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RUSSIAN WATERWAYS
2020
Save a guaranteed £1,000 per couple
Travel. It leaves you speechless and
then turns you into a storyteller.
Ibn Battuta
Welcome We invite you to join Emerald Waterways as we discover the many remarkable charms of Russia on this insightful 12-day itinerary, which follows a captivating route between St Petersburg and Moscow. This journey of discovery uncovers a wealth of hidden wonders and authentic local experiences, as history and folklore play out beautifully on Russia’s proud waterways. Grand in scale, St Petersburg embodies Russia’s imperial might. The city is full of architectural highlights, including the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, the Kazan, and Saint Isaac’s Cathedral. A visit to the Hermitage Museum, the former Winter Palace of the Tsars, offers yet more cultural immersion in the captivating ‘Venice of the North’. Travelling east, you will visit the village of Mandrogi on the banks of the Svir River. The landscape here is dotted with ‘izba’ houses, and you can admire the many local handicrafts which tell of the region’s rich folklore. Moscow, Russia’s inimitable capital, boasts some of Europe’s most significant heritage sights, reflecting 800 years of turbulent history. Walk the flagstones of Red Square, marvelling at St Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s Mausoleum, and the Kremlin. Or, visit the State Armoury to understand the military might of this proud country. Your ship for this outstanding journey, the MS Rossia, is a traditional Russian waterways cruise ship. On board you will enjoy both comfortable furnishings and generous inclusions. We are offering you the chance to enjoy generous savings of £1,000 per couple when you book your place on this very special itinerary. We look forward to exploring the magnificent charms of Russia with you. Contents Exceptional EmeraldVALUE 4 The MS Rossia 6 The Heart of Russia 8 The Imperial Charms of Russia 10
Exceptional EmeraldVALUE
Our promise of exceptional
EmeraldVALUE ensures
complete peace of mind.
All flights, transfers and
tips are included in the
price you pay, as well as
delicious and diverse
dining with complimentary
drinks to accompany lunch
and dinner and insightful
excursions.
Enjoy local cuisine
EmeraldDISCOVERY
Russia is a land unlike any other, with a rich
history spanning more than a millennia. We’ve
hand-crafted a range of included excursions,
enabling you to immerse yourself in the lifestyle
of vibrant cities and rural villages.
Join our expert guides for inspirational tours of
UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic sites,
many of which have overlooked some of the
most important events in Russian history.
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State Armoury, Moscow
EmeraldPLUS
Our EmeraldPLUS experiences have been
specially curated to offer an introduction to
Russia’s heritage and the abundance of art and
culture that can be found around the country.
Whilst in Moscow, you will be able to embark on
a guided tour of the State Armoury, witnessing
the splendour of detailed ceremonial garments,
the largest collection of jewelled Fabergé eggs
and lavishly decorated arms and armour.
Included insightful excursions
EmeraldEXCURSIONS
Every day in Russia will be one of enlightenment
as you enjoy one of our insightful excursions,
handpicked by our journey planners to
showcase the best of this illustrious nation.
From a visit to the Hermitage Museum in
St. Petersburg to a visit to Mandrogi village,
a place famous for its traditional houses and
handicrafts, you’ll have every opportunity to
experience Russian culture first hand.
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The MS Rossia
The MS Rossia perfectly
encapsulates the
traditional heart of Russia.
Your specially-chartered ship for this incredible
journey was built specifically to sail the iconic
Russian waterways. A superb selection of on-
board amenities await, situated across four
decks, including the Tsar Bar, where you can
Deluxe Suite
relax with your favourite tipple whilst catching
up with new-found friends.
The on-board restaurant serves delicious
Russian-influenced dining, along with European
favourites. You’ll also enjoy complimentary
drinks served with lunch and dinner.
The MS Rossia also boasts a small gym and
a library, which offers a quiet space to relax
and reflect. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available
in the bar area, whilst each comfortable cabin
comes with services including a television and
refrigerator.
Restaurant
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Deck & Cabin Plans
Sun Deck
Boat Deck
Upper Deck
Main Deck
Comfort Suite (12.4M2) Deluxe Suite (14.6M2) Suite (16.3M2) Panorama Suite (16.5M2)
Conference hall Library Gym Souvenir kiosk Coffee station Medical office
Restaurant WC Office Reception Smoking area Elevator
A typical twin cabin A typical double cabin
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The Heart of Russia
A land suspended in time,
Russia has a cultural
heritage that is unrivalled
and a rich history that can
be traced back over the
centuries.
This enigmatic nation is
truly a secret gem, where
ancient cities harbour
architectural wonders, just
waiting to be discovered.
The Kremlin, Moscow
Moscow
Eight centuries of thought-provoking history
are yours to discover in Moscow, as we take
you right to the heart of the city. Gaze upon
the intricate beauty of the UNESCO World
Heritage-listed St. Basil’s Cathedral and explore
monuments dedicated to Russia’s communist
past. Every turn will unveil another architectural
marvel, as spectacular onion domes decorate
the remarkable skyline.
