2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

Day 11. St Petersburg, Peterhof Palace. This morning, enjoy a guided tour of St Petersburg's imperial estate – Peterhof Palace. Tonight, enjoy a spectacular Ballet Performance at the famous Hermitage Theatre. Catherine the Great ordered the theatre to be built in 1783 and it has since gone on to become one of the most renowned theatres in the world. Day 12. Neva River, St Petersburg, Hermitage Museum. Take a thrilling Hydrofoil ride over the waters of Neva River to the State Hermitage for a tour of one of the oldest and largest museums in the world. Forming part of the Winter Palace, it's home to Russia's royal art collection of more than three million works. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a sightseeing tour of that will take you to such attractions as St Isaac's Cathedral, the Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and the Peter & Paul Fortress. Onega Lake Svirstroy Ladoga Lake BLD St Petersburg Neva River Cruise No. of nights stay Freedom of Choice InclusionsTM Included Sightseeing / Svir River 11 MS AMAKATARINA RUSSIA White Lake Volga-Baltic Waterway Goritsy Uglich Volga River Volga River Yaroslavl Moscow Canal 1 Moscow Kizhi Island BLD Day 13. Disembark Ship, Depart St Petersburg. After breakfast this morning, your time aboard the MS AMAKATARINA draws to an end as you disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. TRANS-SIBERIAN RAIL EXTENSION Combine your wonderful holiday with a rail journey aboard the world-famous Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express, travelling from Moscow to Vladivostok. See pages 172-173 for train and itinerary details. Enquire for further information and pricing. APT GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS Join an expert local guide for a unique cultural experience in up to seven towns, villages and cities Tailor your Russian discovery with a total of 17 included experiences on offer Transfers, port charges & tipping included – saving you up to $1,020 per couple Enjoy excursions and entertainment to the value of $2,910 per couple Pass the incredible sights along the Volga River INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Visit a local home for a Russian meal in the Golden Ring city of Uglich Explore the open-air museum of wooden architecture on Kizhi Island In St Petersburg, take in a Ballet Performance at the Hermitage Theatre OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION Stay overnight at Moscow's Marriott Tverskaya Hotel Spend eleven nights aboard the luxurious MS AMAKATARINA FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 33 MEALS Enjoy 12 Breakfasts (B), 10 Lunches (L) and 11 Dinners (D) All meals included on board as well as soft drink, beer and wine with dinner 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON 13 DAYS MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG (TOUR CODE: EUW13) MS AMAKATARINA May 21. May 31. July 4. Aug. 17, 27. Twin Share Solo Trav. $6,795 $9,845 $6,845 $9,920 $6,895 $9,995 $6,895 $9,995 ■ Highlighted dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (EUWR13). PLEASE NOTE: Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. For further information as well as all terms & conditions, see pages 196-197. SUITE UPGRADES – MS AMAKATARINA Prices are based on Cat. F Stateroom (Main Deck). See page 195 for deck and suite plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Share Solo Trav. E Standard Win. Middle/Main $395 $590 D Superior Win. Middle/Main $795 $1,190 C Deluxe Balc. Middle B Deluxe Balc. Boat A Deluxe Balc. Sun $1,795 $2,690 $2,095 $3,140 $2,395 $3,590 BS Bolshoi Suite Boat/Middle $2,595 $5,190 MS Mariinsky Suite Boat/Middle $2,795 $5,590 HS Hermitage Suite Sun IS Imperial Suite Sun $3,095 $6,190 $3,995 $7,990 ASK ABOUT OUR EARLY BOOKING SUPERDEALS www.aptouring.com.au 169 B RUSSIAN WATERWAYS

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