COLLETTE VACATIONS
A refined worldwide escorted touring
experience.
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RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISE
11 DAYS
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RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISE
featuring
Estonia
Duration: 10
Days - 11 Days w/air
Includes:
Land Tour
w/deluxe motorcoach
Visits
to: ALONG THE VOLGA RIVER
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Specially-priced Air Rates
Available: YES
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featuring
Estonia
Experience the splendor of the czars,
vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this
11-day cruise from Russia’s capital, Moscow to Peter the Great’s
glittering city, St. Petersburg. Visit Red Square and St. Basil’s
Cathedral‘s kaleidoscopic towers. Step inside the Kremlin and discover
its imperial treasures. See the architectural treasures of the “Golden
Ring.” Cruise through picturesque Lake Onega and the mighty Volga
River. Follow an expert guide to discover the incredible treasures of
the immense Hermitage Museum as you explore St. Petersburg, one of the
loveliest cities in Europe.
No
additional fees
associated with the planning of this tour program.

Moscow, Red Square, St. Basil’s
Cathedral, Kremlin, Piroshki Tea Party, Volga River, Blyni &
Caviar, Traditional Culinary Demonstration, Kizhi Island, Vodka
Tasting, St. Petersburg, Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace

- Enjoy a guided tour through the
world-famous
Hermitage Museum, the crown jewel of St. Petersburg, located in the
Winter Palace.
- Visit the magnificent baroque style
Catherine
Palace, former home of Catherine the Great.
- Enjoy a hands-on cooking demonstration.
- Explore the Kremlin and view the
priceless collection of Imperial treasures in the Armory Museum.
- Immerse yourself in cultural events such
as a Piroshki tea party, vodka tasting and Shashlik barbecue.
- Moscow sightseeing includes the
world-famous
Red Square with the spectacular view of the rainbow-colored St. Basil’s
cathedral.
- Cruising between Moscow and St.
Petersburg,
discover the unknown Russia, where daily life has remained unchanged
for centuries.
10 days, 23 meals
CRUISE SHIP
M/S
MAXIM LITVINOV or M/S SERGEY RAKHMANINOV
THIS TOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TRANSPORTATION MODES:
Ride in comfort
Each Collette
motorcoach has upholstered, reclining seats with headrests and
individual air-conditioning vents. A high-fidelity sound system
broadcasts professional Tour Director's commentary to every seat. Our
custom of daily seat rotation gives everyone a variety of vantage
points to see the passing countryside and city scenes.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport
transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
ITINERARY
Air 1: Overnight
Flight.
Today board your overnight flight en
route to Moscow, Russia.
Day 2: Arrive Moscow, Russia - Ship Embarkation
This morning you arrive in Moscow, the
grand capital of Russia and its most dynamic city. Transfer to the
ship, your home for the next nine nights, where you will enjoy nightly
entertainment and delicious local cuisine. This evening, spend time
getting acquainted with your fellow passengers and the ship.
Today dinner will be included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 3: Moscow
Moscow is one of the largest cities in
the world and home to more than nine million people. Enjoy a tour
highlighting historic and famous landmarks including Red Square
(UNESCO), St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Tverskaya Street, Moscow’s grand
boulevard lined with shops and restaurants. Enjoy some leisure time
either in the city or aboard your ship.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 4:
Moscow - Cruising
Take the Moscow Metro to visit the 15th
century Kremlin. Known as the “Underground Palace,” each Metro station
was designed by a Russian architect, sculptor or artist. At the
incredible Kremlin (UNESCO), view the priceless collection of Imperial
treasures in the Armory Museum, including the crown jewels. Set sail
from Moscow through the countryside of Russia and enjoy nightly
on-board entertainment such as a romance concert, a classical music
concert, and even a Russian folklore show with dancing lessons! In the
afternoon, join your fellow travelers for a private Piroshki tea party
hosted by your Russian companions. Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail
reception, followed by the Captain's welcome dinner.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 5: Uglich
Approach the picturesque Golden Ring
city of Uglich and soak in a lovely view of the magnificent
architectural monuments from the deck. A walking tour features historic
Transfiguration Cathedral, where a local choir brings the church's
acoustics to life during a brief demonstration. Also see the blue-domed
Church of Prince Dimitry on the Blood. Visit a local handicraft market
to view regional crafts and learn about the Chaika watches. Continue
along the mighty Volga River through unspoiled forests and rural
villages. While sailing, enjoy an exclusive sampling of cuisine unique
to Russia, such as blini and caviar.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 6: Goritsy
Enjoy
breathtaking scenery as you sail south to Goritsy*, a peaceful farming
community, where you’ll visit the Kirill Belosersk Monastery. Later,
sail in the vast White Lake, once known as the Tsar’s fishing grounds.
