Waterways of
RUSSIA
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Waterways of
RUSSIA
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CRUISING ABOARD THE DELUXE M.S. VOLGA DREAM
SEPTEMBER 4 TO 14, 2011
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PRE-CRUISE
Dear Alumni and Friends:
The timeless pageant that is Russia reveals itself in the scenic rivers, lakes and canals that
link Moscow with St. Petersburg. Between these two great cultural capitals lies a countryside
seemingly untouched by the 20th century. Golden-domed churches rise out of the early morning
mist, quaint wooden villages and old-world farms dot the verdant landscape and the gentle
light of early autumn evenings gives an otherworldly dimension to the banks of Russia’s great
“blue road” of inland waterways.
Join us aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. VOLGA DREAM, the premier ship
cruising Russia’s waterways. Spend one night aboard ship in the fabled city of Moscow, the
political and commercial capital of the world’s largest country and the cultural frontier
between East and West. From Moscow, cruise for six nights through the heartland of
Mother Russia, where everyday life goes on at the measured pace it has kept for generations.
Here, villagers still dwell in traditional wooden cottages and preserve the folkways of their
ancestors, and onion-domed churches and fortified monasteries testify to the abiding faith of
the Russian people. Our program concludes with two nights aboard ship in St. Petersburg,
Russia’s “window on the West,” the majestic legacy of that most visionary of czars,
Peter the Great. This program also features a two-night Pre-Cruise Option in Moscow.
This unique and always popular program features a thoughtfully crafted itinerary and will appeal
not only to the first-time traveler to Russia, but also to the return visitor curious to see the astounding
changes that have taken place in Russia’s two largest and most important cities. Space is limited,
and we encourage you to reserve today; Early Booking savings are available only until March 3, 2011.
For Notre Dame,
Charles F. Lennon, Jr. ’61, ’62 M.A.
Executive Director, Alumni Association
Associate Vice President, University Relations
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Sunday, September 4
Depart from the U.S. on an overnight
flight to Moscow, Russia.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
Monday, September 5
Arrive in Moscow and meet your
Travel Director. Transfer to the deluxe
M.S. VOLGA DREAM, docked on the
Moscow River, which leisurely flows
through the city that has embodied
the heart and soul of Russia for over
850 years. Aboard ship, enjoy a welcome
reception and dinner this evening.
The ship remains docked overnight.
80 miles, and into the Volga River,
the main artery of the Russian heartland
for over a millennium.
This afternoon, arrive in 10th-century
Uglich, a “Golden Ring” town, and walk
to the small 17th-century Church of Prince
Dimitri-on-the-Blood, built on the site
where Ivan the Terrible’s young son met
his demise. Admire its cluster of red turrets
capped with spangled blue onion domes and
the elegant frescoes that adorn the inside.
Continue to the stately five-domed
Cathedral of the Transfiguration to view
the ornate icons throughout the
cathedral’s large, vaulted interior.
YAROSLAVL/LAKE RYBINSKOYE
MOSCOW
Tuesday, September 6
Explore Moscow’s cultural and historical
treasures beginning with a visit to the
imposing halls of the Kremlin, the fabled
“Citadel of the Czars.” Tour the Armory,
the oldest museum in Russia, and see the
authentic State treasures including the
magnificently bejeweled Fabergé Easter
eggs commissioned by the Romanov czars.
Walk around infamous Red Square,
a UNESCO World Heritage site where both
Romanov czars and Soviet commissars
flexed their might and power. Admire the
multicolored grandeur of the 16th-century
St. Basil’s Cathedral, one of the country’s
most beautiful Orthodox monuments,
and tour its marvelously intricate interior.
The ship departs this evening.
VOLGA RIVER/UGLICH
Wednesday, September 7
This morning, cruise the Moscow Canal,
an impressive system of 11 locks over
Thursday, September 8
Today, dock in Yaroslavl, the oldest town
on the Volga River and one of the
“Golden Ring” of fortified cities
surrounding Moscow. This UNESCO
World Heritage site is also known as
the “Florence of Russia,” and is famous
for its authentic Russian churches
with their painted onion domes and
soaring turrets. Stroll along the river
to the Church of Elijah the Prophet,
a masterpiece of local architecture located
in the heart of the Old Town and filled
with well-preserved frescoes. Then see the
fortified Monastery of the Transfiguration,
founded in the 12th century.
Later, the ship cruises through the
scenic wilderness of Lake Rybinskoye.
SHEKSNA RIVER/GORITSY/
LAKE BELOYE
Friday, September 9
Along the Sheksna River, catch glimpses
of a bygone era as you pass rustic family
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through its fortified walls, en route to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral, the most recognized symbol of Russia.
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View the Hermitage’s dazzling collection of European art amassed by Catherine the Great
and showcased in the museum’s exquisitely detailed interior, her former palace and residence.
farms and quaint dachas, the seasonal
cottages of Russia’s elite. From the
tranquil village of Goritsy, visit the
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, founded
in 1397. It is said that Vasily III, the first
Czar of Russia, came here to pray for
an heir, and soon after, his wife Elena
gave birth to the future Ivan the Terrible.
