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Moscow and St. Petersburg: 5 Nights Including Visa with Travel Enthusiasts

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Summary Information

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Rusya Vizesi

Süre

6 Gece 7 Gün

Kalkış

İstanbul

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Uçaklı

Ülkeler

Rusya

Konaklama

Bed and Breakfast

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Guide

Professional
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Insurance

Mandatory travel
including insurance

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Minimum participants
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Duration

6 Nights 7 Days

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Departure

Istanbul

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Person

Max 44

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Transportation

Uçaklı

Tour Description

Day 1 — Istanbul – Moscow <\/h3>

Day 1: Istanbul – Moscow <\/p>

We meet with our esteemed guests at 17:45 in front of the Ajet counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing ticket, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart for Moscow at 20:45 on Ajet Airlines flight VF275. <\/p>

Day 2 — Moscow <\/h3>

Day 2: Moscow <\/p>

Arrival at Moscow Airport at 00:50 local time. After our baggage procedures, we head to our hotel. We rest until the meeting time. After breakfast at the hotel, we set off with our private vehicle for our "Moscow Panoramic City Tour." The panoramic city tour of Moscow includes a walking tour around Red Square — Kremlin Walls, Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Shopping Mall, Lenin's Mausoleum, Alexander Garden and the Eternal Flame, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Leninka Library, Pushkov House, and the Great Vladimir Statue. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.<\/p>

Day 3 — Moscow <\/h3>

Day 3: Moscow <\/p>

After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet’s Cemetery. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.<\/p>

Extra Tour: Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet’s Cemetery 100 €<\/p>

We start exploring Moscow's fascinating history with the historic Novodevichy Convent, established in 1524, which determined the fate of many empresses. This complex also houses the eternal resting places of literary giants Anton Chekhov and Gogol, as well as our famous poet Nazım Hikmet and his wife Vera (Veronica). From here, we proceed to the magnificent Kremlin Palace, the heart and symbol of Russia; with its history dating back to the twelfth century, this fortress includes the Cathedral Square, open spaces, and monumental symbols among the places we will see.<\/p>

Next, we explore the Moscow Metro, considered a beautifully decorated masterpiece of art that has been in construction since 1931 and hosts millions of people every day. Then, we move to Arbat Street, the most famous and busiest street in Moscow, dating back to 1493, where we experience the historical spirit alongside the captivating works of street artists and conclude our day at our hotel.<\/p>

Day 4 — Moscow – St Petersburg (by High-Speed Train) <\/h3>

Day 4: Moscow – St Petersburg (by High-Speed Train) <\/p>

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and head to the train station. After a pleasant journey by high-speed train, we proceed with our private vehicle for our "St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour." During the panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see the streets showcasing the finest examples of the world's most famous architects and artists, as well as the historical and touristic sites of the city. Notable places include the famous Nevsky Prospect featured in the books of renowned writers, Old Port Lighthouses, Mint, Clock Tower, Statue of Peter the Great, Winter Palace, Palace Square, Admiralty Building, Aurora Cruiser, Kazan Cathedral, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can join the St. Petersburg Golden Canals Boat Tour. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.<\/p>

Extra Tour: St. Petersburg Golden Canals White Nights and Opening of the Bridges Boat Tour 75€ per person<\/p>

We head to the port for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour that earns St. Petersburg the title of "Venice of the North." As we navigate the elegant curves of the Fontanka, Neva, and Moika rivers, you will have the chance to see the Hermitage Museum, Anichkov Bridge, St. Isaac Cathedral, Mikhailovski Palace, and many more historical buildings from the water. As the city's lights reflect on the river surface, you will discover the romantic atmosphere of St. Petersburg from a different perspective. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.<\/p>

Day 5 — St Petersburg <\/h3>

Day 5: St Petersburg <\/p>

After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of the Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Tour. After the tour, we head back to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.<\/p>

Extra Tour: Hermitage Museum & Peter Paul Tour 100€ per person<\/p>

The Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine II, has a unique collection that is now considered one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world. Initially created as Catherine's private art collection, the museum grew over time with purchases and donations made during the imperial period and opened to the public in 1852. The museum consists of a total of six historical buildings, including the Winter Palace, which dazzles with its baroque architecture. These structures host not only works of art but also the glorious past of the Russian Empire. Particularly, the capture of the Winter Palace during the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution has been one of the most symbolic moments in Russian history. The Hermitage collection includes works by masters of world art such as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rubens, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. Additionally, archaeological artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome also attract great interest. With over 3 million works, the Hermitage is not just a museum but also a cultural temple where art and history intertwine. It presents the glory of the past and the artistic heritage of humanity to every visitor. The tour will continue with Peter and Paul Fortress, the first structure built by Peter in St. Petersburg in the 1700s, located on the Neva River. <\/p>