On board, a special treat awaits as you join the chef and crew for an
interactive Russian culinary demonstration.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 7: Lake Onega - Kizhi Island
Cruise through
picturesque Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe and one of
the world’s purest. This morning you arrive at Kizhi Island, at the
northern end of Lake Onega. Kizhi is renowned for its open-air museum.
Visit these fascinating buildings of northern-style wood architecture
including the remarkable Church of the Intercession. This spectacular
church has nine domes in three tiers and is one of the ultimate
examples of Russian fairytale architecture. Later, join your fellow
travelers for an exclusive introduction and tasting of various types of
vodka and an included lecture on the culture surrounding this Russian
spirit.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 8: Svir River - Green Stop on Mandroghi or
Svirstroy
Cruise
through the 119-mile Svir River which connects Lake Onega with Lake
Ladoga. Pause for a few hours in a quaint riverside settlement where
you will explore various buildings which represent country life in
Russia. You may enjoy a walk through the woods or visit the workshops
to watch artisans at work. Afterwards, everyone comes together at the
outdoor pavilion for a traditional Shashlik barbecue lunch. This
evening, enjoy a festive Captain’s dinner.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 9: St. Petersburg
Sail along the Neva River to St.
Petersburg, Peter the Great’s magnificent creation and one of the
loveliest European cities. Your morning tour of this fabled city of
canals will take you to Palace Square, the historic heart of St.
Petersburg (UNESCO), and along Nevsky Prospect, the city’s main
boulevard. See the monumental St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Admiralty Tower
and other great buildings that stand as monuments to the extravagant
splendors of Imperial Russia. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour
through the world-famous Hermitage Museum, the crown jewel of St.
Petersburg. No museum rivals the Hermitage in size, grandeur and
holdings, including masterpieces by Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Rubens and
Picasso.
Today
breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Orthodox Cruise Company
Day 10: St. Petersburg
Today, take an excursion to Tsarskoye
Selo (formerly known as Pushkin) and tour the magnificent Catherine
Palace. Marvel at the blazing robin’s egg blue of the exterior and tour
its distinctive rooms. After your visit, enjoy lunch at a nearby
restaurant featuring delicious local cuisine, drinks and lively
entertainment. The remainder of your afternoon is free to take in the
best of St. Petersburg.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
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Day 11: St. Petersburg - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many
pleasant memories of a wonderful cultural journey.
Today breakfast will be included.
COLLETTE TOURS
RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISES
11 Day Tour
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From $2474USD
Prices are per person, based on double
occupancy.
Offer subject to
availability and change without notice.
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double
occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and
fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not
included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in
hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific
itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is
additional and is available through Collette Vacations.
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Certain
restrictions may apply.
Airfares are based on departure from New York.
For year 2014, departures are subject to itinerary and price
modifications.
Requesting Availability
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the date range that you may specify in the boxes below and reply back
to you as soon as possible. Of course the more information that you can
provide us, the closer we will be in matching your exact request(s). We
will not knowingly sell or pass along your information that you provide
to any third party for any reason (see Liabilities
and Privacy Policy).
We
are available to answer your inquiries in person Monday - Friday
(except holidays) from 8:30am until 5:30pm CST (1-877-510-4653). We are
available from time to time on the weekends via email to answer your
questions. Our typical response time for your email request ranges from
3 hours to as many as 72 depending upon the availability of onsite
resourses and those of the tour companies and resorts/lodging
establishments, as well as, any variations you may request from our
listed programs. For those inquirers requesting a trip within two
weeks, we will give you a priority due to your need to establish an
immediate plan. At any rate, we will respond to your requests as
quickly as possible and as soon as we have all components of your
package confirmable. All tour program rates are based upon double
occupancy unless otherwise specified.
Thank you for your request!
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look forward to serving your travel needs and wants!
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and his/her specific needs. We want to get to know you as a valued
friend in travel. We are always available with our email service but
you may feel free to call upon us if you have an immediate request at
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Collette Vacations is a global leader of
world travel and Escorted Tours, offering 150 vacation choices on all
seven continents. We are a family-owned business, now in our third
generation of Sullivan-family ownership.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our whole purpose at Collette Vacations is to fulfill vacation dreams.
