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MS
Chernyshevsky - St.Petersburg to Moscow River Cruise
7th August
to 17th August 2010
Superior Tourist Class Ship
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Cabin
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Description |
Price
per person |
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Main Deck Twin |
Twin Cabin on Main Deck
105 square feet, private bathroom large opening window |
£1501 GBP |
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Middle Deck Twin
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Twin Cabin on Main Deck
105 square feet, private bathroom large opening window |
£1556 GBP |
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Boat (Upper) Deck Twin |
Twin Cabin on Main Deck
105 square feet, private bathroom large opening window |
£1610 GBP |
Single Cabin
Middle or Boat Deck |
Single Cabin on Middle or
Boat Deck
90 square feet, private bathroom large opening
window |
£1817 GBP |
Junior Suite Twin
Middle Deck |
Twin bedded Cabin on
Middle Deck
129 square feet, private bathroom large opening window |
£2043 GBP |
Junior Suite Double
Middle Deck |
Double bedded Cabin on
Middle Deck
194 square feet, private bathroom large opening window |
£2100 GBP |
2 roomed Suite
Middle Deck |
Double bedded Cabin on
Middle Deck
290 square feet, private bathroom large opening
window, separate living area |
£2249 GBP |
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prices include
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other options
- Manchester / Glasgow /
Newcastle flights +£75
- Birmingham / Bristol /
Edinburgh flights +£80
- Buy your own flights -£280
- Process your own visas
-£75
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your itinerary
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Day 1-3 ST PETERSBURG
Arrival Transfer - next day A city sightseeing tour will
show you the marvellous architecture of this city founded by
Peter the Great in 1703. You will be fascinated by its
network of wide canals, grand boulevards, splendid parks and
impressive buildings. Your tour of this beautiful city and
former capital includes the venerable Peter and Paul
Fortress and Cathedral with its lovely golden spire and the
official burial site of many Russian czars. You will also
visit the Hermitage - visit the former Winter Palace, home
of the last six czars and now the famous Hermitage Museum
which houses one of the world’s greatest collections of fine
art. Dinner on Day 1 and three meals daily included.
Day 4 MANDROGUI
Lots of merriment with our on shore barbecue, also known
as a 'green stop' virtually in the middle of nowhere !
Day 5 KIZHI
After cruising Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake,
you arrive in charming Kizhi. After lunch you tour the Open
Air Museum of Architecture which has been added to theUNESCO
World Heritage List for its unique ensemble of ancient
houses, windmills and churches constructed in the
traditional wooden style. The island’s showpiece is the
Church of the Transfiguration and the Church of the
Intercession, built in 1764 without a single nail.
Day 6 GORITZY &
VOLGA–BALTIC WATERWAY
A typical Russian village, Goritzy is home to the 16th
century Monastery of the Resurrection. Not far away is
Russia’s famous Kirillov Belozersky Monastery which today
houses an extensive museum. After a morning excursion,
return to the ship for lunch and sail along the Volga-Baltic
Waterway, a system of rivers and canals spanning 300km
linking the Volga River with the Baltic Sea. As you pass the
gentle hills, extensive plains, pine forests, and wooden
farmhouses, relax on board with a variety of different
activities.
Day 7 YAROSLAVL
Founded in 1010, Yaroslavl is one of Russia’s oldest and
best-known provincial cities located along the "Golden
Ring." During the coach and walking tour you explore
Yaroslavl’s ancient history through its architecture
including the Church of Epiphany and Church of St Elijah the
Prophet with its completely intact icons and frescoes from
the 17th century. Return to the ship for lunch and cruise
through the night.
Day 8 UGLICH
The ancient Russian town of Uglich, founded in 1148 and
containing some of Russia’s most beautiful churches and
cathedrals including the magnificent Church of St Dmitry. On
your guided walk through the town you also visit the local
Kremlin. Return to the ship for an evening departure and
dinner
Day 9-11 MOSCOW
City Tour of Moscow by Air Conditioned coach with
English speaking expert guide. 1 lunch in the city included,
Kremlin visit, Airport transfer included
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your ship
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The MS Chernyshevsky is the perfect way to
see Russia’s inland waterways and experience the country’s
enigmatic culture. Named after a famous 19th-century writer,
the MS Nikolay Chernyshevsky was built in East Germany in
1981 and underwent renovation in 2007. The ship boasts a
spacious sun deck, where you can relax and enjoy the passing
panorama of lush countryside, charming towns, and
onion-domed cathedrals as you make your way from one
fascinating port to the next. Whether you choose to spend
your time on board participating in activities, relaxing in
one of the lounges, or taking in the view from the sweeping
sun deck, you’re sure to enjoy the Russian experience aboard
this ship. The MS Chernyshevsky can accommodate up to 258
passengers, so you enjoy the friendliness of a small ship
without sacrificing the convenience and amenities of a
larger vessel. Public areas include a restaurant/music bar,
coffee bar, cocktail bar, conference hall, sauna, laundry
service, ironing room, sundeck, fitness room, gift shop, and
medical room. A hairdresser is also available on board at
certain ports of calls. Plus, all of the ship’s cabins are
outside and have a large opening picture window, climate
control, mini-refrigerator, hairdryer, wardrobe, and private
bathroom with nautical-style shower and toilet combination.
