Imperial River Cruises

RUSSIA & UKRAINE
River Cruises
2014/2015
World Quest Cruises
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WE welcome you to the Imperial
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Russian Waterways
Folk show aboard the ship
Wooden Church
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of the river
Village kids
St.Petersburg, Peterof
Imperial River Cruises is a US-based business corporation that has been providing river cruises
and specialized travel services in Russia and Ukraine for about 20 years. The ships that we offer
our clients are among the best on these rivers.
St.Petersburg, Peterof, Mon plaisir
IRC is a member of IATA and CLIA. In recent years our office in the United States has handled
travel arrangements in Russia and Ukraine for thousands of tourists and businessmen from
the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Our main products are river cruises along the
Volga, Svir, Neva, Don and Dnepr rivers and the Black and Caspian Seas.
In addition to our traditional Russian Waterways, for the 2014 season we offer these products:
nClassic Waterways of Ukraine
nGreat Mother Volga Cruises
nBlack Sea & Dnepr river cruises
from the Baltic to the Caspian Sea
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between Kiev and Odessa and
Land packages*
nPre and Post Cruise Extensions*
between Kiev and Yalta
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Classic waterways of Russia
Girl in Russian costume
Great Mother Volga and Caspian Sea
After more than 15 years
transporting thousands of tourists on the
waterways of Russia and Ukraine, Imperial
River Cruises is stepping onto land. Russia
by Land is the latest adventure for this
American-owned company, and will take
travelers to a new frontier.
Cruises
15, 19 and 20-day cruises along
the Volga River. Cruise aboard our ships
from the Caspian to the Baltic Sea. Enjoy
the splendor of the Great Mother Volga River
and the Don River; visit the capitals of the
Russian states.
Imperial’s vast experience now enables it
to offer land tours in all price categories,
from budget to VIP. Satisfied customers
have requested it, and Imperial now
provides the next step in its evolution:
Russia By Land. (Page 15)*
Ukrainian river waterways cruise
Visit our new web-site: russiabyland.com
*Visit our web-site imperialrivercruises.com
to get the detailed information
10, 11 and 12-day cruises between two
capitals of Russia, including overnights
with daily guided tours in Moscow and St.
Petersburg; visits to Kizhi, Vallam, Svir,
Goritzy, Yaroslavl, Uglich and much more!
truly unique cultural and historical mix of
Russia and Ukraine, and will be enchanted
by the picturesque beauty of the Dnepr
River, Black Sea and Crimean Peninsula.
“A great and unique opportunity to visit
the cradle of Slavic civilization, Ukraine.
During your trip, you will have an
opportunity to submerge and delight in the
Russia by Land
Included with all our river cruises
Included with all our river cruises:
Accommodations in all outside
staterooms, each with private
bathroom facilities, individual
temperature control and large picture
window
n Three meals (breakfast, lunch and
dinner) per day in the ship’s restaurant
with the same menu for all passengers
irrespective of cabin category; meal
service begins with dinner on day of
embarkation and ends with breakfast
on day of disembarkation.
n Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
n Gala farewell Dinner aboard
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The price does not include:
Full sightseeing programs in each of
the ports of call.
n English-speaking guide assistance
n Russian or Ukrainian language
and songs lesson
n Nightly entertainment and dancing.
n Daily aerobics
n Tour of the ship’s bridge.
n Our cruise director and professional
staff.
n Visa support letter (if you process your
visa with us)
n Luggage handling to/from your cabin
aboard the ship
n Cruise documents
n
Airfare
n Baggage: excess baggage,
forwarding of baggage.
n Medical insurance
n Trip cancellation insurance
n Visas
n Visa support
n Gratuities: gratuities for cruise director,
crew members, guides and drivers are
not included and are at passenger’s
discretion.
n Private transfers
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Miscellaneous: Items of a personal
nature such as laundry, bar charges,
beauty salon, telephone cable charges
and medical services are not included.
NOTE:
All the prices and schedules are subject
to change. All taxes and surcharges are
additional.
n Air is available upon request. For more
information, please call us.
n Please be informed that all pre/post
cruise services, arrival/departure
transfers, hotel accommodation,
additional excursions, etc. can be
arranged by us.
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Waterways of Russia and ukraine
Ukrainian Waterways
Places you will visit IN russia
Kizhi Island
Moscow The capital of Russia since the late
15th century, Moscow has always been a popular
destination for more adventurous tourists.
During your stay, you will have an opportunity
to see the city’s world-renowned attractions
that include the UNESCO World Heritage
sites of the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral
and the Church of the Ascension, all dating
from between the 14th and 17th centuries.
While in Moscow your optional tours will also
include Red Square , the Tretyakov Gallery ,
the National Museum of Russian Fine Art, the
Moscow Metro and a tour of the Armoury and
its spectacular and priceless collection of royal
jewels, crowns, thrones and armour of the Tsars.
For groups an additional optional evening
entertainment and tours are available, and you
are welcome to take a Moscow by Night city tour,
or attend a circus or theatre performance.
