Go with the classic! Moscow-St. Petersburg River
Our Moscow-St. Petersburg river cruise is a trip to Russia that you have dreamt of all your life. It is our most popular destination with a first time and experienced travelers alike. In addition to the several days of exploration and sightseeing the magnificent imperial Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, your will itinerary includes picturesque and ancient Volga River cities of the “Golden Ring” and mysterious Kizi Island. Click on a Cruise Dates below

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Cruise Fares Per Person 2010 Prices are in USD
CATEGORY	10 DAY CRUISE	11 DAY CRUISE	12 DAY CRUISE	13 DAY CRUISE
Boat Deck - Category A	$2500	$2700	$3000	$3100
Upper Deck - Category B	$2300	$2500	$2800	$2900
Main Deck - Category C	$2100	$2300	$2600	$2700
Lower Deck - Category D (3 pax)	$1900	$2100	$2400	$2400
Junior Suite	$4300	$4500	$3700	$4000
Suite Cabins	$4300	$4500	$4950	$5400
Single Cabins	$2700	$3000	$3300	$3500
NOTE: Double Cabin use / Single use + 50% ADDITIONAL FARES 10 Days Cruises - Port Tax - $95per person , Fuel surcharge - $60per person 11 Days Cruises - Port Tax - $105per person , Fuel surcharge - $70per person 12 Days Cruises - Port Tax - $115per person , Fuel surcharge - $75per person 13 Days Cruises - Port Tax - $125per person , Fuel surcharge - $90per person Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted Updated March 2010

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SAILING DATES FOR RUSSIAN WATERWAYS

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START	VESSEL	FROM	TO	DAYS
12 - 21 May	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
15 - 24 May	MS Furmanov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
31 May - 09 June	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
19 - 28 June	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
08 - 17 July	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
27 July - 05 August	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
15 - 24 August	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
26 August - 04 September	MS Furmanov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
03 - 12 September	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
19 - 28 September	MS Lenin	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
22 Sep - 01 Oct	Ms Litvinov	Moscow	St Petersburg	10
16 - 25 May	MS Lenin	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
06 - 15 June	MS Lenin	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
27 June - 06 July	MS Lenin	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
18 - 27 July	MS Lenin	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
08 - 17 August	MS Lenin	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
29 Aug - 07 Sep	MS Lenin	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
04 - 13 September	MS Furmanov	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
03 - 13 July	MS Russ	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
24 July - 03 August	MS Russ	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
14 - 24 August	MS Russ	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
04 - 14 September	MS Russ	St Petersburg	Moscow	10
15 - 25 May	Ms Chernyshevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
21 - 31 May	Ms Litvinov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
24 May - 03 June	MS Furmanov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
30 May - 09 June	MS Dostoevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
05 - 15 June	Ms Chernyshevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
09 - 19 June	Ms Litvinov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
14 - 24 June	MS Furmanov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
20 - 30 June	MS Dostoevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
26 June - 06 July	Ms Chernyshevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
28 June - 08 July	Ms Litvinov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
05 - 15 July	MS Furmanov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
11 - 21 July	MS Dostoevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
17 - 27 July	Ms Litvinov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
17 - 27 July	Ms Chernyshevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
26 July - 05 August	MS Furmanov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
01 -11 August	MS Dostoevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
05 - 15 August	Ms Litvinov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
07 - 17 August	Ms Chernyshevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
16 - 26 August	MS Furmanov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
22 August - 01 September	MS Dostoevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
24 August - 03 September	Ms Litvinov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
28 August- 07 September	Ms Chernyshevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
12 - 22 September	Ms Litvinov	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
12 - 22 September	MS Dostoevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
18 - 28 September	Ms Chernyshevskiy	St Petersburg	Moscow	11
25 May - 05 June	Ms Chernyshevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
09 - 20 June	MS Dostoevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
15 - 26 June	Ms Chernyshevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
30 June - 11 July	MS Dostoevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
06 - 17 July	Ms Chernyshevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
21 July - 01 August	MS Dostoevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
27 July - 07 August	Ms Chernyshevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
11 - 22 August	MS Dostoevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
17 - 28 August	Ms Chernyshevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
01 - 12 September	MS Dostoevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
07 - 18 September	Ms Chernyshevskiy	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
06 - 17 May	MS Russ	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
22 June - 03 July	MS Russ	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
13 - 24 July	MS Russ	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
03 - 14 August	MS Russ	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
24 August - 04 September	MS Russ	Moscow	St Petersburg	12
25 May - 06 June	MS Lenin	Moscow	St Petersburg	13
15 - 27 June	MS Lenin	Moscow	St Petersburg	13
06 - 18 July	MS Lenin	Moscow	St Petersburg	13
27 July - 08 August	MS Lenin	Moscow	St Petersburg	13
17 - 28 August	MS Lenin	Moscow	St Petersburg	13
07 - 19 September	MS Lenin	Moscow	St Petersburg	13

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Moscow - St Petersburg 10 Days / 9 Nights 2010 Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 - Moscow. Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, dinner and overnight.

Day 2 - Moscow. Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Visit of Novodevichi Convent. Lunch and dinner.

Day 3 - Moscow. Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch. Welcome cocktail, followed by dinner. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.

Day 4 - Uglich. Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 5 - Goritsy. Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 6 - Kizhi. Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 7 - River Village. Arrival to the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.

