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| RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISES (69402008)
A 14-Day tour starting from $CALL
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Vacation Overview Enjoy an unforgettable discovery of Russia as you travel between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the waters of the Volga and Neva Rivers, Lakes Onega and Ladoga, White Lake, and Rybinsk Reservoir. Sightseeing with a Local Guide is included in both cities to help you better understand and experience the spirit of these impressive places. On board your river cruise ship, drink in the splendid Russian countryside and enjoy stops in quaint villages along the way. Visit the local kremlin in Uglich, then the beautiful Golden Ring city of 1000-year-old Yaroslavl. Marvel at the beauty of the Krill-Belosersk Monastery and stop at Kizhy Island to discover rural life and to visit the Transfiguration Church. In Mandrogui, eat and drink like a local with the chance to sample delectable Russian pancakes (blini) and some of the locally produced vodka. |
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Meals Buffet breakfasts (B); lunches (L); dinners (D); as detailed in the itinerary; Captain’s cocktail Transportation Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Moscow and St. Petersburg if Cosmos issues the tickets. Cruise accomodations in twin-bedded main upper or boat deck outside cabins with private facilities, air-conditioning, temperature control, and fridge. Hotels Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesMOSCOW Cosmos (ST), ST. PETERSBURG Ibis (ST) Guides Local Guides for city sightseeing in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Services of English-speaking staff and Cruise Director
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Wed. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT. Day 2: Thu. ARRIVAL IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the Russian capital. Day 3: Fri. MOSCOW. AFTERNOON EMBARKATION. Spend some more time in this great city. In the afternoon transfer to your cruise ship for embarkation. Time to get acquainted with the various amenities available on board. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers. (B,D) Day 4: Sat. MOSCOW. Sightseeing with a Local Guide visiting the Kremlin’s interior. Walk past the enormous Czar Bell and Cannon, the Palace of Congress, and Offices of State to arrive in historic Cathedral Square. Encircling the square are the Annunciation, Assumption, and Archangel Michael cathedrals, three of the Kremlin’s best-known architectural treasures. (B,L,D) Day 5: Sun. MOSCOW-UGLICH. Almost a whole day in Moscow. Time enough to shop in the great Gum department store or to go back to see more of Arabat Street before sailing for Uglich. (B,L,D) Day 6: Mon. UGLICH. Approach the ancient town of Uglich on the banks of the Volga and watch out for the blue cupolas of the Cathedral of the Resurrection, dotted with golden stars. Then an included visit to the local kremlin. (B,L,D) Day 7: Tue. UGLICH-YAROSLAVL. Enjoy the city tour of 1,000-year-old Yaroslavl, one of the Golden Ring cities, including a visit to the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour. (B,L,D) Day 8: Wed. YAROSLAVL-GORITSY. Cross the impressive Rybinsk reservoir on the way to Goritsy. Visit the beautiful Krill-Belosersk Monastery. (B,L,D) Day 9: Thu. GORITSY-KIZHY. Today visit tiny Kizhy Island situated at the edge of Lake Onega. Your tour will include several examples of 19th-century peasant architecture, including a watermill, windmill, threshing mill, and barns. You’ll visit the Transfiguration Church with its 22 cupolas, treasury of icons, and its unique iconostasis, and then stop at the Museum of Wooden Art. (B,L,D) Day 10: Fri. KIZHY-MANDROGUI. Stop today in Mandrogui surrounded by verdant countryside. The village is famous for its museum of a locally produced vodka. Time to taste some and, if you wish, try the famous Russian pancakes (blini). (B,L,D) Day 11: Sat. MANDROGUI-ST.PETERSBURG. Arrive this morning in St. Petersburg, well in time to get acquainted with what is perhaps Russia’s most beautiful city. (B,L,D) Day 12: Sun. and Mon. ST. PETERSBURG. See the highlights on the city tour with a Local Guide. Created in 1703 by Peter the Great, this city was made the capital of all the Russias. Parks, monuments, squares, wide boulevards, and 600 bridges delight visitors, with the River Neva adding to its charm. You’ll drive along the main boulevards past architectural highlights on your way to visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum. During your stay you’ll have the opportunity of joining one of the optional excursions to its many Day 13: Sun. and Mon. ST. PETERSBURG. See the highlights on the city tour with a Local Guide. Created in 1703 by Peter the Great, this city was made the capital of all the Russias. Parks, monuments, squares, wide boulevards, and 600 bridges delight visitors, with the River Neva adding to its charm. You’ll drive along the main boulevards past architectural highlights on your way to visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum. During your stay you’ll have the opportunity of joining one of the optional excursions to its many Day 14: Tue. DISEMBARK ST. PETERSBURG. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
City Highlights Visits to Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritsy, Kizhy Notes Security cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at time of booking. Ship MS Doctor Zhivago Related Tours 6943 | Upgrade to a Jr. Suite Cabin6950 | Start your cruise in St. Petersburg6957 | Start your cruise in St. Petersburg and upgrade to a Jr. Suite Cabin Price Details US Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York. Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be obtained from your travel agent or by visiting www.cosmos.com. Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until payment is made in full. Restrictions apply. Single room supplement: $730No guaranteed shares, no triple room or cabin available.No single Jr. Suite cabins available; no guaranteed shares; no triple Jr. Suite cabins Related Tour Code 694369506957 CURRENT SPECIALS: Special Offers from Cosmos Discount for young travelers Cosmos grants a 10-percent discount on the land-only price to travelers who are under 18 years old on the departure date, provided they are accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations, we do not accept children under eight years old because we’ve found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second and subsequent vacations Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. We charge you list price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Cosmos trip you take in the same year, you pay US $25 under list price. |
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