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Go with the classic! Moscow – St. Petersburg River Cruises, sail away on our rivers of dreams!

Our Moscow – St. Petersburg river cruise is a trip to Russia that you have dreamt of all your life. It is our most popular destination with first time and experienced travelers alike. In addition to the several days of exploration and sightseeing the magnificent imperial Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, your itinerary will include picturesque and ancient Volga River cities of the "Golden Ring" and mysterious Kizhi Island.

Moscow - St.Petersburg	St.Petersburg - Moscow
May 1 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy	May 12 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
May 9 (12 days) M/S Russ	May 19 (11 days) M/S Russ
May 12 (12 days) M/S Karamzin	May 21 (11 days) M/S Rachmaninoff
May 12 (10 days) M/S Rachmaninoff	May 22 (11 days) M/S Ivan Bunin
May 14 (11 days) M/S Chekhov	May 23 (12 days) M/S Karamzin
May 14 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev	May 24 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev
May 22 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy	May 24 (11 days) M/S Chekhov
May 29 (12 days) M/S Russ	Jun 2 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
May 31 (10 days) M/S Rachmaninoff	Jun 9 (11 days) M/S Russ
Jun 1 (12 days) M/S Bunin	Jun 9 (11 days) M/S Rachmaninoff
Jun 3 (11 days) M/S Chekhov	Jun 12 (11 days) M/S Ivan Bunin
Jun 3 (12 days) M/S Karamzin	Jun 13 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev
Jun 3 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev	Jun 13 (11 days) M/S Chekov
Jun 12 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy	Jun 14 (12 days) M/S Karamzin
Jun 19 (10 days) M/S Rachmaninoff	Jun 23 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Jun 19 (12 days) M/S Russ	Jun 28 (11 days) M/S Rachmaninoff
Jun 22 (12 days) M/S Bunin	Jun  30 (11 days) M/S Russ
Jun 23 (11 days) M/S Chekhov	Jul 3 (11 days) M/S Chekhov
Jun 25 (12 days) M/S Karamzin	Jul 3 (11 days) M/S Ivan Bunin
Jul 3 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy	Jul 6 (12 days) M/S Karamzin
Jul 8 (10 days) M/S Rachmaninoff	Jul 14 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Jul 10 (12 days) M/S Russ	Jul 17 (11 days) M/S Rachmaninoff
Jul 13 (11 days) M/S Chekhov	Jul 21 (11 days) M/S Russ
Jul 13(12 days) M/S Bunin	Jul 23 (11 days) M/S Chekhov
Jul 17 (12 days) M/S Karamzin	Jul 28 (12 days) M/S Karamzin
Jul 24 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy	Aug 4 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Jul 27 (10 days) M/S Rachmaninoff	Aug 5(11 days) M/S Rachmaninoff
Jul 31(12 days) M/S Russ	Aug 11 (11 days) M/S Russ
Aug 2 (11 days) M/S Chekhov	Aug 12 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev
Aug 3 (12 days) M/S Bunin	Aug 14 (11 days) M/S Ivan Bunin
Aug 8 (12 days) M/S Karamzin	Aug 19 (12 days) M/S Karamzin
Aug 14 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy	Aug 24 (11 days) M/S Rachmaninoff
Aug 15 (10 days) M/S Rachmaninoff	Aug 25 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Aug 21 (12 days) M/S Russ	Sep 1 (11 days)M/S Chekhov
Aug 22 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev	Sep 1 (11 days) M/S Russ
Aug 24 (12 days)M/S Bunin	Sep 1 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev
Aug 30 (12 days) M/S Karamzin	Sep 4 (11 days) M/S Ivan Bunin
Sep 3 (10 days) M/S Rachmaninoff	Sep 10 (12 days) M/S Karamzin
Sep 4 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy	Sep 12 (11 days) M/S Rachmaninoff
Sept 11(11 days) M/S Dyagilev	Sep 15 ( 11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Sept 11 (11 days) M/S Chekhov	Sep 21 (11 days) M/S Dyagilev
Sept 22 (10days) M/S Rachmaninoff
Sept 25 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy

Categories	USD
Boat deck - Cat.A	$3,000
Upper deck - Cat.B	$2,800
Main deck - Cat.C	$2,600
Lower deck (3 pax) - Cat.D	$2,400
Suite Cabin	$4,950
Junior Suite	$3,700
Single Cabin	$3,300
Double cabin/sgl use	+50%
Port taxes	$115
Fuel taxes	$75

Categories	USD
Boat deck - Cat.A	$2,700
Upper deck - Cat.B	$2,500
Main deck - Cat.C	$2,300
Lower deck (3 pax) - Cat.D	$2,100
Suite Cabin	$4,500
Junior Suite	$3,500
Single Cabin	$3,000
Double cabin/sgl use	+50%
Port taxes	$105
Fuel taxes	$70

