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Moscow toSt PetersburgCruisesM/S Russ orM/S ChernishevskyTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality12 daysRiver CruiseFully GuidedMay-SeptThis 12 day cruise along several Russian rivers,linked by the Moscow Canal and the BalticWaterway, is the perfect opportunity to explorebeautiful Russian landscapes and ancient townswith their impressive selection of historical andarchitectural gems.Both four deck vessels feature outside cabinswith air-conditioning, affording majestic views ofthe passing countryside. The dining rooms offerContinental and Russian cuisine, as well as thespecialities of the surrounding regions. Thereare two restaurants, bars, a small souvenir shop,music room, dance hall and sauna.Day 1 Arrive MoscowFly to Moscow and transfer to your boat.Welcome dinner. (D)Day 2 MoscowExplore the city on a morning’s excursionthat will include the colourful, multi-domedSt Basil’s Cathedral (outside only), Red Square,the Lenin Mausoleum, the Bolshoi Theatre(outside only). (B,L,D)Day 3 MoscowEnjoy a morning excursion to the Kremlin and oneof the cathedrals in the grounds. Time at leisureor to book an optional excursion before the rivercruise departs Moscow in the evening. (B,L,D)Day 4 UglichDespite its name, Uglich is one of Russia’smost picturesque towns and is best viewedfrom the river. Visit the renowned greendomedCathedral of Transfiguration and theChurch of St Dmitry on the Blood. EveningGala Dinner hosted by the Captain. (B,L,D)Day 5 YaroslavlFounded in the 11th century by PrinceYaroslavl the Wise, Yaroslavl remains animportant port on the Volga. Enjoy a citytour including the magnificent 13th centuryPreobrazhenskiy Monastery complex and theChurch of Elijah the Prophet with its ancientfrescoes. (B,L,D)Day 6 GoritsyStop at Goritsy, a typical Russian village. Enjoyan excursion to Kirillo-Belozerksy Monasteryand various optional events. (B,L,D)Day 7 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 8 MandrogiStop at Mandrogi to relax on the verdant riverbank and enjoy the pleasant scenery with apicnic lunch. (B,L,D)Day 9 St PetersburgEnjoy a morning sightseeing tour of StPetersburg to include photo stops ofAdmiralty Building, Winter Palace and StIsaac’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)Day 10 St PetersburgVisit the Hermitage, St Petersburg’s rival to theLouvre in Paris. The collection contains over threemillion exhibits. In the afternoon, visit Peterhofincluding the Grand Palace and park. (B,L,D)Day 11 St PetersburgFree day in St Petersburg for optionalexcursions. (B,L,D)Day 12 St Petersburg to UKDisembark after breakfast and enjoy a freemorning before transferring to the airportfor the return flight to the UK. (B)Prices fromM/S RussMain Deck Price Per Person7-18 May £149028 May-8 Jun £170018-29 Jun £17009-20 Jul £167530 Jul-10 Aug £167520-31 Aug £1675M/S ChernishevskyMain Deck Price Per Person14-25 May £15504-15 Jun £170025 Jun-6 Jul £170016-27 Jul £16756-17 Aug £170027 Aug-7 Sep £155017-28 Sep £1550Upgrade to Upper Deck from £60ppUpgrade to Boat Deck from £120ppSingle Cabin Supplement from £285ppPrices 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• Language lessons and nightlyentertainment• 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)85Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent