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M/S Nikolay Chernyshevsky Cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg 12
days, 11 nights from £1,120
One of the most appealing ways to appreciate the beauty of the
endless landscape of Russia, along with the exquisite charm of her
cities, is to take a Russian River Cruise. The Nikolay
Chernyshevsky cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg or from St
Petersburg to Moscow captures the best of these two Russian Giants
as well as almost everything in between.
The Route
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Your Itinerary Moscow to St Petersburg DAY 1, ARRIVE IN MOSCOW
FOR YOUR RUSSIA RIVER CRUISE
Welcome to the gorgeous capital of Russia - Moscow! Upon arrival
your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to the port
for boarding your cruise ship. Dinner is served onboard.
DAY 2, MOSCOW Today you have a 4-hour panoramic bus city tour
around the most interesting Moscow sights, including Tverskaya
street, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Historical Museum,
GUM and Red Square (free time). After lunch at the city restaurant
you have a guided tour to the Kremlin territory and visit one of
its
Cathedrals. Optional tour of the Armoury Chamber is available
(should be booked in advance). After the tour you return to your
ship. Optional evening activity: National folk show "Kostroma",
circus performance (should be booked in advance) or Moscow by night
city tour with a metro ride.
DAY 3, MOSCOW
This day is free for you to spend it at your leisure either
relaxing onboard or exploring the city center on your own. Optional
tours: trip to Sergiev Posad, visit to the Tretyakov Gallery, tour
to the Novodevichy Convent or transfer to the city center. After
the optional tours you return onboard and your amazing cruise
starts.
DAY 4, UGLICH Uglich of today used to be the seat of princedom
back in the 13th century. Uglich is the town where one of the most
momentous events of the Russian history took place in the 16th
century. It was then that the last member of the Ruirik dynasty,
the young Tsarevich Dmitry was murdered. That dreadful event gave
rise to what later became known as the time of trouble and only
after 15 years the Romanov’s dynasty’s succeeding to the throne.
Today’s Uglich
does cherish its history and you can still see the relics of the
past. That is the Church of St Dmitry on the spilt Blood. Built in
1690 on the spot where Dmitry had been murdered it appears on the
horizon with its red walls and blue domes as one sails north on the
Volga. Today you arrive have a walking city tour with visits to the
territory of the Uglich Kremlin, the Church of St. Dimitry on the
Blood and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
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DAY 5, YAROSLAVL Among the precious jewels of old Russian cities
Yaroslavl shines with a par¬ticular bright, unfading light. Founded
in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the city prospered as a
trading port and a center of textile manufactur. No other city in
Russia except Yaroslavl can boast such a wealth of the 17th -
cen¬tury architecture. In 2010 the city celebrated its millennium.
Today you make a stop in Yaroslavl and have a bus city tour with
visits to the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the local
market (free time), the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet (from the
outside) and the former Governor’s House where you enjoy an
interactive tour with a music
concert and dances.
DAY 6, GORITSY Welcome to the Northwest of Russia, the village
of Goritsy, home to the Resurrection Convent, standing at the
shoreline. From Goritsy a bus will drive you to the town of
Kirillov, 8 kilometers away, to tour one of the major Orthodox
strongholds of Old Russia, the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White
Lake.
Founded in the 14th century, the monastery has preserved its
remarkable architecture and fascinates the visitors by its majestic
churches enclosed within austere fortress walls. The monastery is
also famous for its museum of icons some of them are the oldest in
Russia.
DAY 7, KIZHI Situated to the northeast of Lake Onega, the island
of Kizhi is home to the open-air museum of fascinating wooden
architecture. Walking on the island, you can see old wooden
churches, chapels, bell towers, peasant houses, granaries, barns,
windmills, bathhouses which were all brought from around the
Onega region to illustrate the architecture common to the
Russian North.The focal point, referred to as the Kizhi Ensemble,
comprises the awe-inspiring 22-domed Transfiguration Cathedral
(1714), the neighboring Church of Intercession (1774) and the bell
tower between the two. Another significant structure is the modest
Chapel of the Resurrection of Lazarus. Built in 1391, it is the
oldest standing wooden church in Russia.