Day 6 — St Petersburg <\/h3>

Day 6: St Petersburg <\/p>

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace. After the tour, we will have free time until the time determined by our guide.<\/p>

Extra Tour: Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace Tour 170 € per person<\/p>

This tour will start in the enchanting atmosphere of the Catherine Palace, dazzling with its magnificent baroque architecture and world-famous Amber Room; then we will witness a tremendous visual feast in the Lower Gardens of Peterhof, known as the "Russian Versailles," famous for its engineering marvel fountains that operate solely on natural water pressure without an electric pump, and we will conclude our tour with a delightful free time in Pushkin Village, which carries the traces of the famous poet Alexander Pushkin with its historical texture.<\/p>

event Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul – Moscow&nbsp;

Day 1: Istanbul – Moscow 

We meet with our esteemed guests at 17:45 in front of the Ajet counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing ticket, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart for Moscow at 20:45 on Ajet Airlines flight VF275. 

event Day 2 — Day 2 — Moscow&nbsp;

Day 2: Moscow 

Arrival at Moscow Airport at 00:50 local time. After our baggage procedures, we head to our hotel. We rest until the meeting time. After breakfast at the hotel, we set off with our private vehicle for our "Moscow Panoramic City Tour." The panoramic city tour of Moscow includes a walking tour around Red Square — Kremlin Walls, Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Shopping Mall, Lenin's Mausoleum, Alexander Garden and the Eternal Flame, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Leninka Library, Pushkov House, and the Great Vladimir Statue. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.

event Day 3 — Day 3 — Moscow&nbsp;

Day 3: Moscow 

After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet’s Cemetery. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet’s Cemetery 100 €

We start exploring Moscow's fascinating history with the historic Novodevichy Convent, established in 1524, which determined the fate of many empresses. This complex also houses the eternal resting places of literary giants Anton Chekhov and Gogol, as well as our famous poet Nazım Hikmet and his wife Vera (Veronica). From here, we proceed to the magnificent Kremlin Palace, the heart and symbol of Russia; with its history dating back to the twelfth century, this fortress includes the Cathedral Square, open spaces, and monumental symbols among the places we will see.

Next, we explore the Moscow Metro, considered a beautifully decorated masterpiece of art that has been in construction since 1931 and hosts millions of people every day. Then, we move to Arbat Street, the most famous and busiest street in Moscow, dating back to 1493, where we experience the historical spirit alongside the captivating works of street artists and conclude our day at our hotel.

event Day 4 — Day 4 — Moscow – St Petersburg (by High-Speed Train)&nbsp;

Day 4: Moscow – St Petersburg (by High-Speed Train) 

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and head to the train station. After a pleasant journey by high-speed train, we proceed with our private vehicle for our "St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour." During the panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see the streets showcasing the finest examples of the world's most famous architects and artists, as well as the historical and touristic sites of the city. Notable places include the famous Nevsky Prospect featured in the books of renowned writers, Old Port Lighthouses, Mint, Clock Tower, Statue of Peter the Great, Winter Palace, Palace Square, Admiralty Building, Aurora Cruiser, Kazan Cathedral, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can join the St. Petersburg Golden Canals Boat Tour. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: St. Petersburg Golden Canals White Nights and Opening of the Bridges Boat Tour 75€ per person

We head to the port for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour that earns St. Petersburg the title of "Venice of the North." As we navigate the elegant curves of the Fontanka, Neva, and Moika rivers, you will have the chance to see the Hermitage Museum, Anichkov Bridge, St. Isaac Cathedral, Mikhailovski Palace, and many more historical buildings from the water. As the city's lights reflect on the river surface, you will discover the romantic atmosphere of St. Petersburg from a different perspective. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

event Day 5 — Day 5 — St Petersburg&nbsp;

Day 5: St Petersburg 

After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of the Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Tour. After the tour, we head back to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Hermitage Museum & Peter Paul Tour 100€ per person

The Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine II, has a unique collection that is now considered one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world. Initially created as Catherine's private art collection, the museum grew over time with purchases and donations made during the imperial period and opened to the public in 1852. The museum consists of a total of six historical buildings, including the Winter Palace, which dazzles with its baroque architecture. These structures host not only works of art but also the glorious past of the Russian Empire. Particularly, the capture of the Winter Palace during the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution has been one of the most symbolic moments in Russian history. The Hermitage collection includes works by masters of world art such as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rubens, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. Additionally, archaeological artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome also attract great interest. With over 3 million works, the Hermitage is not just a museum but also a cultural temple where art and history intertwine. It presents the glory of the past and the artistic heritage of humanity to every visitor. The tour will continue with Peter and Paul Fortress, the first structure built by Peter in St. Petersburg in the 1700s, located on the Neva River. 

event Day 6 — Day 6 — St Petersburg&nbsp;

Day 6: St Petersburg 

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace. After the tour, we will have free time until the time determined by our guide.

Extra Tour: Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace Tour 170 € per person

This tour will start in the enchanting atmosphere of the Catherine Palace, dazzling with its magnificent baroque architecture and world-famous Amber Room; then we will witness a tremendous visual feast in the Lower Gardens of Peterhof, known as the "Russian Versailles," famous for its engineering marvel fountains that operate solely on natural water pressure without an electric pump, and we will conclude our tour with a delightful free time in Pushkin Village, which carries the traces of the famous poet Alexander Pushkin with its historical texture.

event Day 7 — Day 7 — St Petersburg - Istanbul

Day 7: St Petersburg - Istanbul

Then we complete our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures. After that, we depart for Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 02:20 on Ajet Airlines flight VF292. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Istanbul at 06:10, marking the end of our tour..

We hope to see you again on your next trip …


                                                 FULL EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE / Valid if taken from our offices

Included Tours in the Package:

• Moscow Metro & Arbat Street 

• Kremlin Palace & Novodevichy - Nazım Hikmet's Grave 

• St. Petersburg Golden Canals White Nights and Opening of the Bridges Boat Tour 

• Hermitage Museum & Peter Paul

• Pushkin Tsar Village & Catherine Palace & Peterhof (Gardens) Tour


Total Value: 445 €

Package Price: 380 € per person

(Approximately 15% discount advantage is offered when taken.)


Inclusions

  • check_circle • Flight tickets on Ajet Airlines' scheduled flights on the SAW-Moscow / St. Petersburg-SAW route
  • check_circle • 3 nights accommodation in Moscow and 2 nights in St. Petersburg, including breakfast at 4-star hotels
  • check_circle • Panoramic tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg
  • check_circle • Economy class high-speed train ticket between Moscow and St. Petersburg
  • check_circle • Round-trip transfer services between the airport and hotel
  • check_circle • Turkish-speaking guiding support

Exclusions

  • cancel • International exit tax stamp
  • cancel • Electronic visa fee
  • cancel • Travel insurance (under 65 years)
  • cancel • Travel insurance (ages 66-75)
  • cancel • Hotel extras and personal expenses
  • cancel • Extra tours
  • cancel • Hotel taxes (city tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses, a mandatory payment of 100 Euros per person will be collected in cash by the guide at the beginning of the tour)

policy Cancellation Policy

**GENERAL TERMS** 1. General terms are an integral part of the tour program and these two elements cannot be considered separately. 2. If sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the agency has the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days before the tour date. In this case, the guest will be informed of the cancellation, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. Additionally, the refund of extra services taken outside the tour will also include the domestic connection flight if applicable. However, visa services and travel health insurance, if used, will not be refunded; if unused, a refund will be made. If the guest has obtained the domestic connection flight from a different provider, they cannot request any refund in case the tour is canceled by the agency. The guest accepts in advance any material and moral losses that may arise due to the tour cancellation and the agency cannot be held responsible. 3. When sufficient participation is not achieved, the agency reserves the right to show goodwill by not canceling the tour. In this case, the special guidance service for the guest will only cover the international round-trip transfer. **Cancellation and Change** 4. In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of booking. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date will incur a penalty fee for these tickets, which do not have cancellation and change rights. 5. Guests can notify the agency in writing until 30 days before the tour departure date, and the agency will refund the airline tickets paid to the airline company.

Additional Information

A visa for Russia is required for this tour.<\/p>

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About the Tour

group Who is this tour suitable for?

This tour, lasting 6 Nights 7 Days and departing from Istanbul, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Rusya route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.

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You can join the tour without wasting time with a single departure point from İstanbul and its surroundings. Transportation and program for tours departing from İstanbul are organized with the assurance of Gezi Tutkunları; you can check the page for current prices and departure dates or make a reservation.

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