Uglich Historic town highlights tour. Uglich
is one of the oldest Russian towns, and a place
of a pilgrimage of Russian Tsars. According to
a local legend its origin goes back to back to
937. During the guided walking tour you’ll
visit the magnificent five domed Transfiguration
Cathedral and Church of Czarevich Dmitri of the
Blood – build to commemorate the most famous
event in the town’s history – a mysterious death
of the 7-year old Czarevich Dmitri, the last scion
of Dimitriy Rurik dynasty.
Moscow
Yaroslavl Historic town highlights tour.
A sightseeing tour of a port town of Yaroslavl
will include old city center, a UNESCO world
heritage site, and the beautiful Transfiguration
Monastery, dating back to the 16th century.
You will also stop at the Church of St. Elijah
the Prophet, and have an opportunity to see its
famous 13th century frescoes.
Kostroma One of the loveliest cities of the
Golden Ring, Kostroma is certainly a highlight
of the cruise. The pride of Kostroma is the
museum at the former Ipatyevsky Monastery
founded in the 14th century by the Zernov
family, the forebears of the Godunovs. The
crypt of the Monastery became the Godunov
burial vault. Kostroma is the only Russian city
retaining the classical layout of the 18th/19th
centuries, with streets and boulevards fanning
out like the spokes of a wheel from a central
square.
Goritsy Historic highlights tour. You will visit
one of the oldest and most famous monasteries
in Russia – the Monastery of St. Cyril of the
White Lake. Dating back to the 14th century, it
is home to a the most exquisite icon collection
in the world. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is one
of the largest and oldest Russian Monasteries.
It was founded in 1397 by the monks of
Moscow’s Simonov Monastery.
Kizhi Enjoy the magnificent Northern Russian
nature and scenery while cruising through
St. Petersburg
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Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe.
Arrival and an island highlights tour of Kizhi
island including visit to the Museum of
Wooden Architecture with a beautiful ensemble
of wooden churches, chapels and houses. It is
one of the most popular tourist destinations in
Russia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The
most impressive thing about these structures
is that they were erected without any nails or
other metal ties.
River village Cruising. Arrival at the river
village. This is a recreational stop, specially
designed to for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic
atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and
hospitality. Enjoy Russian outdoor BBQ and
entertainment by local folklore entertainers.
St. Petersburg Extraordinary city of
St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in
1703 , is the highlight of your R ussian River
adventure . Your guided tour highlights will
include the Nevsky Prospekt , the Admiralty
Building , the Royal Square , Peter and Paul
Fortress the treasure chest of the world worldfamous art – the Hermitage Museum . You
are also free to explore this magnificent
and romantic city on your own, or purchase
optional tours to Pushkin and see beautiful
and fascinating Catherine’s Palace and visit the
magnificent gardens and spectacular fountains
of opulent Peterhof, the Tzars’ Summer Palace
located on the coast of the Finland Gulf .
Moscow, GUM Departement store
Your evening schedule is free, and you are
welcome to join the optional Gala Folklore
show excursion, or a ballet performance at the
Hermitage Theatre, once the private theatre of
the Tzars.
Rostov-on-Don The southernmost part
of Russia’s Steppes was an 18th century
Cossack outpost and trading center. Today this
“Gateway to the Caucasus” leads to Ukraine
and is an industrial and agricultural center. Its
magnificent parks and beaches, theaters and
museums, and unusual botanical gardens with
vast collections of rare and beautiful plants
make Rostov a most attractive city on the Don
River.
Volgograd (stalingrad) The City of
Volgograd, formerly called Tsaritsyn (1598–
1925) and Stalingrad (1925–1961) is located
on the west bank of the Volga River. It is an
administrative center of Volgograd Region.
Stretching along the Volga River for 43 miles
is Volgograd. This thriving center was built as
a living monument to the valor and courage of
the defenders of Stalingrad during World War
II, whose steadfastness created a major turning
point of the war.
Astrakhan Astrakhan is an old Russian
city located on the Volga River, close to where
it merges into the Caspian Sea. The city itself
was first mentioned by travelers in the early
Yaroslavl
St. Petersburg
13th century, and called Xacitarxan. It was
burned to the ground by Tamerlane, but was
rebuilt and became a center of Khazaria and
the Golden Horde khanate. Astrakhan’s major
historical landmark is its Kremlin (built from
1580s to 1620s). Designed by the masters from
Yaroslavl, and constructed from the bricks
pillaged from the Golden Horde, it remains one
of the best examples of traditional medieval
church and military architecture in Russia.
Astrakhan Region is a fertile land, rich in
wildlife, beluga, sturgeon and exotic plants.
Its location, the delta of the Volga River, is
considered to be one of the world’s ecological
jewels.
Saratov A beautiful city surrounded by
outlying villages, Saratov was settled by
Germans in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Chernyshevsky, the famous Russian writer and
democrat, was born here and Yuriy Gagarin, the
world’s first cosmonaut, was a member of the
Saratov Flying Club.
Samara Founded in the 16th century,
Samara is today an important industrial and
cultural center of the region. Formerly known
as Kuibyshev, the city played a big role in the
Peasant Uprising of 1670 under Styepan Razin
and again in 1773 under Yemelin Pugachev.
Recently Stalin’s bunker was discovered here
and opened to the public.
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Simbirsk (Uljanovsk) Formerly known
as Uljanovsk, the birthplace of Vladimir Ilich
Uljanov, known to the world as V.I. Lenin, the
city was a Soviet shrine for almost 70 years.
