, can be considered an attraction. The Neva River flows through this marvelous city which has inspired and nurtured some of the modern world's greatest literature, music, and visual art. We'll see the Nevsky Prospect, the imposing St. Isaac Cathedral, and the two Rostral columns. Afterwards, we'll visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and its cathedral, which contains the tombs of former Russian tsars. We'll also visit the most famous museum in Russia: The State Hermitage Museum. Sprawling across three massive buildings, this vast, chaotic, and incredibly rich collection is unquestionably the biggest draw for visitors to Saint Petersburg. OPTIONAL: Saint Petersburg at night and the "Raised Bridges" (reservations on board only). We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 8

SAINT PETERSBURG

Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking.
 

Dates & Prices

Departure city

* Price based on double occupancy

START IN 2018
Departure 07/28/2018
Arrival 08/04/2018
FROM $ 4,434 per person
Ship : Rostropovitch Anchors : 5
Sold out
Departure 08/11/2018
Arrival 08/18/2018
FROM $ 3,894 per person
Ship : Rostropovitch Anchors : 5
Sold out
Departure 08/25/2018
Arrival 09/01/2018
FROM $ 3,894 per person
Ship : Rostropovitch Anchors : 5
Sold out
Departure 09/22/2018
Arrival 09/29/2018
FROM $ 3,962 per person
Ship : Rostropovitch Anchors : 5
Departure 10/06/2018
Arrival 10/13/2018
FROM $ 2,624 per person
Ship : Rostropovitch Anchors : 5

* Price based on double occupancy

Sales

  • Child discount (2-9 years of age): - 20%
  • 3rd person discount in triple cabin: - 30%

 

Formalities

valid passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate. Please note: Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the last day of your travels.
Included :
Not included

your cruise on a Superior Comfort Ship in the cabin of your choice - all onboard meals, from dinner on Day 1 (cold meal in the event of late arrival) to breakfast on Day 8 - drinks at all meals (water + 1 glass of wine or 1 soft drink or 1 beer + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - welcome cocktail and "Bread and Salt” ceremony - Captain's Dinner - onboard activities: Russian classes, Russian songs and dances, concerts, tea ceremony - all visits and excursions mentioned in the program (except optional excursion to see the raised bridges in Saint Petersburg) - tips - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

the international flights- transfers - Lunch on Day 1 and Day 8 - airport taxes - mandatory Russian visa - departure from other cities - optional excursions - drinks not mentioned - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.
Cost of visa: €110 per person (2015 rate, subject to change) - (if request is under 45 days before travel: €100 additional fee per person for "express visa”)

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Rostropovitch

Rostropovitch

4 Decks

N.B: Navigational obligations and weather conditions can disrupt the itinerary, and in certain cases, intermediate stops may be canceled. If this happens, CroisiEurope will do our best to find the best solution according to passenger expectations. For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. Ask for detailed itinerary of the opposite-direction cruise, ref. 8XV_PP

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