ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW - THY - (RETURN TK416) - 2027
22 June 2027 – 27 June 2027
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5 Nights, 6 Days
Tour details
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – ST. PETERSBURG
Meeting at Turkish Airlines THY counters in Istanbul Airport International Departures at 04:10. After passport, ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for St. Petersburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK401 at 08:10. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg at 11:55 local time, we complete passport procedures and meet our guide. Then, we proceed with our private vehicle for the St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour. During the panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see streets showcasing works by the world's most famous architects and artists, as well as the city's historical and tourist sites. Places to be visited include Nevsky Prospect, frequently mentioned in the works of famous writers; Old Harbor Lighthouses; Mint; Clock Tower; Statue of Peter the Great; Winter Palace; Palace Square; Admiralty Building; and the Aurora Cruiser. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the "Russian Night Tour" organized additionally by our guide. You must not miss the opportunity to watch magnificent dance shows while enjoying dinner in St. Petersburg. (The Russian Night Tour may be organized on different days depending on the restaurant's availability.) After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Meeting at Turkish Airlines THY counters in Istanbul Airport International Departures at 04:10. After passport, ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for St. Petersburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK401 at 08:10. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg at 11:55 local time, we complete passport procedures and meet our guide. Then, we proceed with our private vehicle for the St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour. During the panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see streets showcasing works by the world's most famous architects and artists, as well as the city's historical and tourist sites. Places to be visited include Nevsky Prospect, frequently mentioned in the works of famous writers; Old Harbor Lighthouses; Mint; Clock Tower; Statue of Peter the Great; Winter Palace; Palace Square; Admiralty Building; and the Aurora Cruiser. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the "Russian Night Tour" organized additionally by our guide. You must not miss the opportunity to watch magnificent dance shows while enjoying dinner in St. Petersburg. (The Russian Night Tour may be organized on different days depending on the restaurant's availability.) After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 2 ST. PETERSBURG
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can participate in the additional tours organized for them: Hermitage, Peterhof, and Canal Tours. The Hermitage Museum, located on the banks of the Neva River and housing approximately 4 million artifacts from the Tsarist era, is one of the largest museums in the world and in Russia. It has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records due to having the largest painting collection. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can join the Peterhof Palace Tour. This summer palace, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, is a magnificent palace complex designed personally by Peter and built by Italian architect Rastrelli. The building, considered a rival to the Palace of Versailles in Paris, is adorned with 150 monumental fountains and four waterfalls. Then, we continue our program with a Canal Tour. Accompanied by our guide, we enjoy a pleasant journey through St. Petersburg via its canals, extending to the Neva River. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can participate in the additional tours organized for them: Hermitage, Peterhof, and Canal Tours. The Hermitage Museum, located on the banks of the Neva River and housing approximately 4 million artifacts from the Tsarist era, is one of the largest museums in the world and in Russia. It has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records due to having the largest painting collection. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can join the Peterhof Palace Tour. This summer palace, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, is a magnificent palace complex designed personally by Peter and built by Italian architect Rastrelli. The building, considered a rival to the Palace of Versailles in Paris, is adorned with 150 monumental fountains and four waterfalls. Then, we continue our program with a Canal Tour. Accompanied by our guide, we enjoy a pleasant journey through St. Petersburg via its canals, extending to the Neva River. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3 ST. PETERSBURG
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can participate in the additional tours organized for them: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) Tour and Peter and Paul Fortress Tour. Built in the 18th century by Empress Catherine and known as Tsarskoye Selo, this area covers approximately 600 hectares. The main structure of the complex is Catherine Palace. The Amber Room located within the palace may occasionally be closed to visitors due to heavy crowds during the summer months. In this area, there is also the school where the famous Russian poet Pushkin received his education. Then, guests who wish can join the Peter and Paul Fortress Tour. Built by Peter in the early 1700s, this fortress holds the distinction of being the first structure constructed in St. Petersburg and is located on the Neva River. Inside the cathedral within the fortress are the tombs of the Romanov Dynasty. The angel figure atop the cathedral, which is the tallest structure in the city, is one of the symbols of St. Petersburg. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can participate in the additional tours organized for them: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) Tour and Peter and Paul Fortress Tour. Built in the 18th century by Empress Catherine and known as Tsarskoye Selo, this area covers approximately 600 hectares. The main structure of the complex is Catherine Palace. The Amber Room located within the palace may occasionally be closed to visitors due to heavy crowds during the summer months. In this area, there is also the school where the famous Russian poet Pushkin received his education. Then, guests who wish can join the Peter and Paul Fortress Tour. Built by Peter in the early 1700s, this fortress holds the distinction of being the first structure constructed in St. Petersburg and is located on the Neva River. Inside the cathedral within the fortress are the tombs of the Romanov Dynasty. The angel figure atop the cathedral, which is the tallest structure in the city, is one of the symbols of St. Petersburg. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 4 ST. PETERSBURG – MOSCOW (TRAIN JOURNEY)
