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MS Rossia Moscow – Astrakhan

12 DAYS | 11 NIGHTS

DATES 2023: SEP 20 – OCT 01
DATES 2024: SEP 20 – OCT 01

Day 1: Sep 20 – Moscow (-/-/D) vers, on the east bank of the Volga. During the bus city-tour we will see the Revolution
Welcome to Russia! Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your cruise ship. Square with monument to Vladimir Lenin and walk along the Kuybishev street with its
After boarding, you will have free time to relax before dinner. well-preserved buildings of XIX - beginning of XX centuries. You will enjoy the view of
the local Drama Theater and Catholic Cathedral.
Day 2: Sep 21 – Moscow (B/L/D)
After breakfast you will have a half-day city tour which includes the Red Square, whe- Day 9: Sep 28 – Saratov, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D)
re you can see the brightly colored St. Basil’s Cathedral from the outside, the Lenin Today we will discover the treasures of Saratov, one of the biggest ports on the Volga
Mausoleum and the State Historical Museum and visit the famous GUM Department River and an important industrial center of this region. During the city-tour we will see
Store. You will be able to enjoy the view of The Cathedral of Christ the Savior (the the most emblematic buildings of the city centre and visit the Sokolovaya Mountain
tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world), the panoramic view to the Olympic – where the Victory Park dedicated to the victory in the WWII is located. You will also
Stadium and the entire city from the view point on Sparrow Hills and other points have a chance to visit the – unique for this climate – lemon orangery, a true small
of interest. jungle, where the breeders work with tropical species.

Day 3: Sep 22 – Moscow (B/L/D) Day 10: Sep 29 – Volgograd, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D)
Today you will continue to investigate Moscow – your tour will take you to the red- This day you will have a bus city-tour in Volgograd – the Hero City, better known as
brick Kremlin, the former seat of the Russian Government and a unique historical, Stalingrad. This is where one of the largest and bloodiest battles in the history of
architectural and artistic reserve. During a stroll around the Kremlin Grounds you will warfare took place – the Stalingrad battle of World War II. To commemorate all the
see the majestic Cathedral Square which still retains its original form. The Annun- perished in the Battle the memorial complex on Mamayev Kurgan were erected. The
ciation Cathedral, the Assumption Cathedral, the Archangel Cathedral and the Bell complex is dominated by a 85-metres tall The Mother Calls statue; it was the largest
Tower of Ivan the Great. You will discover such historic gems as the Tsar’s Canon free-standing sculpture in the world at the time of its installation in 1967, today it is
and the Tsar’s Bell. Tonight meet the captain of the ship during a welcome cocktail the tallest sculpture of a woman in the world.
with sparkling wine.
Day 11: Sep 30 – Aatrakhan, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D)
Day 4: Sep 23 – Uglich, cruising the Moscow Canal & Volga River (B/L/D) Today, sailing takes you to the Astrakhan - the oldest economic and cultural center of
You will visit one of the loveliest cities of the Golden Ring – Uglich. During the walking Lower Volga region. The main architectural dominant of the city is the Kremlin built in
tour you will visit the renowned greendomed Cathedral of Transfiguration perched at the XVI century, which we will visit during our city-tour.
the water’s edge. Next, you will be taken to the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood,
built on the site where Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered. Day 12: Oct 01 – Astrakhan (B/-/-)
As Dimitry was the last son of the ancient Rurik Dynasty, his death precipitated the After breakfast your cruise will come to an end. Transfer from your cruise ship to
dynastic and political crisis known as the Time of Troubles, which came to an end with the airport.
the establishment of the Romanov Dynasty in 1613.
Our prices include:
Day 5: Sep 24 – Yaroslavl, cruising Rybinsk Water Basin & Volga River (B/L/D) • Accommodation on board of 5 m/s Rossia – 11 nights
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You will arrive in the fascinating ancient city of Yaroslavl, with its long history dating • Three meals per day on board of the ship starting with dinner on the day of
back to 1010, which makes it older than Moscow. You will stroll through the historic embarkation and final breakfast on the day of disembarkation
part of the city, a World Heritage Site, which is located at the confluence of the Volga • Daily bottle of water - 0.5L per guest or 1.0L per cabin
and the Kotorosl Rivers. We will step inside the Church of Elijah the Prophet, and • Water in jar on the table in restaurant for lunch and dinner
wander around the grounds of the 12 century Savior-Transfiguration Monastery. • Transfers upon arrival/departure for groups of 20 pax minimum; transfers for
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groups less than 20 pax shall be paid additionally
Day 6: Sep 25 – Nizhny Novgorod, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) • Porterage of luggage bus – ship & ship – bus
Today you will visit Nizhny Novgorod – Russia’s fifth largest city, one the most ancient • One local English speaking guide at each point of itinerary for each group from 30
and picturesque towns in Russia. It is located on hills where the Oka River empties pax (excursions can be delivered under translation)
into the Volga - the city impresses with the mighty brick walls of the Kremlin overloo- • One English speaking assistant on board for each group from 30 pax, starting
king the confluence of two rivers. Nizhny Novgorod was a great trade center of the from the day of embarkation (from 15:00) and ending with the day of disembar-
Russian Empire. In 1612 right here Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky orga- kation (10:00)
nized an army for the liberation of Moscow from the Poles. In Soviet times the city tur- • Welcoming cocktail – presentation with a glass of champagne
ned into an important industrial central, the Gorky Automobile Plant was constructed • Extensive excursion programme as per above mentioned basic programme: one
in that period. After the World War II the city was closed for foreigners for many years. complimentary shore excursion in each point of call (Uglich, Yaroslavl, Nizhny Nov-
gorod, Kazan, Samara, Saratov, Volgograd, Astrakhan), 2 excursions in Moscow
Day 7: Sep 26 – Kazan, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) (city-tour, Kremlin)
During a City Tour around Kazan you will see the white stone walls of Kazan Kremlin; • Entertainment programme on board
the legendary lake Kaban; the Tatar State Academic Theatre which looks like a sailbo- • Russian language lessons
at moored to the dock of the lake; Kremlevskaya Street with the main building of the • Russian song lessons
Kazan Federal University and the Aleksandrovsky Passage; the Peter and Paul Cat- • One lecture on Russian History
hedral; the Liberty Square with the Opera and Ballet theatre and Concert hall. During • Tree concerts on board, including one concert of Russian romance
the city tour we’ll also visit Kazan Kremlin is the object of UNESCO which walls united • Live music in the bar every night
two religions – Moslem (Legendary Kul-Sharif Mosque) and Orthodox (Annunciation • Farewell Dinner aboard with 1 glass of champagne or 1 shot of vodka
Cathedral). You will touch the walls of Suyumbike falling tower. • Three sets of bed linen and bath towels for a cruise of 12-14 days
• Daily change of hand-towels
Day 8: Sep 27 – Samara, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) • The services of the staff on board that provides for navigation of the vessel and
Samara – nowadays is administrative center of Samara Oblast and typical city of technical maintenance
European part of Russia. It is situated at the confluence of the Volga and Samara ri- • A doctor on board (first aid visits are free)

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