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DAY 8, MANDROGUI Inhabited by talented craftsmen, Mandrogui is a
reconstructed village, built on the bank of the Svir River to
illustrate the traditions and lifestyle of Russia's past.
Experience provincial Russian lifestyle, watch the artisans and
craftsmen mak-ing “matryoshkas” (Russian nesting dolls),
carving wood, sewing, and ... visit the Vodka Museum, which
boasts 250 varieties of the national drink. Today you have some
free time to stroll around the village.
DAY 9, ST PETERSBURG Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, you have a
guided panoramic tour around the main city attractions, including
Nevsky Prospect, the St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Saviour on
Spilled
Blood. Later you have a walking tour to the Peter and Paul
Fortress with a visit to the St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral. After
lunch at the
city restaurant you go on a 3-hour guided tour of the Hermitage
Museum. Optional evening activity: Folk Show or St. Petersburg city
tour by night.
DAY 10, ST PETERSBURG
Today you travel to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to see the
former summer residence of Russian tsars and emperors - Peterhof.
You enjoy a walking tour in Lower Park exploring the Grand Cascade
with the Samson Fountain and the Monplaisir Palace. Optional
evening activity: St. Petersburg rivers and canals boat ride.
DAY 11, ST PETERSBURG This day is free for you to spend it at
your leisure. Optional tour: trip to Pushkin and Pavlovsk. In
Pushkin you explore the Catherine’s Palace visiting its Grand Hall
and
Amber Room, and take a walk in its beautiful park. In Pavlovsk
you visit the famous Paul Palace and stroll through the park.
Optional evening activity: ballet performance.
DAY 12, ST PETERSBURG
After breakfast you disembark your ship and your driver
transfers you to the airport for your flight back home.
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ST PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW DAY 1, ST PETERSBURG
We arrive at the airport in St Petersburg where your driver
awaits, ready to transfer you to the ship. On board, there'll be a
cocktail reception giving you the perfect opportunity to mix with
our fellow passengers.
DAY 2, ST PETERSBURG Leaving the ship docked in port, you will
head into St Petersburg today, your destination perhaps Russia's
most iconic museum. The Hermitage, housed in the Tsar's Winter
Palace, is now a permanent exhibition of more than three million
works of art. All the world's great artists are represented, from
Leonardo da Vinci to
Picasso and everyone in between. Commanding a magnificent
location on the bank of the river Neva, this Baroque-style palace
is undoubtedly the major attraction of St Petersburg.
DAY 3, ST PETERSBURG Today you will enjoy a guided panoramic
tour around the main city attractions, including Nevsky Prospect,
the St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Saviour on Spilled Blood. Later
you have a walking tour to the Peter and Paul Fortress with a visit
to the St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral.
DAY 4, MANDROGUI Inhabited by talented craftsmen, Mandrogui is a
reconstructed village, built on the bank of the Svir River to
illustrate the traditions and lifestyle of Russia's past.
Experience provincial Russian lifestyle, watch the artisans and
craftsmen making “matryoshkas” (Russian nesting dolls),
carving wood, sewing, and ... visit the Vodka Museum, which
boasts 250 varieties of the national drink. Today you have some
free time to stroll around the village.
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[email protected] www.into-russia.co.uk
DAY 5, KIZHI Situated to the northeast of Lake Onega, the island
of Kizhi is home to the open-air museum of fascinating wooden
architecture. Walking on the island, you can see old wooden
churches, chapels, bell towers, peasant houses, granaries, barns,
windmills, bathhouses which were all brought from around the Onega
region
to illustrate the architecture common to the Russian North.The
focal point, referred to as the Kizhi Ensemble, comprises the
awe-inspiring 22-domed Transfiguration Cathedral (1714), the
neighboring Church of Intercession (1774) and the bell tower
between the two. Another significant structure is the modest Chapel
of the Resurrection of Lazarus. Built in 1391, it is the oldest
standing wooden church in Russia.
