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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
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| CATEGORY |
10
DAY
CRUISE |
11
DAY
CRUISE |
12
DAY
CRUISE |
| Boat
Deck - Category A |
$2500 |
$2700 |
$3000 |
| Upper
Deck - Category B |
$2300 |
$2500 |
$2800 |
| Main
Deck - Category C |
$2100 |
$2300 |
$2600 |
| Lower
Deck - Category D (3 pax) |
$1900 |
$2100 |
$2400 |
| Junior
Suite |
$4300 |
$4500 |
$3700 |
| Suite
Cabins |
$4300 |
$4500 |
$4950 |
Single
Cabins |
$2700 |
$3000 |
$3300 |
| 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
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Moscow
- St Petersburg 10 Days / 9 Nights 2011 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 2011 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
Cruise: Moscow - St. Petersburg 13 days (MS Lenin)
1
Moscow - Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and
overnight.
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. Lunch and dinner.
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.
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.
5 Myshkin - Myshkin. Myshkin retains architectural features characteristic
for the 19th century Russia. It also features a number of museums.
Visit today one of the most unique Mouse Museum (the name of
the town is derived from ‘mysh” meaning mouse in
Russian), Visit also Museum of Valenki (valenki are Russian felt
boots), ethnographic museum, and more… Breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
6 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. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
7 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.
8 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.
9 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.
10 St. Petersburg - Morning arrival in St. Petersburg. City tour
and visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter
and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs, beneath its
122-meter spire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
11 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. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
12 St. Petersburg - This day in St. Petersburg you may explore
on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your
way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or
opera tickets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
13 St. Petersburg - Time to bid farewell to your new friends
and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Prices are in USD
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Accommodations in all outside stateroom, each with private
bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large
picture window
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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
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Captain’s
welcome Cocktail Reception
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Gala
farewell Dinner aboard
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Full
sightseeing programs in each of the ports of cal
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English-speaking
guide assistance
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Lectures
on Russian History and Culture
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Russian
language and songs lessons
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Nightly
entertainment and dancing
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Daily
aerobics
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Tour of the ship’s
bridge
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Our
cruise director and professional staff
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Visa
support letter (if you process your visa with us)
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Cruise documents
THE
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
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Airfare
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Baggage:
excess baggage, forwarding of baggage.
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Medical
insurance
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Trip
cancellation insurance
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Visas
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Visa
support
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Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members, guides
and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s
discretion.
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Private
transfers
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Miscellaneous: Items of a personnel nature such as
laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone
cable charges and medical
services
are not included.
NOTE:
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All the prices and schedules are subject
to change. All taxes and surcharges are additional.
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Air is available upon request. For more
information, please call us.
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Please be informed that all pre/post cruise
services (additional arrival/departure transfers, hotel accommodation,
additional excursions, etc.) can be also arranged
by us
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.
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The following fees will apply:
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Cancellation received
90 or more days prior to departure 40%
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Cancellation received
89-60 days prior to departure - 70 % of
the cruise price
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Cancellation received
59-30 days prior to departure - 90 % of
the cruise price
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Cancellation recieved less than 30 days
prior to departure - no refund
If you accept a refund, you waive all other rights and remedies
under applicable law. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly
recommended.
Unused Features - We regret not being able to issue refunds
for voluntary absences from itinerary services including
but not limited to meals and/or sightseeing. Once cruise
or tour program has commenced, there will be no refund for
unused features or services, or any portion of cruise or
tour not taken due to passenger's cancellation.
CHANGES TO ITINERARIES AND PROGRAMS:
Imperial River Cruises will make every effort to operate
all cruises and tours as described. However, due to
unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to make such
changes
as are deemed necessary. In addition, if the ship-owner/supplier
or tour operator cancels or postpones any scheduled
sailing or tour, the participants will receive refund according
to the supplier company's rules.
SPECIAL REQUESTS:
Special request should be submitted at the time of booking.
These requests are outside of our control and therefore
cannot be guaranteed.
CHANGE FEES:
A minimum
processing fee of
$50
per person will be charged
for each change to the original booking.
INSURANCE:
Baggage, health and trip cancellation insurance is available through
Imperial River Cruises or your travel agent and strongly recommended.
Once purchased, insurance is non-refundable.
CRUISE DOCUMENTS:
Cruise document packet will be sent 14 days before departure.
If you request that your documents must be sent earlier, your
cruise confirmation can be mailed at the time the full payment
received.
YOUNG TRAVELERS:
Travelers who are under 18 years of age must be accompanied by
an adult.
VISA INFORMATION:
RUSSIAN VISA
Imperial River Cruises is the authorized company for tourist
visa service. We offer complete tourist visa processing assistance
and support documents to our clients.
To obtain a Russian Entry Visa the following paperwork must be
submitted to one of our offices
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A completed and signed visa application form (one per person).
Visa Application Form for US citizens
Visa Application Form for non-US citizens
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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).
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One passport size photo.
Photo should be stapled to the marked space of the application
and applicants name should be signed on the back.
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Prepaid self addressed FedEx or any other courier mail envelope
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Visa support letter from authorized Russian Company
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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
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12
- 16 business days |
$210
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7 -
9 business days |
$260
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5 -
7 business days |
$360
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3 -
5 business days |
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