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Moscow and St. Petersburg Tour: 5 Nights Special for Eid al-Adha

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Summary Information

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Süre

5 Gece 6 Gün

Kalkış

İstanbul

Ulaşım

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
departure guaranteed

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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

Tour Description

Day 1 — Istanbul – St. Petersburg

Day 1: Istanbul – St. Petersburg


We meet with our esteemed guests at 05:00 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 St. Petersburg at 08:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK401.

We arrive at St. Petersburg Airport at 11:55 local time. After our baggage procedures, 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 city's historical and tourist sites. Notable places include the famous Nevsky Prospect featured in the works of renowned writers, Old Port Lighthouses, Mint, Clock Tower, Peter the Great Statue, Winter Palace, Palace Square, Admiralty Building, Aurora Cruiser, Kazan Cathedral, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. After our 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 for overnight stay.


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

We proceed to the port for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour, which 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 chance to see the Hermitage Museum, Anichkov Bridge, St. Isaac Cathedral, Mikhailovski Palace, and many other historical structures 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 for overnight stay.



event Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul – St. Petersburg

Day 1: Istanbul – St. Petersburg


We meet with our esteemed guests at 05:00 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 St. Petersburg at 08:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK401.

We arrive at St. Petersburg Airport at 11:55 local time. After our baggage procedures, 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 city's historical and tourist sites. Notable places include the famous Nevsky Prospect featured in the works of renowned writers, Old Port Lighthouses, Mint, Clock Tower, Peter the Great Statue, Winter Palace, Palace Square, Admiralty Building, Aurora Cruiser, Kazan Cathedral, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. After our 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 for overnight stay.


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

We proceed to the port for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour, which 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 chance to see the Hermitage Museum, Anichkov Bridge, St. Isaac Cathedral, Mikhailovski Palace, and many other historical structures 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 for overnight stay.



event Day 2 — Day 2 — St Petersburg

Day 2: St Petersburg


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


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

The Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine II, is considered one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, housing a unique collection. Initially established as Catherine's private art collection, the museum grew over time through purchases and donations made during the imperial period, opening 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 artworks but also represent the glorious past of the Russian Empire. Particularly, the capture of the Winter Palace during the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 became 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 offers every visitor a glimpse of the grandeur of the past and humanity's artistic heritage. 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 3 — Day 3 — St Petersburg 

Day 3: St Petersburg 

After our breakfast, we check out of our rooms and have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized tour of Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace. After our tour, we 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 begin in the enchanting 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 4 — Day 4 — St Petersburg- Moscow (by High-Speed Train) 

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

After our 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 "Moscow Panoramic City Tour" upon arrival. The panoramic city tour of Moscow will include a panoramic walking tour around Red Square — Kremlin Walls, Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Shopping Mall, Lenin's Mausoleum, Alexander Garden and 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.


event Day 5 — Day 5 — Moscow 

Day 5: Moscow 


After our breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized tour of the Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet’s Cemetery. After our 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 the fascinating history of Moscow with the historic Novodevichy Monastery, 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 its history dating back to the twelfth century, this fortress includes the cathedral square, open spaces, and monumental symbols that we will see. Continuing our tour, we explore the Moscow Metro, considered one of the most beautifully decorated artistic wonders in the world, 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 while enjoying the captivating works of street artists, concluding our day at our hotel.



event Day 6 — Day 6 — Moscow - Istanbul

Day 6: Moscow - Istanbul


After our breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. Then we complete our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures. We depart for Istanbul Airport at 12:30 on Turkish Airlines flight TK414. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Istanbul at 16:25, marking the end of our tour...

We hope to see you again on your next trip...

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Inclusions

  • check_circle • Flight ticket service with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul - St. Petersburg / Moscow - Istanbul route
  • check_circle • Accommodation for 3 nights in St. Petersburg and 2 nights in Moscow, including breakfast in 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 • Transfer services between the airport and the hotel
  • check_circle • Turkish-speaking guiding support

Exclusions

  • cancel • International departure tax stamp
  • cancel • Electronic visa fee
  • cancel • Travel insurance for ages up to 65
  • cancel • Travel insurance for 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 costs, a mandatory payment of 100 Euro per person 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 treated independently of the program. 2. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency may cancel the trip up to 21 days before the tour departure date. In this case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. Refunds for additional services taken outside the tour will be made for domestic flight tickets purchased through the Agency, while refunds for visa services and travel health insurance are not possible if these services have been used. If the visa application has not been made, a refund will be provided along with the cancellation of these services. If the guest has purchased domestic flights from a different provider and the tour is canceled by the Agency, no refund can be requested. The guest has accepted in advance any material and moral losses that may arise from tour cancellation, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3. In case of insufficient participation, the Agency reserves the right not to cancel the tour. In this case, if the tour is provided specifically for the guest, the guiding service will only cover the international round-trip transfer. **Cancellation and Change** 4. Transportation tickets for our tours are arranged at the time of booking. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date will incur a penalty for cancellation and changes. 5. Guests can notify the Agency in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date to cancel airline tickets paid to the airline.

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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.

location_on Why should you choose this tour from İstanbul?

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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