Moscow - St. Petersburg 5-star cruise by Vodohod
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- Moscow - St. Petersburg 5-star cruise by Vodohod
- Explore Moscow is Russia's political and financial capital as well as a major world class cultural center
- Visit to Red Square and the Kremlin
- Explore Uglich is one of the most beloved towns in Old Russia
- Kizhi Island: Via the Volga Baltic Canal, our cruise takes us to the tiny island of Kizhi
- Vist St. Petersburg is Russia's second largest and second most important city
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- Accommodations in all cabins, each with a private bathroom, individual temperature controls, and windows
- Three meals daily including dinner upon arrival and breakfast on the departure day
- Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
- Traditional bread and salt welcome ceremony
- Full sightseeing programs in each port
- On board entertainment including Russian language course, Russian song lessons, live music concerts, dancing music in bars nightly, Captain’s bridge tour, etc.
- English-speaking guides onboard; services of guides speaking other languages are available upon request
- Souvenir shop onboard
- Medical center onboard
- Discos and bars onboard
- Special holiday meals and celebrations
- Captain’s Farewell Dinner (special menu)
- Russian visa invitation - the document necessary for obtaining a Russian visa when applying for one at the local Russian Consulate in your country.
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Itinerary
Moscow: The first day is arrival day. You are welcome on board! Check in starts at 14:00 (2.00 PM), but you may arrive earlier or later on that day. If you order a transfer you will be met at the airport or train station by one of our drivers and taken by a comforta...
Uglich: You will be taken to the walking city tour with visit to Kremlin, the Church of St. Demitrius on the Blood and the Transfiguration cathedral.
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You'll cruise along Europe's second largest lake, Lake Onega and arrive on the island of Kizhi. Here you will visit a fascinating open air museum containing numerous examples of elaborate Russian, wooden architecture.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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We are a Western owned and managed company based in St. Petersburg, Russia with offices in Moscow, Budapest, Italy and the United States and a full member of ASTA, (ID 900214747 and 900175313). Because of our local presence, our customers get the best of both worlds – the lowest prices available for Russian tours with highest levels of quality. Just compare us with our competition for any of our Russian vacation packages!
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A portion of the proceeds from every Express to Russia tour and cruise sale is donated to our charity Culture for Kids in association with Parents of St. Petersburg and is used for funding excursions for St. Petersburg orphans to the city's cultural landmarks.
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What's excluded
- Russian Visas. For US, UK and Canadian citizens, our company offers Full Visa Support. This is where you send us your passport and other documentation and we obtain the Russian visa for you.
- International airfare.
- Arrival and departure transfers. We can arrange those for an extra fee.
- Additional drinks and water in ship restaurant and drinks from the onboard bars
- Option tours
- Tips for the crew and ship staff
- Forwarding of baggage/souvenirs
- Accident, baggage and trip cancellation insurance (we recommend you purchase insurance).
- Items of a personal nature (laundry services, bar charges, beauty salon services, telephone and cable charges and medical services).
- Room service offered at an additional price.
- Water
- In 2020 - drinks on board
Rostropovich 5* This luxurious four-deck vessel was built in Czech Republic in 1980 and totaly refurbished in 2009. The ship features 2 bars (one with a balcony), 2 restaurants, coffee station, conference hall/movie theater, a playing room, and a souvenir store. There is also a gym, a solarium with chaise-longues, ironing room, and a medical room. The ship has an elevator which makes it stand out from many other Russian cruise ships. Standard Double Main Deck Without Balcony 11,7-12,1 sq.m. (Category J-) Cabins 111, 112, 122, 123 are equipped with private facilities, air conditioning, 220 volt socket and large scenic window. The cabin is furnished with a double bed, bedside tables, console mirror, chair, wardrobe, TV, fridge, radio, telephone, hair dryer and safe. Standard Twin Main Deck Without Balcony 13 sq.m. (Category I-) Cabins 103 - 109 are equipped with private facilities, air conditioning, 220 volt socket and large scenic window. The cabin is furnished with two separate beds, bedside tables, console mirror, chair, wardrobe, TV, fridge, radio, telephone, hair dryer and safe.
Conditions of payment: To book your cruise a 20% deposit is required in advance. The trip must be fully paid 41 days before departure.
Cancellation terms:
41 or more days before departure – a fee equal to 20% of the entire package will be charged.
40-20 days before departure – a fee equal to 60% of the entire package will be charged.
19 days or less before departure or in the event of a no-show - a fee equal to 100% of the package will be charged.
Booking and cancellation policy in 2020:
Conditions of payment: To book your cruise a 25% deposit is required in advance. The trip must be fully paid 65 days before departure.
Cancellation terms:
65 or more days before departure – a fee equal to 25% of the entire package will be charged.
64-55 days before departure – a fee equal to 50% of the entire package will be charged.
54-36 days before departure – a fee equal to 75% of the entire package will be charged.
35 days or less before departure or in the event of a no-show - a fee equal to 100% of the package will be charged.
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