DAY 6, GORITSY Welcome to the Northwest of Russia, the village
of Goritsy, home to the Resurrection Convent, standing at the
shoreline. From Goritsy a bus will drive you to the town of
Kirillov, 8 kilometers away, to tour one of the major Orthodox
strongholds of Old Russia, the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White
Lake. Founded in
the 14th century, the monastery has preserved its remarkable
architecture and fascinates the visitors by its majestic churches
enclosed within austere fortress walls. The monastery is also
famous for its museum of icons some of them are the oldest in
Russia.
DAY 7, YAROSLAVL Among the precious jewels of old Russian cities
Yaroslavl shines with a par¬ticular bright, unfading light. Founded
in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the city prospered as a
trading port and a center of textile manufactur. No other city in
Russia except Yaroslavl can boast such a wealth of the 17th -
cen¬tury architecture. In 2010 the city celebrated its millennium.
Today you make a stop in Yaroslavl and have a bus city tour with
visits to the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the local
market (free time), the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet (from the
outside) and the former Governor’s House where you enjoy an
interactive tour with
a music concert and dances.
DAY 8, UGLICH Uglich of today used to be the seat of princedom
back in the 13th century. Uglich is the town where one of the most
momentous events of the Russian history took place in the 16th
century. It was then that the last member of the Ruirik dynasty,
the young Tsarevich Dmitry was murdered. That dreadful event gave
rise to what later became known as the time of
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[email protected] www.into-russia.co.uk
trouble and only after 15 years the Romanov’s dynasty’s
succeeding to the throne. Today’s
Uglich does cherish its history and you can still see the relics
of the past. That is the Church of St Dmitry on the spilt Blood.
Built in 1690 on the spot where Dmitry had been murdered it appears
on the horizon with its red walls and blue domes as one sails north
on the Volga. Today you arrive have a walking city tour with visits
to the territory of the Uglich Kremlin, the Church of St. Dimitry
on the Blood and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
DAY 9, MOSCOW After breakfast, the ship arrives in Moscow. Your
guided bus tour will pick out the highlights, including a panoramic
view of the city from the Sparrow Hills observation platform and a
visit to the Poklonnaya Hills monument in honour of the Russian
victory in the Great Patriotic War (World War II). Heading to the
centre, you will visit Red
Square and also the home of the Bolshoi ballet.
DAY 10, MOSCOW Today you have a guided tour to the Kremlin
territory and visit one of its Cathedrals. Optional tour of the
Armoury Chamber is available (should be booked in advance). After
the tour you return to your ship. Optional evening activity:
National folk show "Kostroma", circus performance (should be booked
in advance) or Moscow by night city tour with a metro ride.
DAY 11, MOSCOW Enjoy breakfast at leisure on board ship prior to
your departure transfer to the airport. If you wish, extra days in
Moscow can be arranged. Get in touch with our destination managers
for a quote.
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M/S Nikolay Chernyshevsky 3*
Motorship “Nikolay Chernishevsky” is a comfortable four-deck
vessel (type 301). Built in
Germany in 1981, refurbished in 2013, the motorship is equipped
with modern navigational
facilities and exceeds the speed of 26 km per hour (around
17MpH).
Length – 125 m, Width - 16, 7 m, Immersion - 2, 9 m, Passenger
capacity – 254 (triple cabins
for double accommodation).
Vessel features: Restaurant-bar
Piano bar
Conference hall
Ironing room
Sauna
Souvenir store
Solarium
Restaurant
Medical room
Coffee bar
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SUITE
2 room cabin with separate bedroom and lounge area, around 30
square meters, equipped
with private facilities, heating and ventilation system, 220
volt sockets, radio, 4 large opening
scenic windows. Lounge area is furnished in a stylish way with a
roomy wardrobe, occasional
table, cushioned furniture, TV/video, refrigerator. Bedroom is
furnished with a king-size bed,
wardrobe and console-mirror. Suite can accommodate up to 3
people. Extra bed type -
folding-bed.