The huge Lenin Memorial Complex includes
the house in which he was born, his grammar
school and other buildings associated with his
life.
Kazan Kazan lies at the confluence of the
Volga and Kazanka rivers, and is the Capital of
the Republic of Tatarstan. The city stretches for
about 15 miles along hills, which are dissected
by ravines. It is a major industrial, commercial
and cultural center, as well as the heart of the
Russian Tatar national culture.
Nizhni Novgorod Founded in 1221, this city
was a famous meeting place where people from
the Orient, Siberia and Turkestan came to barter
and trade. Formerly named Gorki, it was later
home to political exiles and therefore closed to
outsiders for many years. Nizhni Novgorod has
only recently opened its doors for visitors, where
many well preserved memorials from the 13th
and 14th centuries are found. Of special interest
are the ancient Kremlin, cathedrals, convents
and the palace of the early ruling family.
Moscow
Places you will visit IN russia
St. Basil’s Cathedral Moscow
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Great Mother Volga | 19 or 20 day cruise
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Shore entertainment
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Locks on the
Volga River
Valaam
Uglich
Faberge Egg
Scenic view
St.Petersburg
Lake Onega
Women in
Russian costumes
Scenic view
Astrakan
Kremlin, Moscow
City Hall, St.Petersburg
Kazan
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St.Petersburg
Volgograd , Entrance of the city
Goritsy
Volgograd
Kostroma
Rescuer Church, Moscow
Yaroslav
Kizhi Island
St. Petersburg — Moscow | 11 day cruise
MOSCOW — ST. PETERSBURG | 10 day cruise
Day Location
1 Moscow
2 Moscow
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4
Moscow
Uglich
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Goritsy
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Kizhi
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River Village
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St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg
Peterhoff
Day Location
Excursion program
Embarkation.
Sightseeing motor coach tour, including
Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil’s
Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State
University for a panoramic view.
Tour of the Kremlin. This afternoon free time to
explore Moscow on your own. This evening you
leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.
Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century
town. Visit the Kremlin, Church of the
Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore
the Flea Market.
Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery. Explore the
most exquisite icon collection in the world.
Architectural gem within Lake Onega Open-air
museum of the Wooden Architecture.
Recreational stop, enjoy the relaxing rustic
atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and
hospitality.
During your city tour enjoy the extravagant
baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky
Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent
Visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter
Palace, which today houses the Hermitage
Museum.
Disembarkation.
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information | All prices on page 8
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St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg
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River village
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Kizhi
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Goritsy
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Yaroslavl
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Uglich
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Moscow
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Excursion program
Embarkation.
City tour enjoy the architecture of the city, Nevsky
Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent
m/ s Russ & m/s Chernyshevskiy
Also enjoy a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and
Cathedral of St.Peter and St.Paul
Visit the wonders of the elegant Winter Palace,
which today houses the Hermitage Museum.
Recreational stop, enjoy the rustic atmosphere
and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality.
Architectural gem within Lake Onega Open-air
museum of the Wooden Architecture.
Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery. Explore most
exquisite icon collection in the world.
Founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav
the Wise. The city tour includes the Monastery of
the Transfiguration, Church of Elijah the Prophet.
Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century
town - one of Russia’s most ancient. Visit the
Kremlin, Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry
Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market.
Sightseeing motor coach tour, including
Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil’s
Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State
University for a panoramic view.
Tour of the Kremlin. Afternoon free time to
explore Moscow on your own.
Disembarkation.
On m/s Lavrinenkov German speaking crew is available.
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Moscow — St. Petersburg | 12 day cruise
Day Location
Excursion program
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Moscow
Embarkation.
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Moscow
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Moscow
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Uglich
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Yaroslavl
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Goritsy
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Kizhi
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River Village
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St. Petersburg
Sightseeing motor coach tour, including Tverskaya
Street, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Bolshoi
Theater and Moscow State University for a
panoramic view.
Tour of the Kremlin. This afternoon you leave
Moscow for the start of your cruise.
Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century
town - one of Russia’s most ancient. Visit the
Kremlin, Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry
Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market.
Founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav
the Wise. The city tour includes the Monastery of
the Transfiguration, Church of Elijah the Prophet,
local market and Art Gallery.
Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery. Explore the
most exquisite icon collection in the world.
Architectural gem within Lake Onega Open-air
museum of the Wooden Architecture.
Recreational stop, enjoy the relaxing rustic
atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and
hospitality.
City tour and visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and
Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs
of the imperial Romanovs, beneath its 122-meter
spire.
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St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg
This morning, visit the many wonders of the
elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the
Hermitage Museum.
This morning you will delight in visiting the
Summer Palace complex of Peter the Great. The
rest of the day in St. Petersburg you may explore
on your own. Whatever your interest, our local
hosts ease your way by making all arrangements
for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets
Ship sailing at Kizhi
Disembarkation.
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detailed information. All departure dates on pages 6-7
Rates are in usd per person based on double occupancy.