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and transfer to the train station. Following our train journey between St. Petersburg and Moscow, we arrive in Moscow. After being met, we begin our Moscow Panoramic City Tour with our private vehicle. During the tour, Kizil Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Novodevichy Convent, Luzhniki Stadium, Lenin Hills, and Moscow State University will be seen panoramically. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can additionally join the Russian Folk Dance Show Tour. In this show performed by one of Russia's most important troupes, we will have the opportunity to get to know Russian culture closely accompanied by classical and modern dances. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and transfer to the train station. Following our train journey between St. Petersburg and Moscow, we arrive in Moscow. After being met, we begin our Moscow Panoramic City Tour with our private vehicle. During the tour, Kizil Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Novodevichy Convent, Luzhniki Stadium, Lenin Hills, and Moscow State University will be seen panoramically. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can additionally join the Russian Folk Dance Show Tour. In this show performed by one of Russia's most important troupes, we will have the opportunity to get to know Russian culture closely accompanied by classical and modern dances. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 5 MOSCOW
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can participate in the additional tours organized for them: Kremlin Palace, Moscow Metro, Arbat Street, and Nazım Hikmet's Grave Tour. During our tour, we will visit the Kremlin Palace, which also serves as the working office of the President of the Russian Federation, the Assumption Cathedral, and the world's largest bell. Then, transportation will be provided via the world-famous Moscow Metro. 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 Convent and the grave of Nazım Hikmet located there. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can participate in the additional tours organized for them: Kremlin Palace, Moscow Metro, Arbat Street, and Nazım Hikmet's Grave Tour. During our tour, we will visit the Kremlin Palace, which also serves as the working office of the President of the Russian Federation, the Assumption Cathedral, and the world's largest bell. Then, transportation will be provided via the world-famous Moscow Metro. 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 Convent and the grave of Nazım Hikmet located there. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 6 MOSCOW – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Free time after breakfast. Transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After passport and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK416 at 19:25. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:25 local time. End of our tour. We hope to meet again on our next tour.
Free time after breakfast. Transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After passport and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK416 at 19:25. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:25 local time. End of our tour. We hope to meet again on our next tour.
What's included
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Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport and St. Petersburg and Moscow – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
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3 nights accommodation in St. Petersburg in 4* hotels, room + breakfast.
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2 nights accommodation in Moscow in 4* hotels, room + breakfast.
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All transfers included in the program.
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Ticket for the train between St. Petersburg and Moscow.
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Panoramic city tours of St. Petersburg and Moscow.
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Airport taxes.
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Hotel taxes.
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Professional tour leadership service in Turkish
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Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
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All personal expenses and hotel extras.
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Departure tax (can be paid to relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).
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All optional extra tours specified in the program.
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Museum and historical site entrance fees.
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Lunch and dinner meals.
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City taxes.
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Domestic connecting flights.
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Russia visa fee:
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For holders of red passports, the visa must be obtained electronically via https://evisa.kdmid.ru/. The application must be submitted no later than 20 working days before the tour start date. Due to exchange rate fluctuations, the visa fee varies but averages between 50–60 USD per person.
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No visa is required for green passport holders. They must obtain a QR code through the official application.
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Travel protection package (includes cancellation coverage).
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Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old (25 EUR).
Need to Know
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The flight times specified in the program are obtained from the respective airline. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in flight times. Therefore, revisions may be made to the program in case of any time changes.
The name, surname, and date of birth information provided during reservation must be complete and accurate as they appear on the passport. No name confirmation will be made afterwards.
