The peak of the popularity of cruise holidays was in the second half of the last century. Then, with the advent of package tours to foreign southern resorts on an all-inclusive system, people forgot about cruises. But here all inclusive with buffet tables and exotic of the southern seas became boring, and again cruises in the spotlight! And this applies not only to expensive liners off the coast of Europe, but also to the ship "George Zhukov", for example, which makes its voyage along the rivers of our homeland.
General information about the ship
Georgy Zhukov is a Czech four-deck motor ship with modern navigation equipment on board. The capacity of the ship "George Zhukov" is 295 people. The length of the vessel exceeds 100 meters. The maximum speed of the ship is up to 30 km / h.
Accommodation
The cruise on the ship "George Zhukov" is a comfortable journey in the best traditions of river navigation. You will be offered a choice of luxury cabins, junior suites and standard. In all cabins, regardless of the level of comfort, there are amenities (shower, toilet), air conditioning, window, wardrobe, radio.
Luxury cabin is a 2-room room with a folding corner sofa, TV, DVD, refrigerator.
Junior Suite can be both two- and one-room. Other conditions practically do not differ from a luxury cabin (except for the appearance of furniture).
The standard class cabin is somewhat less spacious, but just as comfortable in terms of accommodation conditions (except for the lack of a TV and refrigerator).
In addition, there are standard class bunk cabins in which the beds are located one above the other.
As for food, the cost of the cruise includes full three meals a day on the menu or as a buffet in a restaurant. When the ship is fully loaded by passengers, food is provided in 2 shifts.
But not all the same time you will spend in cabins. For your interesting and eventful leisure aboard the ship "George Zhukov" aerobics is provided under the guidance of an experienced instructor in the fitness room, wellness procedures (herbal tea, massage, exercise therapy, oxygen cocktail, etc.), if necessary, a doctor’s consultation and laboratory diagnostics are provided (for example, blood sugar, etc.), library. On the open deck, you can enjoy plenty of views or sunbathe and breathe fresh air. Wi-fi is available in the bars.
In addition, you can hold corporate events on board the ship "George Zhukov", for this there is a conference room, 2 restaurants, bars.
Cruise Terms
The cost of the cruise may vary depending on your chosen route, accommodation option and time.
Included in the price:
• Accommodation in the cabin of the selected class.
• Three meals a day in a restaurant on board the ship.
• Excursions
• Cultural and entertainment program.
Drinks in bars, sauna visits, additional (not provided for by the cruise program) excursions and services are not included in the price of the cruise and are subject to additional payment.
Children between the ages of 2-14 are admitted free of charge, subject to payment of meals (extra beds for children are not provided).
Cruise route
The ship "George Zhukov", reviews of which are positive, begins its journey from Nizhny Novgorod or Moscow. A cruise from Nizhny Novgorod includes a visit to the cities of Gorodets, Kostroma and Ples with sightseeing bus excursions to the main attractions (the Samovarov Museum, Holy Trinity Monastery, landscape museum, etc.).
From Moscow, there are quite a lot of various cruises aboard the ship "George Zhukov" with visits to the cities of Uglich (Tsarevich Dmitry Church, the Kremlin), Perm ("Mouse Palace", the memorial complex of M. Tsvetaeva, the house-museum of I.I. Shishkin, B. Pasternak), Astrakhan (Museum of Fire Protection, Museum of Merchant Life, several "green sites"), St. Petersburg (Museum of the Waterways of the North, the Palace of Paul I, the Museum of Wooden Architecture , etc.) in various combinations.
Whatever option you choose, a cruise is a small life with a lot of new acquaintances, emotions and impressions.