Explore the real Russia - Viking Ingvar River Cruise

50 S. Beretania Street, Suite C - 211B, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Price per person from:

$ 5,899Incl: Tax & Fuel Charge

Fr $5,899

Cities Covered: Moscow, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Kuzino, Kizhi, Mandrogy & St. Petersburg

Travel Dates:

Sep 15 – 27, 2018(13 Days)

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Tour Package Includes

Cruise

13-Day Cruise with River-View Stateroom10 Guided Tours with Audio Headset35 Meals Stated, Featuring Regional Specialties and Including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner; Complimentary Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks with Onboard Dinner and LunchAdmissions as StatedScenic Cruising Along the Moscow Canal, Volga-Baltic Waterway, Lake Onega, Svir river, Lake Ladoga and the Neva River Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites• Red Square in Moscow • Kremlin in Moscow• Open Air Museum of Architecture in Kizhi• Historical Centre of the City of YaroslavlCulture Curriculum• Enjoy Onshore Music and Dance Performances• Listen to Lectures about Romanov Tsars, the Soviet Union & Current Affairs• Attend a Russian Cooking Workshop• Participate in Russian Tea Time • Learn a Little Russian

See the swirling onion domes and stout towers of Moscow’s Red Square. Share stories at the kitchen table of an Uglich family. Savor Russian caviar with your blini pancakes. Soak up the steam in a traditional banya in riverside Mandrogy village. Envision Peter the Great luxuriating in his massive Peterhof Mandrogy village. Envision Peter the Great luxuriating in his massive Peterhof

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Mandrogy village. Envision Peter the Great luxuriating in his massive PeterhofMandrogy village. Envision Peter the Great luxuriating in his massive Peterhof

Catherine’s Palace

Kizhi

Palace, then see how multiple families shared living space at a Soviet-era kommunalka. From Moscow to St. Petersburg, this 13-day voyage reveals the real Russia as never seen before.

Cruise Itinerary Day Location Arrival Departure Included Tour

Day 1 Moscow Embark Overnight

Day 2 Moscow Moscow City Tour

Day 3 Moscow Full day at leisure Day 4 Moscow Afternoon Kremlin Tour

Moscow Canal Scenic cruising

Day 6 Yaroslavl Morning Afernoon Yaroslavl City Tour & Governor’s House

Day 5 Uglich Afternoon Evening Uglich Walking Tour & Home Hosted Visit

Day 7 Volga-Baltic Waterway Scenic cruising Kuzino Morning Afternoon Kitillo-Belozersky Monastery

Day 8 Lake Onega Scenic cruising Kizhi Afernoon Evening Kizhi Island Walking Tour Day 9 Svir River Scenic cruising Mandrogy Morning Afternoon Morning at leisure Lake Ladoga Scenic cruising Neva River Scenic cruising

Day 10 St. Petersburg Morning Overnight Hermitage Tour

Day 11 St. Petersburg Overnight Catherine Palace in Pushkin

Day 13 St. Petersburg Disembark

Day 12 St. Petersburg Overnight Full day at leisure

Russia Ship Features

Number of Crew: 114Length: 423 feet

Capacity: 204 passengersAverage Speed: 26 knots

Number of Decks: 5Guest Cabins: 102 total

All staterooms are outside with river viewSuites are 400 square feet, have 2 flat-panel TVs & panoramic windowsMost Deluxe staterooms & Suites have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configu-rationAll Suites & Cat AX-BX staterooms have a verandaAll CX-DX staterooms have a large picture window that opensPrivate, modern bathrooms with separate shower & premium bath products; bathrobe & slippers upon requestSony 26” flat-panel TV with CNBC, CNN, BBC & more

Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & air conditioningBottled water replenished dailySun deck with shaded sitting areaA walk-around, open air promenade deckRestaurant with panoramic viewsElevatorThe Lounge & two bars with panoramic windowsFree internet serviceDoctor on boardLaundry serviceVoltage: 220V & 110V (U.S. outlet) in stateroom

We start our vacation by boarding a domestic flight to Los Angeles and stay there overnight.Honolulu – Los Angeles Optional **Sep 13

Today we will fly from Los Angeles to Moscow. Overnight onboard. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane.Los Angeles – Moscow Optional**Sep 14

Moscow Day 1**Sep 15

Day 3**Sep 17

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*** Hotel Accommodation: Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport or Similar ***

Arrive in Moscow and transfer to our ship. After boarding, we have free time to relax before dinner.

