Eleven nights accommodations aboard the MS Alexander Pushkin

2013 Departure Date:August 5

13 Days • 32 Meals

Russia’s ImperialWaterways River Cruise

from Saint Petersburg to Moscow

Comfortable, Well-appointed StateroomsAfter boarding, unpack only once. All state-rooms onboard offer excellent outside views.The Boat Deck feature suites with large win-dows, refrigerator and television; JuniorSuites have large windows. Staterooms on theMiddle and Main Decks have a picture win-dow. Each stateroom is fully equipped withcomfortable furnishings, individual heating/ventilation controls and a private bathroomwith shower.

All Meals Included OnboardThree meals daily are served graciously at oneleisurely single seating in the exquisite restau-rant and feature local and international spe-cialties. All dinners are three courses and areserved with complimentary wines. While din-ing, you have splendid views of the passingscenic landscapes through the large picturewindows. You’ll find complimentary coffeeand tea served throughout the day in thelounge.

Ample Public SpacesThe classic and inviting main lounge has largepicture windows and is furnished with com-fortable sofas and chairs. It is one of the manyideal places from where guests may choose toenjoy this unique river cruise. You’ll find agift shop and three cozy bars, including a beerbar, and a dance floor. The open Sun Deckoffers panoramic views of the ever changingscenery along the banks of the rivers.

A musician will entertain each eveningenhancing the classic environment andrelaxed atmosphere aboard the ship. Uniqueentertainment and demonstrations such asdancers or local handicrafts will be scheduledin the lounge throughout the cruise.

MS Alexander Pushkin

Stateroom

The MS Alexander Pushkin is the perfect vessel for your adventure from one Russian capi-tal to the next and all of the charming cities in between. This comfortable four-deck rivervessel was built in Austria and fully refurbished in 2011. All staterooms are outside withwindows, private facilities and individual temperature controls. The river cruise vesseloffers various facilities including a dining room, three bars, solarium, lounge and gift shop.

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Russia’s Imperial Waterways River Cruise

13 Days • 32 Meals

2013 Depart USA

August 5 Main Deck $3,999 $2,999Middle Deck $4,199 $3,149Junior Suite $4,499 N/ASuite $4,799 N/A

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Call for air rates and schedules from your city to St. Petersburg and from Moscow, Russia

All staterooms are outside with private bathroom and shower, a picture window andindividually controlled heating and ventilation.

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Highlights4 Eleven nights accommodation aboard our exclusively charted river vessel,

the MS Alexander Pushkin.

4 After boarding, unpack just once in your outside stateroom with a picture windowfor excellent viewing of the scenery along the rivers.

4 All meals included onboard featuring a variety of regional specialties and internationalfare. Complimentary wine is served with all onboard dinners.

4 Included shore excursions in St. Petersburg, Gortisy,Yaroslavl, Uglich and Moscow escorted by local English-speaking guides.

4 Spacious public areas including a main lounge, solarium on the Sun Deck, three bars,and restaurant with viewing windows.

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MIDDLE DECK

MAIN DECK

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River CruisesThis nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip.The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior todeparture. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family,TPP will pro-vide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury,emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if yourair tickets were purchased through Mayflower Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage.

Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP)• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour

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Welcome Aboard!The allure of Russia’s great cities awaits as yousail along the majestic rivers. You will beawestruck by the cities’ important landmarks inMoscow and Saint Petersburg filled with cen-turies of history, culture and architecture.Sailing to the quaint towns like Mandrogi,Yaroslavl, Uglich and Goritsy, you’ll discoverthe uniqueness of Russia’s heartland in villagesalong the Svir and Volga Rivers.

Saint Petersburg – Cultural Capital of RussiaKnown as the cultural capital of Russia, SaintPetersburg draws people from all over the worldby its enigmatic mixture of purely Europeanarchitecture and dramatic Russian history. Thesecrets of Saint Petersburg will unfold on yourincluded city tour showcasing the manyrenowned landmarks—Smolny Convent,Tavrichesky Palace, the Summer Garden andWinter Palace; Peter and Paul’s Fortress wherethe Romanov dynasty is buried and seeing therich art collection of the Hermitage Museum.Take a stroll in the kingdom of fountains on a

visit to the lower park of Peterhof completewith the Grand Cascade with Samson fountain,Greenhouse and Roman fountains. There is anopportunity for an optional full-day excursionto the Pushkin area with a visit to Catherine’sPalace and the Pavlovsk area visiting PavlovskyPalace, the summer residence of RussianEmperor Pavel.

Mandrogi – A Craftsman’s VillageThe small village of Mandrogi is a romanticvision from the past—a cozy place where sou-venirs are made by local craftsmen and you arecertain to have a good meal with Russian vodkaor tea. Inhabited by talented craftsmen,Mandrogi is a reconstructed village, built on thebank of the Svir River to illustrate the traditionsand lifestyle of Russia's past. Experience provin-cial Russian lifestyle, watch the artisans andcraftsmen making “matryoshkas” (Russiannesting dolls), carving wood and sewing. Visitthe Vodka Museum, which boasts 250 varietiesof the national drink.

