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Explore Moscow and St. Petersburg: 5 Nights Holiday Tour with Turkish Airlines

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Summary Information

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Pasaportunuza göre değişir — temsilcimize danışınız

Süre

5 Gece 6 Gün

Kalkış

İstanbul

Ulaşım

Uçaklı

Ülkeler

Rusya

Konaklama

Oda Kahvaltı

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Guide

Professional
TÜRSAB guide

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Insurance

Mandatory travel
including insurance

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Guarantee

Minimum participants
departure guaranteed

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Support

Throughout the tour
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Duration

5 Nights 6 Days

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Departure

Istanbul

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Person

Max 44

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Transportation

Uçaklı

event Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul – Moscow 

We meet at 04:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing ticket, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart for Moscow at 07:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK413. Arrival at Moscow Airport at 11:05 local time. After our baggage procedures, we set off with our private vehicle for our "Moscow Panoramic City Tour". The places we will see during the panoramic Moscow city tour include a panoramic walking tour around Red Square — Kremlin Walls, Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Shopping Center, Lenin's Mausoleum, Alexander Garden and the Eternal Flame, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Leninka Library, Pushkov House, and the Great Vladimir Statue. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.


Day 2: Moscow 

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of the Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet's Cemetery. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay 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, founded 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 a history dating back to the twelfth century, this fortress includes the cathedral square, open areas, and monumental symbols that we will see.

Continuing our tour, we explore the Moscow Metro, considered one of the world's most beautifully decorated artistic wonders, built since 1931 and hosting 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 with the captivating works of street painters and conclude our day at our hotel.


event Day 3 — Day 3 — 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 set off 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 tourist 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 to our hotel for an overnight stay.


Extra Tour: St. Petersburg Golden Canals White Nights and Bridge Opening Boat Tour 75€

We head to the port for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour that earns St. Petersburg the title of "Venice of the North". While navigating the elegant curves of the Fontanka, Neva, and Moika rivers, you will have the opportunity to see the Hermitage Museum, Anichkov Bridge, St. Isaac Cathedral, Mikhailovski Palace, and many other historical structures panoramically 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 stay at our hotel.


event Day 4 — Day 4 — St Petersburg 

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


Extra Tour: Hermitage Museum & Peter Paul Tour 100€

The Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine II, has a unique collection that is considered one of the largest and most established art museums in the world today. Initially created as Catherine's private art collection, the museum grew over time with purchases and donations made during the imperial period and was 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 not only house works of art but also host the magnificent history of the Russian Empire. Particularly, the seizure of the Winter Palace during the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution is 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 grandeur of the past and humanity's artistic heritage to every visitor. The tour will continue with the Peter and Paul Fortress, the first structure built by Peter in St. Petersburg in the 1700s, located on the Neva River. 


event Day 5 — Day 5 — St Petersburg 

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace. Overnight stay at our hotel.


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

This tour will begin in the mesmerizing atmosphere of the Catherine Palace, dazzling with its magnificent baroque architecture and world-famous Amber Room; then we will witness a magnificent 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 crown our tour with a pleasant free time in Pushkin Village, which carries the traces of the famous poet Alexander Pushkin with its historical texture.


event Day 6 — Day 6 — St Petersburg - Istanbul

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and transfer to the airport at the time indicated by our guide. Then we complete our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures. We depart for Istanbul Airport at 12:55 on Turkish Airlines flight TK402. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Istanbul at 17:00, concluding our tour.


TK 17.05.2027 TK0417 IST-VKO 09:40-13:35 22.05.2027 TK0402 LED-IST 12:55-17:00

TK 18.05.2027 TK0413 IST-VKO 07:15-11:05 23.05.2027 TK0402 LED-IST 12:55-17:00



Prices & Dates

All departure dates open for sale and per-person prices. Sold-out or closed dates are not listed. TL amounts are approximate at the current exchange rate; the exact amount is calculated at booking.

Same price on all dates

Per person in double room47.511 ₺ orijinal: € 849
Single room58.703 ₺ orijinal: € 1.049
Per person in triple room47.511 ₺ orijinal: € 849
Child (5-11 years)47.511 ₺ orijinal: € 849
Infant (0-4 years)8.394 ₺ orijinal: € 150
May 17 17 May 2027, Monday ✓ Guaranteed Departure 47.511 ₺ per person

Tour Description

Day 1 — Istanbul – Moscow <\/h3>

We meet at 04:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing ticket, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart for Moscow at 07:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK413. Arrival at Moscow Airport at 11:05 local time. After our baggage procedures, we set off with our private vehicle for our "Moscow Panoramic City Tour". The places we will see during the panoramic Moscow city tour include a panoramic walking tour around Red Square — Kremlin Walls, Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Shopping Center, Lenin's Mausoleum, Alexander Garden and the Eternal Flame, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Leninka Library, Pushkov House, and the Great Vladimir Statue. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.<\/p>


Day 2: Moscow <\/p>

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of the Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet's Cemetery. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay 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, founded 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 a history dating back to the twelfth century, this fortress includes the cathedral square, open areas, and monumental symbols that we will see.<\/p>

Continuing our tour, we explore the Moscow Metro, considered one of the world's most beautifully decorated artistic wonders, built since 1931 and hosting 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 with the captivating works of street painters and conclude our day at our hotel.<\/p>


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Inclusions

  • check_circle • Tickets for scheduled flights operated by Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul-Moscow / St. Petersburg-Istanbul route
  • check_circle • Accommodation in 4-star hotels with breakfast for 2 nights in Moscow and 3 nights in St. Petersburg
  • check_circle • Panoramic city tours of Moscow and St. Petersburg
  • check_circle • Economy class high-speed train ticket between Moscow and St. Petersburg
  • check_circle • Transfer services between the airport and the hotel and from the hotel to the airport
  • check_circle • Turkish-speaking guiding support

Exclusions

  • cancel • International departure tax stamp
  • cancel • Electronic visa fee
  • cancel • Travel insurance (up to 65 years)
  • cancel • Travel insurance (66-75 years)
  • cancel • Hotel extras and personal expenses
  • cancel • Extra tours
  • cancel • Hotel taxes (city tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entrance fees, and operational service costs totaling 100 Euros per person, which will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour starts)

policy Cancellation Policy

**GENERAL TERMS** 1. General terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be evaluated separately from the program. 2. In cases where sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days before the travel date. When a cancellation decision is made, the guest is informed, and the tour fee is fully refunded. Refunds for additional services taken outside the tour will be made if domestic flights are purchased through the Agency. Services such as visa services and travel health insurance are non-refundable if used, but if unused, they can also be canceled for a refund. If the guest has purchased domestic flights from a different provider, they cannot claim any refund in case of cancellation by the Agency. Any material and moral losses arising from tour cancellation are accepted in advance by the guest, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency has the right not to cancel the tour. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually, the guiding service only covers international round-trip transfers. **Cancellation and Change** 4. In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of reservation. In cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the cost of these tickets, which do not have cancellation and change rights, will be reflected as a penalty. 5. Guests must notify the Agency in writing at least 30 days before the tour departure date.

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About the Tour

group Who is this tour suitable for?

This tour, lasting 5 Nights 6 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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