St. Petersburg & Moscow - THY - 2026
Tour details
DAY 03 ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. For those who wish, there is an opportunity to join the Pushkin (Tsar Village) and Peter & Paul Tours, which will be organized as extras. Built by Empress Catherine in the 18th century and known as Tsar Village, this area covers an area of approximately 600 hectares. The main structure of the complex is Catherine Palace. The Amber Room in the palace may occasionally be closed to visitors due to heavy crowds, especially during the summer months. In this area there is also the school where the famous Russian poet Pushkin studied. Then guests who wish may join the Peter & Paul Fortress Tour. Built by Peter in St. Petersburg in the 1700s, the fortress has the distinction of being the first structure erected there. It is located on the Neva River. The cathedral inside the fortress contains tombs belonging to the Romanov Dynasty. The angel figure on top of the cathedral, which is the tallest structure in the city, is one of St. Petersburg’s symbols. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – ST. PETERSBURG
Meeting in front of the THY counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 05:30. After passport, ticket and baggage procedures, departure for St. Petersburg at 09:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK401. After arrival in St. Petersburg at 13:00 local time, passport procedures and meeting with our guide. Then we depart with our private vehicle for the St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour. On our panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see the streets where the works of the world’s most famous architects and artists are exhibited, as well as the city’s historical and touristic points. Nevsky Prospect, Old Harbor Lighthouses, Mint, Clock Tower, Peter the Great Statue, Winter Palace, Palace Square, Admiralty Building and the Aurora Battleship are among the places to be seen. After our city tour, transfer to our hotel. Free time and accommodation at our hotel in St. Petersburg.
Meeting in front of the THY counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 05:30. After passport, ticket and baggage procedures, departure for St. Petersburg at 09:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK401. After arrival in St. Petersburg at 13:00 local time, passport procedures and meeting with our guide. Then we depart with our private vehicle for the St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour. On our panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see the streets where the works of the world’s most famous architects and artists are exhibited, as well as the city’s historical and touristic points. Nevsky Prospect, Old Harbor Lighthouses, Mint, Clock Tower, Peter the Great Statue, Winter Palace, Palace Square, Admiralty Building and the Aurora Battleship are among the places to be seen. After our city tour, transfer to our hotel. Free time and accommodation at our hotel in St. Petersburg.
At the end of the tour, guests who wish may join the Russian Night Tour, which will be organized as an extra by our guide. We recommend not missing the opportunity to watch magnificent dance shows with dinner at Troika Restaurant, one of the finest restaurants in St. Petersburg. Return to our hotel after the tour.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. For those who wish, there is an opportunity to join the Hermitage, Peterhof and Canal Tours, which will be organized as extras. The Hermitage Museum is one of the largest museums in the world and in Russia, located on the banks of the Neva River and containing approximately 4 million works from the Tsarist period. It entered the Guinness World Records for having the largest collection of paintings. At the end of the tour, guests who wish may join the Peterhof Palace Tour. This summer palace, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, is a magnificent palace complex whose plans were personally drawn by Peter and built by the Italian architect Rastrelli. The structure, considered a rival to the Versailles Palace in Paris, is decorated with 150 monumental fountains and 4 waterfalls. Then we continue our program with the Canal Tour. Accompanied by our guide, we enjoy a pleasant trip through St. Petersburg this time from the canals all the way to the Neva River. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. For those who wish, there is an opportunity to join the Hermitage, Peterhof and Canal Tours, which will be organized as extras. The Hermitage Museum is one of the largest museums in the world and in Russia, located on the banks of the Neva River and containing approximately 4 million works from the Tsarist period. It entered the Guinness World Records for having the largest collection of paintings. At the end of the tour, guests who wish may join the Peterhof Palace Tour. This summer palace, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, is a magnificent palace complex whose plans were personally drawn by Peter and built by the Italian architect Rastrelli. The structure, considered a rival to the Versailles Palace in Paris, is decorated with 150 monumental fountains and 4 waterfalls. Then we continue our program with the Canal Tour. Accompanied by our guide, we enjoy a pleasant trip through St. Petersburg this time from the canals all the way to the Neva River. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03 ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. For those who wish, there is an opportunity to join the Pushkin (Tsar Village) and Peter & Paul Tours, which will be organized as extras. Built by Empress Catherine in the 18th century and known as Tsar Village, this area covers an area of approximately 600 hectares. The main structure of the complex is Catherine Palace. The Amber Room in the palace may occasionally be closed to visitors due to heavy crowds, especially during the summer months. In this area there is also the school where the famous Russian poet Pushkin studied. Then guests who wish may join the Peter & Paul Fortress Tour. Built by Peter in St. Petersburg in the 1700s, the fortress has the distinction of being the first structure erected there. It is located on the Neva River. The cathedral inside the fortress contains tombs belonging to the Romanov Dynasty. The angel figure on top of the cathedral, which is the tallest structure in the city, is one of St. Petersburg’s symbols. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04 MOSCOW – ST. PETERSBURG (TRAIN JOURNEY)
