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Imperial Jewels of Russia

(15 days, St Petersburg - Moscow, 2013)
Imperial Jewels of Russia River Cruise Tour

Imperial Jewels of Russia


Embarking at St Petersburg, a city of strong Baroque influences at the eastern reaches of the Baltic Sea, this intriguing cruise heads into the heart of Russia, to its capital, Moscow. This is a journey to the final cultural frontier of Eastern Europe, where guests will be spellbound by magnificent royal palaces, churches and cathedrals, by the ‘Golden Ring of Cities’, and where guests can see the origins of some of Europe’s most significant historical figures. Along the way, a sip of Vodka would be in keeping with local customs.
 
All-inclusive river cruising
All-inclusive river cruising

With Scenic Tours, everything is included except your personal spending. The all-Inclusive fares are inclusive of flights from 13 UK airports, airport transfers, all sightseeing tours and events, including personal audio headsets on all shore excursions, all meals and complimentary beer, local wines and soft drinks served with dinner.

No hidden extras
We include all port charges and even all tipping and gratuities. What’s more, we understand importance of being able to stay in touch with your friends and family while travelling, and for your convenience we’ve included complimentary Wi-Fi internet on board.

 
Small ship luxury cruise experience
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Scenic Tsar is the very first boutique ‘small’ ship to join our ever-growing fleet of luxury vessels sailing the magnificent waterways of Russia and Europe. But don’t be fooled, we strictly limit our guest number to just over a hundred, so you’ll enjoy a spacious, yet intimate feel.

More outdoor Balcony Suites
Almost all the staterooms and suites on Scenic Tsar boast their own private full-length balconies and all cabins have modern and stylish en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, in-room safe and mini bar.

Relax in comfort
Aboard the Scenic Tsar there’s a choice of two bars, a large lounge and generous entertainment area. And if you like the thought of being pampered, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t indulge yourself at the Wellness Area for beauty and massage.

Impeccable Dining
Scenic Tsar’s restaurant has open seating where you can enjoy delicious breakfasts with its extensive and varied menu selection, and wonderful lunches with both buffet and à la carte menus.

 
An enriching experience every day
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Scenic exclusive experiences
On a Scenic Tours holiday you are presented with the opportunity to submerge yourself in the most engaging entertainment and activities. At each port throughout your cruise, we have enlisted expert tour guides and arranged your access to some unique places and performances. What’s more, we feature a range of experiences that are exclusive to Scenic Tours, truly exceptional and which you may only encounter once in a lifetime.

On the Imperial Jewels of Russia river cruise, you'll visit the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow. Here you will have the chance to meet with a real cosmonaut and see the history of space exploration, including original exhibits and models of space technology, history and art.

 

A boutique cruising experience

The first small ship to join the Scenic Tours fleet, Scenic Tsar will offer the intimacy and warmth that only a small ship can. The boutique cruising experience ensures that you receive individual attention and a personalised service. The Scenic Tsar offers the most spacious accommodation on Russia’s waterways and is the first of its kind to introduce Outside Balconies, which are a feature of over 93% of staterooms and suites.

 
Royal Panorama Suites
Royal Panorama Suite Scenic Tsar

Royal Panorama Suite

Located at the front of the Ship, there are two Royal Panorama Suites which are the most spacious accommodation on the ship, complimented by elegant décor to create a relaxing and comfortable home for your cruise.

334sq feet
Comfortable lounge area
Oversize bathroom with shower

 

 

As there are only two Royal Panorama Suites on the Scenic Tsar, we highly recommend booking early to secure your preferred choice.

Please note: Deckplan, layout and interiors are indication only and may vary. Cabin plan is based on a Category RS Royal Panorama Suite.

 
Royal Suites
Royal Suite Scenic Tsar

A service fit for Royalty
There’s no other way to describe our Royal Suites; they are the ultimate in luxury river cruising. More space, impeccable service and thoughtful touches all combine to bring you a river cruise experience you’ll never forget.

300sq feet
Comfortable lounge area
Oversize bathroom with shower

 

 

As there are a strictly limited number of Royal Suites on the Scenic Tsar, we highly recommend booking early to secure your preferred choice.

Please note: Deckplan, layout and interiors are indication only and may vary. Cabin plan is based on a Category R Royal Suite.

 
Deluxe Balcony Suites
May 2013 cabin plan

Beautifully proportioned Deluxe Suites
Our Deluxe Suites offer the kind of luxury and comfort you would expect in a first class hotel. The suite opens out to your private full-length balcony, where you can unwind and make the most of the wonderful views.


215 sq feet
Full-length outdoor balcony
Spacious bathroom with shower

 


As there are a limited number of Deluxe Suites on the Scenic Tsar, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred choice.

