Enjoyable river cruise
EVER listened to Boney M’s song Rasputin and wondered how wonderful it’d be to travel to Russia, to explore one of the world’s most historical country and experience its culture and landscape?
And with the next FIFA World Cup set to be held in Russia next year, what better reason to visit the country with the amazing packages by Sedunia Travel.
Volga River – Russia’s longest river
One better way to see the country is through river cruising upon the Volga. A unique way of travelling through the longest river in Europe, this route visits the fascinating, different capitals of Moscow and St Petersburg.
Enjoy the cosy atmosphere of small but historically important cities along the river such as the Karelian islands of Kizhi and Valaam.
From Moscow to St Petersburg
The Red Square, St Basil Cathedral, the State Historical Museum, the Olympic Stadium and the Kremlin, are not to be missed in Moscow.
Along this majestic river cruise, there is a chance to visit Uglich, one of the loveliest cities of the Golden Ring.
Visit the Green Domed Cathedral, Church Of St Dmitry, the ancient city and world heritage site Yaroslavl for the church of Elijah the Prophet.
Be mesmerised by the Kirillo Belozersky Monastery in Goritsy and Church of the Transfiguration built without a single nail in Kizhl. In Mandrogi, admire the charming landscape dotted with colourful wooden houses with finely carved roofs called izbas.
Set sail on the Neva River into St Petersburg, a city that once housed the Russian nobility.
Visit the world’s famous Hermitage Museum, formerly the Winter Palace and home of the Tsars.
Book by Sept 27 to enjoy savings of RM1,000 per couple on the 12D Volga River Cruise. While the World Cup Package is priced at RM11,800 per person and coincides with the World Cup Football 2018 in Russia, with ticket purchase options.
Avalon Waterways
Another European river cruise is the Danube or even the Rhine, with the opportunity to visit older towns in Europe.
Join Avalon Waterways River Cruise, which is currently trending in popularity.
With river cruises, travellers travel at the right pace, comfortably with the right amenities and enjoy beautiful views.
Visit enchanting castles and medieval villages where the usual coach tours do not frequent. Dock daily along the Danube’s bank for cities such as Passau, Melk, Linz, Vienna and Budapest just to name a few or Cologne, Mainz, Breisach and Basel along the Rhine River.
On every shore, excursion travellers experience a variety of unique, off-the-beatentrack places of local tradition.
Those keen on cycling or canoeing can take advantage of the Active Discovery.
Avalon waterways was awarded “The Best Cabin Award” in 2016, boasting younger fleets and impeccable onboard service.
Take advantage on the special departure, 9D A Taste of The Danube, April 26, 2018, sailing, which includes flight, priced from RM13,980.
Not forgetting some other great deals for this year and next sailings with savings from RM4,000 up to RM12,000 per couple.
■ Visit Sedunia Travel at their booth during the MATTA Fair, Hall 2, Booth No.2205 to 2244 and enquire about Volga and Avalon River cruise packages.
For details, call 03-2141 1022/2148 4566 (open this Saturday and Sunday) or e-mail to contact@seduniatravel.com or visit www.seduniatravel.com/matta-fair