Hotel vouchers and flight tickets will be sent to you three days before the tour departure date.
Changes may be made to extra tours due to weather conditions. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make necessary adjustments.
It is recommended that guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
All guests are required to carry their round-trip flight tickets and hotel accommodation documents with them. Guests without printed tickets bear responsibility for entry into the country themselves.
VISA & PASSPORT INFORMATION
For holders of red passports, visas must be obtained electronically via https://evisa.kdmid.ru/. Applications must be submitted no later than 20 working days before the tour start date. The visa fee is approximately 50–60 USD per person.
Holders of green passports do not require a visa. They must obtain a QR code through the application.
OTHER MATTERS
No cancellations or changes can be made to promotional and early booking campaign tours.
Our company acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. Delays and schedule changes may occur in scheduled or special flights. These situations are considered accepted by the guests in advance. Children aged 0–2 years do not pay area tax or service fees.
The tour program is organized subject to a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, cancellation information will be communicated to you via your travel agency no later than 20 days before the tour departure date.
ACCOMMODATION & ROOM ARRANGEMENTS
Triple rooms are assigned based on hotel availability, and the third bed may be smaller than standard beds. Typically, it consists of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Additional beds are portable and foldable. This arrangement is considered accepted by the guest.
Child discounts apply only to one child who meets the age criteria and stays in the same room with two adults.
Breakfasts at hotels are served in continental style, appropriate to the culture of the destination country, and may be served in a separate hall for groups in some cases.
TOURS & EXCURSIONS
Panoramic city tours specified in the program are introductory tours lasting approximately 2–3 hours, conducted from inside the vehicle with a guide's commentary. They do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites.
Tours may be cancelled or their content changed due to restrictions imposed by local authorities, road closures, or unfavorable weather conditions. In such cases, our company is not liable. Where necessary, tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot.
TOUR PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
The tour program is organized subject to a minimum participation requirement. If sufficient participation is not achieved, cancellation information will be communicated to you via your travel agency no later than 21 days before the tour departure date.
The flight times specified in the program are obtained from the respective airline. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in flight times. Therefore, revisions may be made to the program in case of any time changes.
The name, surname, and date of birth information provided during reservation must be complete and accurate as they appear on the passport. No name confirmation will be made afterwards.
Hotel vouchers and flight tickets will be sent to you three days before the tour departure date.
Changes may be made to extra tours due to weather conditions. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make necessary adjustments.
It is recommended that guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
All guests are required to carry their round-trip flight tickets and hotel accommodation documents with them. Guests without printed tickets bear responsibility for entry into the country themselves.
VISA & PASSPORT INFORMATION
For holders of red passports, visas must be obtained electronically via https://evisa.kdmid.ru/. Applications must be submitted no later than 20 working days before the tour start date. The visa fee is approximately 50–60 USD per person.
Holders of green passports do not require a visa. They must obtain a QR code through the application.
OTHER MATTERS
No cancellations or changes can be made to promotional and early booking campaign tours.
Our company acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. Delays and schedule changes may occur in scheduled or special flights. These situations are considered accepted by the guests in advance. Children aged 0–2 years do not pay area tax or service fees.
The tour program is organized subject to a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, cancellation information will be communicated to you via your travel agency no later than 20 days before the tour departure date.
ACCOMMODATION & ROOM ARRANGEMENTS
Triple rooms are assigned based on hotel availability, and the third bed may be smaller than standard beds. Typically, it consists of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Additional beds are portable and foldable. This arrangement is considered accepted by the guest.
Child discounts apply only to one child who meets the age criteria and stays in the same room with two adults.
Breakfasts at hotels are served in continental style, appropriate to the culture of the destination country, and may be served in a separate hall for groups in some cases.
TOURS & EXCURSIONS
Panoramic city tours specified in the program are introductory tours lasting approximately 2–3 hours, conducted from inside the vehicle with a guide's commentary. They do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites.
Tours may be cancelled or their content changed due to restrictions imposed by local authorities, road closures, or unfavorable weather conditions. In such cases, our company is not liable. Where necessary, tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot.
TOUR PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
The tour program is organized subject to a minimum participation requirement. If sufficient participation is not achieved, cancellation information will be communicated to you via your travel agency no later than 21 days before the tour departure date.