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Moscow toSt PetersburgCruisesM/S LitvinovTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality10 daysRiver CruiseFully GuidedMay-Sept84From sprawling, cosmopolitan Moscow to thesplendours of imperial St Petersburg, journeythrough the beautiful, pastoral countryside ofRussia along canals, waterways and lakes, gazingat a land of ancient monasteries and shimmeringforests of silver birch.Named after a Russian-Jewish revolutionary andSoviet diplomat, the M/S Litvinov is consideredto be one of the best and newest ships in itsclass. Built in 1991 in Germany, the vessel wasrefurbished in 2001. All cabins are outwardfacing with big picture windows. The cabins haveprivate WC/shower facilities and air coolingsystem. On board the ship are two dining rooms,two bars, a lounge, a small souvenir shop, readingsalon and beauty salon. The total capacity is 260passengers and 140 cabins.The following itinerary is based on travel aboardthe M/S Litvinov, however, many other boatstravel between Moscow and St Petersburg,therefore if you don’t find a date to suityou, please do not hesitate to contact us foralternatives.Day 1 Arrive MoscowFly to Moscow and transfer to your boat.Welcome dinner. (D)Day 2 MoscowExplore the city on a morning’s excursionincluding the colourful, multi-domed St Basil’sCathedral (outside only), Red Square, theLenin Mausoleum and the Bolshoi Theatre(outside only). (B,L,D)Day 3 MoscowEnjoy a morning excursion to the Kremlin andone of the cathedrals in the grounds. Timeat leisure or to book an optional excursionbefore the river cruise departs Moscow inthe evening. (B,L,D)Day 4 UglichCall 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agentDespite its name, Uglich is one of Russia’s mostpicturesque towns and is best viewed fromthe river. Visit the renowned green-domedCathedral of Transfiguration and the Churchof St Dmitry on the Blood. Evening Gala Dinnerhosted by the Captain. (B,L,D)Day 5 GoritsyAfternoon arrival at Goritsy, a typical Russianvillage. Enjoy an excursion to Kirillo-BelozerksyMonastery and various optional events. (B,L,D)Day 6 Kizhi on Lake OnegaStop at the tiny fairytale island of Kizhi on thenorthern shore of Lake Onega. Island visitsinclude the open-air Museum of WoodenArchitecture which houses a collection ofrestored 18th century Russian wooden buildingsand the highlight of this visit - the breathtakingChurch of the Transfiguration. (B,L,D)Day 7 MandrogiStop at Mandrogi to relax on the verdant riverbank and enjoy the pleasant scenery with apicnic lunch. (B,L,D)Day 8 St PetersburgEmbark on a morning sightseeing tour ofSt Petersburg to include photo stops ofAdmiralty Building, Winter Palace and StIsaac’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)Day 9 St PetersburgVisit the Hermitage, St Petersburg’s rival to theLouvre in Paris. The collection contains over threemillion exhibits. In the afternoon, perhaps choosean optional visit to Peterhof including the GrandPalace and park. (B,L,D)Day 10 St Petersburg to UKDisembark after breakfast and enjoy a freemorning in St Petersburg before transferringto the airport for the return flight to the UK. (B)Prices fromMoscow to St Petersburg - 10 DaysPer person cabin-share £135012-21 May, 31 May-9 Jun, 19-28 Jun8-17 Jul, 27-5 Aug, 15-24 Aug, 3-12 Sep,22 Sep-1OctUpgrade to Upper Deck £50ppUpgrade to Boat Deck £105ppSingle Cabin Supplement £380St Petersburg to Moscow - 11 DaysPer person cabin-share £145021-31 May, 9-19 Jun, 28 Jun-8 Jul17-27 Jul, 5-15 Aug, 24 Aug-3 Sep12-22 SepUpgrade to Upper Deck £55ppUpgrade to Boat Deck £110ppSingle Cabin Supplement £425Prices include• Return flights in economy classwith British Airways from LondonHeathrow• All airport taxes and security charges• Twin air-conditioned cabins withprivate facilities• Full board• All transfers• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception• Gala farewell dinner aboard• Full sightseeing programme in eachport of call• Russian language and song lessons• Nightly entertainment, dancing anddaily aerobics• Tour of the ship’s bridge• Port taxesPrices exclude• Russian Visa (see page 148)• Regional add-ons from Aberdeen,Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester andNewcastle from £95 per person return• Alcoholic drinks with meals (exceptwhere specified)