JUNIOR SUITE A
Spacious double cabin with 3 large opening scenic windows,
equipped with private
facilities, heating and ventilation system, refrigerator, 220
volt socket, radio, TV/video. Cabin
is furnished in a practical style with a double bed, a wardrobe,
occasional table, cushioned
furniture. Deluxe A can accommodate up to 3 peaple. Extra bed
type - folding-bed.
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JUNIOR SUITE B
Spacious four-bed two-staged cabin with two large scenic opening
windows, equipped with
private facilities, heating and ventilation system,
refrigerator, wardrobe, occasional table,
TV/video, 220 volt socket, radio. It contains two lower twin
beds and two upper foldaway beds,
so that it can accommodate either 2, 3 or 4 guests.
SINGLE
One-bed outside cabin with a large opening scenic window, around
8 square meters in size, equipped with private facilities, heating
and ventilation system, refrigerator, wardrobe, 220 volt socket,
radio. Cabin is furnished in a practical style.
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TWIN
Two-bed outside single-staged cabin with a large opening scenic
window, equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation
system, refrigerator, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is
furnished in a practical style. Can be used for single
accommodation as one of the beds is a foldaway bed.
TRIPLE
Three-bed single-staged cabin with two non-opening portholes,
equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation system,
refrigerator, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is furnished
in a practical style. Can be used for double accommodation as one
of the beds is a foldaway bed.
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M/S Nikolay Chernyshevsky 2017 Departures
From £1,120 per person, please click to book
Moscow to St Petersburg
23 May - 03 June 2017 (12 days) 13 Jun - 24 Jun 2017 (12 days)
04 Jul - 15 Jul 2017 (12 days) 25 Jul - 05 Aug 2017 (12 days) 15
Aug - 26 Sep 2017 (12 days) 05 Sep - 16 Sep 2017 (12 days) 26 Sep -
07 Oct 2017 (12 days)
St Petersburg to Moscow
13 May - 23 May 2017 (11 days) 03 Jun - 13 Jun 2017 (11 days) 24
Jun - 04 Jul 2017 (11 days) 15 Jul - 25 Jul 2017 (11 days) 05 Aug -
15 Aug 2017 (11 days) 26 Aug - 05 Sep 2017 (11 days) 16 Sep - 26
Sep 2017 (11 days)
Booking Conditions
Included in the price
• Guaranteed accommodation according to your reservation • 1
transfer to the port and 1 transfer from the port only on
embarkation/disembarkation days • Luggage handling in river ports
and on board the ship • Full board catering (three times meal)
including dinner upon arrival and breakfast on the departure day.
Breakfast is buffet style, dinner and lunch are with fixed menu and
preliminary order, BBQ outdoors in Mandrogui (instead on lunch on
board, subject to weather conditions) • Welcome “bread and salt”
ceremony • Captain’s welcome cocktail reception •
English/French/German/Spanish/Italian speaking board guides;
services of guides speaking other foreign languages can be provided
at additional cost • On board entertainment including Russian
language course and Russian songs lessons, live music concerts,
dancing music in bars nightly, Captain’s bridge tour, etc. •
Included excursion program (in Moscow and St. Petersburg all tour
buses are air-conditioned) • Captain’s Farewell dinner (special
menu) • Visa support letter • Full visa support
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Excluded from the price
• International flights • Travel insurance • Optional excursions
(available on board) • Gratuities • Personal spendings • Visa fees
paid directly to the Consulate
Please note that 10% non-refundable deposit is paid on this
tour
The full balance has to be paid 10 weeks prior to departure. You
can pay via bank transfer, debit/credit card (addition fee may be
applied) or cheque