On board there are 93 Twin Cabins (but there is an entire
Lower Deck we do not use), 17 Singles, 8 Junior Suite Twins,
2 Junior Suite Doubles and 2 x 2 roomed suites. While aboard
the MS Chernyshevsky, all your meals are included and are
served in one sitting (although lunches may be served as
buffet), allowing for a leisurely dining experience. The
menu features continental cuisine, as well as traditional
Russian favorites like blini (pancakes) and caviar. The
atmosphere in the dining rooms and throughout the
Chernyshevsky is casual — meaning no formal evenings, just
the intimate atmosphere of a warm, relaxed shipboard
environment. Plus you’ll enjoy a number of onboard
activities which will allow an even better insight into the
Russian culture.You can get acquainted with Russian history
and culture through onboard lectures; dance the night away
in the dance lounge; or practice your Russian in an informal
class. You’ll also be treated to live folklore music
performances.
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May 2009 customer comments about Chernyshevsky |
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We would both like to thank you
very much for organizing our trip, we really enjoyed it. The
ship was excellent, all staff were very friendly and
helpful, even the weather was good! All the trips were well
organized, tour leaders good, we saw some wonderful things
and took over 1000 photos! Could not fault anything, will
definitely recommend to others. Thanks again, Paul T +
Maxine T.
We did have a
great trip to Russia - we both thoroughly enjoyed it. The
boat was good and we had plenty of time in both cities as
well as getting a feel for the countryside. I would
be happy to recommend this trip to friends.Thanks for all
your help. Regards Diana G
We recently
returned from the Moscow to St. Petersburg cruise.We can
truly say that this is indeed an amazing trip and a must for
those who want to see stunning buildings,beautiful churches
with incredible interior art works and palaces that are
almost indescribable,not to mention the museums and art
galleries ,some of which we found by our own explorations.
We found the cities safe and easy to get around on the metro
after learning some Russian alphabet.. The ship was good and
the staff exceptional. Our on board guide Zoya was superb
and if you ever contact her agency please let them know
this.We were also impressed by your admin.efficiency and all
the arrangements worked well Tony B
Thanks for
your assistance in arranging for us this exceptionally
wonderful trip. It really surpassed our expectation. The
direct flight to Moscow was great and Mariam was there to
greet us. As you had mentioned the " Nikolai Chernyshevsky"
accommodation was simple and compact, nevertheless very
comfortable and clean. It is a credit to your company.
The staff was very friendly, pleasant and helpful, some of
them spoke english quite well. The food was excellent,
with a choice of main courses at lunch and dinner time,
beautifully presented on the plates " a la french cuisine"
and with 4 courses.
The
company had organised excellent fixed and optional tours,
where ever we docked during the days as well in Moscow the
first few days and St Petersburg the last 4 days.The
accompanying guides on all of these tours were
exceptionally good and knowledgeable, all the participants
on these tours agreed with this comment. We certainly have
learned a lot about Russia and their politics and how the
russians themselves openly talk about it, with different
views expressed by the older and younger generation.
Marinus S
The holiday
was just as planned and exceeded our expectations in all
sorts of ways. The courtesy and pleasant helpfulness of all
the crew in whatever capacity could not be faulted. The
quality of the on shore venues and the local guides were
excellent and arranged generously for our best
entertainment. The Russians work so very hard. (We heard 3
more Russian church groups singing). The weather was rather
cold but very very sunny. The choice of food in the dining
room was very good at all meals and we liked the way the
seating was arranged.The ship was very clean and had a high
standard of maintenance. Mary G found the shower cum loo
arrangements very small but having seen other river ships
looking just the same as ours it could be the same
design all over. I got used to it and did not mind. Mary D |
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