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and transfer to the train station. After the train journey between St. Petersburg and Moscow, arrival in Moscow and meeting. Then we begin our Moscow Panoramic City Tour with our private vehicle. During the tour, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theater, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Novodevichy Monastery, Luzhniki Stadium, Lenin Hills and Moscow University are among the places to be seen panoramically. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Guests who wish may join the Russian Folk Dance Show Tour, which will be organized as an extra. In this show performed by one of Russia’s most important ensembles, we will have the opportunity to get to know Russian culture closely through classical and modern dances. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and transfer to the train station. After the train journey between St. Petersburg and Moscow, arrival in Moscow and meeting. Then we begin our Moscow Panoramic City Tour with our private vehicle. During the tour, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theater, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Novodevichy Monastery, Luzhniki Stadium, Lenin Hills and Moscow University are among the places to be seen panoramically. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Guests who wish may join the Russian Folk Dance Show Tour, which will be organized as an extra. In this show performed by one of Russia’s most important ensembles, we will have the opportunity to get to know Russian culture closely through classical and modern dances. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05 MOSCOW
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Kremlin Palace, Moscow Metro, Arbat Street and Nazım Hikmet’s Grave Tour, which will be organized as an extra. On our tour, the Kremlin Palace, where the President of Russia also has his office, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the world’s largest bell will be seen. Then transportation will be provided by the world-famous Moscow Metro, known for its architecture. Afterwards, free time will be given on Arbat Street, one of Moscow’s most famous streets. Here you can shop and spend time in cafes. Our tour will continue with a visit to Novodevichy Monastery and the grave of Nazım Hikmet located there. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Kremlin Palace, Moscow Metro, Arbat Street and Nazım Hikmet’s Grave Tour, which will be organized as an extra. On our tour, the Kremlin Palace, where the President of Russia also has his office, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the world’s largest bell will be seen. Then transportation will be provided by the world-famous Moscow Metro, known for its architecture. Afterwards, free time will be given on Arbat Street, one of Moscow’s most famous streets. Here you can shop and spend time in cafes. Our tour will continue with a visit to Novodevichy Monastery and the grave of Nazım Hikmet located there. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 06 MOSCOW – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After passport and check-in procedures, departure for Istanbul at 20:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK416. Arrival in Istanbul at 00:20 local time. End of our tour.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After passport and check-in procedures, departure for Istanbul at 20:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK416. Arrival in Istanbul at 00:20 local time. End of our tour.
What's included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – St. Petersburg and Moscow – Istanbul Airport.
- 3 nights in St. Petersburg, room + breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels.
- 2 nights in Moscow, room + breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels.
- All transfers within the program.
- Train ticket between St. Petersburg and Moscow.
- Panoramic city tours of St. Petersburg and Moscow.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel taxes.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
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All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras.
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Exit tax for leaving the country (can be paid to the relevant banks or the finance cashier at the airport).
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All extra tours specified as optional in the program.
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Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
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Lunch and dinner.
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City taxes.
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Domestic connecting flights.
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Russia visa fee:
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Visa for guests with burgundy passports must be obtained electronically from https://evisa.kdmid.ru/. The application must be made no later than 20 business days before the tour start date. Although the visa fee varies due to exchange rate fluctuations, it averages between 50–60 USD per person.
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Visa is not required for holders of green passports. They must obtain a QR code through the application.
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Travel insurance package (includes cancellation coverage).
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Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old (25 EUR).