M.S. Volga Dream

Russia,

The Romanov family are the most famous of Russia Czars.  For them,  journeys along the Volga River between Moscow and St Petersburg were a regular feature of their calendar. The imperial yacht, the Standart of Nicholas II was supposedly the envy of every monarch in Europe.

With Abercrombie and Kent you can now enjoy this wonderful voyage from the deck of a fabulous riverboat as it glides through the lakes, rivers and canals that connect Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The Ship:
The MS Volga Dream carries 109 passengers in 56 comfortable cabins, each, with either a window (Sun Deck, Promenade Deck, Main Deck) or porthole (Cabin Deck). All are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, safe deposit box, telephone, flat screen TV offering international satellite TV programs, as well as various radio and music channel options. There are 60 crew to look after the passengers,  more than one per cabin.
All of your meals are included onboard and each is carefully planned from a varied menu of Russian and European recipes. Your stateroom will offer a river view from a large picture window, private shower and bathroom facilities and individual climate control. Your boat has an elegant dining room, a lounge with bar and a spacious sun deck- all with spectacular views.

Our recommended itinerary includes one night in either Moscow or St Petersburg plus the six night cruise, but we would certainly recommend spending more time in each of these great cities exploring their hidden secrets and great fascinations.

ITINERARY

Day 1 St Petersburg
You are met at St Petersburg Airport by your private A&K representative and transferred to your hotel in the city centre.

Day 2 St Peterburg & Embarkation
A half day tour to the famous Hermitage Museum, housed in the former Winter Palace of the Russian Czars.
After free time for lunch, check in to your cabin in preparation for your Volga River cruise. This evening enjoy the Captain's Welcome Reception followed by dinner.

Day 3 Mandrogi
Enjoy the cruise through the scenic Svir River to Mandrogi and experience daily life in this quaint wooden village on your own.

Day 4 Kizhi
Enjoy a walking tour of the island on Lake Onega, including the magnificent wooden homes and churches that make up the open-air museum.

Day 5 Goritsi
Ttour the Kirillo Belozersky Monastery which contains an excellent museum of icons and frescoes. Afterwards you may also visit the Ferapontov Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 6 Yaroslavl
Visit Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga River. Enjoy a visit to churches of the 13th to 17th centuries which remain intact despite the area seeing action in World War II.

Day 7 Uglich
Depart for a walking tour of this Golden Ring city including The Church of St. Dimitry on Spilled Blood, a 17th-century architectural treasure built on the site where Ivan the Terrible's son met his death.

Day 8 Departure
This morning, check out of your hotel and join your private vehicle for your transfer to Moscow Airport and your return flight home.

Prices from £2,660 per person based on the below.

INCLUSIONS:
•   Return flights from London Heathrow to St Petersburg/Moscow with British Airways.
•    One night's accommodation on a bed and buffet breakfast basis in either St Petersburg or Moscow
•    Six nights full board on the Volga Dream, including full sightseeing programme on a group basis
•    Half day sightseeing tour of St Petersburg, with private A&K Guide and private vehicle, including entrances to The Hermitage Museum
•    Airport transfers
•    River pier transfers
•    Guardian Angel service

EXCLUSIONS:
•    Fast track service at St Petersburg/Moscow airport
•    Visa or passport costs
•    Gratuities
•    Items of a personal nature
•    Laundry service
•    Items not detailed in 'Inclusions' above