Along the shores of Lake Beloye, see rural
communities continuing the traditions of
Old Russia.
After dinner this evening, enjoy
a specially arranged sampling of
Russian vodkas.
KIZHI ISLAND/LAKE ONEGA
Saturday, September 10
Enjoy a morning cruise on Lake Onega,
surrounded by the beautifully untouched
Russian countryside.
This afternoon, be on deck for the
unforgettable approach to picturesque
Kizhi Island, a UNESCO World Heritage
site. This remarkable open-air museum is
a treasure trove of 18th-century Karelian
and north Russian wooden architecture.
Admire the Transfiguration Church,
an architectural masterpiece featuring
22 cupolas built completely of wood
without a single nail!
LAKE ONEGA/SVIR RIVER/
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Sunday, September 11
Cruise the sparkling Svir River between
Lake Onega, known for its almost
1400 islands, and Lake Ladoga,
the largest freshwater reservoir in Europe.
Admire the passing wilderness of
serene meadows and virgin pine and
birch forests. The ship calls at Mandrogi,
a small riverside village.
This evening, enjoy a dinner that will
include traditional Russian specialties.
ST. PETERSBURG
Monday, September 12
Cruise into St. Petersburg along the Neva
River, which flows majestically through
the heart of the city.
Enjoy exploring the city’s legendary
landmarks, which are scattered across
more than 100 islands linked by six times
as many bridges. St. Petersburg’s main
thoroughfare, Nevsky Prospekt, showcases
exquisite examples of Russian Baroque
and neoclassical architecture.
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Admire the magnificent fountains and gilded statues
at Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s summer palace.
On the morning tour, see the beautiful
Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
(Church of the Resurrection of Christ),
built on the site of Emperor Alexander II’s
assassination, and the 19th-century
St. Isaac’s Cathedral, with a striking
golden dome that is one of the glories of
the city’s skyline.
Tour the city’s oldest edifice,
the Peter and Paul Fortress, built in 1703
to guard the country’s only outlet to
the Baltic Sea. The impressive Baroque
Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
contains the tombs of 32 czars,
from Peter the Great to Nicholas II,
the last of the Romanovs.
Join the optional excursion, including
lunch, to the imperial compound of
Tsarskoye Selo (“Czar’s Village”)
in Pushkin and tour Catherine the Great’s
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nd cupolas that rise above the waters of Lake Onega.
elaborate Baroque palace, built in 1741,
highlighted by a special visit to
the restoration workshops. See the
extraordinary Amber Room: six tons
of solid amber, deftly carved and
framed in gold leaf, once deemed
the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Stripped and confiscated by the
Nazis in 1941, the Amber Room was
meticulously reconstructed in 2003 in
honor of St. Petersburg’s 300th birthday.
This evening, attend an optional
ballet performance in the Hermitage
or Palace Theater (performance
schedule permitting).
ST. PETERSBURG
Tuesday, September 13
Enjoy a specially arranged, early-opening
tour of the State Hermitage Museum,
former palace of Catherine the Great
and repository of one of the world’s
oldest and greatest art collections.
View the priceless collection of 19th- and
20th-century French Impressionist and
Post-Impressionist works as well as the
controversial group of 74 masterpieces
“lost” in a storeroom since World War II
and found in 1995. Its spectacular
collection is rivaled only by the museum’s
ornate interiors.
The afternoon is at leisure in
St. Petersburg, or you can choose to
join the optional excursion to skim
over the Gulf of Finland by hydrofoil
to Petrodvorets, the splendid palaces
and parklands commissioned by
Peter the Great and a UNESCO
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The M.S. VOLGA DREAM is by far the most superior
vessel cruising Russia’s waterways. Meticulously
designed to meet Western standards with elegant
appointments and impeccable service, it receives
nothing short of accolades. The M.S. VOLGA DREAM
is truly in a class by itself.
Each of the 56 air-conditioned outside Cabins
Deluxe Cabin
and Suites is decorated with wood paneling
and has a marble-accented private bathroom,
individual climate control, direct-dial telephone,
satellite television, safe, radio and plush bathrobes.
Meals including buffet breakfast, buffet lunch
and dinner are served in single, unassigned
seatings in the dining room and feature savory
Continental cuisine. Complimentary house wine,
beer and soft drinks are served with lunch and
dinner. Early morning risers’ coffee and afternoon
Lounge
tea are served daily. A vodka tasting and a
culinary introduction to Russian specialties will
be held aboard ship.
Following dinner each evening there will
be live music entertainment in the inviting
panoramic lounge, which offers a well-stocked bar.
The ship has a library with Internet access,
a teak-planked sun deck, boutique, hair salon,
fitness room and sauna.
The M.S. VOLGA DREAM was completely rebuilt
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World Heritage site. Following lunch
upon arrival, stroll through the scenic
Lower Park and tour the magnificent
Grand Palace.
Attend the Captain’s farewell
reception this evening.
ST. PETERSBURG/U.S.
Wednesday, September 14
Transfer to the airport for your flight
to the U.S.
