Russia's Two Capitals Moscow & St. Petersburg Special Eid al-Adha 5 Nights VKO-LED with Turkish Airlines

Tour details

Day 1: Istanbul – Moscow May 23

We meet our valued guests at 03:15 in front of the THY counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After ticketing, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart for Moscow at 07:15 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK413.

Arrival at Moscow Airport at 11:05 local time. After arrival, we board our bus and begin our city tour. We carry out our panoramic city tour, where we will see Red Square and the Kremlin Palace. Our guests who wish may join the Moscow Icons tour and/or the Izmailovo Kremlin & Tsarina's Palace tour, which will be organized as an extra. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Moscow Icons Tour Per Person 25 €

Among the places we will see on the Moscow city tour are the historic center, Red Square, which has witnessed political and social upheavals; St. Basil's Cathedral, built in the 16th century by the Tsar known as Ivan the Terrible, each dome representing a Russian victory; the monument in front of the cathedral, one of the city's symbols, depicting the two famous Russian princes, Minin and Pozharsky; the GUM Shopping Center at its end; its neighbor, the Kremlin Palace; the magnificent Lenin Mausoleum, which houses Lenin's mummy, the symbol of communist ideology throughout the world; the Karl Marx statue and directly opposite it the famous Bolshoi Theatre building, in operation since the 18th century; a little further on, the famous Duma Parliament Building, where Russia's first elected parliament began work in 1906; Voskresenski, built in the 16th century and once considered the gateway to Red Square, which was bombed in 1931 to allow tanks to enter Red Square; and the Russian History Museum.

Extra Tour: Izmailovo Kremlin & Tsarina's Palace Tour Per Person 60 €

We begin with the Izmailovo Kremlin, one of Moscow's most colorful and fairy-tale-like spots. With its wooden architecture, colorful towers, and traditional market areas, we step into a Russian fairy tale.

Then we move on to Tsarina's Palace, built for Empress Catherine II and one of Russia's most elegant palace complexes. Here, the photo shoot in traditional Russian costumes is included in the tour price, and you will experience unforgettable moments where you will feel like a tsar and tsarina.

With its expansive parks, impressive architecture, and enchanting atmosphere, this tour offers a unique experience for our guests who wish to discover Moscow's most special spots.

Day 2: Moscow May 24

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Moscow Metro and Arbat Street tour, which will be organized as an extra. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel

Extra Tour: Moscow Metro and Arbat Street Tour Per Person 30 €

Our Moscow Metro and Arbat Street tour begins with a visit to the Moscow Metro, which is considered by almost the whole world to be the most beautifully decorated metro. This artistic marvel, which carries millions of people every day, began construction in 1931 and has continued to the present day. Afterwards we go to Arbat Street, Moscow's busiest street. Today, by strolling along Arbat Street, Moscow and Russia's most famous street, whose history dates back to 1493, taking its name either from the word "Gorbat," meaning "hill" in Slavic languages, or according to another interpretation from the Arabic Rabad, meaning "city outskirts" or "suburb," we will live through its history and watch the art works of unnamed painters on the street at every step. After our tour, return to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

Day 3: Moscow May 25

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Kremlin Palace and Novodevichy Nazım Hikmet's Tomb tour. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Kremlin Palace and Novodevichy Nazım Hikmet's Tomb Tour Per Person 50€

We depart from our hotel for the tour. Our first stop is Novodevichy Cemetery. The Novodevichy Convent, which we will first see panoramically, was founded in 1524. Over time, it became the place where the stars of many would-be tsarinas faded. Although it was intended to be demolished by Napoleon's order in 1812, the nuns managed to prevent this decision. Completely emptied in 1922 and abandoned to its fate, the convent reopened after the restoration in 1994. In addition to Novodevichy Convent within the complex, the cemetery of Nazım Hikmet and his wife Veronica, as well as the graves of Anton Chekhov and Gogol, are also located here. After our history-filled tour, we head to the Kremlin. The Kremlin, whose literal meaning is "fortress," is a complex that has become a symbol not only of Moscow but also of Russia. Although the oldest walls of the complex, which form the eastern boundary of Red Square with its eastern walls, were built at the end of the 15th century, the original wooden walls date back to the 12th century. Today, in the Kremlin museums, there is the Grand Kremlin Palace Complex, the Concert Hall, the Presidential Building and administrative buildings, as well as a "Space Tree" in the gardens of the area containing two cathedrals. The tree planted by Yuri Gagarin, the first human to go into space, two days after completing his mission and returning to Earth, can also be seen from the Moskva River. The story of the bell tower built by Tsar Ivan and the cannon he had cast both entertains and informs with the pleasant narration of the tour guide. The famous Tsarina Catherine's crown, made of 5,000 diamond stones, also awaits those who wish to see it in the museum. After our tour, we head back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 4: Moscow – St Petersburg (By High-Speed Train) May 26