STANDARD
PREMIUM (P/C)
All other ships
Categories/Cruise length
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10 days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Boat deck – Cat. A
$2700
$2900
$3200
$3900
Upper deck – Cat. B
$2500
$2700
$3000
$3700
Main deck – Cat. C
$2300
$2500
$2800
$3500
Lower (3 pax) – Cat D
$2100
$2300
$2600
$3300
Junior suite
$3600
$4000
$4400
$4900
Suite cabins
$4600
$4800
$5200
$5300
Single cabin
$2900
$3200
$3500
$4000
Double cabin/sgl use
+50%
+50%
+50%
+50%
Port taxes
$120
$140
$155
$140
Fuel surcharge
$80
$90
$105
$90
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The Great Mother Volga cruises will give you
the opportunity to visit the “Golden Ring”
of Russia. A collection of cities and towns,
roughly constituting a ring around Moscow,
which are known for their architectural beauty
and charm. The picturesque towns contain
numerous museums and kremlins (city
forts), and the enormous number of Russian
Orthodox churches and monasteries impress
upon visitors the paramount importance of
religion in Russian life.
Rostov-on Don – Moscow - 19 days
Yaroslavl
Suzdal
Day Location
1 Rostov-on-Don
2 Rostov-on- Don
Starotscherkassk
3 Cruising
4 Volgograd
5 Cruising
6 Astrachan
St-Petersburg – Rostov-on Don - 20 days
Day Location
1 St. Petersburg
2 St. Petersburg
3 Mandrogi
4 Sailing
5 Goritsy
6 Yaroslavl
7 Pljos
8 Nizhni
Novgorod
9 Kazan
10 Ulyianovsk
11 Samara
12 Saratov
13 Volgograd
14 Sailing
15 Astrakhan
16 Sailing
17 Volgograd
Excursion program
Embarkation
City tour, Hermitage
Green stop
7 Cruising
8 Volgograd
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
City tour, Spaso-Preobrazgenskiy Monastery,
Church of Elijah the Prophet Afternoon Optional tour
to Kostroma City Tour + Ipatyevsky Monastery
Free time Optional tours to Suzdal-Vladimir
City tour, Kremlin (by bus)
Free time
City tour + Mamaev Kurgan
Free time
City tour
Free time
Optional tour to Military memorial “Rossoshki“
(not incl.)
City tour
City tour
City tour, Lenin Museum
9 Saratov
10 Samara
11 Simbirsk
(Ulianovsk)
12 Kazan
City tour
13 Nizhni Novgorod City tour
14 Kostroma
Kostroma /City Tour + Ipatyevsky Monastery
Optional tour Museum of Wooden Architecture
15 Yaroslavl
City Tour + Spaso-Preobrazgenskiy Monastery,
Church of Ilja the Prophet Optional tour to
Kostroma or Rostov the Great
16 Uglich
Walking city tour, Kremlin
17 Moscow
City tour + Kremlin & Cathedral
18 Moscow
Optional tour to Sergiev Possad (not incl.)
19 Moscow
Disembarkation
City tour (by bus), Kremlin
City tour, Lenin Museum
City tour (by bus) Optional program: Stalin’s Bunker
City tour (by bus)
City tour, Mamaev Kurgan (by bus)
City tour (by bus)
Optional program: Military Cemetery in Rossoshki
(by bus)
18 Sailing
19 Starocherkassk Walking tour, Cossack Museum City tour (by bus)
Rostov
20 Rostov
Disembarkation
Rostov-on Don – Moscow 15 days
Day Location
1 Rostov-on-Don
2 Rostov-on-Don
Starotscherkassk
3 Cruising
4 Volgograd
5 Saratov
6 Samara
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Rates are in USD per person based on double occupancy.
Categories/Cruise length
Boat deck – Cat. A
Upper deck – Cat. B
Main deck – Cat. C
Lower (3 pax) – Cat D
Suite cabins
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Port taxes
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Excursion program
Embarkation
City tour Walking tour & Don Cossack Museum
m/s Rakhmaninov
m/s Kandinsky
15 days
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8 Kazan
9 N. Novgorod
10 Kostroma
11 Yaroslavl
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Uglich
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
Excursion program
Embarkation
City tour Visit of Starocherkassk
Walking tour, Cossacks-Museum, Cathedral
Free time
City tour, Mamaev Kurgan
City tour
City tour
City tour, Lenin Museum
City tour, Kremlin, visit to the Mosque
City tour, Kremlin
City Tour + Ipatyevsky Monastery
City tour, Spaso-Preobrazgenskiy Monastery,
Church of Ilja the Prophet
Walking city tour, Kremlin
City tour
Kremlin & Cathedral
Disembarkation
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All our motorships are modern vessel build in Germany and Austria, and
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and recently had major refurbishment. They have the following features:
Length: 430 sq. ft , Width- 56 sq. ft, Draught -9, 81 sq. ft, Speed-13,
8 knots. To insure the highest level of the passengers satisfaction –
270-250 passengers are accommodated by 110 member crew.
Our ships are specially designed for inland waterways cruising, and feature
outside cabins that allow picturesque views of the passing countryside. All
units are comfortably furnished, air-conditioned and have private showers.
Our highly professional and experienced crew takes great pride in their ship.
The dining service offers Continental, Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, as well
as gourmet specialties of the visited regions. Public areas may include bars,
small souvenir shops, music salon and/or beauty parlor. Laundry service is
also available.