Our daily goal is to deliver to our family of travelers the highest
quality, best value and exceptional service, every time, everywhere. We
strive to create extraordinary vacation experiences on all 7
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The Collette Difference
IT'S
IN
THE DETAILS
Our NO
WORRIES cancellation waver means you can cancel anytime prior to
the day of departure and receive a full
cash refund.
Add up the cost of hotels, transportation, meals, sightseeing and
entertainment and you'll find what an incredible savings
a tour offers.
On a tour, you'll find yourself saying, "I never would have thought to
try that!" We work everyday to uncover those gems that make your
vacation special. Let our experience
work for yours.
Don't worry about
planning the details, getting directions, picking great hotels,
or purchasing sightseeing tickets - we do that!
Our tour
managers are with you from start to finish, taking care of every
detail - and brightening your vacation with history and anecdotes that
bring the destination to life. A Collette Tour means less time planning
and more time enjoying.
You pack the bags - we'll lug them around! That's right - when you're
on tour with us, we take care of all
luggage handling... including the tip!

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Enjoy a free ride from home to the airport and back, including tip. We
believe that your vacation should start at your front door. We include FREE roundtrip sedan service with
air-inclusive Collette tours in many U.S. cities within 50 miles radius
from more than 80 airport gateways.
Why Travel on an Escorted Tour?
We
take the hassle out of travel, so you have all the fun. Here's how.
Our buying power gets you unbeatable value.
Our tours
include
your sightseeing, entertainment, admissions to museums and parks, great
hotels and many meals, making it a hassle free experience for you from
start to finish. Our hotels are centrally located, so you won't waste a
second of your free time in buses or cabs. Even your luggage is managed
for you.
We planned ahead, so Europe with us is still a
bargain.
We can
provide a
vacation to Europe, for example, at 15% less than you would pay if you
planned it on your own. There is no better time than now to buy a
packaged vacation.
Imagine seeing Thailand for less than $90 a day, and
that includes your hotel.
On our
Thailand -
Ancient Capitals and Countryside tour, you'll ride an elephant and
cruise the Mekong River into Laos, just two unforgettable included
experiences among 14 days worth of discoveries You'll also enjoy 26
meals on tour, including a dinner cruise on a rice barge. See the
Golden Buddha, the ruins of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the colorful
pageantry of a Hill Tribe cultural show - it's all included!
It's like traveling with a friend who knows the area.
Your tour
manager
will be with you every step of the way, handling the tedious details of
travel, while you relax and enjoy the trip. They are seasoned
professionals with in-depth knowledge about your destination and a
passion for sharing it.
Our tour developers personally scout out the best for
you.
They search
for
accommodations, restaurants, attractions and entertainment to assemble
not only a fantastic trip, but create an entire experience that
captures the spirit of your destination. Learn the secrets of Tuscan
cuisine from a Florentine chef in Italy. Fly a kite in China. Feed a
kangaroo in Australia. Our tour developers love creating those
unforgettable moments that make your trip uniquely yours.
We've got something for everyone, from Branson to
Beijing.
Collette
Vacations travels to more than 150 destinations on all seven
continents. We also offer Explorations by Collette, small-group tours
with a maximum of only 16 - 24 passengers that wander off the beaten
path. Explorations tours feature boutique hotels, outdoor activities
and interaction with local people.
And, we
partner
with Smithsonian
Journeys to bring you learning tours through Smithsonian
Journeys Travel Adventures. These tours bring you expert local
scientists, historians and artists to illuminate your travels with
lectures and demonstrations.
No Worries Protection Plan
What exactly is your cancellation waiver?
We have the
best
cancellation waiver in the industry-period. You can cancel your trip up
until the day prior to departure for any reason - sickness, change of
heart or any reason whatsoever-and you will receive a full refund,
minus the small cost of the insurance. That's a cash refund, not a
voucher or certificate. There's no risk when you book with Collette.
But isn't
it
expensive?
Not at all!
Let's
say you were planning to take our Italian Vistas tour for 13 days. The
land-only waiver is just $170 per person. That breaks down to about
$13.07 a day-just a little over eight euros! The land and air waiver is
only $30 more. That's airplane peanuts compared to the peace of mind
you'll enjoy.
Plus,
you're
covered on tour.
Our
cancellation
waiver and insurance plan covers you on tour. If you have to stop your
trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation,
suffer a baggage loss or delay; or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or
more, you're covered.
