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M/S Mikhail Sholokhov Cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg

11 days, 10 nights from £1,210

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



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 Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi

Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Lunch and dinner.

DAY 3, MOSCOW

For sure this great city deserves attention, and it might take more than a week to explore

it. Today you can start exploring Moscow on your own – there is some time for it.

Otherwise you are welcome to join one of the optional tours that are widely offered

aboard the ship.

DAY 4, UGLICH

Uglitch 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. During the guided walking tour there will be a visit to magnificent five

domed Transfiguration Cathedral and Church of Tsarevich Dmitry on the Blood. This

church was built to commemorate the most famous event in the town's history – a

mysterious death of the 7-year old Tsarevich Dmitry, the last scion of Dimitri Rurik dynasty.

Uglitch Kremlin is also on the list. Those who wish will have the opportunity to explore the

Flea Market.



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. City tour

includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the

Prophet. This church is situated in the town’s central square, and, perhaps, is the loveliest

of all of today's sights: frescoes on its walls and vaulting inside the church make it really a

museum of old Russian painting. 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.

DAY 6, GORITSY

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 icon collection in the world.

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.



DAY 8, MANDROGUI

Visit to Mandrogi is probably alike

to setting a foot into parallel world

somewhere on the border between

dreams and reality. This toy-like

village offers the insight into old

national epic. Travelers are getting

to learn about old craftsmanship

and have to be prepared for

something special on behalf of

local dwellers! Museum of Russian Vodka also is a highlight. Farewell Dinner is on the list.

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.

Your guided tour highlights will also

include the Admiralty Building,

Peter and Paul Fortress, the

treasure chest of the world world-famous art – the Hermitage Museum. 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.


It is your choice whether to spend

a day on your own in this

fascinating city or to take a

guided tour. In St. Petersburg

variety of guided tours is offered

aboard the ship. Please, contact

one of your tour guides on the

ship for details.


Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg.

Disembarkation.



Your Itinerary

St Petersburg to Moscow


Welcome to Russia's second capital - St

Petersburg! Today you board your

cruise ship. Dinner is served onboard.


Extraordinary city of St. Petersburg,

founded by Peter the Great in 1703, is

the highlight of your Russian River

adventure. Your guided tour highlights

will also include the Admiralty Building,

Peter and Paul Fortress, the treasure

chest of the world world-famous art –

the Hermitage Museum. 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.


It is your choice whether to spend a day on your own in this fascinating city or to take a

guided tour. In St. Petersburg variety of guided tours is offered aboard the ship. Please,

contact one of your tour guides on the ship for details.

DAY 4, MANDROGUI

Visit to Mandrogi is probably alike to

setting a foot into parallel world

somewhere on the border between

dreams and reality. This toy-like village

offers the insight into old national epic.

Travelers are getting to learn about old

craftsmanship and have to be

prepared for something special on



behalf of local dwellers! Museum of Russian Vodka also is a highlight. Farewell Dinner is on

the list.

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.

DAY 6, GORITSY

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 icon collection in the world.

DAY 7, UGLICH

Uglitch 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. During the guided walking tour there will be a visit to magnificent five

domed Transfiguration Cathedral and Church of Tsarevich Dmitry on the Blood. This

church was built to commemorate the most famous event in the town's history – a

mysterious death of the 7-year old Tsarevich Dmitry, the last scion of Dimitri Rurik dynasty.

Uglitch Kremlin is also on the list. Those who wish will have the opportunity to explore the

Flea Market.



DAY 8, 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 Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi

Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Lunch and dinner.

DAY 9, MOSCOW

For sure this great city deserves

attention, and it might take more

than a week to explore it. Today you

can start exploring Moscow on your

own – there is some time for it.

Otherwise you are welcome to join

one of the optional tours that are

widely offered aboard the ship.

DAY 10, MOSCOW

Time to bid farewell to your new friends after unforgettable journey through this

fascinating land. Disembarkation.



M/S Mikhail Sholokhov 3*

This ship has been reserved for quests sharing similar tastes and interests in travel. All will be

charmed by the ship’s crew 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. The cabins are comfortably furnished and feature

refrigerator. The dining rooms offer both - Continental and Russia cuisine, as well as specialties of

the surrounding regions, served in a warm shipboard atmosphere. There are three bars, a small

souvenir shop, music salon, dance hall and beauty salon.

All cabins are equipped with mini-fridge, satellite TV/radio channel safe. W/C are of European

standard ( with separated shower area). 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.

The ship is not equipped with wheelchair access and elevator. The ship do not have extensive

soundproofing so you may hear noise from air-conditioning and other machinery onboard at any

time. 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.

Vessel features:

3 Bars

Souvenir Shop

Music Salon

Dance Hall

Beauty Salon

Laundry Service



On the ship there are 138 comfortable outside staterooms: 2 suites, 4 dedicated sgls, 126 twin

standards, 6 lower deck twin/triple/quad cabins. All staterooms are outside with river view. All

staterooms have large picture windows that open; Lower Deck Twin/Triple/Quad cabins have non-

opening portholes. All staterooms have private bathroom with shower; board radio, small fridge &

air conditioning.



SUITE

The two Suites are ship’s best cabins; they have two rooms: bedroom and very spacious living room.

These cabins are located on Boat Deck for excellent views of passing by scenery. Living room is

furnished with large sofa, coffee table, and cabinet, dressing table with mirror and padded stool,

and wardrobe.

DEDICATED SGL

Dedicated SGLs are all located in the front of Boat Deck close to the Panorama Bar, so single

travelers have good chances to socialize easily! Dedicated SGLs are four in number. These

comfortable cabins are furnished with dressing table with padded stool; mirror; wardrobe.

TWIN STANDARD

Twin Standards are comfortable cabins that are most common on the ship: they are located on

Main Deck, Upper Deck and on Boat Deck. Cabins have also wardrobe; bedside table; mirror with

small dressing table and padded stool.



LOWER DECK TWIN/ TRIPLE/ QUAD

Lower Deck Twin/Triple/Quad cabins are spacious and comfortable. These cabins are perfect for

families, but there are a limited number of them. They are furnished with two bunk beds and two

lower beds. Besides there is a sitting area with table, mirror and two chairs. Wardrobe is also in cabin.



M/S MIKHAIL SHOLOKHOV 2017 Departures

From £1,210 per person, please click to book

Moscow to St Petersburg

31 May 2017 (11 days)

19 Jun 2017 (11 days)

8 Jul 2017 (11 days)

27 Jul 2017 (11 days)

15 Aug 2017 (11 days)

3 Sep 2017 (11 days)

St Petersburg to Moscow

22 May 2017 (10 days)

10 Jun 2017 (10 days)

29 Jun 2017 (10 days)

18 Jul 2017 (10 days)

6 Aug 2017 (10 days)

25 Aug 2017 (10 days)

13 Sep 2017 (10 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

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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

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M/S Mikhail Sholokhov Cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg...M/S Mikhail Sholokhov 3* This ship has been reserved for quests sharing similar tastes and interests in travel. All will