2012 Russian Waterways Sale
Save £800 per couple or take free business class flights
Russian Waterways 2012
- Save £800 per couple
- Free business class upgrades
- Book by 31 May
- Sail in August and September
Take advantage of these special offers on select 2012 dates on this Russian Waterways cruise from St Petersburg to Moscow and vice versa. Enjoy a brilliant 12 day cruise on the luxurious MS AmaKatarina.
The sights, sounds and culture of Russia come alive on this 12 Day journey. From the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg to the wooden architecture of Kizhi Island; and from the Golden Ring cities of Uglich and Yaroslavl to the Kremlin and St Basil’s in Moscow - it’s all here awaiting your discovery.
Sightseeing highlights
- Visit Red Square, tour the Moscow Kremlin and see St Basils Cathedral
- Visit a local home for a Russian meal in the Golden Ring city of Uglich
- Explore the open-air museum of wooden architecture on Kizhi Island
- Visit the Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace in St Petersburg
- Tour the fascinating Golden Ring cities of Uglich and Yaroslavl
- See a ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre in St Petersburg
- In St Petersburg, take an excursion to the grand imperial estate Peterhof Palace
APT Guaranteed Inclusions
- Return flights with quality airlines
- Fly from 15 UK airports at no additional cost
- Wide range of complimentary small-group tours ashore, led by expert local guides
- All tipping and gratuities
- Airport to ship transfers
- Port charges and taxes
- Services of a dedicated APT Cruise Director
- Peace of mind with full financial protection bonded with ABTA and ATOL
Finest dining
- Enjoy 11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 11 Dinners
- All meals, as well as wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, are included on board
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive St Petersburg
Fly from your chosen UK airport and be met on arrival in St Petersburg. Transfer to your river ship, the MS AmaKatarina, then enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to spend as you choose. Perhaps go for a stroll, enjoy a drink at the bar or simply relax in your stateroom or suite. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. Afterwards, enjoy the first of many delicious meals in your ship’s restaurant.
Eleven Night Stay: The luxurious MS AmaKatarina
Dinner
Day 2 St Petersburg Sightseeing, Hermitage Museum.
Today tour St Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city. Visit Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, St Isaac’s Cathedral, the battle-cruiser Aurora and more. After lunch, tour the Hermitage Museum, former Palace of the Czars, which houses the royal art collection of over three million works. It is one of the world’s largest and most impressive art museums.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 3 St Petersburg, Catherine Palace
You might like to join an optional excursion to Catherine Palace. This evening, take in a wonderful ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre, the former private theatre of the Czars.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4 St Petersburg, Peterhof Palace
Today, tour St Petersburg’s famous and spectacular Imperial Estate - Peterhof Palace. Nestled on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the palace was built by Peter the Great initially as a resting place en route to the Imperial naval base. But the Czar was quick to recognise the attractiveness of the area and masterminded a vast estate intended to rival the famous gardens of Versailles. After lunch, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Or you may choose to take an optional excursion to the Peter and Paul’s Fortress (own expense).
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5 Neva River - Lake Ladoga - Svirstroy - Svir River
Today your ship cruises along the Neva River and crosses Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe. On the Svir River, you’ll dock in Svirstroy and disembark your ship after lunch. Here, enjoy ample time at leisure to stroll around, browse the handmade trinkets and do some souvenir shopping. Later, re-board your ship and cruise towards Lake Onega.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 Lake Onega - Kizhi Island
Situated on Lake Onega, Kizhi is home to some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. On arrival here, disembark your ship and explore Kizhi Island’s fascinating wooden architecture. Marvel at two of the remaining original wooden churches in Russia, the Church of the Transfiguration and the Church of the Intercession, built in 1764 without a single nail. After, continue cruising towards the Volga-Baltic Waterway.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7 Volga-Baltic Waterway - White Lake - Goritsy
Cruise onto the Volga-Baltic Waterway, an important waterway that links the Volga River with the Black Sea. After crossing White Lake, dock at Goritsy, a small farming town typical of what you could expect from many Russian villages. Your guided tour here includes a visit to the Monastery of St Cyril on the White Lake with its Museum of Icons. After, return to your ship and cruise towards Yaroslavl.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8 Volga River - Yaroslavl
Today your river ship stops in another fascinating Golden Ring city, Yaroslavl. Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, this is one of Russia’s oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the Vikings. On arrival in this city, located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers, disembark for a guided tour that includes the fortified 12th century monastery and the former residence of the Governor of Yaroslavl.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9 Volga River - Uglich - Moscow Canal
Arrive in Uglich, another city in Russia’s Golden Ring. Disembark for a visit to the home of a local family to enjoy a typical Russian meal, and gain a unique glimpse into the local way of life. Afterwards, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Uglich, visiting the Chambers of Prince Dmitry and the Church of St Demetrios on the Blood.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 10 Moscow Sightseeing
Today a tour of Moscow takes you to Red Square, where you’ll enjoy views of St Basil’s Cathedral. The tour also includes the GUM Department Store, New Maiden’s Convent, Tverskaya, Sparrow Hill and Lubyanka Square (KGB building). Afterwards, you’ll take a tour within the walls of the Kremlin, an historic fortified complex that was once the royal residence of the Czars and main centre of the Russian Orthodox faith. Tonight after dinner perhaps join an excursion to the Moscow Circus.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 11 Moscow Sightseeing
Today, ride the Moscow Metro, where each station is like a museum of mosaics, marble statues and crystal chandeliers. You’ll also visit the Tretyakov Gallery before a lunch cruise on the Moscow River. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 12 Disembark Ship, Depart Moscow
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Breakfast
Prices per person
- 28 August, 8 September & 30 September departures
- Book a category C and above and save £800 pc. Brochure fares £4019, now £3619 pp
- Book a category BS or above and receive Free Business Class flights. Suites from £4507 pp
| Departure Date | Direction of Cruise |
| 28-Aug-12 | Moscow to St Petersburg |
| 08-Sep-12 | St Petersburg to Moscow |
| 30-Sep-12 | St Petersburg to Moscow |
Terms & conditions
- Please note: a visa is required for guests travelling into Russia which is not included in the cost of the cruise.
- Prices are based on twin share in a Cat. C Stateroom. Suite upgrades are available, please call for details.
- Your fully-inclusive cruise price includes return flights from the UK, arrival and departure transfers, gratuities for cruise staff, port charges and all airline imposed taxes and charges.
- Prices are per person, based on twin share. Single travellers are required to pay the single price,contact us for rates. The tour price includes meals and sightseeing as specified. Tours are subject to availability.
- All prices, savings and free business flight upgrades are all subject to availabilty.
To book, call 0845 643 6563
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX2002.
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