Testimonials:
My husband had an
accident in New Zealand…He subsequently had to be transferred by
ambulance to Invercargill (Southland Hospital) to have surgery on his
leg. He spent one week in the hospital. I am so glad we always take out
the insurance. This is our third trip with Collette and we always take
out the insurance…In spite of the accident, we had a wonderful time in
Australia and New Zealand up to Queenstown and we are very glad we took
the trip. Genevieve Gallagher, Clifton Park, NY
We had one
unfortunate problem; one traveler broke her ankle…Thank goodness I
insist that my passengers take the insurance. Virginia Gratton,
Greenport, NY
| CANCELLATION
WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN |
Exception:
If
you originally purchased non-refundable airline tickets, the Waiver
does not provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes or fees in the
event of a cancellation or a return transportation benefit if you must
return home early. The air waiver does not cover medical evacuation or
additional expenses associated with a medical emergency.
The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise
from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any
reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be
deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this
charge between the two passengers involved is solely their
responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling
client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of
the single supplement.
Payment of the Waiver Fee (if chosen) must be received by Collette
Vacations with your Deposit. The Waiver is non-transferable and valid
for each applicant only.
Collette Vacations can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held
liable for any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of
any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel
Service, Inc. itself, and its own employees.
| SCHEDULE
OF COVERAGES |
MAXIMUM
BENEFIT AMOUNT |
| PART
A – Benefits Provided By Collette Vacations |
| Pre-Departure
Cancellation Fee & Unused Services Waiver |
Up
to Trip Cost |
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| PART
B – Benefits Provided by the Insurance Company Listed Below |
| Accidental
Death & Dismemberment |
$25,000 |
| Accident
& Sickness Medical Expense |
$25,000 |
| Emergency
Evacuation & Repatriation |
$50,000 |
| Travel
Delay (Maximum of $100 per Day) |
$1,500 |
| Baggage
and Personal Effects |
$2,000 |
| Baggage
Delay |
$200 |
PART B CONDITIONS &
LIMITATIONS Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are
detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not
apply to: any sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or an
Immediate Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60
days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is
waived if your plan payment is received by Collette Vacations within 7
days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip and you are not
disabled from travel at the time your plan payment is received),
suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war, mental or nervous
disorders. A Traveling Companion is defined as a person booked to share
accommodations in the same room with you during your trip. Sickness or
injury must require care by a Physician and must commence while the
Travel Protection Plan is in effect for you. This plan does not cover a
loss that results from an illness, disease, or other condition (of you,
an Immediate Family Member, Traveling Companion or Business Partner),
event or circumstance which occurs at a time when this plan is not in
effect for you.
Part B of this plan is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance
Company, Columbus, Ohio 464-03
Where to Present Part A
Claims
To request a refund under the Cancellation Fee and Unused Services
Waiver, please send any unused
airlines tickets (only if purchased from Collette Vacations), a
doctor’s note or medical documentation and a written request to:
Collette
Vacations
ATTN: Customer Service Department
162 Middle Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860 |
If cancellation
occurs
prior to departure, contact the Collette Vacations Reservations
Department.
When a client cancels prior to departure any due refunds are processed
through the booking agent. Agent commissions are not protected if
cancellation occurs prior to departure.
All Inquiries and Claims under Part B should be reported to the Plan
Administrator:
Trip Mate*
9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64114
Tel: 800-888-7292
*In CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency |
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| CANCELLATION
WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN PRICING (Per Person) |
Land Only Clients
- $30 for all
domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
- $110 for all
domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $110 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $170 for
international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $195 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $205 for all
cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
When purchasing pre and post night
accommodations, including optional extensions, the number of days will
be added to the total number of tour days, and may subsequently alter
your waiver fees. Please confirm with your reservation agent at time of
booking.
Air
Inclusive Clients (air is
purchased through Collette Vacations)
- $60 for all
domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
- $140 for all
domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $150 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $200 for all
international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $225 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $235 for all
cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
The Cancellation Waiver fee with air can
only be purchased by individuals who have purchased air through
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VACATIONS and Terms and Conditions

Collette Tours is a
NON-FEE buy!
We will not charge a fee for any/all tour
planning for Collette Vacations. Our services are absolutely
free when servicing this quality program. Rest assured, you will
receive the quality that you expect and the unique value of a
well-designed tour program from the beginning and planning stage to the
culmination of this exceptional journey.
Experience
the Collette Difference with Gardner Travel!
IT'S CALLED
WORRY-FREE TRAVEL
AND
IT MEANS OUR PEOPLE TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO!
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