Our government-licensed English speaking tour guide will accompany
you during on-shore excursions and will fill you in on the history, mythology,
and art of the places you visit. In addition to extensive sight-seeing outings
our on-board entertainment program includes - daily musical performances,
lectures by professional guest lecturer, folk shows, Russian and Ukrainian
language lessons, passengers talent show, outdoor shashlyk (shish kabob)
picnic at recreation stops, Grand Tea Ceremony, Blini and Vodka tasting.
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black Sea & Ukrainian cruises
Zaporozhye
King Vladimir’s Church, Kherson
Odessa
Livadia Palace Palace - Crimea
Odessa
Kiev
is one of the oldest cities in Eastern
Europe. The ancient capital of Kyivan Rus,
Kiev is often called “The Mother of Russian
Cities”. The name of the city comes from
the name of Kyi, legendary founder of the
original settlement. During its history,
Kiev passed through several stages of great
prominence and relative obscurity. With the
exact time of city foundation being hard to
determine, May 1982 was chosen to celebrate
the city’s 1,500th anniversary. Modern Kiev
is a tourist’s delight with its many historical
and architectural landmarks being preserved
or reconstructed throughout the city. Its
numerous monuments and unique architecture
include the magnificent golden domed
Cathedral of St. Sophia; baroque 18th-century
St. Andrew’s Church; the old buildings of the
Podol Quarter; Pecherskaya Lavra Monastery,
with its mummified bodies of monks, and
Babyn Yar, a memorial to the 100,000 victims
of the Nazi occupation in 1941. A short walk
up on Vladimir Hill reveals a scenic panorama
of the city.
KANEV one of the most ancient cities in
Ukraine, Kanev was first mentioned in a
chronicle of 1149, although some believe that it
had been founded as early as the tenth century
during the reign of Prince Yaroslav. Situated on
the right bank of the Dnepr River, the city was
successively ruled by Tatars, Lithuanians, Poles,
Turks and Russians. Kanev is inseparably linked
with Taras Shevchenko, the great Ukrainian
poet and painter who is considered a founder of
Ukrainian literature. Shevchenko is buried on a
hill overlooking the Dnieper River.
SEVASTOPOL — CRIMEA One of the most beloved
and beautiful cities in the Crimea, Sevastopol
is a seaport and the industrial, scientific and
cultural center of Ukraine. One of the major
highlights of your stay in Sevastopol will
be a visit to the Panorama Museum, which
features a three-dimensional circular work
of art representing a 24-hour battle in the
defense of the city during the Crimean War. It
is a fascinating and skillful fusion of a painting
in the background with real objects in the
foreground. Also enjoy a bus tour to Yalta, the
largest international resort on the Russian coast
of the Black Sea.
ODESSA The “Pearl of the Black Sea,” Odessa
is a modern city and major seaside resort which
rises in tiers above a gently curving bay. The
home of Black Sea Shipping Co. (the world’s
largest shipping company), this port city is also
the southern sea gate of the major shipping
routs connecting Russia, Ukraine, and other
former USSR republics with Europe and Asia.
Kiev, Opera house
Vilkovo
One of the city’s major landmarks is a famed
Potemkin Staircase, that is rising 460 feet from
the sea to the upper levels of the town. Your tour
will include the Promenade, the main shopping
street, and Odessa Opera House - one of the most
beautiful and acoustically perfect in the world.
KREMENCHUK Although an industrial area,
Kremenchuk also abounds in parks, gardens,
and sandy beaches. Almost completely destroyed
during WWII it was rebuilt and features
architectural and historical landmarks that
include The Makarenko Museum, The World
War II Memorial, The Victory Square and Dnepr
River Bridge.
Zaporozhye Site of the first Cossack state
in the 15th century, this “city beyond the
rapids” is a place of pilgrimage for thousands
of tourists seeking to learn the history of the
Cossack warriors. It is also the site of the Dnepr
Hydroelectric Station, once the largest in
Europe. You will enjoy a magnificent panorama
of the town and Khortitsa Island. Visit to the
Cossacks History Museum, and an optional
Cossack Show at the additional fee.
KHERSON Approximately 60 miles from
the Black Sea, Kherson was built in 1778
by Catherine the Great as a fortress where
Zaporozhye Cossacks fought against the Tatars
and Turks. Tourists can take a picturesque
Odessa
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Pecherskaya Lavra Monastery, Kiev
boat trip to the Dnepr Delta, docking at a small
fishing village for a picnic lunch served by local
chefs.
YALTA The Crimea has been called the “Pearl
of the Ukraine” and Yalta the “Pearl of the
Crimea.” With its mild winters and temperate
summers, Yalta is the most popular Crimean
resort. It was once the retreat of the Tsars
and Russian nobility, and later became the
playground of Russia’s Soviet leaders. Its
streets rise steeply away from the coast and are
lined with plane trees, spreading oleanders,
clipped laurels, cherry laurels and tall stately
cypresses. You will see the famous Swallow’s
Nest, a Gothic-style building resembling a small
castle which was built on the edge of the huge
overhanging cliff of Cape Ai- Todor, and the
former royal residence, the Great Livadia Palace,
built in 1913 in Italian Renaissance style (this
tour will be optional). It was in this palace that
the Yalta Conference was held in 1945 and the
leaders of the three allied powers – Roosevelt,
Churchill and Stalin – decided on the postwar
organization of the world. Yalta has several
museums, the most popular being the house
where Anton m/s Chekhov lived until just before
his death. It was there that he wrote “The Cherry
Orchard” and “The Three Sisters.”
