Volga Dream Mini Brochure 2017-2018

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The Luxurious Alternative on the Russian Waterways | 2018

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Volga Dream is now owned and operated by the Esakov family. The ship has been completely redesigned and refitted over 2 years in dry dock. All staff speak English and are personally chosen by the owners. With just about 100 passengers aboard and a crew of 60, the Volga Dream boasts the highest crew-to-passenger ratio on the river.

Gourmet dining and impeccable service combined with Russia’s stunning countryside and fascinating cultural history; that’s the recipe for making the Volga Dream an ‘unmissable’ Russian experience.

The Volga Dream choice The most significant feature of the Volga Dream experience is that during your three nights in both Moscow and St. Petersburg you will stay in centrally located 5-star hotels, rather than mooring on the outskirts of the city.

Your 5-star hotels are located a few minutes walking distance from the main attractions, enabling you to make the most of your free time which otherwise would be limited on an alternative your tour - that’s the Volga Dream difference!

Gourmet dining Dining on board MS Volga Dream is a truly enjoyable and relaxing experience, with single seating dining and friendly table service that is second to none. Accompanying the best selection of Russian and European dishes is complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with all onboard lunches and dinners. A 24-hour coffee station offers complimentary coffee, tea and snacks On board activities Life on board can be as relaxing or educational as you choose. Your entertainment programme comprises of over 25 hours of lectures, concerts, films and performances. You can decide whether to participate in cooking classes, attend enlightening lectures about modern Russian history and politics or enjoy a classical music recital.

Why upgrade to the Platinum programme...

Small group sightseeing MS Volga Dream offers a choice of Gold or Platinum programmes. Gold programmes guests will enjoy sightseeing in groups of up to 25 people. Whilst Platinum programme guests will be in a group of a maximum of 15 people and will experience special extras such as Pushkin Museum, Russian Avant-garde Art Tour and tour of Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Tours in St. Petersburg include the turning on the Peacock Clock at the Hermitage Museum, early entrance to Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin and Russian Army Choir performance to name a few.

Accommodation Accommodation varies depending on the programme you choose – Gold programme guests stay at the Marriott Aurora Royal Hotel in Moscow and the Kempinski Moika 22 in St. Petersburg. While Platinum programme guests stay at the Ararat Park Hyatt in Moscow and the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg to Moscow St. Petersburg to Moscow (or in reverse) 12 nights | May to September 2018 | from £2,449pp* i

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Visit the iconic sites of St. Petersburg including the magnificent Hermitage and Peterhof Palace

Explore the famous landmarks of Moscow such as the Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral

Enjoy an enchanting concert of choral music in St. John’s Church, Uglich

The Lower Volga Moscow to Astrakhan (or in reverse) 13 nights | June, July & October 2018 | from £3,049pp* i i

Cross Moscow’s famous Red Square to the iconic Kremlin

Explore Volgograd, the site of the decisive battle of World War II’s eastern front i

Visit the world caviar capital and taste the real stuff in the city of Astrakhan

St. Petersburg - Moscow - St. Petersburg 13 nights | 27th May 2018 | from £2,449pp*

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Embark M/S Volga Dream for 7 nights, sailing to Moscow

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Spend 3 nights in Moscow in 5* centrally located hotels

Rail from Moscow to St. Petersburg in business class coach

Spend 3 nights in St. Petersburg in 5* centrally located hotels

Sally Colliott, Senior Reservations Consultant Sightseeing is a big part of your journey. Your brilliantly informed tour guides will ensure that you get the best from your visits. With excellent English, bursting with knowledge, they make the history of their country come alive and give you the explanations you want in order to make sense of the story. There are unique, famous treasures to be seen and iconic locations to visit. Your questions are encouraged and you can get a real insight into this country’s past and present.

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PLATINUM

Programme GOLD

GOLD Programme Itinerary

Dates

WAS from

NOW from

SAVE

St. Petersburg - Moscow

12/05/18 - 24/05/18

£3,449pp

£3,099pp

£350

Moscow - St. Petersburg

18/05/18 - 30/05/18

£3,449pp

£3,299pp

£150

St. Petersburg Moscow - St. Petersburg

27/05/18 - 09/06/18

£3,449pp

£2,449pp

£1,000

St. Petersburg - Moscow ^

12/06/18 - 24/06/18

£3,449pp

£2,449pp

£1,000

Moscow to Astrakhan

24/06/18 - 06/07/18

£3,699pp

£3,549pp

£150

Astrakhan to Moscow

06/07/18 - 19/07/18

£3,199pp

£3,059pp

£140

Moscow - St. Petersburg

16/07/18 - 28/07/18

£3,449pp

£3,299pp

£150

Moscow - St. Petersburg

28/07/18 - 09/08/18

£3,449pp

£3,299pp

£150

St. Petersburg - Moscow

15/08/18 - 27/08/18

£3,239pp

£3,099pp

£140

Moscow - St. Petersburg

21/08/18 - 02/09/18

£3,449pp

£3,299pp

£150

Moscow - St. Petersburg

02/09/18 - 14/09/18

£3,449pp

£3,299pp

£150

Moscow - St. Petersburg

20/09/18 - 02/10/18

£3,449pp

£3,299pp

£150

St. Petersburg - Moscow

26/09/18 - 08/10/18

£3,239pp

£3,099pp

£140

Moscow to Astrakhan

05/10/18 - 18/10/18

£3,199pp

£3,059pp

£140

NOW from

SAVE

PLATINUM

Programme

Itinerary

Dates

St. Petersburg - Moscow

12/05/18 - 24/05/18

Moscow - St. Petersburg

18/05/18 - 30/05/18

St. Petersburg-MoscowSt. Petersburg

WAS from

GOLD £4,949pp

£4,599pp

£350

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

27/05/18 - 09/06/18

£4,949pp

£3,949pp

£1,000

Moscow - St. Petersburg

16/07/18 - 28/07/18

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

Moscow - St. Petersburg

28/07/18 - 09/08/18

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

St. Petersburg - Moscow

15/08/18 - 27/08/18

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

Moscow - St. Petersburg

21/08/18 - 02/09/18

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

Moscow - St. Petersburg

02/09/18 - 14/09/18

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

Moscow - St. Petersburg

20/09/18 - 02/10/18

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

St. Petersburg - Moscow

26/09/18 - 08/10/18

£4,945pp

£4,719pp

£225

Programme

*Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing Standard Cabin. Price includes economy flights from London (regional flights available on request), hotels where indicated, transfers and port charges. Prices are correct at time of print and are subject to availability and/or change and can be withdrawn at any time. Offers advertised applicable for new bookings only. Discounts applicable to selected sailings, valid until 30.09.17. ^Amended itinerary, all accommodation on board MS Volga Dream.

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