Please note: Deckplan, layout and interiors are indication only and may vary. Cabin plan is based on a Category PD Deluxe Suite.

 
Private Balcony Suites
May 2013 cabin plan

Relax in your Private Balcony Suite
Our outdoor balconies have brought a genuine breath of fresh air to river cruising. The balcony is your own private oasis to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, read a quiet chapter, or perhaps sip a glass of wine as you sit back and watch the sunset.

215 sq feet
Full-length outdoor balcony
Bathroom with shower

 


Please note: Deckplan, layout and interiors are indication only and may vary. Cabin plan is based on a Category BA, BB, B Balcony Suite.

 
Staterooms
Stateroom Scenic Tsar

Moskva Deck Staterooms
Although 93% of the onboard accommodation comes with a private outdoor balcony, we have a limited number of staterooms on the Moskva deck with a large picture window instead.

161 sq feet
Large picture window
Bathroom with shower

 

 

Please note: Deckplan, layout and interiors are indication only and may vary. Cabin plan is based on a Category E Stateroom on the Scenic Crystal.

 

 
Scenic 'Space-Ship' deckplan

Scenic Tours has revolutionised the Russian river cruise experience with the design of the premier, first class luxury river cruising vessel on Russia’s waterways, the Scenic Tsar.

Tsar Deckplan Updated
 

DEPARTURE


19^ May
02*
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June
30* June
14, 28* July
11, 25* August
08
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22*
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06
^ October
 

WAS FROM


£5,685
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£5,945
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£4,745
 

NOW FROM

SOLD OUT
£5,295
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£3,495
 

SAVING

SOLD OUT
£500
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£1,250
 

AVAILABILITY

SOLD OUT
LAST 2 CABINS
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15 CABINS
 

As this website does not display live availability, please call us to check the availability of your preferred cabin.

Best Deal date: 06 Oct
Flight restrictions apply – please see full terms and conditions below
Eurostar not available on departures that leave within the next 75 days

Prices are per person based on two sharing stated stateroom. Please see below for cabin upgrade prices. Single supplements on request. Availability shown is subject to change, please call for up to date availability.
*Operates in reverse from Moscow to St Petersburg.^ National Russian Show is not available on 05 May departure.

 
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Cabin Upgrades

To upgrade to one of our suites, simply add the cabin upgrade price to the NOW FROM cruise price above to generate the overall price per person.

 

CATEGORY

BA
BB
B
PA
P
R
RS

 

CABIN / SUITE

Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Royal Suite
Royal Panorama Suite

 

SUPPLEMENT

£1,195
£1,295
£1,395
£1,495
£1,595
£2,395
£2,595

 
Terms and conditions

Terms & Conditions:
Savings valid on new bookings only made between 1 May and 30 June 2013 or until sold out.
All prices and upgrades are per person, twin share in GBP. Tour and cruise
price are subject to availability, balcony suites are at an upgraded price.
Single Supplement on request, please call for details. Deposit is £750 per
person. Full payment is required within 90 days of departure. For full terms
and conditions and all the information you need to book your holiday click here.

Additional terms & conditions for departures in the next 75 days:
Flight from London Heathrow with British Airways included. Alternatively fly
from one of 14 UK airports with KLM for a supplement of £129pp.
Eurostar not available.

Best Deal Terms & Conditions: Savings valid on
new bookings only made between 1 May and 30 June 2013 or untils sold out. All prices
and upgrades are per person, twin share in GBP. Tour & cruise prices are
based on Category E staterooms which are subject to availability, Balcony
suites are at an upgraded price. Single supplement on request, please call for
details. Deposit is £750 per person. Flight from London Heathrow with British
Airways or from London Gatwick with Easy Jet included. Alternatively fly from
one of 14 UK airports with KLM or travel by Eurostar and first class rail
(supplement of £129pp applies if taking a New Year Super Sale cruise). If
travelling with Eurostar via Paris transfer between rail stations is not
included. Full payment is required within 90 days of departure. Scenic Sun Lounge
not available for France or Russia. Royal Panorama Suite is only available on
Scenic Crystal and Jewel. Scenic ‘Space-Ships’ and Private Butler Service not
available in Russia. All drinks are included except top shelf spirits, French
champagne and selected wines. On ‘Imperial Jewels of Russia’ cruise, drinks are
included with dinner only. For full terms and conditions and all the
information you need to book your holiday click here.

 

Imperial Jewels of Russia

A luxury river cruise with Scenic Tours is truly inclusive, with no hidden extras. We include more than any other operator in the price - so you can enjoy your holiday and not worry about extra costs.