Vilkovo founded in 1746 and assigned the status
of “town” in 1762. It is the last settlement on the
banks of the Danube before the Black Sea. It is
also known as “the Ukrainian Venice” thanks to a
number of channels excavated inside its territory.
That is why boating is a more common method of
transport than an automobile.
Dates
Direction
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
*Kiev - Odessa
Odessa - Kiev
*Kiev - Odessa
Odessa - Kiev
*Reverse itinerary is exactly the same but in reverse
Khan’s Palace,
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26-Jun – 07-Jul
07-Jul – 18-Jul
18-Jul – 29-Jul
29-Jul – 09-Aug
10-Aug – 21-Aug
21-Aug – 01-Sep
01-Sep – 12-Sep
12-Sep – 23-Sep
23-Sep – 04-Oct
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev-Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev- Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
Kiev - Odessa
*Odessa - Kiev
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Star
m/s Dnieper Star
m/s Dnieper Star
m/s Dnieper Star
m/s Dnieper Princess
Dates
Direction
Ship
08-Aug – 17-Aug
17-Aug – 26-Aug
26-Aug – 04-Sep
05-Sep – 14-Sep
14-Sep – 23-Sep
23-Sep – 02-Oct
Odessa -Odessa
Odessa - Odessa
Odessa - Odessa
Odessa - Odessa
Odessa- Odessa
Odessa- Odessa
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
Kiev - Odessa | 9 day cruise
02-May – 10-May
10-May – 18-May
18-May – 26-May
26-May – 03-Jun
03-Jun – 11-Jun
11-Jun – 19-Jun
19-Jun – 27-Jun
27-Jun – 05-Jul
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29-Jul – 06-Aug
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30-Aug – 07-Sep
07-Sep – 15-Sep
15-Sep – 23-Sep
23-Sep – 01-Oct
01-Oct – 09-Oct
Yevpatoriya The first recorded settlement in the
area, called Kerkinitis , was built by Greek colonists
around 500 BC. Along with the rest of Crimea, Kerkinitis
was part of the dominions of Mithridates VI, King of
Pontus, from whose cognomen, Eupator, the city’s
modern name derives. Yevpatoriya has a rich history.
Today it is a major Ukrainian Black Sea port, rail hub
and resort town
Kiev – Odessa | 12 day cruise
Odessa – Odessa | 12 day cruise
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Ukrainian cruises
Swallow¯s nest, Yalta
black Sea & Ukrainian cruises
Kiev – Odessa | 9 day cruise
Day Location
1
2
Kiev
Kiev
3
Kanev
4
6
7
10
Dnepropetrovsk
Zaporozhie
Kherson
Nikolaev /
Odessa
Vorontsov Palace
Excursion program
Embarkation
Half-day city tour. Optional Optional trip to Open Air
Museum Optional boat trip “Kiev by Night” with folk show.
Visit to Taras Shevchenko museum.
Optional visit to a typical Ukrainian village.
City tour. Visit to Airspace Museum.
City tour. Optional Cossack Horse Show.
Optional Boat trip to the Dnepr Delta.
Danube Delta
City tour.
*Reverse itinerary is exactly the same but in reverse
Kiev – Odessa | 12 day cruise
m/s Fidelio
Day Location
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Dnieper Princess
m/s Fidelio
1
2
Kiev
Kiev
3
Kiev
4
Kanev
5
Sailing
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7
8
Zaporozhie
Kherson
Sevastopol
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Sevastopol
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11
Odessa
Odessa
12
Odessa
Excursion program
Embarkation
Half-day city tour. Optional Optional trip to Open Air
Museum Optional boat trip “Kiev by Night” with folk show.
Free time Optional visit to Kiev Cave Monastery
Optional Ukrainian National concert.
Visit to Taras Shevchenko museum.
Optional visit to a typical Ukrainian village.
Ukrainian national day – Ukrainian cuisine and language
lessons.
City tour. Optional Cossack Horse Show.
Optional Boat trip to the Dnepr Delta.
City tour. Optional bus trip to Bakchisarai
Optional Black Sea Fleet Ensemble concert.
Free time. Optional whole day bus trip to Yalta incl. visit to
Livadia Palace and Alupka incl. visit to Vorontsov Palace
City tour. Evening optional opera or ballet performance.
Free time. Optional visit to Fine Arts museum.
Optional trip to Belgorod-Dnestrovsky.
Disembarkation
Rates are in USD per person based on double occupancy.
m/s Dnieper Princess & m/s Dnieper Star
Categories
Boat deck – Cat. A
Upper deck – Cat. B
Main deck – Cat. C
Lower (3 pax) – Cat D
Junior suite
Suite cabins
Single cabin
Double cabin/sgl use
Port taxes
Fuel surcharge
12 days
$3200
$2900
$2600
$2400
$4100
$4700
$3100
+50%
$145
$90
m/s Fidelio
m/s Fidelio is the only 4 star ship that operates on
a route Kiev Odessa. It was totally refurbished for
2013 sailing season. Spacious cabins with panoramic
windows, individual A/C systems, and a full list of a 4
star level amenities.
