Direct Flights from Ankara to Moscow & St. Petersburg
Tour Detail
Tour Program
Ankara–Moscow
We depart for Moscow after meeting at the Ajet counter in the international departures terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport. We arrive in Moscow in the early morning. After meeting our guide and vehicle, we head to the restaurant where we will have breakfast. After breakfast and a short rest, we set off for our city tour. The first stop on our tour is Red Square, a fascinating meeting point at the heart of Russian history. Having witnessed political and social developments throughout history, this square bears the traces of Russian identity in every corner. Built in the 16th century by Ivan the Terrible, St. Basil’s Cathedral, with each of its domes symbolizing a Russian victory, invites our guests into a fairytale world with its striking architecture. The Minin and Pozharsky Monument in front of the cathedral stands as a symbol of the unity and courage of the Russian people. At the end of the square, the architecturally captivating GUM Shopping Center, the Kremlin Palace rising right next to it, Lenin’s Mausoleum—known worldwide as a symbol of communist ideology—the Karl Marx statue, and the famous Bolshoi Theatre, which has been operating since the 18th century, are among the important highlights of our tour. A little further on, the Duma Parliament Building, where Russia’s first elected parliament began its work in 1906, and the historic Resurrection Gate, which was bombed in 1931 to allow tanks to enter Red Square, are other valuable stops we will visit. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight stay will be at our hotel.
Moscow
After our breakfast, we offer our guests some pleasant free time. Guests who wish may join the Kremlin Tour, organized as an optional excursion. The Kremlin is considered the heart not only of Moscow but of all Russia, with its architecture, grandeur, and the critical role it has played throughout history. This unique structure, which has witnessed political intrigues, dynastic struggles, and cultural transformations, makes you feel the magic of the past at every step. The Kremlin gardens, the Grand Kremlin Palace Complex, the Concert Hall, and the area around the Presidential Building contain some of the most important elements of Russian history. One of the highlights of our tour is the “Space Tree,” erected after Yuri Gagarin’s space journey and shimmering with the lights reflected on the Moscow River. The giant cannon cast by Tsar Ivan and the impressive story of the bell tower turn into both informative and enjoyable moments through our guide’s narration. Guests who wish may also have the opportunity to see up close the magnificent crown of Tsarina Catherine, adorned with 5,000 diamonds.
After the tour, guests who wish may join an additional excursion to the Moscow Metro, Novodevichy Cemetery, and Arbat Street. Moscow Metro, considered the world’s most beautifully decorated metro system, fascinates visitors with its huge chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics, and stations that resemble an art gallery. We then continue to Novodevichy Cemetery, where Nazım Hikmet’s grave is also located. Founded in 1524, this monastery is like an open-air museum housing major figures of Russian cultural and political history such as Chekhov, Gogol, Mayakovsky, Bulgakov, Eisenstein, Khrushchev, Shostakovich, and Yeltsin. Novodevichy, meaning “Young Girls,” accompanies the tragic stories of the tsarist candidates with a poetic sense of sorrow. Our final stop is Arbat Street, Moscow’s most popular center of art and culture. Our walk among street painters, musicians, colorful shops, and historic buildings creates the feeling of a journey through time. The famous building where Pushkin and his wife Goncharova lived will also be there to greet you.
→ Kremlin, Moscow Metro, Arbat, Nazım Hikmet’s grave tour | 80 EUR Adult / 50 EUR Child (06–11.99 years)
Moscow
After our breakfast, we offer our guests some free time to enjoy at their leisure. Guests who wish may join, at an extra cost, the Izmailovo Market and Moscow River Boat Tour. Izmailovo is Moscow’s largest souvenir, antique, and flea market. With its colorful wooden buildings and fairytale-like appearance, this market is famous for matryoshkas, handmade artworks, and nostalgic Soviet-era objects. Afterwards, on our boat tour that allows you to discover the city from the water, we will see iconic landmarks such as the Kremlin Palace, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior from a different perspective. After the tour, we head back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
→ Izmailovo Market and Moscow River Boat Tour | 60 EUR Adult - 40 EUR Child (06–11.99 years)
Moscow - St. Petersburg
After waking up in the morning and having breakfast at our hotel, we travel by our private bus to the train station. Then, with our comfortable train, we head to St. Petersburg, considered the art and cultural capital of Russia. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic St. Petersburg tour, during which we will discover this unique city that fascinates visitors with its elegance, architecture, and history. Founded in 1703 by Russian Tsar Peter I, St. Petersburg is a city that enchants its guests at first sight with its magnificent buildings, wide avenues, and impressive history. During our panoramic tour, we follow Nevsky Avenue, the city’s most important boulevard, stretching 4.5 kilometers and reflecting the very spirit of the city. Named after one of the most famous heroes of Russian history, Alexander Nevsky, this boulevard is the heart of St. Petersburg. The architectural masterpieces we encounter along the boulevard reveal the city’s historical richness. First, we see the Admiralty Building, notable for its golden dome, then admire the elegant structure of the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, built as a small replica of the famous San Pietro Cathedral in Rome. Throughout our tour, we also have the opportunity to see the striking architecture of Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace, the elegance of the Stroganov Palace, and Gostiny Dvor, one of the city’s most important commercial centers for about 250 years, now transformed into a modern shopping center.
