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Waterways of the Tsars

12 & 13 day programs with flight (10 or 11 night cruise)

 

In Moscow and St. Petersburg see the architectural and cultural highlights of these two fascinating cities.

Enjoy the scenery from the observation deck.

Stop in small villages and towns along the way observing daily life.

 

MS Russ

 
 

Included in your cruise:

° Round trip airfare on Air France or Lufthansa from Toronto via Paris or Frankfurt, economy class.

° Round trip airport transfers between airports and piers, including porterage of one piece of luggage per person

° Accommodation based on twin bedded cabin on main, middle or boat deck as selected with private facilities.

  (A limited number of single cabins are available with supplement.)

° 3 full meals daily beginning with dinner on the day of embarkation and ending with breakfast on the day of disembarkation.

° Sightseeing tours in each city by private motorcoach with local English speaking guides.

° Entertainment on board including Russian language course, Russian song lessons, live music concerts, nightly dance music in

  bars, Captain’s bridge tour etc.

° Services of English-speaking staff including the Cruise Director while onboard.             

° Local taxes & service charges on accommodation and meals.

 
Cities you will visit

MS Russ

 

Bar, MS Russ
Bar on M/S Russ

2011 CRUISE PRICES & ITINERARIES 

   

13 DAY TOUR PROGRAM

FROM MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG

Day 1 / Monday / Toronto - Paris or Frankfurt

Fly Air France or Lufthansa overnight service.

Day 2 / Tuesday / Paris - Moscow

Continue by Air France or Lufthansa to Moscow. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the ship. Information briefing. Dinner on board.

Day 3 / Wednesday / to Day 4 / Thursday / Moscow

During your stay in Moscow enjoy a bus city tour, 1 lunch in the city, Kremlin Territory and visit to 1 Cathedral.

                                                     

Day 5 / Friday / Uglich

Walking city tour with visit to territory of Kremlin, Church of St. Dimitry on the Blood and the Transfiguration Cathedral.

Day 6 / Saturday / Yaroslavl

Bus city tour, local market (free time), Church of Elijah the Prophet, interactive tour of the former Governor’s House (Art Gallery).

Day 7 / Sunday / Goritsy

Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, Icon Museum.

Day 8 / Monday / Kizhi

Open Air Museum of Wooden Architecture.

Day 9 / Tuesday / Mandrogi

Free time. Kebab (shashlik) ashore.

Day 10 / Wednesday / to Day 12 / Friday / St. Petersburg

During your stay enjoy a bus city tour, Hermitage Museum and Pushkin.

         

Day 13 / Saturday /

St. Petersburg - Paris or Frankfurt - Toronto

Transfer to the airport. Fly Air France or Lufthansa via Paris or Frankfurt to Toronto arriving the same day.

12 DAY TOUR

FROM ST. PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW

Day 1 / Friday / Toronto - Paris or Frankfurt

Fly Air France or Lufthansa overnight service.

Day 2 / Saturday / Paris - St. Petersburg

Continue by Air France or Lufthansa to St. Petersburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the ship. Information briefing. Dinner on board.

Day 3 / Sunday / to Day 4 / Monday / St. Petersburg

During your stay enjoy a bus city tour and a visit to the Hermitage Museum.

Day 5 / Tuesday / Mandrogui

Free time. Kebab (shashlik) ashore.

Day 6 / Wednesday / Kizhi

Open Air Museum of Wooden Architecture.

Day 7 / Thursday / Goritsy

Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, Icon Museum.

Day 8 / Friday / Yaroslavl

Bus city tour, local market (free time), Church of Elijah the Prophet, interactive tour of the former Governor’s House (Art Gallery).

Day 9 / Saturday / Uglich

Walking city tour with visit to territory of Kremlin, Church of St. Dimitry on the Blood and the Transfiguration Cathedral.

                           

Day 10 / Sunday / to Day 11 / Monday / Moscow 

During your stay in Moscow enjoy a bus city tour, and a visit to the Kremlin Territory and 1 Cathedral.

        

Day 12 / Tuesday / Moscow - Paris - Toronto

Transfer to the airport. Fly Air France or Lufthansa via Paris or Frankfurt to Toronto arriving the same day. 

MS Russ - Moscow to St. Petersburg 2011
Departure Return 

Per Person

Sharing Main Deck Cabin

May 9 May 21 $ 3539
May 30 Jun 11 $ 3649
Jun 20 Jul 2 $ 4259
Jul 11 Jul 23 $ 4299
Aug 1 Aug 13 $ 4299
Aug 22 Sep 3 $ 4259
Departure Taxes
$   435 - $ 500
Upgrade to Middle Deck   
$   115
Upgrade to Boat Deck 
$   225

Single supplement 

*Based on single cabin boat deck

$   449

Please read > Terms & Conditions
MS Russ - St. Petersburg to Moscow 2011
Departure Return 

Per Person

Sharing Main Deck Cabin

May 20 May 31 $ 3689
Jun 10 Jun 21 $ 3689
Jul 1 Jul 12 $ 4109
Jul 22 Aug 2 $ 4109
Aug 12 Aug 23 $ 4109
Sep 2 Sep 13 $ 4079
Departure Taxes
$   435 - $ 500
Upgrade to Middle Deck   
$    99
Upgrade to Boat Deck 
$  199

Single supplement 

*Based on single cabin boat deck

$  399

Please read > Terms & Conditions
Print Itinerary
*INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN SEQUENCE.*
 

Your Tour Price Does Not Include:

Excess baggage charges:   Not included

Transfers:  If you make your own air arrangements to Russia, transfers will be provided upon request at additional charge.

Documentation:  Passport fees and travel insurance.

Russian visa fee:  $100.00 Cdn. per person including handling.

Meals & beverages: Those not mentioned.

Optional sightseeing tours: Those not mentioned.

Gratuities: For individual services.

Tipping: To cruise director, ship’s crew, local guides and drivers.

NOTE:  We strongly recommend that passengers purchase insurance to cover accident, baggage and trip cancellation.

   
MS Russ - Deck Plan

MS RUSS is a comfortable four - deck vessel. Built in Germany in 1987, refurbished in 2007.

° All outside cabins with window,

  air - conditioning & private facilities.

° Restaurant, nightclub, souvenir store, bar,

  solarium, panorama bar.

° 4 decks - 288 passengers

Length: 129 m

Width:   16.7 m

Immersion: 2.9 m

Passenger capacity: 278

 
 
 
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Last Updated
December 15, 2010