| Cruise Fares Per
Person
2010 Prices are in USD |
| CATEGORY |
10
Days Cruise |
15
Days Cruise |
Suite
Cabin - Boat Deck |
$4500 |
$5250 |
Boat
Deck Cabin (comfort) |
$2600 |
$3500 |
Upper/Sun
Deck Cabin |
$2400 |
$3200 |
Main
Deck Cabin |
$2000 |
$2800 |
Lower
Deck Cabin |
$1800 |
$2500 |
Single
Cabin |
$2600 |
$3600 |
|
NOTE:
Double Cabin / Single use - + 40%
ADDITIONAL
FARES
Port Tax -
$100 (10 days )
/ $150
(15 days )per person per
cruise
Fuel Surcharge -
$65 (10 days )
/ $90
(15 days ) per person per
cruise
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted upadted March 2010 |
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KIEV
- ISTANBUL CRUISE ITINERARIES 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
DAY 1- KIEV
Kiev, Ukraine. Arrival in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, embarkation
and overnight.
DAY 2 – KIEV
Breakfast
aboard the ship. After breakfast a half-day city tour. Includes "Vladimir’s
Old Town" — the place were Prince Vladimir the Baptist
founded his Kremlin and built the first Christian church in
Kievan Rus State. See the panorama ground (a marvelous view
of the Lower Old Town called Podol) and Dnipr River (third-longest
in Europe). See the Golden Gate of Kiev, University Building,
Opera House, Kreshchatik Street (main Kiev boulevard), Arch
of Friendship Monument to the founders of the city of Kiev
and St. Vladimir’s Cathedral. Also an inside visit to
St. Sophia Cathedral — Kiev’s oldest surviving
church, built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise to glorify
Christianity, with 13 majestic domes, ancient frescoes and
mosaics. This evening you leave Kiev for the start of your
cruise. Lunch and dinner on board. | Optional: Kievo-Pecherskaia
Lavra with Caves.
Departure 6:00 pm
DAY 3 – CRUISING
Your first day of
cruising. Breakfast. Enjoy your first opportunity to get lost
in the variety of scenery of the banks of the
Dnepr River. Onboard entertainment, lectures, movies,dancing.
Lunch aboard. Captain’s cocktail followed by dinner.
DAY 4 – ZAPORIZHZHYA
Morning
arrival to Zaporozhye. Take the panoramic city tour. The city
of Zaporozhye is more 200 years old and situated about 600
km South-East of Kiev.Archaeological finds in the area suggest
that the Scythian nomads were living here about 2 to 3 thousand
years ago. In XV-XVII centuries this place was famous of cossac's
fortress Zaporizka Sich. In 1770, Russian government established
new fortress at the Dnieper River, named Aleksandrovsk. Until
the beginning of the 20th century Aleksandrovsk was a small
town. The city was named Aleksandrovsk until 1921 when the
city's name was changed to Zaporizhia. During and after theWorld
War 2 years, the city was the location of prisoner-of-war camps.
Enjoy the visit of legendary Khortitsya island. Lunch and dinner
aboard.
Optional: Cossak Folklore Show
Arrival : 9:00 am | Departure 5:00 pm
DAY 5 – KERZHON
Kherson,
Ukraine. This morning, arrive in Kherson, Take an opportunity
to learn its rich history and admire its unique architecture.
Enjoy a boat trip to a traditional fishing village, meet local
residents and experience their way of life.
Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 6 – SEVASTOPOL
After breakfast,
take a city tour of Sevastopol and visit the Panorama Museum.
The city of Sevastopol was closed to foreigners until 1996.
It is a home base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which leases
bays and infrastructure from the Ukraine. Sevastopol has long
heroic history, and is famous for its siege resistance during
the Crimean War and World War II. These events are commemorated
throughout the city in numerous monuments and famous 115-meter
(377-ft) long panorama hall. Among the city's historical attractions
are the ruins of the ancient Greek colony Chersonesus, founded
in 421 BC. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional:Bakhchisaray Bus Tour. Concert of
Ensemble Black Sea Fleet .
Arrival : 9:00 am | Departure : noon
DAY 7 – YALTA, CRIMEA
Yalta,
Crimea. Today enjoy the city tour of Yalta. The loveliest among
Black Sea resorts lies in a natural amphitheatre framed by
the Crimean Mountains and the sea. It was once the retreat
of the tsars and Russian nobility; later it became the playground
of Soviet leaders. Yalta has a magical reputation for its sunshine,
fine wines and relaxed living. Visit Levadia Palace, built
in 1911 for Tsar Nicolas II, which hosted the Yalta Conference
in February 1945. During this extraordinary event, the leaders
of the three Allied powers – Roosevelt, Churchill and
Stalin – decided on the postwar division of Europe. Lunch
and dinner aboard.