Moscow

Moscow

Day 2**Sep 16Relax this morning and enjoy an early lunch before our half-day tour of Moscow. See the famed Bolshoi Theater and stop at Red Square, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, for a view of the brightly colored St. Basil’s Cathedral and a visit to the famous GUM Department Store. We will also get the chance to experience the City’s Metro. Stay in the city center for an Evening Performance of Traditional Russian Folkloric Music.

Today we have a full day to further explore Moscow’s many buildings, parks and monuments. Or we may choose an Optional Experience: a morning tour to Tretyakov Gallery, the world’s foremost museum of Russian fine art. This afternoon we may visit the Cosmonaut Museum with displays that trace the history of space exploration or take a Jewish Moscow tour, illustrating the history and spirit of the Jewish people who settled in the city. Dine aboard for dinner, then relax or take an optional Moscow by Night tour.

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Day 4**Sep 18 MoscowAfter breakfast, travel to the city’s famous red brick enclosure known as the Kremlin, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. We’ll go behind its walls to see historic gems like Tsar’s Canon and Tsar’s Bell, and tour inside two cathedrals. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Moscow Canal after lunch as we depart the city.

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Day 5**Sep 19 UglichWe cruise through the morning. After lunch, disembark for our walking tour through the provincial village of Uglich, one of the Golden Ring cities that preserve the memory of Russia’s historical events. See the former Kremlin of Uglich and visit the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, built on the site where Ivan the Terrible’s son Dmitry was mysteriously killed. Then a local family invites us into their home for tea and friendly conversation. Depart before dinner; cruise through the night.

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Day 6**Sep 20 YaroslavlArrive this morning in Yaroslavl, another Golden Ring city and World Heritage Site city. Tour this ancient town rich in monuments and visit the covered food market where we may shop for handcrafted souvenirs. During our free time, we may visit the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, featuring detailed frescoes and icons. Return to our ship for lunch and departure.

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Day 7**Sep 21 KuzinoWe dock this morning in Kuzino, a typical Russian village. From here, we will visit the renowned Kirillo-Beloz-ersky Monastery, founded by Saint Cyril in 1397. Take a guided walk through the monastery’s historic grounds, seeing several small wooden chapels, the Assumption Cathedral and a museum. We will also have the opportunity to visit a children’s school in Kuzino. Return to our ship for lunch and an afternoon departure. Spend the remainder of the day cruising along the Volga-Baltic Waterway. This system of rivers and canals, spanning 229 miles and seven locks, links the Volga River with the Baltic Sea.

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We wish you a safe journey and capture many wonderful memories to share with family and friends! ☺

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*** Hotel Accommodation: Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport or Similar ***

Day 8**Sep 22 Kizhi We cruise through the morning, admiring the tranquil waters of Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake, and arrive this afternoon at the island village of Kizhi. Set out on a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, see a collection of wooden houses, windmills and churches representing ancient Russian architecture, highlighted by the famous three-tiered Preobranzhenskaya (Transfig-uration) Church, a fairy-tale-like structure built in 1714 without a single nail. Depart in the evening and cruise through the night.

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Day 9**Sep 23 MandrogySpend a relaxing day cruising Russia’s intricate waterways. Sail the scenic Svir River, traveling the 139-mile “Blue Route” as it takes us southwest from Lake Onega. Stop in Mandrogy and take some time to explore this museum village. We may visit the Vodka Museum or shop for handmade Russian craft items on our own. For a truly immersive experience, try an optional visit to a banya; (traditional Russian bath house), or we may choose an optional tour where we will witness and participate in the art of matryoshka doll making (both tours bookable on board only). Continue along the Svir, then cross Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake, on our way to the Neva River. All meals are served aboard your ship.

