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Furmanov

Description

"FURMANOV"

05/03 - 05/15/10 Perm - Moscow 12days / 13nights

10/01 - 10/20/10 Moscow - Perm 12days / 13nights

Motorship «Furmanov» (project 302)

Built specifically for river cruising in 1983 in Germany, the M/S Furmanov is today considered one of the finest vessels on Russia's waterways. Passenger numbers for these departures are restricted to 258, so with 110 crew, standards of service match the best.

All of the ship's Main, Middle and Upper Deck cabins are outward facing with windows which open to spectacular Russia's exotic destinations. All cabins have private toilet/shower facilities, refrigerators, forced air controls, radio and ample closet space. The Main (2nd) Deck cabins are about 9 sq. m in size, the Middle (3rd) and Upper (4th) Deck cabins are about 10 sq.m in size.

Facilities on board include a restaurant, two bars, TV/video room, souvenir shop, library, hairdressing salon, piano bar, observation lounge, and a sun deck. There are medical services on board and the ship is fully air conditioned.

There are government-licensed guides on every cruise who will fill you in on the history, mythology, and art of the ports you visit so you’ll go home with more then just a tan- you’ll take with you a greater understanding of Russia.

The total passenger capacity is 258 persons

Total amount of cabins 141:

122 Double cabins

10 single cabins

7 quard cabins

2 deluxe (suite) cabin

Technical characteristic

Length	129,1 m
Breadth	16,5 m
Draught	2.9 m
Number of decks	4
Passenger capacity	260
Main engines	3*735 kW.
Speed	25,5 км/ч
Built	1983(Germany)

all cabines are equipped with shower, toilet, air-conditioner

Cruise Program

Perm - Moscow (12 days / 13 nights)

DAY	DATE	TIME	PLACE	PROGRAM

1	05.03.10		Perm	Arrival to Perm, transfer to the ship, embarkation, Dinner on board
2	05.04.10	Dep. at 20:00	Perm	City tour
3	05.05.10	12:00 – 17:30	Tchaikovsk	City tour + Trip to city Votkinsk Visit of house- museum of Tchaikovsky
4	05.06.10	09:30 - 16:30	Nijnekamsk	City tour
5	05.07.10	08:00 – 13:00	Kazan	City tour including visit to Kazan Kremlin and functioning Mossque
6	05.08.10	09:30 - 10:00	N.Novgorod	City tour including visit to Kremlin (departure at 10:00 from N. Novgorod, embarc. in Gorodez 14:30)
7	05.09.10	08:00 - 23:00	Pljos	Leisure - stop (optional tour to Vladimir – Suzdal)
8	05.10.10	08:00 – 23:00	Kostroma	City tour, visit to the Upatievskiy Monastery
9	05.11.10	08:00 - 20:00	Yaroslavl	City tour including visit to Spassky Monastery, Church of Ilya the Prophet
10	05.12.10	08:00 – 12:00	Uglitch	walking City tour including visit to the Kremlin and to St’ Dmitry Church
11	05.13.10	13:00	Moscow	City tour in Moscow
12	05.14.10		Moscow	Kremlin + Cathedral
13	05.15.10		Moscow	Disembarkation Transfer to airport

Cruise Program

Moscow - Perm (12 days / 13 nights)

DAY	DATE	TIME	PLACE	PROGRAM
1.	09.13.10		Moscow	transfer to the ship, embarkation
2	09.14.10		Moscow	City tour in Moscow
3	09.15.10	Dep. at 17:30	Moscow	Kremlin+ Cathedral
4	09.16.10	16:30 - 19:30	Uglitch	walking City tour including visit to the Kremlin and to St’ Dmitry Church Departure from Uglitch
5	09.17.10	08:00 - 23:00	Yaroslavl	City tour including visit to Spassky Monastery, Church of Ilya the Prophet
6	09.18.10	08:00 - 23:00	Kostroma	City tour, visit to the Upatievskiy Monastery
7	09.19.10	06:00 - 21:00	Pljos	Leisure Stop (optional tour to Vladimir – Suzdal )
8	09.20.10	16:30 - 19:00	N.Novgorod	City tour including visit to Kremlin
9	09.21.10	15:00 - 19:00	Kazan	City tour including visit to Kazan Kremlin and functioning Mossque
10	09.22.10	11:00 - 14:30	Nijnekamsk	City tour
11	09.23.10	09:30 - 17:00	Tchaikovsk	Trip to city Votkinsk Visit of house- museum of Tchaikovsky
12	09.24.10	11:00	Perm	City tour
13	09.25.10		Perm	Transfer to the airport

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 cal
• 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

The price does NOT include:

• Airfare
• Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage.
• Medical insurance
• Trip cancellation 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.

NOTE:

• All the prices and schedules are subject to change. All taxes and surcharges are additional.
• Air is available upon request. For more information, please call us.
• Please be informed that all pre/post cruise services (additional arrival/departure transfers, hotel accommodation, additional excursions, etc.) can be also arranged by us

Conditions of payment

$400 WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING (Non refundable)

70 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CRUISE – FULL PAYMENT

Conditions of cancellation

Cancellation received 60-31 days prior to departure - 50% of the cruise price

Cancellation received less than 30 days prior to departure or failure to take the cruise without advising Imperial River Cruises - No Refund.

If you accept a refund, you waive all other rights and remedies under applicable law. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

Unused Features - We regret not being able to issue refunds for voluntary absences from itinerary services including but not limited to meals and/or sightseeing. Once cruise or tour program has commenced, there will be no refund for unused features or services, or any portion of cruise or tour not taken due to passenger's cancellation.