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MS Rossia Astrakhan – Moscow

12 DAYS | 11 NIGHTS

DATES 2023: OCTOBER 01 – OCTOBER 12
DATES 2024: OCTOBER 01 – OCTOBER 12

Day 1: Oct 1 – Astrakhan (-/-/D) part of the city, a World Heritage Site, which is located at the confluence of the Volga
Welcome to Russia! Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your cruise ship. and the Kotorosl Rivers. We will step inside the Church of Elijah the Prophet and
After boarding, you will have free time to relax before dinner. wander around the grounds of the 12 century Savior-Transfiguration Monastery.
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Day 2: Oct 2 – Astrakhan, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) Day 10: Oct 10 – Uglich, cruising the Moscow Canal & Volga River (B/L/D)
After breakfast you will discover Astrakhan - the oldest economic and cultural center You will visit one of the loveliest cities of the Golden Ring – Uglich. During the walking
of Lower Volga region. The main architectural dominant of the city is the Kremlin, built tour you will visit the renowned greendomed Cathedral of Transfiguration perched at
in the XVI century, which we will visit during our city-tour. Tonight, meet the captain of the water’s edge. Next, you will be taken to the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood,
the ship during a welcome cocktail with sparkling wine. built on the site where Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered.
As Dimitry was the last son of the ancient Rurik Dynasty, his death precipitated the
Day 3: Oct 3 – Volgograd, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) dynastic and political crisis known as the Time of Troubles, which came to an end with
This day you will have a bus city-tour in Volgograd – the Hero City, better known as the establishment of the Romanov Dynasty in 1613.
Stalingrad. This is where one of the largest and bloodiest battles in history took place
– the Stalingrad battle of World War II. To commemorate all the perished in the battle, Day 11: Oct 11 – Moscow (B/L/D)
the memorial complex on Mamayev Kurgan was erected. The complex is dominated Today you will have a city tour that includes the Red Square, where you can see the
by The Mother Calls statue of 85-metres - it was the largest free-standing sculpture brightly colored St. Basil’s Cathedral from the outside, the Lenin Mausoleum and the
in the world at the time of its installation in 1967; today it is the tallest sculpture of State History Museum and visit the famous GUM Department Store. You will be able
a woman in the world. to enjoy the view of The Cathedral of Christ the Savior (the tallest Orthodox Christian
church in the world), the panoramic view to the Olympic Stadium and the entire
Day 4: Oct 4 – Saratov, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) city from the view point on Sparrow Hills and other points of interest. Your tour will
Today, sailing will bring you to Saratov, one of the biggest ports on the Volga River and take you to the red-brick Kremlin, the former seat of the Russian Government and a
an important industrial center of this region. During the city-tour we will see the most unique historical, architectural and artistic reserve. During a stroll around the Kremlin
emblematic buildings of the city centre and visit the Sokolovaya Mountain – where Grounds you will see the majestic Cathedral Square which still retains its original
the Victory Park, dedicated to the victory in the WWII, is located. You will also have a form, the Annunciation Cathedral, the Assumption Cathedral, the Archangel Cathedral
chance to visit the – unique for this climate – lemon orangery, a true small jungle, and the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great. You will discover such historic gems as the Tsar’s
where the breeders work with tropical species. Canon and the Tsar’s Bell.
Day 5: Oct 5 – Samara, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) Day 12: Oct 12 – Moscow (B/-/-)
Samara – nowadays is administrative center of Samara Oblast and typical city of the After breakfast, your cruise will come to an end. Transfer from your cruise ship to
European part of Russia. It is situated at the confluence of the Volga and Samara ri- the airport.
vers on the east bank of the Volga. During the bus city-tour we will see the Revolution
Square with a monument of Vladimir Lenin and walk along the Kuybishev street with Our prices include:
its well-preserved buildings of 19 - beginning of 20 centuries. You will enjoy the • Accommodation on board of 5 m/s Rossia – 11 nights
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view of the local Drama Theater and Catholic Cathedral. • Three meals per day on board of the ship starting with dinner on the day of
embarkation and final breakfast on the day of disembarkation
Day 6: Oct 6 – Kazan, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) • Daily bottle of water - 0.5L per guest or 1.0L per cabin
During a city tour around Kazan, you will see the white stone walls of Kazan Kremlin; • Water in jar on the table in restaurant for lunch and dinner
the legendary lake Kaban; the Tatar State Academic Theatre, which looks like a sail- • Transfers upon arrival/departure for groups of 20 pax minimum; transfers for
boat moored to the dock of the lake; Kremlevskaya Street with the main building of groups less than 20 pax shall be paid additionally
the Kazan Federal University and the Aleksandrovsky Passage; the Peter and Paul • Porterage of luggage bus – ship & ship – bus
Cathedral; the Liberty Square with the Opera and Ballet theatre and Concert hall. • One local English speaking guide in each point of itinerary for each group from 30
During the city tour we will also visit Kazan Kremlin, the object of UNESCO, which pax (excursions can be delivered under translation)
walls united two religions – Moslem (Legendary Kul-Sharif Mosque) and Orthodox • One English speaking assistant on board for each group from 30 pax, starting
(Annunciation Cathedral). You will touch the walls of Suyumbike falling tower. from the day of embarkation (from 15:00) and ending with the day of disembar-
kation (10:00)
Day 7: Oct 7 – Nizhny Novgorod, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) • Welcoming cocktail – presentation with a glass of champagne
Today you will visit Nizhny Novgorod – Russia’s fifth largest city, one the most ancient • Extensive excursion programme as per above mentioned basic programme: one
and picturesque towns in Russia. It is located on hills where the Oka River empties into complimentary shore excursion in each point of call (Uglich, Yaroslavl, Nizhny Nov-
the Volga - the city impresses with the mighty brick walls of the Kremlin overlooking gorod, Kazan, Samara, Saratov, Volgograd, Astrakhan), 2 excursions in Moscow
the confluence of two rivers. Nizhny Novgorod was a great trade center of the Russian (city-tour, Kremlin)
Empire. In 1612 Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky organized an army for the • Entertainment programme on board
liberation of Moscow from the Poles right here. In Soviet times the city turned into an • Russian language lessons
important industrial center: the Gorky Automobile Plant was constructed in that period. • Russian song lessons
After the World War II the city was closed for foreigners for many years. • One lecture on Russian History
• Tree concerts on board, including one concert of Russian romance
Day 8: Oct 8 – Navigation, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) • Live music in the bar every night
You have the day off to relax on your cruise ship, enjoy the sceneries and participate • Farewell Dinner aboard with 1 glass of champagne or 1 shot of vodka
in the onboard activities. • Three sets of bed linen and bath towels for a cruise of 12-14 days
• Daily change of hand-towels
Day 9: Oct 9 – Yaroslavl, cruising the Rybinsk Water Basin & Volga River (B/L/D) • The services of the staff on board that provides for navigation of the vessel and
You will arrive in the fascinating ancient city of Yaroslavl, with its long history dating technical maintenance
back to 1010, which makes it older than Moscow. You will stroll through the historic • A doctor on board (first aid visits are free)

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