The Much Awaited Tour Russia - 2014

Itinerary

DAY 01 – 10TH AUGUST 14’ – COLOMBO
Group report at the Bandaranaika International Airport for departure to Moscow.
Group met by the Senior Company Executive at the Departure Lounge.
Arrive in Moscow. Meet / Assist at the airport and transfer to a Luxury Hotel for Dinner and Overnight Stay.

DAY 02 - 11TH AUGUST 14’  – MOSCOW / ST. PETERSBURG
After Breakfast transfer to the Cruise Ship at St. Petersburg. The rest of the day is at Leisure. Dinner aboard. There will be certain tables reserved for Superlink Travels, and can enjoy their dinner with Dancing & Music.

DAY 03 – 12TH AUGUST 14’  – ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast aboard.
Bus city tour to Smolny Convent, Tavrichesky palace, Summer Garden, Palace embankment, Winter palace, the Spire of the Basil Island (buildings of Stock Exchange, Kunstkamera, Zoo Museum), 12 boards, Bronze Horseman, buildings of the Senate and the Synod, St.Isaac´s cathedral, Nevsky prospekt (The church of the Savior on spilled blood, Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, Gostiny Dvor, Catherine II monument). Tour to Peter and Paul Fortress
Walking tour to the Boat house, Peter I monument, Commandant´s house, Nevsky Gate, St.Peter and Paul´s Cathedral.
Lunch at city restaurant.
Hermitage museum and visit the actual tour order may vary  Egyptian hall, War Gallery of 1812, St. George Hall,  the Peter the Great (Small Throne) Room,  Italian Art collection (Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Michelangelo), Dutch Art (Rembrandt), French Art (Impressionists), Spanish Art (Ribera, Velázquez) Return to the ship. Dinner aboard. Return aboard after Ballet Performance.

DAY 04 – 13TH AUGUST 14’  – ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast aboard.
Visit Pushkin (The Catherine Palace and park)
The Catherine Palace: The Grand Hall and Amber Room, walking along the park Grotto, Grand Pond, Hermitage Grove.
Boxed Lunch provided on this day.
Peterhof - walking tour to the Grand Cascade with the Samson Fountain, Greenhouse, Roman Fountains, The Chessboard Hill Cascade, Trick Fountains,  the Monplaisir Palace, view of the Gulf of Finland.
Return to Cruise.
The ship leaves St. Petersburg for Mandrogui. Presentation of the crew and the staff Captain’s Welcome Cocktail. You are expected to be elegantly dressed.
Onboard concert “Let’s make friends”!
Dinner aboard with live Music.

DAY 05 – 14TH AUGUST 14’  – MANDROGUI
Breakfast aboard.
Souvenir Shop lecture (The most interesting about the Traditional Russian crafts)
Free time during the stop. The possibility to enjoy the peaceful scenery and picturesque landscape. Visit of the traditional Russian village: outside and interiors of typical wooden houses, numerous crafts exhibitions, Russian pancake and pies houses.
«Shashlik» in a tent ashore.
The ship leaves Mandrogui for Kizhi. Russian dance class, Russian language class.
Dinner aboard with Dancing & Music. Folk music concert. Cine club.

DAY 06 – 15TH AUGUST 14’  – KIZHI
Breakfast aboard. Open-air museum of wooden architecture (Transfiguration Monastery), visit of Intercession Cathedral, izba (traditional wooden house) The ship leaves Kizhi for Goritsy.  Lunch aboard.
Russian language class. Visit to the Captain’s Bridge. Russian Tea Ceremony: Enjoy the Russian Tea Culture and learn its history. Russian songs class. Cinema club at the Conference Hall.  Dinner aboard. Onboard musicians’ concert “Rhythms of the world” Dancing with live music in the bar.

DAY 07 – 16TH AUGUST 14’  – GORITSY
Breakfast aboard.
Russian Bingo. Russian song class.
Lunch aboard. Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, Museum of Icons.
The ship leaves Goritsy for Yaroslavl. Vodka and blini tasting party.
Russian dance class. Pirate’s game “Seeking for treasure” Pirate Dinner. Onboard musicians’ concert. Dancing with live music.

