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RUSSIA RIVER CRUISING
St Petersburg
Day 6 Svirstroy Your ship arrives in the village
of Svirstroy, between Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega.
Scenic Enrich It’s all ashore to visit the home of a
local family who will serve authentic Russian tea and
piroshky, a specialty of the region. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 7 Petrozavodsk Tour the port city of
Petrozavodsk and learn about the Soviet era at Kirov
Square, Gagarin Square, and Lenin Square, where
you’ll stop at the World War II memorial of the eternal
fl ame. Return to the ship for lunch and then attend
an Included Karelian Folk Show which celebrates the
music and costumes of Russia’s north. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 8 Kizhi Island This morning, your ship docks
at Kizhi Island, one of the most ancient inhabited sites
in Russia. You’ll visit the museum and its precious
collection of wooden churches and chapels. You’ll
also view the Church of Transfi guration, with its 22
timbered onion domes.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 9 Goritsy At the medieval village of Goritsy
you’ll tour the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery, built in
1397 and home to an impressive collection of Russian
Orthodox icons. As the ship sets sail this afternoon,
sample the beverage that has been integral to Russian
culture for over 600 years – vodka. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 10 Uglich Take an Included walking tour of
historic Uglich, part of the Golden Ring of cities around
Moscow. The town dates back to the 10th century
and was used by the legendary Ivan the Terrible in
the 16th century as a base for his attacks against the
Tatars. As you cruise towards Moscow, enjoy a night
of celebration with your fellow passengers at your
Captain’s farewell dinner
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 11 Moscow Relax on-board this morning as
you sail towards Moscow. Arriving after lunch, you’ll
set out on an exploration which includes Red Square,
Tverskaya street, the KGB building and a ride on
Moscow’s Metro - considered one of the best subway
systems in the world.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 12 Moscow After breakfast, you’ll tour the
Kremlin, seat of the former Soviet Union’s intrigue. In
the State Armory, you’ll see priceless weaponry, jewels,
Fabergé eggs and ceremonial robes. After your tour enjoy
free time to explore the bustling city of Moscow on your
own. This evening you’ll witness a thrilling National Russian
Show performed by fi fty folk dancers^. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 13 Moscow Scenic Enrich This morning travel
to the Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City. Inside
the training facility is a full-size mock-up of the Mir
Space Station. Here you will have the opportunity to
meet with a real cosmonaut and see space simulators
that prepare cosmonauts for lift-off before lunch at the
venue. Tonight you’ll attend the internationally acclaimed
Moscow Circus.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 14 Moscow Your day starts with expansive
views of Moscow from the Sparrow Hills. Then visit
Novodevichy Cemetery, where Anton Chekhov and
former President Boris Yeltsin are buried. Scenic Enrich
This afternoon enjoy a private tour of the most well
known icon in Russia, St Basil’s Cathedral. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 15 Moscow After breakfast this morning it is
time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark
the cruise. Your Scenic Tours Representative will take
you to the airport.
Meals: FB
2012
Departure Dates and Prices
14 night river cruise St. Petersburg to Moscow
TOUR CODE
IRRC
May 12 $7,295
Jun 28 $7,495
Jul 23 $7,695
Aug 17 $7,695
Sep 11 $7,295
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Taxes and Charges (included in above prices):
Port and Sundry Charges $330
Deposit/Additions:
Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking) $1,500
2013 Departure Dates
May 11; Jun 27; Jul 22; Aug 16; Sep 10
2013 Itinerary and departure dates subject to change. Please enquire for full details
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E Standard Stateroom $295
EB Standard Stateroom $595
D Deluxe Stateroom $775
DB Deluxe Stateroom $1,075
CA Standard Balcony $1,295
C Deluxe Balcony suite $1,595
B Deluxe Balcony suite $1,895
A Deluxe Balcony suite $2,195
RA Junior Balcony Suite $2,595
R Junior Balcony Suite $2,995
RJ Junior Balcony Suite $3,395
IS Imperial Suite $4,995
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• Up to $350 with airport transfers included • Enquire for Savings on groups of 10 or more
• Up to $600 with all tips and gratuities included • Up to $5,300 with our Earlybird Offers
Moscow Metro
All prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Tour and cruise price based on Category F staterooms. Single supplement price on application. Itinerary is subject to change due to seasonality
and operational hours of some attractions. ^National Russian Show not available on 12 May and 11 September departures. A visa is required to enter Russia. Relevant paper work will be
forwarded to you upon confi rmation of your tour and must be returned to Scenic Tours so an offi cial invitation letter can be issued. Due to visa restrictions Scenic cannot provide pre or post
tour accommodation in St Petersburg and Moscow. Tour Maps: any map or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon. Please refer to terms and
conditions clause 4.2. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary arrangements may occur. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 198 and 199.
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