KizhiSituated to the northeast of Lake Onega, the islandof Kizhi is home to an open-air museum of fasci-nating wooden architecture. Walking on theisland, you can see old wooden churches, chapels,bell towers, peasant houses, granaries, barns,windmills and bathhouses which were all broughtfrom the Onega region to illustrate the architec-ture common to the Russian North. The focalpoint, referred to as the Kizhi Ensemble, compris-es the awe-inspiring 22-domed TransfigurationCathedral built in 1714 in three tiers entirelywithout nails. The Cathedral, along with the belltower, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Theyare adjacent to the neighboring Church ofIntercession which was built in 1774.

Goritsy – A Stronghold of Old RussiaWelcome to the northwest of Russia, the village ofGoritsy, home to the Resurrection Convent,standing at the shoreline. A tour to the town ofKirillov features the major Orthodox strongholdof Old Russia, the Monastery of St. Cyril on theWhite Lake. Founded in the 14th century, themonastery has preserved its remarkable architec-ture and fascinates the visitors by its majesticchurches enclosed within austere fortress walls.The monastery is also famous for its museum oficons some of which are the oldest in Russia.

Yaroslavl – Historic Center of Trading and CommerceAmong the precious jewels of old Russian cities,Yaroslavl shines with a particular bright, unfadinglight. Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav theWise, the city prospered as a trading port and acenter of textile manufacturing. No other city inRussia except Yaroslavl can boast such a wealth ofthe 17th-century architecture. Tour the Church ofElija the Prophet, the 12th-centuryTransfiguration Monastery and the Church ofNicholas the Wonderworker. In your free time,shop at the local market.

Uglich – History of a DynastyThe provincial town of Uglich was the former seatof princedom back in the 13th century. Uglich isthe town where one of the most momentous eventsof the Russian history took place in the 16th cen-tury. It was then that the last member of the Ruirikdynasty, the young Tsarevich Dmitry, was mur-dered. That dreadful event gave rise to what laterbecame known as the time of trouble which lastedfor 15 years before the Romanov dynasty began.Today’s Uglich does cherish its history and you canstill see the relics of the past such as the Church ofSt. Dmitry on the Blood. Built in 1690 on the spotwhere Dmitry had been murdered, it appears onthe horizon with its red walls and blue domes asone sails on the Volga.

Moscow – Capital City, Vibrant MetropolisWelcome to this vibrant city, “the eternal thirdRome,” the place that does enjoy diversity, the cap-ital of Russia –Moscow. Now the largest city of thegreat country with almost 11 million inhabitants,Moscow celebrated its 850th anniversary in 1997and made a feast in honor of two Yuries – buildersof Moscow: Yury Dolgoruky, who foundedMoscow in 1147 and Yury Luzhkov, the presentmayor, who in many respects created the modernappearance of the Russian capital. At first sight youmay not call Moscow a beautiful city from anarchitectural point of view. But Moscow has its hid-den beauty which will satisfy your curiosity andwill ensure understanding of the essence of an oldRussian city.

During your stay in this heterogeneous metropolisyou will get to know the history of the city and seethe most prominent sights of Moscow - the breath-taking Red Square with the beautiful ensemble ofSt.Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin, the fortress, withits famous museums and political center;Tverskaya Street and the Bolshoi Theatre. There isso much waiting for you in the city of Moscow. CRUISE ACCOMMODATIONS

Aboard the MS Alexander Pushkin

DAY BY DAY• 32 Meals (11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners)• Airport transfers when air is provided by Mayflower • Mayflower Tours expert staff onboard to assist you• $65 in Mayflower Money

Day One • Transatlantic flight to St. Petersburg, Russia

Day Two • Arrive in St. Petersburg and transfer to your ship,

MS Alexander Pushkin• After embarkation, you have free time to relax before dinner• Welcome Reception and dinner onboard

Day Three • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Included city tour of St. Petersburg• Afternoon included tour of Peter and Paul’s Fortress

and visit the Hermitage Museum

Day Four • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Full-day at leisure to explore St. Petersburg on your own • Join an optional full-day excursion to Catherine’s Palace

and Pavlovsky Palace

Day Five • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Included walking tour of the lower park of Peterhof of

the Grand Cascade• Early evening departure from St. Petersburg and begin

cruising Russia’s waterways • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception

Day Six • Breakfast and dinner onboard• Arrive in Mandrogi. Morning at leisure to visit the vodka

museum or shop• ‘Shashlyk’ – Russian-style barbeque lunch• Depart for Kizhi in the early evening

Day Seven • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Cruise scenic Lake Onega.• Arrive Kizhi Island; see the Museum of Russian Architecture,

Church of the Transfiguration and bell tower (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) on the included tour

• Depart for Goritsy midday

Day Eight • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Arrive in Goritsy• Included tour to Kirrilov; visit the Belozersky Monastery• Early evening departure for Yaroslavl

Day Nine • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Arrive in Yaroslavl• Included city tour - Church of Elijah the Prophet,

Transfiguration Monastery and more. Free time to explore• Depart for Uglich late evening

Day Ten • Breakfast and lunch onboard• Arrive in Uglich • Included walking tour of Uglich; Church of St. Dmitry

on the Blood,Transfiguration Cathedral in Uglich Kremlin • Midday departure for Moscow • Captain’s Dinner onboard

Day Eleven • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Arrive in Moscow • Included tour to see the Bolshoi Theater, St. Basil’s Cathedral

and stop at Red Square

Day Twelve • Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard• Included tour to the Kremlin• Farewell dinner onboard

Day Thirteen • Breakfast onboard• Transfer to the Moscow airport for your return flight home

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Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, Uglich

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