Categories
Upper deck – Cat. A
Middle deck – Cat. B
Main deck – Cat. C
3 person in the cabin
Double cabin/sgl use
Port taxes
Fuel surcharge
Visit our web-site imperialrivercruises.com to get the detailed information
14
9 days
$2900
$2700
$2500
-$200
+50%
$110
$80
m/s Fidelio
m/s Dnieper Princess
All deck plans are on page 10-11
7-day tour: J anuary 4* | February 08* | April 12 | May 17 | June 7 | July 5 | August 16
September 6 | October 18
Explore the treasures of two Capitals of Russia
Price per person: $3,580 (land only), single supplement: $899
* these departures are low season special, save $500 per person
Your fully escorted tour includes:
nTwo
meals per day in
Moscow and St. Petersburg
n5 nights deluxe-class hotel accommodation
in Moscow, St. Petersburg
nComprehensive sightseeing (listed below)
nServices of English-speaking guides in
Moscow and St. Petersburg
nGround transportation
by first-class motor coach
nFirst-class overnight sleeper train between
Moscow and St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
10-day tour: J anuary 4* | February 1* | April 12 | May 17 | May 24 | July 5 | August 16
August 30 | September 6 | October 4
Learn about the history of Russia: Start with the first Russian capital, Kiev; go to
the present capital, Moscow; and finish with imperial splendor of St. Petersburg
Price per person: $4,160 (land only), single supplement: $1,099
* these departures are low season special, save $500 per person
Moscow
Kiev
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Tour highlights:
nMoscow,
St. Petersburg
Moscow with three Cathedrals
Gallery
nMoscow Metro
nArbat Street
nTour of Hermitage Museum
nCatherine’s Palace in Pushkin
nPeter and Paul Fortress
nSt. Isaac’s Cathedral
nKremlin,
nTretyakov
Palaces and Music of St. Petersburg
7-day tour: May 21 | June 11 | July 2
Come celebrate White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg
Price per person: $5,999 (land only),
single supplement: $1,999
St. Petersburg
Your fully escorted tour includes:
Your fully escorted tour includes:
nTwo
meals per day
nights deluxe-class hotel accommodation in
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev
nComprehensive sightseeing (listed below)
n7
daily
n6 nights in deluxe hotel in St. Petersburg,
including all taxes
nComprehensive sightseeing (listed below)
nServices of English-speaking guides
nGround transportation
by first-class motor coach
n4
classical performances and 1 folk show with
reception in the best theatres of St. Petersburg
of English-speaking guides
in Moscow and St. Petersburg
nGround transportation by first-class motor
coach
nFirst-class overnight sleeper train between
Kiev - Moscow and Moscow - St. Petersburg
7-day tour: J anuary 4* | February 8* | April 12 | May 17 | June 7 | July 5 | August 16
September 6 | October 18
Join us on our 7-day trip to Ukraine. Learn about the history,
culture, and hospitality of this great country
Price per person: $2,990 (land only), single supplement: $790
* these departures are low season special, save $500 per person
nTwo
Tour highlights:
nServices
7-day trip to Ukraine
Your fully escorted tour includes:
nBreakfast
St. Petersburg
Three Capitals of Russia
meals per day
n5 nights first-class hotel accommodation
in Kiev and Odessa
nComprehensive sightseeing (listed below)
nServices of English-speaking guides
in Kiev and Odessa
nGround transportation
by first-class motor coach
nFirst-class overnight sleeper train
between Kiev and Odessa
Odessa, Opera house
Tour highlights:
nCity
St. Petersburg
Tours of Kiev and Odessa
Sophia Cathedral
along Andreyevskyi Descent
nCave Monastery
nUkrainian Museum of Historical Treasures
nApplied Art Museum
nArt gallery with Grotto
nNerubaiske village with famous Catacombs
nSt.
Kiev
nWalk
Come celebrate New Year’s Eve at Catherine Palace
7-day tour: Dec 29 to Jan 4
Join us and experience being a Czar!
Price per person: $6,890 (land only),
single supplement: $1,750
Your fully escorted tour includes:
nTwo
meals per day
n6 nights deluxe hotel accommodation in
St. Petersburg and Moscow, including all taxes
– Your hotel in St. Petersburg is the historic
Astoria Hotel
– Your hotel in Moscow is the elegant
National Hotel
nComprehensive sightseeing (listed below)
nServices of English-speaking guides in
St. Petersburg and Moscow
Catherine’s Palace
nTicket
nDay
to the Tsar’s Ball
train between St. Petersburg and Moscow
Peter & paul Church
Tour highlights:
nSt.
