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4-star Russian River Cruise | St Petersburg to Moscow

11 Day Tour, from £1895 per person

Itinerary Dates

2021
17 May - 27 May 22 May - 01 Jun 07 Jun - 17 Jun 12 Jun - 22 Jun 28 Jun - 08 Jul 03 Jul - 13 Jul 19 Jul - 29 Jul 24 Jul - 03 Aug 09 Aug - 19 Aug 14 Aug - 24 Aug 30 Aug - 09 Sep 04 Sep - 14 Sep 20 Sep - 30 Sep

Take the "river less travelled" and sail from St Petersburg to Moscow on this 11-day Russian River Cruise.

Journey through the beautiful, pastoral countryside of Russia along canals, waterways and lakes, gazing at a land of ancient monasteries and shimmering forests of silver birch.

Various boat options are available for this journey. Listed here are the dates for the M/S Chernishevsky and M/S Korotkov, but alternative dates are possible on board the M/S Kronshtadt. Price based on Main Deck cabins.

For upgrades to the Middle Deck and the Boat Deck, please speak to one of our Travel Specialists.

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Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

ARRIVE ST PETERSBURG

Arrive in St Petersburg. Transfer to the boat and enjoy a welcome dinner. (D)

DAY 2

ST PETERSBURG

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of St Petersburg to include photo stops of Admiralty Building, Winter Palace and St Isaac’s Cathedral. Also visit Peter and Paul's Fortress. (B,L,D)

DAY 3

ST PETERSBURG

Morning visit to the Hermitage, St Petersburg’s rival to the Louvre in Paris. The collection contains over three million exhibits. (B,L,D)

DAY 4

MANDROGI

Today stop at Mandrogi to relax on the verdant river bank and enjoy the pleasant scenery with a picnic lunch. (B,L,D)

DAY 5

KIZHI

This morning the ship stops at the tiny fairytale island of Kizhi on the northern shore of Lake Onega. Your visit to the island includes the open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture, housing a collection of restored 18th-century Russian wooden buildings and the highlight of this visit - the breathtaking Church of the Transfiguration. (B,L,D)

DAY 6

GORITSY

In the afternoon, arrive at Goritsy, a typical Russian village. There is an excursion to Kirillo-Belozerksy Monastery and various optional events. (B,L,D)

DAY 7

YAROSLAVL

Arrive in the historic city of Yaroslavl, located at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosi Rivers. On a sightseeing tour by bus see the 17th century Church of Elijah the Prophet which stands in the city’s centre and is Yaroslavl’s most beautiful church. Visit the church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and embark on an interactive tour of the former Governor’s house (B,L,D)

DAY 8

UGLICH

Far from ugly, the view of the town on approach from the Volga River is especially beautiful with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John's Church looming on the horizon. Visit the church of St. Dimitry of the Blood and the Kremlin where the seventh wife of Ivan The Terrible lived in exile. (B,L,D)

DAY 9

MOSCOW

Explore the city on a morning’s excursion that will include the colourful, multi-domed St Basil’s Cathedral (outside only), Red Square, the Lenin Mausoleum, the Bolshoi Theatre and many other points of interest. (B,L,D)

DAY 10

MOSCOW

Morning excursion to the Kremlin and one of the cathedrals in the grounds. Time at leisure or book an optional excursion before the river cruise departs Moscow this evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 11

MOSCOW

Free morning before transfer to the airport for flight back to the UK. (B)

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Pricing Information

11 day tour, from £1895 per person

Price Includes

Twin air-conditioned cabins with private facilities
Three meals per day [breakfast, lunch, dinner] commencing with dinner on day of embarkation and ending with breakfast on day of disembarkation
Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
Transfers on arrival/departure
Gala farewell dinner
Full sightseeing programme in each port of call with transfers, entrance fees and English speaking guides
Russian language and song lessons
Nightly entertainment and dancing
Aerobic Classes
Tour of ship’s bridge
Port taxes

Price Excludes

International Flights
Russian visa
Drinks with meals
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Porterage
Optional excursions

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Price Notes

There are a large number of ships plying the Russian waterways, especially between Moscow and St Petersburg. However, most ships follow similar itineraries and offer a comparable standard of accommodation and tours. We can book a number of boats, so even if you don't find a date to suit you, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Itinerary Dates
17 May 2021 - 27 May 2021
22 May 2021 - 01 Jun 2021
07 Jun 2021 - 17 Jun 2021
12 Jun 2021 - 22 Jun 2021
28 Jun 2021 - 08 Jul 2021
03 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2021
19 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2021
24 Jul 2021 - 03 Aug 2021
09 Aug 2021 - 19 Aug 2021
14 Aug 2021 - 24 Aug 2021
30 Aug 2021 - 09 Sep 2021
04 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2021
20 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021

M/S Chernishevsky

M/S Chernishevsky is a four deck vessel built in Germany in 1981 (project 301), refurbished in 2007. It is equipped with modern navigation devices and can reach the speed up to 26 km per hour (around 17 mph). Its length is 125 metres, width is 16.7 metres, and immersion is 2.9 metres. The boat can accommodate up to 265 passengers.

The ship features outside cabins with air-conditioning, affording majestic views of the passing countryside. The dining room offers Continental and Russian cuisine, as well as the specialities of the surrounding regions. There are two restaurants, bars, a small souvenir shop, music room, dance hall, and sauna. Laundry service is also available. Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment all serve to ensure a memorable cruise.

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