DAY 08 – 17TH AUGUST 14’  – YAROSLAVL
Breakfast aboard.
Watching Documentary at the Conference hall. Presentation of Moscow program Organizational briefing. Lunch aboard.
Bus city tour, local market, Church of St Elijah the Prophet, the  Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, interactive tour to former Governor’s House (Art Gallery)
The ship leaves Yaroslavl for Uglich. Russian Dinner. Folk music concert.
Dancing with music.

DAY 09 – 18TH AUGUST 14’  – UGLICH
Breakfast aboard.
Walking city tour, territory of Kremlin, Dmitry on the Blood Church, Transfiguration Cathedral. The ship leaves Uglich for Moscow. Lunch aboard.
Russian songs class. Rehearsal of the Talent Show. All performers are welcome!
Russian language class. Captain’s Dinner. You are expected to be elegantly dressed.
Talent show – show performed by our guests and for our guests. Dancing with music.

DAY 10 – 19TH AUGUST 14’  – MOSCOW
Breakfast aboard. Film about the cruise. Round Table. Board guides are glad to answer every question you have about the Russian Reality. Lunch aboard.
Arrival in Moscow. Bus city tour (Leningradskaya Street, Tverskaya street, Novodevichy Convent, KGB, Red square, GUM, Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
Dinner aboard with Music.

DAY 11 – 20TH AUGUST 14’  – MOSCOW
Breakfast aboard. Departure for Kremlin. Kremlin tour - Palace of Congresses, Senate square: Arsenal, Senate buildings; Residence of the President of the Russian Federation, Tsar bell and Tsar cannon, Cathedral Square ensemble and visit a cathedral. Return aboard after Kremlin tour. Lunch aboard. Dinner aboard with music.

DAY 12 – 21ST AUGUST 14’  – MOSCOW
Breakfast aboard.
Transfer to the Airport.

DAY 13 – 22ND AUGUST 14’  – COLOMBO
Arrive in Colombo.

Price of Tour 

PRICE OF TOUR :   SHARING TWIN
    Rs. 460,000/- per person
    SINGLE ROOM
    Rs. 660, 000/- per person
    TRIPLE ROOM
    Rs. 460,000/- per person
    CHILD BETWEEN 2 – 12 YRS
    Rs. 460,000/- per Child
    INFANT (0 – 2 YEARS)
    Rs. 100,000/- per infant
  
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
• Economy Class Return Air Fare.
• Accommodation on Cruise in Russia.
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Arrival/Departure/Transfers and Sight-seeing by Deluxe A/C Coach in Russia.
• Professionally trained Senior Company Executive will accompany the Group.
• Airport taxes in Sri Lanka.
• Airport taxes in Russia.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES
• Transportation to/from Colombo Airport.
• Any Meals during transit at the Airports.
• Travel Insurance covering health & baggage (Insurance Policy is a must for every passenger)
• Please note generally in case of any  illness or accident, a 2 weeks hospital stay in overseas countries  and repatriation by air generally cost approximately over US $ 50,000/-.

• Tips for the Guides, Drivers, Hotel, Restaurant Staff & Airport Representative (Tips for entire tour will be Rs.8100/- per person and it is payable along with the final payment) A minimum of US $ 75,000 insurance cover is required.

You could purchase it through Superlink Travels. (Foreign passport holders should obtain the Travel Insurance from their country of residence.)

(US $ 75,000 Cover)
• Up to 64 years  - Rs.  8,500/-
• Between 65 to 74 years  -  Rs. 10,500/-
• Between 75 to 85 years - Rs. 12,500/-
  (Maximum age limit 85 years)

• Visa Fees
• Excess baggage charges
• Beverages during the meals / Laundry
• Porter-rage in the hotels
• Expenses of a personal nature

DEPARTURE & RETURN  Departure : 10TH AUGUST 2014
DATES     Return  : 22ND AUGUST 2014
    
DEPOSIT   : Rs 250,000/- per person payable at the time of booking*
Balance payment to be finalised (8) weeks prior to departure