 
Flexible travel to suit you

• Fly with British Airways from Heathrow or
• Fly from one of 13 UK airports with KLM

From the 22nd April 2013, KLM are introducing a fee for checking in a bag. You can check in a suitcase at a fee of EUR 15 (one way) if arranged prior to your arrival at the airport. The airport fee will be EUR 30 (one way). However, Scenic Tours has been working hard with KLM to find a solution that will mean our guests do not have to pay this additional luggage fee. By spending a couple of minutes enrolling in their frequent flyer programme ‘Flying Blue’ you can avoid paying these additional fees (and you’ll earn Miles too!) To enrol in the Flying Blue programme click here.

 
Your luxury ship - Scenic Tsar

• 14 nights in the stateroom / suite of your choice
• Fewer guests to give you more space
• Private outdoor balcony on over 93% of suites
• Satellite TV and in room safe
• Wellness area for beauty and massage
 
First class dining in a selection of venues onboard and onshore

• Russian and international cuisine
 
Unlimited onboard drinks

• Wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner
• Complimentary coffees and teas
 
The ultimate personal service

• Two experienced Cruise Directors
• The best crew to passenger ratio in Europe
• Onboard doctor for your health and safety

 
Inspiring experiences with Scenic Enrich

• All onshore guided tours and activities
• All onboard entertainment and lectures
• Highlight lunch at the 'Podvorie' restaurant
• Private Russian ballet concert at Palace of Prince Vladimir
• Visit the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics
 
Your Scenic FreeChoice activities

• St Petersburg - three Scenic FreeChoice options
• Moscow - two Scenic FreeChoice options
 
No hidden extras

• All tipping included, worth £450 per couple
• All port charges, worth £420 per couple
• Complimentary wireless internet
• Airport transfers in Russia

 

2013 What’s Included

Flexible travel to suit you

  • Fly with British Airways from Heathrow or
  • Fly from one of 13 UK airports with KLM

Your luxury ship - Scenic Tsar

  • 14 nights in the stateroom / suite of your choice
  • Fewer guests to give you more space
  • Private outdoor balcony on over 93% of suites
  • Satellite TV and in room safe
  • Wellness area for beauty and massage

First class dining in a selection of venues onboard and onshore

  • Russian and international cuisine

Complimentary onboard drinks

  • Wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary coffees and teas

The ultimate personal service

  • Two experienced Cruise Directors
  • The best crew to passenger ratio in Europe
  • Onboard doctor for your health and safety

Inspiring experiences with Scenic Enrich

  • All onshore guided tours and activities
  • All onboard entertainment and lectures
  • Highlight lunch at the 'Podvorie' restaurant
  • Private Russian ballet concert at Palace of Prince Vladimir
  • Visit the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics

Your Scenic Free Choice activities

  • St Petersburg - three Scenic Free Choice options
  • Moscow - two Scenic Free Choice options

No hidden extras

  • All tipping included, worth £450 per couple
  • All port charges, worth £420 per couple
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Airport transfers in Russia
 

