Moscow-Astrakhan-Rostov-on-Don 19 -Day Cruise

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Moscow-Astrakhan-Rostov-on-Don 19 -Day Cruise
Ship: MS Chekhov

$3,000.00

Days1-2-Moscow- Emabrkation-City Tour
Day 3-Moscow-Visit of Kremlin with 1 Cathedral
Day 4-Uglich-Walking City Tour- Kremlin
Day 5-Yaroslavl-City Tour-Spaso-Preobrazgenskiy Monastery-Church of Ilja the Prophet (by bus). Optional Tours to Kostroma City and Ipatjev Monastery
Day 6-Nizhny Novgorod-City Tour-Kremlin (by bus)
Day 7-Kosmodemyansk-City Walk with Ethnological Museum-Cheboksary-City Tour by bus
Day 8-Kazan-City Tour (by bus)-Kremlin-Mosque. Optional Tour: Raiffa Monastry
Days 9, 13, 15, 17-Cruising
Day 10-Samara-City Tour (by bus). Optional Tour: Stalin's bunker
Day 11-Saratov-City Tour (by bus)
Day 12-Volgograd-City Tour-Mamaev Kurgan (by bus)
Day 14-Astrakhan-City Tour (by bus)
Day 15-Volgograd. Optional Tours:Military Cemetery in Rossoshki (by bus) or Panorama Museum
Day 18-Starocherkassk-Walking tour and Don Cossak Museum-Rostov-on-Don-City Tour (by bus)
Day 19-Rostov-on-Don-Disembarkation

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Kazan
Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan	Numerous masterpieces of architecture make this city a special attraction for the tourists
Moscow
The capital of Russia since the late 15th century, Moscow has always been a popular destination.	During your stay, you will have an opportunity to see the Kremlin, St. Basils Cathedral and the Church of the Ascension at Kolomenskoye. Optional Tours: the Tretyakov Gallery; Metro, Night City Tour
Nizhny Novgorod
Founded in 1221, this city was a famous meeting place where people came to barter and trade.	Memorials from the 13th and 14th centuries:ancient Kremlin cathedrals, convents and the palace of the early ruling family
Rostov-on-Don
The southernmost part of Russia's Steppes was an 18th century Cossack outpost and trading center.	Today this "Gateway to the Caucasus" leads to the Ukraine and is an industrial and agricultural center
Samara
Founded in the 16th century Samara is today an important industrial and cultural center.	Formerly known as Kuibyshev, the city played a big role in the Peasant Uprising of 1670 under Styepan Razin and again in 1773 under Yemelin Pugachev
Saratov
A beautiful city, Saratov was settled by Germans in18th and 19th centuries.	Chernyshevsky, the famous Russian writer and democrat was born here and Yuriy Gagarin, the world's first cosmonaut was a member of the Saratov Flying Club
Starocherkassk
Founded in 1593, the stanitsa Starocherkasskaya used to be the Don Cossack capital.	Once a fortified town of 20 000, it's now a small village, with streets restored to their late 19th century appearance and still keeping the atmosphere of the past
Uglich
Uglich is one of the oldest Russian towns, and a place of a pilgrimage of Russian Czars.	During the guided walking tour you'll visit the magnificent five domed Transfiguration Cathedral and Church of Czarevich Dmitri on the Blood
Volgograd
Volgograd was built as a living monument to the valor and courage of the defenders of Stalingrad	during World War II, whose steadfastness created a major turning point of the war
Yaroslavl
A city tour of a port town of Yaroslavl will include city center and Transfiguration Monastery.	You will also stop at the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet
Astrakhan
The cityis situated on the islands in the delta of the Volga river.	There are more than 30 bridges in the city. In ancient times Astrakhan was called "The venice of Asia"
Cheboksary
Cheboksary was first mentioned in written sources in 1469	At the end of the 17th century, Cheboksary was regarded as a major commercial city of the Volga region. Cheboksary also was noted for its 25 churches and four monasteries, and Cheboksary bells were kn

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Ship: MS Chekhov

Travel along the magnificent waters of the Volga River. Cruise aboard our ships from Caspian to Baltic Sea. Learn the history of the ancient Russian cities built on the Volga's banks. Enjoy the splendor of the great Mother Volga River and the Don River. Visit the capitals of the Russian states.

The price includes:

- 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 call

- 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

The price does NOT include:

- Airfare

- Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage

- Medical 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:

-All the prices and schedules are subject to change. All taxes and surcharges are additional.

- Air is available upon request. For more information, please call us

- Please be informed that all pre/post cruise services (additional arrival/departure transfers, hotel accommodation, additional excursions, etc.) can be also arranged by us

Additional Information

Cruise Summary: Days 19, Nights 18. Please open the "Attachment" file with detailed cruise itinerary.

Departure Date: SEP 18-2011

Double cabin/single use: +50%

Port taxes: $190, Fuel surcharge: $120

MS Chekhov. Technical Specs:

Length 115.6 m, Breadth 16.7 m, Draught 2.8 m, Main engines 3x662 kW, Passenger capacity 220, Speed 25.5 km/h, Type Q-065

Description

MS Chekhov is a large river vessel (Project Q-056), specially designed for long river voyages. This ship is one of two, representing the Austrian project of river cruise-liners, designed as an alternative to the German-made vessels of project 301 and 302. This ship features innovative design of public areas including two bars (one of which has a swimming pool under a sliding glass roof), reading lounge, lecture room and a movie theater. The accommodations include single, double and triple occupancy cabins. All cabins are outside with large picture windows, climate control, private bathrooms and speaker for announcements. Passengers have a beauty salon, souvenir shop and sauna at their disposal. Laundry and doctor's services are also available. M/S Chekhov’s main route is along the Volga River, Volga-Baltic river way, and Don River.