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St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Once the imperial capital of the Russian Empire,
the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of St.
Petersburg promises a lot in the way of ornate
beauty, best discovered during your included
tour of the Hermitage Museum, once the official
residence of the Romanovs. Wander alongside
historic canals, passing opulent palaces and
lavish cathedrals as you explore a land frozen
in time.
Volga river
The Volga River
At over 2,000 miles long, the Volga River is the
longest in Europe, flowing from the rural hills of
central Russia all the way to the Caspian Sea.
This symbolic waterway has been an inspiration
for writers and artists from around the world for
generations, leading to it being affectionately
referred to as “Mother Volga” in Russian
literature and folklore. The picturesque stretches
of the river are best viewed from the Sun Deck
of MS Rossia.
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Russian Waterways
Russia is a mystifying riddle that this
insightful itinerary will enable you to solve.
Start your journey in the UNESCO World
Heritage-listed city of St. Petersburg and
venture to idyllic rural villages showcasing
the traditions of ancient folk communities.
St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow
10Cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow
12-Day
The Imperial Charms of Russia
Day 1 UK – St. Petersburg
Kizhi
Day 2 St. Petersburg
Day 3 St. Petersburg
Mandrogi
Day 4 St. Petersburg
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Day 5 Mandrogi
Day 6 Kizhi St. Petersburg Goritsy
Day 7 Goritsy
RUSSIA
Day 8 Yaroslavl
Day 9 Uglich Yaroslavl
Day 10 Moscow Uglich
11 Number of nights
Day 11 Moscow River cruise Moscow
Map is a guide only
Day 12 Moscow – UK
EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights And of course, our exceptional
unique to your itinerary EmeraldVALUE inclusions come
EmeraldPLUS
as standard
■ Return flights from Londow Heathrow
Visit to the Museum of Cosmonautics ■ Airport transfers to and from your ship
Visit to the State Armoury ■ 11 nights in a suite on board MS Rossia.
■ 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners
EmeraldEXCURSIONS including a Welcome Reception
■ 2 drinks per guest with lunch and dinner on board
Guided coach tour of St. Petersburg
■ Complimentary tea & coffee on board at all times
Tour to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg ■ Complimentary bottled water in your suite
Visit to Mandrogi restocked daily
■ Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
our to the Open Air Museum of Architecture in
T
Kizhi Island ■ First-class service from English-speaking crew and
knowledgeable local guides.
Visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery ■ Earn EmeraldEXPLORER points
Tour to Yaroslavl ■■ Complimentary River Cruise Guarantee cover
Visit to Uglich ■ All port charges, airport taxes and overseas
transfers
Guided tour of Moscow ■ ABTA and ATOL protected
Visit to the grounds of the Kremlin
Plus we include all tips and gratuities
11Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Peter the Great monument
St. Petersburg Day 3 St. Petersburg
Today, an abundance of art and culture is yours
to Moscow to discover with a visit to the Hermitage Museum.
Founded by Catherine the Great, this complex of six
historic buildings is one of the largest art museums in
Departing May – August 2020 the world.
A guided tour will enable you to explore different
Day 1 UK – St. Petersburg time periods and cultures as you peruse ancient
Roman sculptures, mementos of traditional Asian
Return flights from the UK are included in the price
theatre and the works of legendary artists, including
of your holiday. You will be met at the airport and
Picasso, Matisse and Leonardo da Vinci. The portrait
transferred to MS Rossia, where a warm welcome
gallery of the Romanov dynasty is perhaps the most
awaits you from your captain and crew.
impressive collection, adorning the walls of what was
Founded in the 18th century by Peter the Great, once their official residence, the Winter Palace.
St. Petersburg was once the imperial capital of the
Russian Empire. Ornate Baroque palaces lining the
streets appear to be suspended in time, and centuries
EmeraldEXCURSION
of revolution are weaved into the UNESCO World
Heritage-listed historic district.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 St. Petersburg
The history of this illustrious city is yours to explore
during a guided tour today, including many of St.
Petersburg’s main highlights. Venture along one of In St. Petersburg, enjoy a visit to the Hermitage
the city’s most famous streets, Nevsky Prospekt, Museum, housed in six iconic historic buildings,
passing iconic structures such as the neoclassical including the world-famous Winter Palace.
National Library of Russia and the Church of the
Savior on Spilled Blood, a unique example of
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
medieval Russian architecture with a colourful five-
domed façade.
Day 4 St. Petersburg
Tonight, attend a welcome reception hosted by your
captain on board. St. Petersburg is yours to explore at leisure today,
perhaps stopping to admire the opulence of the
A guided tour of St. Petersburg impressive Baroque buildings adorning the streets.
