28 AUSTRALIA – Russian Travel Centre/Eastern Europe Travel: www.eetbtravel.com • 1300 66 88 44 • NZ – Innovative Travel: 0508 100 111 River Cruising in Russia offers the opportunity to explore beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg, to experience life in riverside towns and rural settlements. In addition, you can venture south to the Lower Volga as far as Astrakhan. The MS Chernyshevsky underwent a complete renovation in 2018, offering a range of upgraded cabins, and the popular tourist class MS Shashkov offers excellent value. Your cruise includes meals, a comprehensive sightseeing program conducted in English and an onboard entertainment program that introduces you to Russian culture, history and language. Day 1 Moscow Welcome to Moscow, Russia’s vibrant capital city. Board your ship and meet your fellow travellers and crew this evening for an information briefing. Day 2 Moscow This morning’s orientation city tour will introduce you to Moscow’s wide boulevards and famous landmarks. Tour highlights include Red Square and GUM, where you will have some free time, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Lubyanka and famous Bolshoi Theatre. After lunch at a city restaurant, visit the Kremlin, which houses the political headquarters of the planet’s largest nation. Walk through the grounds and enter one of the cathedrals. Day 3 Moscow Today is free to explore independently, or you may choose to take an optional excursion. Your ship departs for Uglich in the early evening. Day 4 Uglich Spend the morning cruising and disembark after lunch in Uglich, a charming town founded in 1148. Your walking tour covers the Kremlin territory, Transfiguration Cathedral and Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood where Tsar Ivan the Terrible’s son was murdered, sparking a power struggle for the throne and a period of unrest known as the ‘Time of Troubles’. Day 5 Yaroslavl Yaroslavl is the oldest city on the Volga River. It is one of the Golden Ring group of ancient towns and a World Heritage site. This morning, you visit the Church of St. Nicholas and enjoy a costumed performance in the former Governor’s house. Depart early afternoon for Goritsy. Day 6 Goritsy After lunch, dock at Goritsy, an unspoilt settlement on the banks of the Volga-Baltic Canal. A short bus trip will take you to the impressive Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Russia. Day 7 Kizhi Today you cruise through Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake, arriving late afternoon at tiny Kizhi Island. During your walking tour you will see the Open-air Museum of Architecture. The wooden Transfiguration Church, with 22 cupolas made from aspen wood, was built in 1714 without a single nail used. It represents the ultimate in Russian fairy-tale architecture. Day 8 Mandrogi Late morning arrival at Mandrogi. Here you have free time to enjoy the peaceful scenery, stock up on local handmade souvenirs, or visit the Vodka Museum and taste some of Russia’s most popular brands. This afternoon you depart for St. Petersburg, crossing Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake. During the Siege of Leningrad in WWII the frozen lake was the lifeline of the city, providing a conduit for food supplies and military equipment. Day 9 St. Petersburg After breakfast, your city tour introduces you to the highlights of this beautiful city. You’ll see St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Cathedral, Palace Square and Nevsky Prospekt, the main thoroughfare of the city. Continue to Peter and Paul Fortress, the first building constructed in St. Petersburg in 1703. Visit Peter and Paul Cathedral, burial place of the tsars from Peter the Great to the last Tsar Nicholas II. Enjoy lunch at a city restaurant, drive to the Gulf of Finland for a walking tour of the lower park of Peterhof Palace. It was commissioned as a summer palace by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles by Louis XIV of France. In summer months the focal point is the spectacular Grand Cascade of fountains and gilded statues. Day 10 St. Petersburg After breakfast, you visit the world famous Hermitage Museum. The rest of your afternoon is free or you may take an optional tour. Day 11 St. Petersburg Today is free for independent sightseeing, or you may join one of the optional tours. Day 12 St. Petersburg Disembark. St. Petersburg MS Chernyshevsky & MS Shashkov River Cruises – Moscow to St. Petersburg – 12 days/11 nights Moscow St. Petersburg Uglich Yaroslavl Goritsy Mandrogi Kizhi Moscow Canal Volga-baltic Waterway Lake Ladoga Lake Onega Svir River Neva River Volga River Volga River Rybinsk Reservoir RUSSIA FINLAND TVIA ONIA Yaroslavl
River Cruising in Russia offers the opportunity to explore beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg, to experience life in riverside towns and rural settlements. In addition, you can venture south to the Lower Volga as far as Astrakhan. The MS Chernyshevsky underwent a complete renovation in 2018, offering a range of upgraded cabins, and the popular tourist class MS Shashkov offers excellent value. Your cruise includes meals, a comprehensive sightseeing program conducted in English and an onboard entertainment program that introduces you to Russian culture, history and language.
Day 1 MoscowWelcome to Moscow, Russia’s vibrant capital city. Board your ship and meet your fellow travellers and crew this evening for an information briefing.
Day 2 MoscowThis morning’s orientation city tour will introduce you to Moscow’s wide boulevards and famous landmarks. Tour highlights include Red Square and GUM, where you will have some free time, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Lubyanka and famous Bolshoi Theatre. After lunch at a city restaurant, visit the Kremlin, which houses the political headquarters of the planet’s largest nation. Walk through the grounds and enter one of the cathedrals.
