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3-star Russian River Cruise | St Petersburg to Moscow

11 Day Tour, from £1725 per person

Itinerary Dates

2020
07 May - 17 Jan 11 May - 21 May 28 May - 07 Jun 01 Jun - 11 Jun 18 Jun - 28 Jun 22 Jun - 02 Jul 09 Jul - 19 Jul 13 Jul - 23 Jul 30 Jul - 09 Aug 03 Aug - 13 Aug 20 Aug - 30 Aug 24 Aug - 03 Sep 10 Sep - 20 Sep 14 Sep - 24 Sep 01 Oct - 11 Oct 05 Oct - 15 Oct

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 Chicherin and M/S Shashkov.

Price based on Main Deck cabins. For upgrades to the Middle Deck and the Boat Deck, please speak to one of our Travel Specialists. This journey also operates from Moscow to St Petersburg. Please click here for an itinerary for this route or contact one of our Russia Travel Specialists for more information.

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Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

ARRIVE ST PETERSBURG

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

DAY 2

ST PETERSBURG

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

Afternoon arrival 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 £1725 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
Daily aerobics
Tour of ship’s bridge
Port taxes

Price Excludes

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

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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
07 May 2020 - 17 Jan 2020
11 May 2020 - 21 May 2020
28 May 2020 - 07 Jun 2020
01 Jun 2020 - 11 Jun 2020
18 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2020
22 Jun 2020 - 02 Jul 2020
09 Jul 2020 - 19 Jul 2020
13 Jul 2020 - 23 Jul 2020
30 Jul 2020 - 09 Aug 2020
03 Aug 2020 - 13 Aug 2020
20 Aug 2020 - 30 Aug 2020
24 Aug 2020 - 03 Sep 2020
10 Sep 2020 - 20 Sep 2020
14 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2020
01 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2020
05 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2020

M/S Shashkov

M/S Shashkov is a four deck vessel built in Germany in 1986 (project 302), refurbished in 2013. It is equipped with modern navigation devices and can reach the speed up to 25.5 km per hour (around 17 mph). Its length is 129 metres, width is 16.7 metres, and immersion is 2.9 metres. The boat can accommodate up to 280 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 2 restaurants (one restaurant and one bar-restaurant), bars, a small souvenir shop, and sauna. Laundry service is also available. Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment all serve to ensure a memorable cruise.

Deck Plan (175kb)