Day 1: UK - St. Petersburg (D)
Fly from your choice of 13 UK regional airports with KLM via Amsterdam; or travel with British Airways from London Heathrow. You’ll be met at the airport by your Scenic Tours Representative and transferred* to your ship.
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
Day 2: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D)
Enjoy an included tour of St. Petersburg. A highlight is St. Isaac’s Cathedral with its huge gilded dome, exquisite mosaics and icons. You’ll also view the Baroque Winter Palace and Alexander Column in Palace Square. It’s then on to the summer residence of Russian royalty at Peterhof. Choose one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) guided tour of the Catherine’s Block (2) an orientation tour of Grand Palace (3) a guided tour of the Palaces’ majestic Fountains.
Day 3: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D)
Your day starts at the Peter and Paul Fortress where Peter the Great and all the Russian emperors and empresses are buried. This afternoon you’ll visit the Hermitage, formerly the Winter Palace and home of the Tsars. Tonight celebrate with your fellow travellers at the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
Day 4: St. Petersburg (FB,HL,D)
This morning visit Catherine’s Palace, famous for its grandiose white and gold façade and elaborate gardens. This afternoon enjoy time at leisure. SCENIC ENRICH: Enjoy a highlight lunch at the old-world wooden ‘Podvorie’ restaurant. Here you will be offered traditional Russian cuisine with all products and wine home-grown from the restaurant owner’s private summer residence. SCENIC ENRICH: This evening you will be treated to a glass of sparkling wine followed by a private Russian ballet concert at the Palace of Prince Vladimir. The Palace was the last Imperial palace to be built in St. Petersburg; its authentic interior is among the best preserved of any royal residences in St. Petersburg.
Day 5: St. Petersburg (FB,L,D)
Today you’ll tour the 19th century Yusupov Palace, where Prince Yusupov murdered Grigory Rasputin, a controversial figure in Russian history.
Day 6: Mandrogi (FB,L,D)
Your ship arrives in the village of Mandrogi, on the banks of river Svir, a majestic river running from Lake Ladoga to Lake Onega. SCENIC ENRICH: It’s all ashore to explore this charming village, reconstructed after WWII. You will have the opportunity to enjoy some Shashlik, a traditional meal similar to shish kebab.
Day 7: Kizhi Island (FB,L,D)
This morning your ship docks at Kizhi Island; the island hosts some of Russia’s most amazing wooden architecture. You’ll visit the museum and its precious collection of wooden churches and chapels. You’ll also view the Church of Transfiguration with its 22 timbered onion domes.
Day 8: Goritsy (FB,L,D)
Today we visit the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery, built in 1397 and home to an impressive collection of Russian Orthodox icons. As the ship sets sail this afternoon, sample the beverage that has been integral to Russian culture for over 600 years, vodka.
Day 9: Yaroslavl (FB,L,D)
Today tour the magnificent Golden Ring city of Yaroslavl; founded in 1010. During your included city tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Transfiguration of the Saviour Monastery, founded in the 12th century. We will also see the magnificent Church of Elias the Prophet, which is also a UNESCO site.
Day 10: Uglich (FB,L,D)
Take an Included walking tour of historic Uglich, part of the Golden Ring of cities around Moscow. Uglich dates back to the 10th century and was used by the legendary Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century as a base for his attacks against the Tatars. As you cruise towards Moscow, enjoy a night of celebration with your fellow passengers at your Captain’s farewell dinner.
Day 11: Moscow (FB,L,D)
Relax on board this morning as you sail towards Moscow. This afternoon you’ll set out on a city exploration, visiting Red Square and the iconic St. Basils Cathedral.
Day 12: Moscow (FB,L,D)
Scenic Enrich: This morning visit the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics. Here you will have the opportunity to meet with a real cosmonaut and see the history of space exploration, including original exhibits and models of space technology, history and art. After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy a ride on Moscow’s Metro – considered one of the best subway systems in the world.
Day 13: Moscow (FB,L,D)
This morning choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) a guided tour, including Red Square, Tverskaya Street and the KGB building; or (2) a relaxing Cruise on the Moskva River where you can admire the Moscow sites and fine architecture from the waterways. We then visit the New Maiden Convent; founded in 1524 it is one of few baroque complexes that survived through the times in Moscow and the New Maiden Cemetery, where some of Russia’s most famous politicians, public figures, poets and writers were buried; including Anton Chekhov and former President Boris Yeltsin. Tonight you’ll attend an internationally-acclaimed Russian Circus.
Day 14: Moscow (FB,L,D)
After breakfast you’ll tour the Kremlin, seat of the former Soviet Union’s intrigue. In the State Armoury, you’ll see priceless weaponry, jewels, Fabergé eggs and ceremonial robes. After your tour, enjoy free time to explore the bustling city of Moscow on your own. This evening you’ll witness a thrilling National Russian Show performed by fifty folk dancers.
Day 15: Moscow - UK (FB)
After breakfast, transfer* to the airport for your flight home to the UK. Fly to your choice of 13 UK regional airports via Amsterdam with KLM; or travel with British Airways to London Heathrow.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For guests who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary. 

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Jun 2013
16
16 Jun 2013 - Cruise Availablity
Cabin Price
Panorama Suite Fully Booked
Royal Suite Fully Booked
Balcony Suite Fully Booked
Standard Stateroom Fully Booked
from £5,795 (Standard Stateroom)
Jul 2013
14
14 Jul 2013 - Cruise Availablity
Cabin Price
Panorama Suite Fully Booked
Royal Suite Fully Booked
Balcony Suite Fully Booked
Standard Stateroom Fully Booked
from £5,945 (Standard Stateroom)
Aug 2013
11
11 Aug 2013 - Cruise Availablity
Cabin Price
Panorama Suite Fully Booked
Royal Suite Fully Booked
Balcony Suite £7,340
Standard Stateroom Fully Booked
from £7,340 (Balcony Suite)
Prices include port and sundry charges. Itinerary and departure dates subject to change. Please inquire for full details. All prices are in CAD and based on per passenger twin share. Refer to the terms and conditions.
Prices include port and sundry charges. Itinerary and departure dates subject to change. Please inquire for full details. All prices are in USD and based on per passenger twin share. Refer to the terms and conditions.
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Duration
15 Days
From
£5,795
per person twin share
2013 ERC saving
 
Dates
16 Jun 2013
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14 Jul 2013
On Request
11 Aug 2013
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