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MS Rossia Moscow - Kazan - Moscow

12 DAYS | 11 NIGHTS

DATES 2023: MAY 04 – MAY 15
DATES 2024: MAY 04 – MAY 15

Day 1: May 4 – Moscow (-/-/D) be transferred by bus (1h) to ancient Gorodets, founded in XII century. We will take a
Welcome to Russia! Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your cruise ship. stroll through the streets of “City of Craftsmen” – a place where local masters of art
After boarding, you will have free time to relax before dinner. crafts display their techniques and sell their creations. We will also visit the Museum
of Russian samovar situated in 19th century estate of Grishaev. After the excursion
Day 2: May 5 – Moscow (B/L/D) program we will embark the ship in Gorodets.
Your morning city tour includes the Red Square, see the brightly colored St. Basil’s
Cathedral from the outside, the Lenin Mausoleum and the State Historical Museum Day 9: May 12 – Kostroma, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D)
and visit the famous GUM Department Store. After lunch in the city restaurant you This day you will have a bus city-tour in Kostroma – one of the cities of the Golden
will continue to investigate Moscow – your tour will take you to the red-brick Kremlin. Ring of Russia and one of the most beautiful ancient towns of Russia. One of the
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During a stroll around the Kremlin Grounds you will see the majestic Cathedral Square best preserved examples of the 18 century town planning, Kostroma retains some
which still retains its original form. There you can find a unique complex of masterpie- elegant structures in a "provincial neoclassical" style: a governor’s palace, a fire-ob-
ces of medieval architecture: the Annunciation Cathedral, the Assumption Cathedral, servation watchtower, the palace of general Borshov, an arcaded central market (mer-
the Archangel Cathedral and the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great. Tonight, meet the Cap- chant galleries) with a merchant church in the center. We will visit the Bogoyavlensky
tain of the ship during a welcome cocktail with sparkling wine. (Epiphany) Convent - one of the most populous Russian Orthodox convents today.
Nowadays Kostroma is known for its silver jewelry and dairy products.
Day 3: May 6 – Uglich, cruising the Moscow Canal & Volga River (B/L/D)
You will visit one of the loveliest cities of the Golden Ring – Uglich. During the walking Day 10: May 13 – Myshkin, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D)
tour you will visit the renowned greendomed Cathedral of Transfiguration perched at Today, sailing takes you to the small town (population 6.000) of Myshkin. The name
the water’s edge. Next, you will be taken to the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, of the town is derived from the Russian word “mysh” meaning mouse, so don’t be
built on the site where Dmitry, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered. surprised that this tiny animal occupies an important place as a symbol of the city.
We will have a walking tour with an excursion to the old mill, the museum of Russian
Day 4: May 7 – Yaroslavl, cruising Rybinsk Water Basin & Volga River (B/L/D) Valenki (traditional Russian felt boots), the artisans’ house, the ethnographic expo
You will arrive in the fascinating ancient city of Yaroslavl, with its long history dating "Flax", and Uspensky (Assumption) Cathedral.
back to 1010, which makes it older than Moscow. You will stroll through the historic
part of the city, a World Heritage Site, which is located at the confluence of the Volga Day 11: May 14 - Moscow, cruising the Moscow Canal (B/L/D)
and the Kotorosl Rivers. We will step inside the Church of Elijah the Prophet, with the Day off to relax on your cruise ship.
interior covered in frescoes from the floor to the top of the domes, and wander around
the grounds of the 12 century Savior-Transfiguration Monastery. Day 12: May 15 – Moscow (B/-/-)
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After breakfast your cruise will come to an end. Transfer from your cruise ship to
Day 5: May 8 – Nizhny Novgorod, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) the airport.
Today you will visit Nizhny Novgorod – Russia’s fifth largest city, one the most ancient
and picturesque towns in Russia. It is located on hills where the Oka River empties Our prices include:
into the Volga - the city impresses with the mighty brick walls of the Kremlin overloo- • Accommodation on board of 5 m/s Rossia – 11 nights
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king the confluence of two rivers. Nizhny Novgorod was a great trade center of the • Three meals per day on board of the ship starting with dinner on the day of
Russian Empire. In Soviet times the city turned into an important industrial central, embarkation and final breakfast on the day of disembarkation
the Gorky Automobile Plant was constructed in that period. After the World War II the • Daily bottle of water - 0.5L per guest or 1.0L per cabin
city was closed for foreigners for many years. • Water in jar on the table in restaurant for lunch and dinner
• Transfers upon arrival/departure for groups of 20 pax minimum; transfers for
Day 6: May 9 – Kazan, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) groups less than 20 pax shall be paid additionally
During a City Tour around Kazan you will see the white stone walls of Kazan Kremlin; • Porterage of luggage bus – ship & ship – bus
the legendary lake Kaban; the Tatar State Academic Theatre; Kremlevskaya Street • One local English speaking guide in each point of itinerary for each group from 30
with the main building of the Kazan Federal University and the Aleksandrovsky Pas- pax (excursions can be delivered under translation)
sage; the Peter and Paul Cathedral; the Liberty Square with the Opera and Ballet • One English speaking assistant on board for each group from 30 pax, starting
theatre and Concert hall. During the city tour we will also visit Kazan Kremlin - a from the day of embarkation (from 15:00) and ending with the day of disembar-
heart of the city, where ancient and modern cultural traditions, as well as legends kation (10:00)
and facts, blend together. Kazan Kremlin is the object of UNESCO which walls united • Welcoming cocktail – presentation with a glass of champagne
two religions – Moslem (Legendary Kul-Sharif Mosque) and Orthodox (Annunciation • Extensive excursion programme as per above mentioned basic programme: one
Cathedral). You will touch the walls of Suyumbike falling tower. Please, be informed complimentary shore excursion in each point of call (Uglich, Yaroslavl, Nizhny
that May 9 is a very important festive day in Russia – Victory Day, part of the streets Novgorod, Kazan, Cheboksary, Gorodets, Kostroma, Myshkin)
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in the city centre will be closed for transport, and therefore we will probably use public • 2 excursions in Moscow (city-tour, Kremlin)
transport during the excursion. • Entertainment programme on board
• Russian language lessons
Day 7: May 10 – Cheboksary, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) • Russian song lessons
You will sail on the Volga River into Cheboksary early this morning. After breakfast you • One lecture on Russian History
will go on a bus city tour, which will get you acquainted with the capital of Chuvashia • Tree concerts on board, including one concert of Russian romance,
Republic. During our visit you will see the main highlights of the city – the Mother • Live music in the bar every night
Patroness Monument, Moscow Embankment of the Volga River, the Musical Theater, • Farewell Dinner aboard with 1 glass of champagne or 1 shot of vodka
Victory Park, Red Square. • Three sets of bed linen and bath towels for a cruise of 12-14 days
• Daily change of hand-towels,
Day 8: May 11 – Nizhny Novgorod / GORODETS, cruising the Volga River (B/L/D) • The services of the staff on board that provides for navigation of the vessel and
Today in the morning you have the opportunity to participate in one of the optional technical maintenance
visits in Nizhny Novgorod or just enjoy your free time in the city centre. After, you will • A doctor on board (first aid visits are free)

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