Day 8 - St. Petersburg. This morning after arrival in St. Petersburg, enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent.
Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs beneath its 122-meter spire. Lunch, dinner aboard.

Day 9 - St. Petersburg. This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 10 - St. Petersburg. Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.

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St Petersburg - Moscow 11 Days / 10 Nights 2010 Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 - St. Petersburg. arrival, embarkation, dinner and overnight.

Day 2 - St. Petersburg. Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs beneath its 122-meter spire. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 3 - St. Petersburg. This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner aboard.

Day 4 - River Village. Arrival at the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Captain’s cocktail followed by welcome dinner.

Day 5 - Kizhi. Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 6 - Goritsy. Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 7 - Yaroslavl. After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board. Lunch and dinner.

Day 8 - Uglich. Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration, and Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.

Day 9 - Moscow. Arrival in Moscow. Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Visit Novodevichi Convent. Lunch and dinner.

Day 10 - Moscow. Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch aboard. This evening, enjoy farewell dinner.

Day 11 - Moscow. Time to bid farewell to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your unforgettable journey through this fascinating land. Disembarkation.

Please, note the itinerary is subject to change because of the weather conditions and the program is subject to change as it depends on museum workings hours

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Prices are in USD

• Accommodations in all outside stateroom, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window
• Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation
• Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
• Gala farewell Dinner aboard
• Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of cal
• English-speaking guide assistance
• Lectures on Russian History and Culture
• Russian language and songs lessons
• Nightly entertainment and dancing
• Daily aerobics
• Tour of the ship’s bridge
• Our cruise director and professional staff
• Visa support letter (if you process your visa with us)
• Cruise documents
  

• Airfare
• Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage.
• Medical insurance
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Visas
• Visa support
• Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion.
• Private transfers
• Miscellaneous: Items of a personnel nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.
  

NOTE:

RESPONSIBILITY:
Imperial River Cruises, hereafter referred to as the tour operator, and/or the travel agent, acts only as intermediary and agent for various steamship companies, airlines, hotels, transport and sightseeing companies who provide the cruise, tour, accommodations and other services described. This agency, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract or any intentional or careless actions, errors or omissions on part of such suppliers which result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to you or your travel companions or group members.

Travel agency shall not be responsible for any injuries, damage or losses caused to any travel in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction conditions or developments, or any other actions, errors, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agency's control. By embarking upon his/her travel the traveler voluntary assumes all risk involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of such risk, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Your retention of tickets, reservations or bookings after issuance shall constitute consent to the above, and an agreement on your part to convey the contents hereto to your travel companions or group members.

Imperial River Cruises reserves the right to withdraw and/or to cancel a tour or to make changes in the itinerary and accommodations whenever, in its sole judgment, conditions warrant it. The tour operator reserves the right to not accept, nor retain any individual for any reason, including but not limited to those of passenger's health, general deportment or attitude infringing upon safety of fellow passengers or service personnel.Any additional costs incurred as the result of such behavior shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger.

Baggage is carried at the owner's risk and baggage insurance is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above conditions.
ALL PRICES, TARIFFS, ITINERARIES AND SCHEDULES in this brochure are in effect at time of printing, and are subject to change without notice. Unless the price is specifically stated in writing on your voucher, invoice or reservation itinerary, we do not guarantee any suppliers' rates, bookings or reservation. Air inclusive packages do not include US air travel and other taxes and fees.

RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
Reservations should be made as early as possible to guarantee desired departure dates. Deposit of 40% of the total cruise is required at the time of booking to obtain confirmed reservations. When more than one cruise is booked, deposit and payment policies apply per cruise. The balance is due within 90 days prior to the departure date. Upon receiving full payment you will receive an cruise confirmation documents. Do not forget to take these documents with you. We reserve the right to re-invoice your reservation should an error be made in computing your package price.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS
To guarantee space, 40% of the cruise price non refundable deposit is required.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Conditions of cancellation All requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing to Imperial River Cruises.

• The following fees will apply:
• Cancellation received 90 or more days prior to departure 40%
• Cancellation received 89-60 days prior to departure - 70 % of the cruise price
• Cancellation received 59-30 days prior to departure - 90 % of the cruise price
• Cancellation recieved less than 30 days prior to departure - no refund

• A completed and signed visa application form (one per person).
  Visa Application Form for US citizens
  Visa Application Form for non-US citizens
• A valid passport.
  Your passport should be valid no less than one month after the date of your departure from Russia. Be sure that there is a blank page in your passport for visa stamp (visa can't be stamped on the last page of your passport).
• One passport size photo.
  Photo should be stapled to the marked space of the application and applicants name should be signed on the back.
• Prepaid self addressed FedEx or any other courier mail envelope
• Visa support letter from authorized Russian Company
• Consular reshipping FedEx mail fee of $45 or you can use your own FedEx or other express mail service account.
  

Note: The applicant is fully responsible for the information in the application or visa support form. There are no refunds for incorrect visa issue (dates of entry and departure, spelling of the name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) if the applicant provides incorrect information in the application or visa support form. New fees will apply to reissue a correct visa.

VISA SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SERVICE
Supporting documentation fee of $15 per person will apply

RUSSIAN VISA PROCESSING FEES

FEE	PROCESSING TIME
$165	12 - 16 business days
$210	7 - 9 business days
$260	5 - 7 business days
$360	3 - 5 business days

 

 

 

 

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