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Istanbul - Kiev: 16 May - 30 May 2009

Cruise Summary:

  • Ship: Marshal Koshevoy
  • Days/Nights: 15/14
  • Boat Deck:
    $3500 - Sun deck - Cat. A
    $3200 - Upper deck - Cat. B
    $2800 - Main deck - Cat. C
    $2500 - Lower deck (3 pax) - Cat. D
    $5220 - Suite Cabin
    $3600 - Single Cabin
  • Additional Fees:
    +40% - Double cabin/sgl use
    $150 - Port Taxes
    $90 - Fuel Surcharge
All Cruise Dates:
16 MAY 2009 (15 Day)
9 JUN 2009 (15 Day)
3 JUL 2009 (15 Day)
27 JUL 2009 (15 Day)
20 AUG 2009 (15 Day)
13 SEP 2009 (15 Day)
Day Location Program ARR DEP
1 Istanbul
Turkey 		Arrival in Istanbul, transfer and check in the hotel, welcome dinner and overnight.    
2 Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel. Morning City tour of Istanbul. Istanbul historically Byzantium and later Constantinople is Turkey’s most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on theBosphours strait, and encompasses the natural habor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on theEuropean and on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only Metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. The city was chosen as joint. The "Historic Areas of Istanbul" were added to the UNESCOWorld Heritage list. Lunch in a local restaurant, dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Optional: Night tour. 		   
3 Nessebar, Bulgaria;
Istanbul, Turkey		 After breakfast, bas transfer to Nessebar. Embarkation. Enjoy walking city tour that includes visit to the Old Town, ancient ruins and churches and one of the town's symbols — the wooden windmill. Return to the ship lunch and dinner on board.   20:00
4 Tulcea
Romania 		Breakfast. Enjoy your first day of cruising. Onboard entertainment, lectures, movies, dancing. Lunch and dinner aboard. 19:00  
5 Tulcea, Romania After breakfast, take the boat trip along amazing Danube River Delta. Enjoy the sights of Romania. Lunch and dinner aboard.   14:00
6 Odessa, Ukraine After breakfast, you will arrive in Odessa. Take a city tour of this extraordinary city. Thanks to old romantic traditions, Odessa is considered to be one of the world's most fascinating cities. The inimitable coloring of the city is sustained not only by the sea, the aroma of the acacia flowers, and velvety summer nights; it is also enhanced by marvelous monuments of 19th-century architecture. Unique in their beauty — the Opera House, the museum of Western and oriental Art, the museum of Archeology and, of course, the famous Potemkin Staircase — are the symbols of the city's splendid past and superb present. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional: Visit to the Art Gallery Evevning Performance. 		06:00  
7 Odessa, Ukraine
Trip to Moldova		 This day in Odessa you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for the optional tours. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional: Bus tour to Kishinev - capital of Moldova. 		  19:00
8 Yalta Today in Yalta you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for the optional tours.
Optional: Visit to Alupka Palace with wine tasting. 		16:00  
9 Yalta Lunch on board and departure from Yalta. Dinner and evening entertainment on board. Evening departure.
Optional: Wine tasting tour to a local town of Alupka. 		  20:00
10 Sevastopol After breakfast, take a city tour of Sevastopol and visit the Panorama Museum. The city of Sevastopol was closed to foreigners until 1996. It is a home base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which leases bays and infrastructure from the Ukraine. Sevastopol has long heroic history, and is famous for its siege resistance during the Crimean War and World War II. These events are commemorated throughout the city in numerous monuments and famous 115-meter (377-ft) long panorama hall. Among the city's historical attractions are the ruins of the ancient Greek colony Chersonesus, founded in 421 BC. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional: Coach trip to Bakhchisarai.		 6:00 17:00
11 Kherson This morning, arrive in Kherson. While visiting Kherson you will have an opportunity to learn its rich history and admire its unique architecture. We also invite you to enjoy a boat trip to a traditional fishing village, meet local residents and experience their way of life. Lunch and dinner aboard. 14:00 18:00
12 Zaporozhye Morning arrival to Zaporozhye. Take the panoramic city tour. The city of Zaporozhye is more 200 years old and situated about 600 km South-East of Kiev.Archaeological finds in the area suggest that the Scythian nomads were living here about 2 to 3 thousand years ago. In XV-XVII centuries this place was famous of cossac's fortress Zaporizka Sich. In 1770, Russian government established new fortress at the Dnieper River, named Aleksandrovsk. Until the beginning of the 20th century Aleksandrovsk was a small town. The city was named Aleksandrovsk until 1921 when the city's name was changed to Zaporizhia. During and after theWorld War 2 years, the city was the location of prisoner-of-war camps. Enjoy the visit of legendary Khortitsya island. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional: Cossack Show. 		10:00 17:00
13 Cruising Cruising, onboard entertainment, lectures.    
14 Kiev Breakfast aboard the ship. After breakfast a half-day city tour. Includes “Vladimir’s Old Town” – the place were Prince Vladimir the Baptist founded his Kremlin and built the first Christian church in Kievan Rus State. See the panorama ground (a marvelous view of the Lower Old Town called Podol) and Dnipr River (third-longest in Europe). See the Golden Gate of Kiev, University Building, Opera House, Kreshchatik Street (main Kiev boulevard), Arch of Friendship Monument to the founders of the city of Kiev and St. Vladimir’s Cathedral. Also an inside visit to St. Sophia Cathedral – Kiev’s oldest surviving church, built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise to glorify Christianity, with 13 majestic domes, ancient frescoes and mosaics. This evening you leave Kiev for the start of your cruise. Lunch and farewell dinner on board.
Optional: Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra with Graves.		 10:00  
15 Kiev Breakfast aboard. Check out from the hotel. Time to bid farewell to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your unforgettable journey.    
  • Kiev (also - Kyiv)