The “Venice of the North” is home to an elaborate
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
canal system that has been generously peppered
with hundreds of bridges.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
12 Key: EmeraldPLUS EmeraldEXCURSIONKizhi Yaroslavl
Day 5 Mandrogi for a remote place to become closer to God, but it
prospered as a refuge for nobility during the Time of
Gracing the banks of the Svir River, Mandrogi is
Troubles.
a postcard-worthy representation of life in pre-
revolutionary Russia. Traditional houses are adorned A visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
with colourful façades and intricate woodwork. Your
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
free time in the village will showcase the studios of
artisans who are happy to demonstrate their crafts,
including the creation of famous matryoshka dolls. Day 8 Yaroslavl
This afternoon is yours to explore at leisure, perhaps Yaroslavl can be found on the confluence of the
visiting the Vodka Museum. mighty Volga and Kotorosl rivers. Yaroslav the Wise
founded this ancient city, and the current coat of
A visit to Mandrogi village arms featuring a bear carrying an axe tells his story.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner A guided tour of Yaroslavl will introduce you to the
town’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre,
Day 6 Kizhi once a major point of trade. Later, visit the Church
of St. Ilya the Prophet and witness the beauty of its
Enjoy cruising on the second largest lake in Europe
delicately restored 17th-century frescoes.
this morning, before arriving at Kizhi. The small
island is a national open-air museum, housing dozens A guided tour of Yaroslavl
of historical wooden structures. While wooden
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
architecture is prominent across Russia, Kizhi
contains some of the best-preserved examples of
expert carpenters pushing their craft to its limit. Day 9 Uglich
Your included guided tour of the island includes a Your day will start with a visit to Uglich; a
visit to Kizhi Pogost, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed postcard-worthy town nestled on the banks of
site featuring two 12th-century churches and an the Volga River. This area is famous for its ancient
octagonal bell tower. churches, several of which can be seen from
the water.
A tour of the Kizhi Architectural Ensemble
Your included tour will introduce you to some
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner fantastic examples of Russian architecture, including
the Cathedral of Transfiguration with its octagonal
Day 7 Goritsy stone bell tower and the Church of St. Dmitry on the
Blood, a building that has stood since the Romanov
A medieval atmosphere waits to welcome you to
Tsars made Uglich a place of pilgrimage following the
Goritsy, a tranquil town that has been generously
Time of Troubles.
peppered with monasteries.
Tonight, your captain will welcome you back on board
Today’s included tour will take you to the doorstep
for a delightful farewell dinner.
of one of the most famous monasteries in Russia, the
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Legend has it that Cyril A guided tour of Uglich
of Beloozero founded the monastery in his search
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
13Kremlin Assumption Cathedral
Day 10 Moscow
EmeraldPLUS
Welcome to Moscow, an artistic metropolis with a
history that spans almost a millennia and a plethora
of landmarks that are recognisable around the
world. A guided tour of the city will introduce you
to all of its main highlights, including the UNESCO
World Heritage-listed Red Square, with its many
surrounding architectural marvels.
Gaze at the beauty of St Basil’s Cathedral, nestled
in the middle of a symmetrical star of eight chapels, Visit the State Armoury, a treasury house inside
and the Baroque State Historical Museum, home to of the Kremlin that is known around the world for
ancient relics from prehistoric Russia and artwork its historical and cultural value. Precious artefacts
that once belonged to the Romanovs. are yours to discover, including the Golden Gospel,
one of Ivan the Terrible’s personal favourites.
A guided tour of Moscow
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner EmeraldPLUS
Day 11 Moscow
Immerse yourself in Moscow’s rich history today with
a visit to the Kremlin Grounds. Overlooking St. Basil’s
Cathedral and the Red Square, this UNESCO World
Heritage-listed site was the centre point for many
of Russia’s defining moments. Witness the ornate
beauty of the Assumption Cathedral, where tsars
were crowned, and the gold-adorned domes of the Soviet space exploration is yours to discover
Ivan the Great Bell Tower Complex. today at the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics.
You’ll then visit to the State Armoury, currently home Enjoy exploring exhibits that touch on the history
to the Russian Diamond Fund, and peruse exhibits of flight, space exploration and how space
that include items from the tsars’ personal treasury, technology has evolved over the last century.
from 12th-century armour to detailed coronation
dresses. A visit to the Kremlin Grounds
This afternoon, visit the Memorial Museum
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
of Cosmonautics to learn about Soviet space
exploration.
Day 12 Moscow – UK
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow
passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer
to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
14 Key: EmeraldPLUS EmeraldEXCURSIONRed Square, Moscow
Our journey planners have hand-crafted a superb itinerary for
you. Here, they highlight just one of their favourite ‘Must-do’s’.
“One of the many highlights of your guided tour of Moscow, will no doubt be the visit to the Red
Square. This famous square is surrounded by the Kremlin, the former royal citadel, which is now the
official residence of the President of Russia, and the historic merchant quarter of Kitai-gorod.”
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JUN 16, 27* Save £500 per person £3,295 £2,795 £3,445 £2,945
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AUG 30* Save £500 per person £3,295 £2,795 £3,445 £2,945
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MS Rossia is not an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship and facilities and inclusions differ from our European Star-Ship fleet. We recommend you seek independent advice regarding visas and
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