Categories	USD
Boat deck - Cat.A	$2,500
Upper deck - Cat.B	$2,300
Main deck - Cat.C	$2,100
Lower deck (3 pax) - Cat.D	$1,900
Suite Cabin	$4,300
Junior Suite	$3,100
Single Cabin	$2,700
Double cabin/sgl use	+50%
Port taxes	$95
Fuel taxes	$60

Day	Location	Excursion program
1	Moscow	Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and overnight.
2	Moscow	Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Lunch and dinner.
3	Moscow	Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch. Welcome cocktail, followed by dinner. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.
4	Uglich	Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch and dinner on board.
5	Yaroslavl	After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
6	Goritsy	Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
7	Kizhi	Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
8	River Village	Arrival to the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
9	St. Petersburg	Morning arrival in St. Petersburg. City tour and visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs, beneath its 122-meter spire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
10	St. Petersburg	This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
11	St. Petersburg	This day in St. Petersburg you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
12	St. Petersburg	Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.

 

 

Day	Location	Excursion program
1	Moscow	Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and overnight.
2	Moscow	Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Lunch and dinner.
3	Moscow	Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch. Welcome cocktail, followed by dinner. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.
4	Uglich	Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch and dinner on board.
5	Goritsy	Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
6	Kizhi	Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
7	River Village	Arrival to the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
8	St. Petersburg	Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and overnight.
9	St. Petersburg	This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
10	St. Petersburg	Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.

 

 

Day	Location	Excursion program
1	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg arrival, embarkation, dinner and overnight.
2	St. Petersburg	Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent.
3	St. Petersburg	This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner aboard.
4	River Village	Arrival at the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Captain’s cocktail followed by welcome dinner.
5	Kizhi	Arrive at the island of Kizhi – an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
6	Goritsy	Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
7	Yaroslavl	After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board. Lunch and dinner.
8	Uglich	Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town – one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration, and Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
9	Moscow	Arrival in Moscow. Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Lunch and dinner.
10	Moscow	Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch aboard. This evening, enjoy farewell dinner.
11	Moscow	Time to bid farewell to your new friends after unforgettable journey through this fascinating land. Disembarkation.

M/S Chernyshevsliy

DESCRIPTION: This magnificent motor ship, built in 1981 in German shipyards, is one of the best modern motor ships (project 302, river-sea class), is built to meet the highest international safety standards with all modern amenities. All cabins are outside with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, equipped with private facilities, air-conditioning, refrigerator and 220 volt sockets. Suite cabins on boat deck are equipped with bath tubs. Public areas and amenities aboard include sauna, hairdressing salon, first-aid post and souvenir shop.

 

 

M/S Russ

DESCRIPTION: The m/s Russ is a modern river cruise ship built in Germany in 1987. It was extensively renovated in 2007, and furnished with carpeting and furniture imported from the USA and Finland.
All cabins are outside with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, equipped with private facilities, air-conditioning, refrigerator and 220 volt sockets. Suite cabins on boat deck are equipped with bath tubs. Public areas and amenities aboard include sauna, hairdressing salon, first-aid post and souvenir shop.

 

 

M/S Litvinov

DESCRIPTION: The motor ships built in Germany and commissioned in 1990 are modern river vessels equipped with the latest navigational aids. They have been constructed to provide maximum comfort and safety on rivers, major lakes, waterways and reservoirs. Each ship features all outside staterooms with large picture windows and private facilities. Each cabin has individual temperature controls and air conditioning.
The dining rooms offer Russian and Continental cuisine. Ample deck spaces allow for unobstructed views. Aboard each ship you'll find a small shop, pleasantly appointed bar, music salon, theater and beauty salon. The deck plan varies slightly with additional Sun Deck cabins.

 

 

M/S Furmanov

DESCRIPTION: The m/s Furmanov is a modern river cruise ship built in Germany in 1985. It was extensively renovated in 1995, and furnished with carpeting and furniture imported from the USA and Finland.
With its elegant restaurant, lavish public room de'cor, three tastefully furnished lounges and a splendid concert hall, the Furmanov resembles an exclusive 4-star Western hotel, and is considered to be the best big river cruise ship in Russia.
The ship is fully air conditioned with individual climate controls in each cabin. It is also equipped with the latest navigational equipment and satellite phone. The onboard art gallery has a large selection of original Russian paintings offered to passengers at specially reduced prices.

 

 

The price includes:

– Accommodations in all outside stateroom, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window
– Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation
– Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
– Gala farewell Dinner aboard
– Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call
– English-speaking guide assistance
– Lectures on Russian History and Culture
– Russian language and songs lessons
– Nightly entertainment and dancing
– Daily aerobics
– Tour of the ship’s bridge
– Our cruise director and professional staff
– Visa support letter (if you process your visa with us)
– Cruise documents

Not included:

– Airfare
– Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage
– Medical insurance
– Visas
– Visa support
– Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion
– Private transfers
– Miscellaneous: Items of a personnel nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included