Petersburg and Moscow City Tours
of Hermitage Museum
and Paul Fortress
nCave Monastery
nSt. Isaac’s Cathedral
nAlexander Nevsky Abbey
nTour
nPeter
15
St. Petersburg
nTsar’s
Ball in
Catherine Palace
in Tsarskoe Selo
n Troika Ride
nKremlin & the
Armory Museum
nPushkin Museum
of Fine Arts
n Russian Ballet
nNovodevichy
Convent
Ballet
Moscow
Land tours
Best of Moscow and St. Petersburg
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Imperial River Cruises, hereafter referred to as the
cruise supplier, and/or the travel agent, acts only
as intermediary and agent for various steamship
companies, airlines, hotels and transport and
sightseeing companies that provide the cruises, tours,
accommodations and other services described. Imperial
River Cruises therefore shall not be responsible for
breach of contract or any intentional or careless actions,
errors or omissions on the part of such suppliers that
result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to you or your
travel companions or group members. Imperial River
Cruises shall not be responsible for any injuries, damage
or losses caused to any traveler in connection with
terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or
construction conditions or developments, or any other
actions, errors, omissions or conditions outside Imperial
River Cruises’ control. By embarking upon his/her travel
the traveler voluntarily assumes all risk involved in such
travel, whether expected or unexpected. Obtaining all
visas is solely the responsibility of the traveler. Imperial
River Cruises assumes no responsibility or liability for
travelers’ failure to obtain necessary visas. Traveler is
hereby warned of such risks, and is advised to obtain
appropriate insurance coverage against them. Your
retention of tickets, reservations or bookings after
issuance shall constitute consent to the above, and
an agreement on your part to convey the contents
hereto to your travel companions or group members.
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and/or cancel a tour or make changes in the itinerary
and accommodations whenever, in its sole judgment,
conditions warrant. The tour operator reserves the right
to refuse service or accommodations to any individual
for any reason, including but not limited to those of
passengers’ health, general deportment or attitude
infringing upon the safety of fellow passengers or
service personnel. Any additional costs incurred as the
result of such behavior shall be the sole responsibility
of the passenger. Baggage is carried at the owner’s
risk and baggage insurance is recommended. The
issuance and acceptance of tickets and vouchers shall
be deemed to be consent to the above conditions.
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time of printing, and are subject to change without
notice. Unless the price is specifically stated in writing
on your voucher, invoice or reservation itinerary, we
do not guarantee any rates, bookings or reservation.
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other taxes and fees.
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AND PAYMENTS SCHEDULE
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guarantee desired departure dates. Nonrefundable
deposit of $500 per person is required within seven
days of booking to obtain confirmed reservations. When
more than one cruise is booked, deposit and payment
policies apply per cruise. The balance is due 75 days
prior to departure date. Upon receiving full payment we
will provide cruise confirmation documents in electronic
format.
Full payment is due 75 days before the cruise.
PAYMENT METHODS
We accept certified checks, company checks and wire
transfers payable to Imperial River Cruises. All bank fees
must be paid by the client. International transaction fees
will apply if the services are paid by credit card. We do
not accept rewards credit cards.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Quotes and travel insurance are available from our
website, which has a direct link to AccessAmerica
insurance company.
All requests for cancellations and refunds must be made
in writing to Imperial River Cruises, signed by the local
cruise director and received by Imperial River Cruises in
the US, within 30 days after the end of the cruise. Refund
requests for absences, missed sightseeing, meals or other
unused services are not granted.
The following fees will apply:
Cancellation received 70-31 days prior to departure –
50% of the cruise price
Cancellation received less than 31 days prior to
departure or failure to take the cruise – no refund. If
you accept any refund, you waive all other rights and
remedies under applicable law
Unused Features – We regret not being able to issue
refunds for voluntary absences from itinerary services
including but not limited to meals and/or sightseeing.
Once cruise or tour program has commenced, there
will be no refund for unused features or services, or any
portion of cruise or tour not taken due to passenger’s
cancellation.
CHANGES TO ITINERARIES AND PROGRAMS
Imperial River Cruises will make every effort to operate
all cruises and tours as described. Due to unforeseen
circumstances, however, we reserve the right to make
such changes as are deemed necessary. In addition,
if the ship owner/supplier or tour operator cancels or
postpones any scheduled sailing or tour, the participants
will receive refunds according to the above-mentioned
companies’ rules.
CHANGE FEES
A minimum processing fee of $50 per person will be
charged for each change to the original booking.
INSURANCE
Baggage, health and trip cancellation insurance is
available through Imperial River Cruises’ website, with
direct link to AccessAmerica insurance company. Once
purchased, insurance is non-refundable.
CRUISE DOCUMENTS
Cruise documents (vouchers) will be sent 14 days
before departure in electronic format. If you advise
that your documents must be sent earlier, your cruise
confirmation can be e-mailed upon receipt of full
payment.
YOUNG TRAVELERS
Travelers under 18 years of age must be accompanied
by an adult.
VISAS
All foreign nationals are required to have valid entry
visas for the Russian Federation.
Effective April 10, 2012, under an agreement between
the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the United
States of America and Invisa Logistics Services LLC,
US citizens, foreign nationals and non-nationals must
apply to Invisa’s Visa Center.
For more information visit www.ils-usa.com.
Imperial River Cruises is authorized to provide Russian
tourist visa support documents and invitation letters.
UKRAINIAN VISA INFORMATION:
US and Canadian and EU citizens do not need a visa to
Ukraine for a stay of up to 90 days.
For more information call or see your Travel Agent