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THE real Russia was recently revealed to a group of enthralled Aussie agents by Viking River Cruises, as they cruised the line’s stunning Waterways of the Czars itinerary. Bookended with extended stays in St Petersburg and Moscow, the cruise exposed agents to many colours of the Russian spectrum – from strolling the halls of opulent palaces and the Hermitage and a performance of an extravagant Russian ballet, to home visits in rural regions, and explorations of the iconic Red Square and Kremlin agents were kept entertained with the best highlights of what the country had to offer. “From Red Square and St. Basil’s…to the pretty towns of Uglich and Yaroslavl and the spectacular churches on Kizhi Island, and of course St. Petersburg…all wow! and I have many wonderful photos to look back on,” said impressed Sydney agent, Mary Kelly from Cruiseabout in Turramurra. The lucky group of agents are pictured above rugged up against the coming of winter (from left) Peta Baldwinson, GO Holidays; Sheila Lyons, Air NZ Holidays; Rosie Preston, Cruiseabout Lane Cove; Shaun Abblitt, Cruiseabout Kew; Kevin Garwood, Escape Travel Camberwell; Brendan Coory, Stella Travel; Damian Clark, Cruiseabout Q Super Centre; Julieanne Deveraux, Cruiseabout Port Melbourne; Joanne Rea, Cruiseabout Caloundra; Lee-Anne Johns, The Cruise and Travel Broker; Fiona Boileau, Gunther & Turner Travel Associates; Mary Kelly, Cruiseabout Turramurra; Liz Sawers, Viking River Cruises Australia and Liana, Viking River Cruises. |