One of the most remarkable buildings reflecting the artistic atmosphere of St. Petersburg is the Russian National Library, while the Singer Building, with its intriguing origin story, the Eliseyev Building with its magnificent stained glass and bronze details, and the Aurora Cinema, frequently mentioned in the memoirs of writer Nabokov, add to the visual richness of our tour. In addition, the famous Anichkov Bridge, which has become an important part of Russian literature and bears the traces of the Siege of Leningrad, offers us glimpses of different periods of history throughout the tour. After this fast and impressive journey through St. Petersburg’s past and present, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. At the end of the tour, guests who wish may join the Russian Night Tour, arranged optionally by our guide, for an extra 90 Euros. You should not miss the chance to enjoy dinner at Troika Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in St. Petersburg, and watch magnificent dance shows. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Saint Petersburg
After breakfast at our hotel, our guests will have free time. Those who wish may join, for an additional fee, the Hermitage Museum Tour. The Hermitage Museum is a world-class treasure house with more than four million works, ranging from the “Golden Man” to some of the world’s oldest carpets, from the door of the Kaaba to unique examples of modern art. Converted into a museum after the Bolshevik Revolution, the palace was skillfully protected during World War II from Nazi invasions targeting works of art. On this tour, where you will visit the historic winter and summer palaces, you will listen with pleasure to our guide about the formation process of one of the world’s most impressive museums and its importance in Russian cultural history. After the tour, free time. Those who wish may also join, for an additional fee, the Peterhof Palace and Park Tour. Built by Tsar Peter I, inspired by Versailles, Peterhof is one of the most visited places in St. Petersburg with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, views of the Baltic Sea, and enormous waterworks. In the palace garden, thanks to the channel opening to the Baltic Sea, you will see a unique water architecture. In addition, the Peter and Paul Cathedral captivates its visitors with its architecture and historical texture. After the tour, return to our hotel and free time for a pleasant evening. Overnight at our hotel.
→ Hermitage Museum, boat trip, Peter and Paul Cathedral tour | 80 EUR Adult - 55 EUR Child (06-11.99 years)
Saint Petersburg
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will check out of the rooms and have free time. Those who wish may join the optional Pushkin Town Tour and Peterhof Palace Tour. This region, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers visitors a true Russian fairy tale with its palaces, gardens, and elegant Rococo architecture. The stunning Amber Room of Catherine Palace is one of the world’s most famous decorative art masterpieces, crafted with five tons of pure amber. The town’s landscape was carefully designed by Dutch and English gardeners and features traces of different cultures from around the world, from Turkish baths to Chinese bridges. Important monuments such as the Chesme Column and the Kagul Obelisk also add to the area’s historical richness. We will then visit Peterhof; with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, views of the Baltic Sea, and massive water jets, it is one of the most visited places in St. Petersburg. In the palace garden, you will see a unique water architecture thanks to the canal opening out to the Baltic Sea. In addition, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral captivates visitors with its architecture and historical atmosphere. After the tour, free time and overnight at our hotel.
→ Pushkin Town and Catherine Palace & Peterhof Palace Gardens Tour | 150 EUR Adult - 120 EUR Child (06–11.99 years)
Saint Petersburg - Ankara
The breakfast boxes will be collected at the hotel, and the rooms will be vacated. Then we head to Vnukovo Airport. 05:00 Ankara flight. The end of our tour.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare with Ajet Airlines on the Ankara-Moscow / Moscow-Ankara routes
- Airport taxes
- 6 nights' accommodation with breakfast in 4-star hotels,
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Round-trip Sapsan Express Train ticket
- Moscow city tour
- St. Petersburg city tour
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistance services (meeting in Moscow)
- TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
- Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for those over 65)
Not Included
- Visa fee, service fee
- International departure tax fee
- Domestic connection ticket
- Lunch and dinner
- All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
- Optional excursions/activities
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites not specified in the services included in the price