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DAY 11
UGLICH
KIZHI ISLAND Lake Onega White Lake Svir River Lake MANDROGI Ladoga GORITSY Neva River ST PETERSBURG Rybinsk Lake RUSSIA YAROSLAVL UGLICH
The approach to Uglich is one of the most memorable sights of your cruise along the Volga. From the river, the view of the town with the cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John's Church looms in the horizon. Despite Uglich's incredible beauty, it has had a disturbing history and in 1591, Ivan the Terrible's son, Tsarevich Dimitry was murdered here. On your walking tour, you will explore the Church of St. Dimitry-on-theBlood, built on the spot where his body was found.
Volga River
DAYS 12-13
MOSCOW
Moscow Canal MOSCOW
Moscow, the capital of Russia, was founded in 1147 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky as a fortress on the banks of the Moskva River. During its 850 years history, it has come through times of glory and darkness to grow into the centre of Russian political, cultural and economical life. An orientation tour includes the famous historical centre of Moscow, Red Square; see the fairytale St. Basil's Cathedral in its colourful Byzantine splendour and shop in GUM, the largest department store in Moscow. Visit the stations of Moscow's metro, that have often been called "the people's palaces," for their incredible elegant designs and lavish use of natural stone materials, mosaics and chandeliers. You will also take a tour to the Kremlin and the Armoury Museum. The Kremlin is the oldest, most characteristic part of the Russian capital and the symbol of Russian and Soviet power. The Armoury located inside the Kremlin was built in 1851 as a factory for making weapons and armour. Today, it houses a museum in which an enormous collection of Soviet national treasures are displayed, including the famous Faberge Eggs, as well as spectacular jewels.
FLIGHT UPGRADES
Upgrade prices from £120 See pages 10-13 for more information
WHAT IS INCLUDED
· Duration: St Petersburg to Moscow 15 days, 14 night cruise. Moscow to St Petersburg 13 days, 12 night cruise. · VIP Home Departure ServiceTM from your front door to London Heathrow and from London Heathrow to your front door. · Check in service by Titan staff. · Scheduled British Airways flights from London Heathrow to and from St Petersburg and Moscow. · Transfers to and from airport and ship. · Services of a Titan tour manager throughout. · 12 or 14 night full board cruise on the MS Litvinov two lower berth outside cabins with ensuite facilites. · Included shore excursions (subject to change): Hermitage, Catherine's Palace in St Petersburg; Mandrogi; Kizhi Island; Yaroslavl; Uglich; Red Square, St Basil's Cathedral, Kremlin and Armoury Museum, Moscow. · All airport taxes, port taxes, security charges and UK Air Passenger Duty of £40 per person. · Airline imposed fuel surcharge. IMPORTANT NOTES: Outbound flights to both St. Petersburg and Moscow may have an early morning check-in. We recommend that those living any distance away from the airports consider the option of our `Easy Rider Service' detailed at the front of this brochure (see page 8). Those choosing a connecting flight should be aware that they also may be required to travel down the night before and should seek advice at the time of booking. Visa: Russian visas are required and must be arranged through our office. It should be noted that once your passport has been lodged with the embassies eight weeks prior to departure, we will be unable to retrieve it until the visa has been issued. It is therefore important that you do not require your passport during this period. For details see Holiday Information page.
DAY 14 DAY 15
MOSCOW MOSCOW · LONDON
Free time to further explore this remarkable city.
Cruise & TourTM
The morning is at leisure before we transfer to the airport for your direct return flight to London Heathrow. On arrival our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan transport for your journey home to your own front door.
REVERSE ITINERARY
13 day reverse itinerary as follows:
DAY 1 DAYS 2-4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAYS 10-12 DAY 13 London to Moscow Moscow Uglich Yaroslavl Goritsy Kizhi Island Mandrogi St Petersburg St Petersburg to London
WHAT YOU PAY AND WHEN YOU GO
2008 15 days Cat 24 May 5 £2,325 4 £2,495 3 £2,625 2 £2,725 1 £3,225 Single (S) £3,075 13 days Cat 12 May 5 £2,095 4 £2,275 3 £2,395 2 £2,495 1 £2,945 Single (S) £2,775 St. Petersburg - Moscow 19 Jun 15 Jul 10 Aug £2,375 £2,425 £2,425 £2,545 £2,595 £2,595 £2,675 £2,725 £2,725 £2,775 £2,825 £2,825 £3,275 £3,325 £3,325 £3,125 £3,175 £3,175
MS LITVINOV
Kizhi MS Litvinov Lounge
5 Sep £2,425 £2,595 £2,725 £2,825 £3,325 £3,175
Operated by Uniworld/Orthodox Cruises, the MS Litvinov is a classic vessel providing a good standard of accommodation and cuisine, although one should note Russian vessels should not be compared with the more modern ships on European rivers. Cabins are relatively small, some with wet room rather than bathroom, whilst the Rachmaninov Lounge and Kremlin Bar provide very pleasant spots for a drink or a read. There are 107 cabins in all over 5 decks, making a passenger capacity of 220. There are two restaurants allowing for a single sitting.
Moscow - St. Petersburg 7 Jun 3 Jul 29 Jul 24 Aug £2,145 £2,225 £2,275 £2,275 £2,325 £2,395 £2,445 £2,445 £2,445 £2,525 £2,575 £2,575 £2,545 £2,625 £2,675 £2,675 £2,995 £3,075 £3,125 £3,125 £2,825 £2,875 £2,925 £2,925
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGES 410-411
Upgrades to suites available on request. Cat 5: Main Deck, window Cat 4: Main and Upper Deck, window Cat 3: Upper Deck, window Cat 2: Boat Deck, window Cat 1: Boat Deck Deluxe, window Single (S): Sun Deck, window, single bed Tour reference: JRT
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