    City tour, including the Kontraktova Square, Kiev-Mohyla Academy, "The Samson Fountain", philarmony, Kreschatyk street, The Independence Square, The Mykhaylovsky Monastery, The Monument to Princess Olga, Starokyivska Hill, The Sophiyivska Square, The Golden Gates, The Opera Theater, The Monument to M. Grushevsky, Boulevard of Shevchenko, Kiev-Pechersk Laura, Embankment of the Dnieper river, Memorial symbol of the founder of Kiev, Askold Grave, monument to Apostle Andrew, the Pochtovaya Square, St. Sophia’s Cathedral.

    "Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra" in Kiev It was founded in XI century. The reserve is located on the 24 hectare area and includes 102 buildings (from XI to XX centuries). In 1990 all complex of the Laura buildings was included in the list of World heritage of the UNESCO organization. You will see the territory of the Laura, 3-4 interiors with unique church reliquiae (crosses, the Bible, annals, jewelry, painting), also you will visit caves, where holies relics were buried).

  • Zaporizhzhya (also - Zaporozhye)
    City tour, including: Lenin Avenue — the main street of Zaporizhye; The October Square; The Festival Square — the administrative center of the town; The Lenin Square; Panorama of town and Khortitsa Island — the biggest island of the Dnieper. Historical place relating to Cossack developing. You will visit the Museum of the Cossack history, where you will see exhibits dated 16-17 centuries.
  • Kherson
    Approximately 60 miles from the Black Sea, Kherson was built in 1778 by Catherine the Great as a fortress where Zaporizhzhya Cossacks fought against the Tatars and Turks. Tourists can make a picturesque boat trip to the Dnipro Delta, docking at a small fishing village for a picnic lunch served by local chefs.
  • Sevastopol
    City tour, including: Trade port of Sevastopol, Bolshaya Morskaya Street, The Intercession Cathedral, The Vladimirsky Cathedral (outside), The Peter and Paul’s Cathedral, The Sailor’s Cathedral, The National Technical University, Lenin Street, The Nahimov Square, The Museum of the Naval History, World War II memorial, Earl’s pier — the front sea gates of Sevastopol, Primorsky Boulevard, the Monument of submerged ships, Nahimov avenue, the Art museum, Drama theater, "Panorama" Museum
  • Yalta
    City tour, including: the famous Swallow’s Nest, a Gothic-style building resembling a small castle which was built on the edge of the huge overganging cliff of Cape Ai-Todor. Also you will see from outside the most popular museum — the house where Anton Chekhov lived until his death. Visit to the Livadia Palace.
  • Odessa
    City tours include visit to The Marine Passenger Terminal, Haven descending, Suvorov street, palace of Shah (outside), Teshchin bridge, Primorsky boulevard, The Potemkin staircase, The monument to Duke Reshelie, The monument to Pushkin, Municipal Duma, "The Tiger", a cannon from a submerged English frigate, the Marine museum, the Archaeological museum, Opera theater, Reshilie street, Kulikovo field, District "Arkadia", French boulevard, the Monument to an unknown sailor (guard relieving), the Shevchenko park, Kanatnaya street, Greek street.
  • Istanbul
    On arrival to Istanbul you will enjoy comprehensive city tour with a lot of famous highlights. Istanbul is Turkey's most opulous city, and its cultural, and economic centre. It is located on the Bosphorus strait, and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn. Istanbul extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. Istanbul is nicknamed "The City on Seven Hills" because the historic peninsula, the oldest part of the city, was built on seven hills, also represented with seven mosques, one at the top of each hill.

* Daily schedule includes breakfast, lunch and dinner and on board entertainment. Optional site seeing and entertainment choice are available for the duration of stay.

** Town and city tour highlights are subject to change without prior notice