DAY 8 – YALTA
Today in
Yalta you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest,
our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for
the optional tours. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional:Visit of Alupka City Palace with
wine tasting
Departure : 2:00 pm
DAY 9 – ODESSA
After breakfast,
you will arrive in Odessa. Take a city tour of this extraordinary
city. Thanks to old romantic traditions, Odessa is considered
to be one of the world's most fascinating cities. The inimitable
coloring of the city is sustained not only by the sea, the
aroma of the acacia flowers, and velvety summer nights; it
is also enhanced by marvelous monuments of 19th-century architecture.
Unique in their beauty — the Opera House, the museum
of Western and oriental Art, the museum of Archeology and,
of course, the famous Potemkin Staircase — are the symbols
of the city's splendid past and superb present. Lunch and dinner
aboard.
Optional: Visit to the Art Gallery, evening
performance
Arrival : 11:00am
DAY 10 – ODESSA
This day
in Odessa you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest,
our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for
the optional tours. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional:Bus tour to Kishinev — capital
of Moldova.
Departure : . 10:00 pm
DAY 11 – CONSTANTA, ROMANIA
Breakfast. Arrival
in Constanta, city tour. Situated at the crossroads of several
commercial routes, Constanta lies on
the western coast of the Black Sea, 185 miles from the Bosphorus
Strait. An ancient metropolis and Romania’s largest
seaport, Constanta traces its history some 2,500 years. Excursion
to Histria, one of the oldest urban settlements in the country.
Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 12 – NESEBAR, BULGARIA
After breakfast,
arrival in Nesebar. Nesebar has on several occasions found
itself on the frontier of a threatened empire, and as such
it is a town with a rich history. The ancient part of the town
is situated on a peninsula (previously an island) connected
to the mainland by a narrow man-made isthmus, and it bears
evidence of occupation by a variety of different civilizations
over the course of its existence. Its abundance of historic
buildings prompted UNESCO to include Nesebar in its list of
World Heritage Sites in 1983. City walking tour includes visit
to the Old Town, ancient ruins and churches and one of the
town's symbols, the wooden windmill. Enjoy your farewell dinner
aboard as it is your last day of cruising.
DAY 13– NESSEBAR, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
After breakfast,
disembarkation. Enjoy beautiful sightseeing during your bus
ride to Istanbul. Lunch aboard the bus. Arrival in Istanbul,
accommodation at a hotel, dinner and overnight in the hotel.
DAY 14– ISTANBUL
Breakfast
at the hotel. Morning City tour of Istanbul. Istanbul historically
Byzantium and later Constantinople is Turkey’s most populous
city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers
25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on the
Bosphours strait, and encompasses the natural habor known as
the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends
both on the European and on the Asian side of the Bosphorus,
and is thereby the only Metropolis in the world which is situated
on two continents. The city was chosen as joint. The "Historic
Areas of Istanbul" were added to the UNESCO World Heritage
list. Lunch in a local restaurant, dinner and overnight in
the hotel.
DAY 15– ISTANBUL
Breakfast
in the Hotel. Check out from the hotel. Time to bid farewell
to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your
unforgettable journey.
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ISTANBUL - KIEV CRUISE ITINERARIES 15 DAYS / 14
NIGHTS
DAY 1- ISTANBUL,TURKEY
Istanbul, Turkey. Arrival in Istanbul, transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 – ISTANBUL
Istanbul.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Istanbul. Historically
Byzantium and later Constantinople, Istanbul is Turkey’s
most populous city, and its cultural and financial center.
The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is
located on the Bosphorus and encompasses the natural harbor
knownas the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends
both on the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus, and
is thereby the only metropolis in the world situated on two
continents. The "Historic Areas of Istanbul" have
been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Lunch in a local
restaurant, dinner and overnight in the hotel.
DAY 3 – ISTANBUL - NESEBAR, BULGARIA
After breakfast,
check out from the hotel. Lunch in the local restaurant. After
lunch, enjoy beautiful sightseeing during
you bus ride to Nesebar (6 hours). Embarkation. Welcome captain’s
cocktail followed by dinner on board.
DAY 4 – NESEBAR
Breakfast. Enjoy your walking tour of Nesebar. Walking city
tour includes visit to the Old Town, ancient ruins and churches
and one of the town's symbols, the wooden windmill. Lunch and
dinner aboard.
DAY 5 – CONSTANATA, ROMANIA
Breakfast. Arrival
in Constanta, city tour. Situated at the crossroads of several
commercial routes, Constanta lies on
the western coast of the Black Sea, 185 miles from the Bosphorus
Strait. An ancient metropolis and Romania’s largest sea
port, Constanta traces its history some 2,500 years. Excursion
to Histria, one of the oldest urban settlements in Romania.
Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 6 – ODESSA, UKRAINE
Ukraine.
After breakfast, arrive in Odessa and take a tour of this extraordinary
city. Thanks to its old romantic traditions, Odessa is considered
one of the world's most fascinating cities. The inimitable
coloring of the city is sustained not only by the sea, the
aroma of the acacia flowers and velvety summer nights, but
also by marvelous monuments of 19th-century architecture. Unique
in their beauty, the Opera House, the Museum of Western and
Oriental Art, the Museum of Archeology and, of course, the
famous Potemkin Staircase are symbols of the city's splendid
past and superb present. Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 7 – ODESSA
Odessa.
Explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts
ease your way by making all arrangements foroptional tours.
Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 8 – YALTA, CRIMEA
Today enjoy
the city tour of Yalta. The loveliest among Black Sea resorts
lies in a natural amphitheatre framed by the Crimean Mountains
and the sea. It was once the retreat of the tsars and Russian
nobility; later it became the playground of Soviet leaders.
Yalta has a magical reputation for its sunshine, fine wines
and relaxed living. Visit Levadia Palace, built in 1911 for
Tsar Nicolas II, which hosted the Yalta Conference in February
1945. During this extraordinary event, the leaders of the three
Allied powers – Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin – decided
on the postwar division of Europe. Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 9 – YALTA
Today in Yalta you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest,
our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for
optional tours. Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 10 – SEVASTOPOL, CRIMEA
After breakfast, take a city tour of Sevastopol and visit the
Panorama Museum. The city was closed to foreigners until 1996.
It is a home base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which leases
bays and infrastructure from Ukraine. Sevastopol has a long
heroic history and is famous for its siege resistance during
the Crimean War and World War II. These events are commemorated
throughout the city in numerous monuments and the famous 115-meter-long
(377 ft) panorama hall. Among the city's historical attractions
are the ruins of the ancient Greek colony Chersonesus, founded
in 421 BC. Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 11 – KHERSON, UKRAINE
This morning, arrive in Kherson, an opportunity to learn its
rich history and admire its unique architecture. Enjoy a boat
trip to a traditional fishing village, meet local residents
and experience their way of life. Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 12 – ZAPOROZHYE, UKRAINE
Morning arrival in Zaporozhye. Take the panoramic city tour.
The city of Zaporozhye is more than 200 years old, situated
about 350 miles southeast of Kiev. Archaeological finds in
the area suggest that Scythian nomads
were living here 2,000 to 3,000 years ago. In the 15th to 17th
centuries it was the Cossack fortress Zaporizka Sich. In 1770,
the Russian government established a new fortress at the Dnepr
River, named Aleksandrovsk. Until the beginning of the 20th century
Aleksandrovsk was a small town. In 1921 the city's name was changed
to Zaporozhye. During and after World War II, the city was the
location of prisoner-of-war camps. Enjoy a visit to legendary Khortitsya
island. Lunch and dinner aboard.
DAY 13– CRUISING
Enjoy your last opportunity to get lost in the variety of scenery
of the banks of the Dnepr River. Onboard entertainment, lectures,
movies, dancing. Lunch. Farewell dinner as it is your last
day of cruising.
DAY 14– KIEV, UKRAINE
Breakfast aboard
the ship. Arrival in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. After breakfast
a half-day city tour. Includes “Vladimir’s
Old Town” – the place where Prince Vladimir the
Baptist founded his Kremlin and built the first Christian church
in Kievan Rus State. See the panorama ground (a marvelous view
of the Lower Old Town called Podol) and Dnepr River (third-longest
in Europe). See the Golden Gate of Kiev, University Building,
Opera House, Kreshchatik Street (main Kiev boulevard), Arch
of Friendship Monument to the founders of the city of Kiev
and St. Vladimir’s Cathedral. Also an inside visit to
St. Sophia Cathedral – Kiev’s oldest surviving
church, built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise to glorify
Christianity, with 13 majestic domes, ancient frescoes and
mosaics. Lunch and dinner on board.
DAY 15– KIEV
Breakfast aboard. Check out from hotel. Time to bid farewell
to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your
unforgettable journey.
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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.
- 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
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:
No visa is required for citizens of the following countries:
United States of America | Canada |
Japan
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European Union member states:
Austria | Belgium | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark
| Estonia | Finland | France | Germany | Greece
Hungary | United Kingdom | Ireland | Italy | Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg
| Malta | Poland | Portugal
Principality of Liechtenstein | Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | The
Netherlands | The Swiss Confederation
Citizens
of the above-mentioned countries do not need visas to enter
Ukraine or transit through its territory for the period of
time of up to 90 days with a valid travel passport.
Visas are still required for citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of
employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions
in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for
more than 90 days.