MOSCOW PRE-CRUISE OPTION
Before your cruise, spend two nights in
Moscow in the deluxe MARRIOTT ROYAL
AURORA HOTEL, ideally located in
the city center. Tour the magnificent
Tretyakov Gallery, visit the tranquil grounds
of the UNESCO World Heritage site of
Novodevichy (“New Maidens”) Convent
and stroll through its cemetery, the most
prestigious in Moscow.
*The Pre-Cruise Option is available at an
additional cost. Complete details will be included
with your reservation confirmation.
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RUSSIA’S CULTURAL CAPITALS
Among the world’s great capitals
of culture, no two cities stand
higher than Moscow and
St. Petersburg. Moscow
will stir your soul;
St. Petersburg will
capture your imagination.
An important trading hub
long before Ivan the Terrible declared it
Russia’s capital in 1547, Moscow today
continues as the pulse of Russian finance,
commerce, education and research.
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University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-1240
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the Passenger Services Coordinator handling this program.
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friends of the University. You should know the ND Alumni travel program is totally self-supporting and none of your
local club membership dues nor any other association income is used to subsidize the cost of the travel program.
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NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport fees; visas and fees for obtaining
visas; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/
sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship
and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; excess baggage
charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; airfare and associated
local taxes, airport facility taxes and federal inspection fees not listed
in the “Included Features” section; transfers and baggage handling to/
from airport/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure 1) if you have
not purchased your air arrangements through Thomas P. Gohagan &
Company, or 2) if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing
earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); meals and alcoholic
beverages not listed in the “Included Features” section; and all other
services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section.
AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is
nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between
you and the airline (not Thomas P. Gohagan & Company), even if
purchased through Thomas P. Gohagan & Company.
LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may
change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most
current luggage allowance policy.
HEALTH: Any physical or mental condition that may require special
medical attention (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be
reported in writing when you make your reservation.
DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those
reservations received in the offices of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by March 3, 2011.
In the event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no
“replacement” reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate.
A “replacement” reservation is, in effect, a new reservation and can
be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Change and/or cancellation
fees apply as outlined in this “Contract: Terms and Conditions” for the
“replacement” reservation and the cancelled reservation.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Cancellations for all or any part
of the trip will not be effective until received in writing in the offices
of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. Should you have to cancel, the
following terms will apply: reservation cancellations are subject to a
$200 per person administrative fee ($50 for Pre-Cruise Option) from the
time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through
119 days prior to departure, $600 per person ($200 for Pre-Cruise
Option); from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of your trip
cost; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early
return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of your trip cost. In
addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees and administrative fees
will be assessed.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Because our cancellation
policies are strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase
trip cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your
participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the
only source of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance is available
through Travel Insurance Services for comprehensive coverage of such
expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident,
and damaged or lost luggage. Notre Dame will send you an application
upon receipt of your reservation and again prior to final payment.
RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring
institution or association, and its and their employees, shareholders,
subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, agents,
and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity
which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including,
for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation
companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers
or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All
such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result,
Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of
any such person or entity of any third party.
In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible
for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person
or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services
whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure,
acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or
other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, sickness,
illness, the lack of availability of or access to appropriate medical
attention, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical
or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any
failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time.
If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors,
you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible
for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at
owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any
person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specific room/cabin
assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line.
Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features
at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan
shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such
CRUISIN
changes. Gohagan may cancel a trip for any reason whatsoever; if so,
its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it.
Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including
without limitation, United States Department of State, World Health
Organization or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. All fares, as
well as ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, special
programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change
or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan shall not be required to
refund any portion of the fare or make any other compensation under
these circumstances. Gohagan is not responsible for penalties assessed
by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even
if Gohagan makes the flight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan
reserves the right to substitute vessels or hotels of a similar category
for those listed in this brochure. Gohagan reserves the right to increase
the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares,
currency fluctuations or fuel surcharges and all such increases are to be
paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant of such increases.
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out of
or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, to the Responsibility
Clause, to the brochure, or any other information relating in any way
to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by
binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial
rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent.
RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing
and are subject to change prior to departure.
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participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or
other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or
other participants and accepts the terms and conditions of this contract.
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through its Alumni Association, is pleased to provide this service of
facilitating travel opportunities for its Alumni and Friends. We strive
to work with the best partners to make available interesting and
enriching travel options for the Notre Dame family. Please note that
the University does not conduct tours, nor does it act as an agent for
guests interested in tours. The Alumni Association acts as a facilitator
with tour operators, with whom tour participants make arrangements
for completing travel. We are pleased to act as a liaison with tour
operators should you have any questions or concerns that may arise
before, during, or after your tour. The Alumni Association encourages
you to familiarize yourself thoroughly with the tour operator’s
cancellation and refund policies, and also to investigate available
services such as trip cancellation insurance. The University is not
responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements, nor for losses
or additional expenses resulting from travel. The Alumni Association
reserves the right to withdraw its affiliation with any individual tour
should conditions warrant.
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