Taste of Siberia

The largest city in Eastern Siberia.

Arrival at Krasnoyarsk Airport

Transfer airport - ship

Check-in on board
Welcome cocktail (sparkling wine, caviar)

Lunch on board

17:00 Departure for the sightseeing tour

A city of incredible blends: the central part with ancient merchant houses, the largest factories and plants, wildlife and world-class ski resorts - all this harmoniously adjoins each other and emphasizes the special, unique character of Krasnoyarsk. Enjoy stunning north bridges, a huge number of fountains and stroll along one of the longest streets in the world.

• Visit to Karaul Mountain, overlooking the city,

• Surikov’s Estate (as an example of the architecture and lifestyle in Russia in the XIX century)

19: 00-21: 00 Dinner on board

22:00: Krasnoyarsk by Night Tour (optionally)

Day 2

The largest city in Eastern Siberia.

Breakfast on board the ship
Departure for the excursion program

• Picturesque viewpoint with the monument "Tsar-Fish"

• Krasnoyarsk Hydrostation

• Bobrovy Log Fan Park with an ascent by cable car to the top, viewpoint, eco-trail about 2 km (alternative for active tourism is a walking route in the Stolby reserve)

One of the seven wonders of Russia is the Stolby Nature Reserve*.

In fact, these are rocks of volcanic origin, and they were nicknamed “pillars” because of their shape. They are narrow, tall (60 to 600 meters), extremely ancient (450 to 600 million years old) and are scattered over the area of more than 450 square kilometers. Each rock has its own name.

* The unique reserve claims to be included in the list of territories under the protection of UNESCO and is the most visited reserve in Russia (more than 750,000 visitors in 2018).
Lunch on board
Free time
Dinner on board

Departure from Krasnoyarsk at 09 pm

Day 3

Day on board

Themed day of entertainment on board

Day 4

Yartsevo

A walking tour around the village. Souvenirs village fair

Arrival of the ship

Breakfast on board

A walking tour around the village

Food and souvenirs fair ashore by locals

Lunch, dinner on board

Day 5

Verkhneimbatsk

You arrived on the legendary land, the first Russian settlement founded by Mangazeya Cossacks in 1607 on the right bank of the Yenisei River at the confluence of the Verkhny Imbak River. Here you will visit the ethnic park, which presents the whole unity and diversity of Siberia: the Putorana Plateau and Taimyr, the Turukhansky district and Evenkia. You will see a Ket camp with household attributes, a lively spring with healing water, a museum of Cossacks and Pomors, listen to the performance of an ethnic ensemble, have a chance to try national cuisine in a local café and so much more.

Visit to the ethnic complex
Tea party
Mini-exhibition of paintings by designers

Day 6

Bakhta

Have a heartwarming meeting with the people playing the major roles in the film «Happy People». You can ask your favorite characters any questions. Plus you will have the opportunity to sail on real tarred wooden Siberian boats, taste delicious fish soup on the shore, and try your hand at traditional fishing, as well as picking northern berries in the forest.

Arrival of the ship
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation ashore by small boats "Zodiac"

Program ashore:

Tour along the river in wooden boats
Fish soup ashore
Picking berries in the forest
Visit to the museum of taiga nature management

Departure of the ship

Lunch on board
Siberian fishing – OPTIONAL

Day 7

Vorogovo

Visit bright Siberian fair with songs, dances, raw fish stroganina and souvenirs. Try national treats and real homemade delicacies, play a shaman tambourine, surprise your loved ones with unique souvenirs from the Russian taiga.

Arrival of the ship at Vorogovo
Breakfast on board

Welcome ceremony (music from local residents)
Local souvenirs

Departure of the ship

Lunch, Dinner on board

Day 8

Yeniseisk

Merchant houses, monasteries, narrow streets and the spirit of an ancient city with four hundred years of history, which has retained its original appearance to this day *. There are many magnificent museums in Yeniseisk, for example, the local “Planer Museum” is listed in the Guinness Book of Records! You will learn what kind of object it is and how to use it while viewing the largest collection of planers in the world. * The historical part of the city of Yeniseisk is included in the preliminary list of the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Breakfast and lunch on board

Departure for the city tour

Yenisei Regional Museum. A.I. Kytmanova" (one of the oldest museums in Siberia)
Museum-Estate “Photo-izba” (a unique collection of antiquities is presented, reflecting the life of Yenisei people: furniture, utensils, keys, locks, school supplies)
Wood Plane Museum (a unique collection of carpentry tools, the exhibition is listed in the Guinness Book of Records (it has more than 1,500 copies)
Stagecoach driver habitation (exposition, the possibility of organizing tours in a horse-drawn carriage)

Departure of the ship

Day 9

Galanino

In the real Russian huts you will get acquainted with the everyday life of the Cossacks. You will be welcomed in the best traditions of Siberian hospitality, treated with local liquors and tea from a samovar with crusty pies. They will tell you about the features of their way of life and hold a master class on birch bark. You will hear old Cossack songs that have sounded over the Yenisei for centuries.

Arrival at Galanino

Breakfast on board

Folklore-interactive program "Siberian Cossacks"
Fair of birch bark souvenirs
Visits to the houses of local residents, tasting liqueurs, pickles, tea, honey, homemade cakes.
Participation in master classes (work with birch bark, basket weaving, embroidery, etc.)

The largest city in Eastern Siberia.

The arrival of the ship

Breakfast and lunch on board

Dinner (in the city) with concert program “Tayga master”

Visit to the factory of precious metals “Krastsvetmet” – OPTIONAL

Day 10

The largest city in Eastern Siberia.

Check-out until 12 pm, transfer to the airport, departure for Moscow

Ship

Ship "Maxim Gorky"

Maxim Gorky will be the first and only cruise ship to take travellers along the Yenisei River. To make sure the ship’s up to this momentous job, we’ve completed a complete redesign and renovation.

Now a 5* luxury ship, Maxim Gorky has ultra-modern features combined with comfortable interiors inspired by the rugged Siberian landscape which will be seen out of every window.

Vodohod Luxury 5 Star

Cabin types

All cabins Single Deluxe

Single

Cabin`s design is inspired by majestic nature of the taiga. Equipped with new furniture and lighting. Size of cabin is around 9 sq.m

One-bed outside cabin with a large opening scenic window, private facilities, heating and ventilation system, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio.

Deluxe

Inspired by the breathtaking nature of rugged Siberia, our deluxe cabins offer elegant interiors in soothing natural tones – brought to life by each spectacular view that floats by. Unwind in a private sanctuary as you reflect on the day and dream of delightful discoveries that lie ahead. Size of cabin is around 13 - 17,7 sq.m

Two twin beds or one double bed - Cosy personal lounge area - A spacious wardrobe - Your own fridge, radio, TV and hair dryer - Two large windows for endless gazing

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