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Day 10**Sep 24 St. PetersburgSail on the Neva River into St. Petersburg early this morning. After a leisurely breakfast, visit the Winter Palace to tour the legendary Hermitage Museum, where we marvel at the vast collection of art, antiquities, jewelry and sculpture. Return aboard for an early dinner, followed by an Evening Performance of Traditional Rus-sian Ballet.

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Day 11**Sep 25 St. PetersburgToday’s excursion goes to the Pushkin area where you visit Catherine’s Palace, the elegant rococo 18th-century summer residence of the Russian tsars, named for Catherine I (widow of Peter the Great). Tour its various halls, including the storied Amber and Agate Rooms, and see the ornate decor throughout. Return to your ship for lunch. After lunch embark on a City Tour; see noted sights including St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt. Dine aboard, then relax or attend an optional evening folkloric performance.

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Day 12**Sep 26 St. PetersburgWe have the day free to see the sights that interest us. Visit one of the many palaces, churches or museums, or take an optional morning tour to Peterhof Palace, with its landscaped gardens and beautiful fountains. In the afternoon, we may choose to join an optional kommunalka visit to get a glimpse of these communal living spaces or take an optional tour of St. Petersburg from the water. Lunch and dinner are served aboard.

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Day 13**Sep 27 St. Petersburg – Los Angeles (Optional) After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the St. Petersburg airport for our return flight to Los Angeles. We will stay overnight in Los Angeles.

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Optional**Sep 28 Los Angeles – Honolulu

Today, we will take a flight back to Honolulu, taking home lasting memories of this magnificent trip.

CHECK OR CASH PAYMENT ONLY. A deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of application. The balance of cruise is due on March 15th, 2018; optional domestic ticket and hotel package is due on June 8th, 2018. In the event balance payment is not made within the required time period, Air and Sea Travel Center reserves the right to cancel reservations and charge a service fee for cancellation.

Payment Policy:

Book by Jan.31, 2018 and get FREE international air promotion by Viking River Cruise$880 additional if departing from and returning to Honolulu (Fee incl. Honolulu – Los Angeles round-trip airfare & 2 nights LA hotel accommodations with Twin-sharing room)Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and include all airline taxes and feesBusiness class is available, please call your agent for priceCruise accommodation based on double occupancy Deluxe Cabins. Upgrade to Veranda Cabins, Junior Suites Cabins or Suites Cabins are based on availability. First come, first serve. Russia Visa fee is NOT include, single entry visa is available for US$200, subject to government approvalEscorted tour with a minimum of 20 passengersLocal English speaking tour guide serviceAll Meals & Admissions as StatedAll transfers and sightseeing by air conditioned coachRefer to “General Condition of Air & Sea”We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to ensure smooth operationGratuities for tour guide and drivers are not included Tour price is subject to change according to any airfare increase, increase in government taxes, additional fuel charges and fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currencyTour price includes fuel surcharge & government taxes and fees. The tour price shown is current at time of listing and pricing on Jan.04th , 2018

Remarks:

Written notice is required for any cancellation.$100.00 of the deposit is non-refundable due to security deposit for Viking River Cruise.

The cancellation fee will be as follow for Viking River Cruise:

The cancellation fee will be as follow for Domestic Air & Hotel package:

** At the time of application, $100 of the deposit is non-refundable, ** May 17 - June 16, 2018: 15% of the cruise full fare per person is non-refundable

** June 17 – July 16, 2018: 35% of the cruise full fare plus any other service fee caused from the cancellation;** July 17 – August 15, 2018: 50% of the cruise full fare plus any other service fee caused from the cancellation;

** From August 16, 2018 to departure: or withdrawal during the tour shall be shall be regarded as willingly giving up all rights concerned, 100% of the total price, and the request for other service as substitute shall not be accepted.

** June 8 – August 1, 2018, 50% of the cruise full fare plus any other service fee caused from the cancellation;** From August 2, 2018 to departure: or withdrawal during the tour shall be shall be regarded as willingly giving up all rights

concerned, 100% of the total price, and the request for other service as substitute shall not be acceptedAlso we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance when you make your reservation.

( Based on availability )

Deluxe Cabin Fr: $ 5,899

Veranda Cabin Fr: $ 7,099