Day 3 MoscowToday is free to explore independently, or you may choose to take an optional
excursion. Your ship departs for Uglich in the early evening.
Day 4 UglichSpend the morning cruising and disembark after lunch in Uglich, a charming town founded in 1148. Your walking tour covers the Kremlin territory, Transfiguration Cathedral and Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood where Tsar Ivan the Terrible’s son was murdered, sparking a power struggle for the throne and a period of unrest known as the ‘Time of Troubles’.
Day 5 YaroslavlYaroslavl is the oldest city on the Volga River. It is one of the Golden Ring group of ancient towns and a World Heritage site. This morning, you visit the Church of St. Nicholas and enjoy a costumed performance in the former Governor’s house. Depart early afternoon for Goritsy.
Day 6 GoritsyAfter lunch, dock at Goritsy, an unspoilt settlement on the banks of the Volga-Baltic Canal. A short bus trip will take you to the impressive Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Russia.
Day 7 KizhiToday you cruise through Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake, arriving late afternoon at tiny Kizhi Island. During your walking tour you will see the Open-air Museum of Architecture. The wooden Transfiguration Church, with 22 cupolas made from aspen wood, was built in 1714 without a single nail used. It represents the ultimate in Russian fairy-tale architecture.
Day 8 MandrogiLate morning arrival at Mandrogi. Here you have free time to enjoy the peaceful
scenery, stock up on local handmade souvenirs, or visit the Vodka Museum and taste some of Russia’s most popular brands. This afternoon you depart for St. Petersburg, crossing Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake. During the Siege of Leningrad in WWII the frozen lake was the lifeline of the city, providing a conduit for food supplies and military equipment.
Day 9 St. PetersburgAfter breakfast, your city tour introduces you to the highlights of this beautiful city. You’ll see St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Cathedral, Palace Square and Nevsky Prospekt, the main thoroughfare of the city. Continue to Peter and Paul Fortress, the first building constructed in St. Petersburg in 1703. Visit Peter and Paul Cathedral, burial place of the tsars from Peter the Great to the last Tsar Nicholas II. Enjoy lunch at a city restaurant, drive to the Gulf of Finland for a walking tour of the lower park of Peterhof Palace. It was commissioned as a summer palace by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles by Louis XIV of France. In summer months the focal point is the spectacular Grand Cascade of fountains and gilded statues.
Day 10 St. PetersburgAfter breakfast, you visit the world famous Hermitage Museum. The rest of your afternoon is free or you may take an optional tour.
Day 11 St. PetersburgToday is free for independent sightseeing, or you may join one of the optional tours.
Day 12 St. PetersburgDisembark.
St. Petersburg
MS Chernyshevsky & MS ShashkovRiver Cruises – Moscow to St. Petersburg – 12 days/11 nights
glass of wine with dinner, Russian Tea Ceremonyzz Coffee/tea stationzz Bottled water in cabin replenished dailyzz Sightseeing as specified with English speaking guidezz Entertainment – musical program, Russian language
lessonszz Port charges
Inclusionszz Outside air-conditioned cabinzz 3 meals daily on boardzz Bottled water in cabin replenished daily
in cabinzz Sightseeing as specified with English
speaking guidezz Entertainment – musical program,
Russian language lessonszz Port charges
MS Chernyshevsky MS Shashkov
TransfersTransfers between airport and ship are not included. They can be purchased separately.
Prices shown per car in AUD (max 2 persons).
Moscow Domodedovo airport to ship 182
Moscow Sheremetyevo airport to ship 93
St. Petersburg ship to Pulkovo airport 93
Moscow, Park Zaryadye viewing point
Cruise prices & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable 2020.
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118 cabins. All cabins are outside with A/C, private bathroom and shower – Deluxe cabins have larger bathrooms with separate shower area, Lower deck cabins have portholes. On board facilities: 3 walk-around open-air promenade decks, Sun Deck, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, souvenir shop, laundry services, first aid station, sauna, ironing room.
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Deluxe Twin SingleSuite
Triple cabins on Lower Deck (not illustrated) – available on request.
Built 1981, refurbished 2018, 5 decks, 218 guestsThe popular MS Chernyshevsky was built in Germany in 1981. The vessel underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2018, with fresh new décor in the cabins and larger bathrooms with separate shower areas in the new Deluxe category.
Quad cabins on Lower Deck (not illustrated) – available on request.
Standard Cabin (approx.) 9m2
BedBed
WardrobeShowerand Sink
Bathroom
Standard Cabin (approx.) 9m2
Bar
Suite
Twin cabin
154 cabins. All cabins are outside with A/C, private bathroom and shower, fridge, picture windows (except lower deck – portholes). On board facilities: 3 walk-around open-air promenade decks, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, Sun Deck, souvenir shop, laundry services, first aid station, ironing room and sauna.
Restaurant
Suite (double bed, can accommodate fold-away bed)
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Built 1986, refurbished 2013, 5 decks, 280 guestsMS Shashkov was built in Germany in 1986 and refurbished in 2013. This comfortable 5-deck vessel features spacious suites, twin cabins and quad cabins for twin use on the Lower Deck, The quad cabins have portholes instead of scenic windows.
