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RUSSIA

$ *
From 2805 per person twin share
8 DAYS | MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG
TRAVEL TYPE: River cruise
DEPARTS: MOSCOW: 2020: May 16, 30
• Jun 13, 27 • Jul 11, 25 • Aug 8, 22 • Sep 5, 19
• Oct 3
ST. PETERSBURG: 2020: May 9, 23 • Jun 6, 20
• Jul 4, 18 • Aug 1, 15, 29 • Sep 12, 26 • Oct 10

HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg onboard
MS M Rostropovich
• Enjoy live entertainment performed by folk singers
and musicians
• See the sights and towns along the River Volga
• Attend lectures on the history and contemporary
life in Russia
• Visit World Heritage Listed Kizhi, a pretty island
on Lake Onega
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Goritsy • Explore the major sights of Moscow and
MS M Rostropovich
St. Petersburg
INCLUDES
• 7 nights onboard accommodation
• Meals as specified
• All onboard activities
• Russian Tea Ceremony and Vodka Tasting Party
• Tours as per itinerary
• Daily international entertainment onboard
• English-speaking crew
• Luggage handling onboard
• Visa Support Letter
Transfers available from main international airports to pier.
Ask your travel agent for details. Itinerary available in reverse.
An entrance visa for Russia is required for New Zealand
passport holders.

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Goritsy

SYMPHONY RIVER CRUISE 8 DAYS
Travel onboard the five star river cruiser Day 5: Goritsy to Kizhi (BLD)
MS M Rostropovich along the rivers, lakes and Explore World Heritage Listed Kizhi, a picturesque island
canals of Russia, between St. Petersburg and on Lake Onega. Visit the 18th century Church of the
Moscow. This is undoubtedly one of the best ways Transfiguration Cathedral, Church of the Intercession
to view the fascinating sights of these two great and bell tower and Russia’s oldest wooden church built
cities and to discover the spectacular interiors of in 1311. Tonight, enjoy a themed dinner onboard.
Russia. Day 6: Kizhi to Mandrogi (BLD)
Day 1: Moscow (D) Today, visit the traditional Russian village of Mandrogi,
After boarding, meet and greet with your fellow voyagers complete with ancient wooden buildings, artisans and
and join a briefing and a traditional ‘Bread & Salt’ craftsmen making ‘matryoshkas’ (Russian nesting dolls).
ceremony. In the evening enjoy dinner and entertainment Enjoy a Russian barbecue picnic lunch on the river bank
onboard, while getting to know your fellow passengers. accompanied by a folk band. Take part in the onboard
ship’s gala dinner.
Day 2: Moscow (BLD)
Enjoy a panoramic city bus tour of Moscow’s most Day 7: Mandrogi to St. Petersburg (BLD) Kizhi Island, Lake Onega
iconic sites including the Kremlin, Red Square, Cathedral On arrival in St. Petersburg, join a city bus tour that
Square, before having lunch in the city. Return to the ship takes in Peter and Paul Fortress, Nevsky Prospekt, the START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
for the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Function, dinner and Exchange, Palace Square and the magnificent Winter 1 Kizhi Island CRUISE
evening entertainment. Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Church of the Finland Lake Onega
Savior on Spilled Blood. After lunch, take a guided tour
Day 3: Moscow to Uglich (BLD) of the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. 1 Goritsy
Cruise into Uglich and disembark after breakfast for a
tour of this historical town. Visit the 17th century Church Day 8: St. Petersburg (B) Lake Ladoga 1 Mandrogi
of St. Dmitry on the Blood, built on the site where Ivan After breakfast disembark in St. Petersburg where your Rybinsk Lake
the Terrible’s son was killed. See the Church of the journey ends. 1
Transfiguration. Back on board enjoy a traditional dinner (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) St. Petersburg
and nightly entertainment. 1 Uglich
Day 4: Uglich to Goritsy (BLD) RUSSIA
Cross Lake Beloye to the peaceful village of Goritsy, Moscow Canal
to admire the wonderful Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery,
the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake and the Volga River
Museum of Icons. 2 Moscow

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 109