St. Petersburg Tour with Direct Flights from Ankara

After meeting at the Ajet counter in the International Departures Terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport, we depart for St. Petersburg at 23:50. Following a comfortable flight, upon our arrival in St. Petersburg at 04:00, we begin to feel the city’s enchanting atmosphere with a panoramic drive. After arriving in the city, we set off on a panoramic St. Petersburg tour, where we will begin exploring this unique city that captivates visitors with its elegance, architecture, and history. Founded in 1703 by Russian Tsar Peter I, St. Petersburg is a city that enchants guests at first glance with its magnificent buildings, wide avenues, and impressive history. On our panoramic tour, we proceed along Nevsky Prospect, the city’s most important boulevard, which, at 4.5 kilometers long, reflects the very soul of the city. Named after Alexander Nevsky, one of the most famous heroes in Russian history, this boulevard is the beating heart of St. Petersburg. The architectural masterpieces encountered along the boulevard reveal the city’s historical richness. First, we see the Admiralty Building, distinguished by its golden dome; then we admire the elegant structure of the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, built as a small replica of the famous St. Peter’s 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, with its approximately 250-year history as one of the city’s most important commercial centers, now transformed into a modern shopping mall. One of the most remarkable structures reflecting the art-filled atmosphere of St. Petersburg is the Russian National Library, followed by the Singer Building, whose founding story is of special interest, the Eliseyev Building dazzling with its magnificent stained glass and bronze details, and Aurora Cinema, frequently mentioned in the memoirs of writer Nabokov, all enriching the visual splendor of our tour. In addition, the famous Anichkov Bridge, which has become an important part of Russian literature and bears traces of the Siege of Leningrad, offers us glimpses from 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. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, our guests will have free time. Those who wish may join the extra Hermitage Museum Tour, organized at an additional cost. The Hermitage Museum is a world-class treasure, home to 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 the Nazi invasions that targeted works of art. On this tour, where you will visit the historic summer and winter palaces, you will enjoy listening from our guide about the formation process of one of the world’s most impressive museums and its importance in Russian cultural history. Free time follows the tour. Those who wish may join the extra Peterhof Palace and Park Tour, organized at an additional cost. Built by Tsar Peter I, inspired by Versailles, Peterhof is one of St. Petersburg’s most visited landmarks with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, views of the Baltic Sea, and massive water features. In the palace garden, you will see a unique water architecture through the canal opening to the Baltic Sea. At the end of the tour, those who wish may join the extra Russian Night Tour, organized by our guide (100 Euro). You should not miss the opportunity to have dinner and watch spectacular dance shows at Troika Restaurant, one of the finest restaurants in St. Petersburg. After the tour, return to our hotel and free time for a pleasant evening. Overnight at our hotel. Hermitage Museum | 50 EUR Adult - 55 EUR Child (06-11.99 years) Peterhof Palace Park | 100 EUR Adult - 90 EUR Child (06-11.99 years) Dinner and show Russian night tour | 100 EUR Adult - 80 EUR Child (02-11.99 years)

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will check out of the rooms and have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Pushkin Tsar Village Tour, organized at an extra cost. This area, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, offers visitors a true Russian fairy tale with its palaces, gardens, and elegant Rococo architecture. The dazzling Amber Room of Catherine Palace is one of the world’s most famous decorative art masterpieces, crafted from five tons of pure amber. The town’s landscaping was delicately designed by Dutch and English gardeners and bears traces of different cultures from around the world, from a Turkish bath to Chinese bridges. Important monuments such as the Chesme Column and the Kagul Obelisk also contribute to the area’s historical richness. After the tour, guests who wish may also join the optional Peter & Paul Fortress and Canal Tour. The structure, built by Peter in the 1700s in St. Petersburg, is truly magnificent. The cathedral in the fortress on the Neva River and the Romanov Dynasty tombs inside attract many tourists. The angel atop the city’s tallest building, the cathedral, has become one of the city’s symbols. The famous fortress prison cells, where Dostoevsky, Trotsky, and Aleksandr, Lenin’s brother, once stayed, have hosted many other notable figures over the years. Afterwards, with our guide, we take an enjoyable canal tour, seeing St. Petersburg this time from the canals all the way to the Neva River. After the tour, we return to our hotel and have free time for a pleasant evening. Overnight at our hotel. Pushkin Tsar Village and Catherine Palace Tour | 80 EUR Adult - 60 EUR Child (06-11.99 years) Peter & Paul Fortress and Neva River Canal Tour | 60 EUR Adult - 50 EUR Child (06-11.99 years)

At the hotel, we will take our breakfast boxes and vacate the rooms. Then we will head to the airport. 05:00 Ankara flight. The end of our tour.