After breakfast, check out of the rooms and depart for the train station. After a pleasant journey by high-speed train, we begin our panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg with our private vehicle. After our tour, with guests who wish for free time, we will carry out our extra St. Petersburg Icons Tour and our evening St. Petersburg Golden Canals Boat Tour. After our tour, check in to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: St. Petersburg Icons Tour Per Person 25 €

After Moscow, St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city, is also a very important center of art and science. St. Petersburg, which also has a very important place in industry, has written its name on the pages of history in almost every field of life. Founded in 1703 by Russian Tsar Peter I, the city features, on its panoramic city tour, the Admiralty Building, which appears on Nevsky Boulevard, the city's nearly main artery, named after Alexander Nevsky, the most famous hero of Russian history; Kazan Cathedral, a small replica of the famous San Pietro Cathedral in Rome; Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace; Stroganov Palace; Gostiny Dvor, which, although not as large and deeply rooted as the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, was founded as a market 250 years ago and is now used as a shopping center; the Russian National Library, one of the largest libraries in the world; the Singer Building, whose establishment story caused considerable controversy in its time; the Eliseyev Building with its magnificent stained glass and bronze interior; Aurora Cinema, also known as Piccadilly Cinema and frequently mentioned in the memoirs of writer Nabokov; the famous Anichkov Bridge, which bears the traces of the Siege of Leningrad, which has a special place in Russian literature; and many more structures are among the sights to be seen.

Extra Tour: St. Petersburg Golden Canals Boat Tour Per Person 40€

We head to the harbor for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour, which made St. Petersburg known as the "Venice of the North." As we glide among the elegant curves of the Fontanka, Neva, and Moika rivers, you will have the opportunity to see the Hermitage Museum, Anichkov Bridge, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Mikhailovsky Palace, and many other historical structures panoramically from the water. As the city's lights reflect on the surface of the river, you will discover the romantic atmosphere of St. Petersburg from a different perspective. After our tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 5: St. Petersburg May 27

After breakfast, free time. We depart from our hotel for our extra Hermitage Museum tour with guests who wish to join. After our tour, head to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Hermitage Museum Tour Per Person 30€

The Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine II, has a unique collection that is today regarded as one of the world's largest and most established art museums. Initially created as Catherine's private art collection, the museum grew over time through purchases and donations during the tsarist period and opened to the public in 1852. The museum consists of a total of six historical buildings, foremost among them the Winter Palace, dazzling with its baroque architecture. These structures host not only works of art but also the glorious past of the Russian Empire. Especially the seizure of the Winter Palace during the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution is 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. In addition, archaeological artifacts from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations attract great interest. With more than approximately 3 million works, the Hermitage is not only a museum but also a cultural temple where art and history are intertwined. It offers every visitor the grandeur of the past and humanity's artistic heritage.

Day 6: St. Petersburg May 28

After breakfast, check out of the rooms and free time.

With guests who wish to join, we set off for our extra Peterhof Palace and Park and Pushkin Tsar Town tour. At the time determined by our guide, our airport transfer takes place.

Extra Tour: Peterhof Palace and Park and Pushkin Tsar Town Tour Per Person 140 €

After placing our luggage in the storage room at reception, we depart from our hotel for our Peterhof Palace and Park and Pushkin Tsar Town tour. Our first stop is Peterhof. On this tour, we will have the opportunity to see the summer palace located on the Gulf of Finland, which the Italian architect Rastrelli built after she personally drew up the plans for the metro. It is a magnificent palace complex with a building rivaling Versailles in Paris, adorned with 150 monumental fountains and gardens decorated with 4 waterfalls. Although it suffered great damage during World War II, it was restored faithfully to its original architecture, preserving all its splendor. After our Peterhof tour, we begin our Pushkin Tsar Town tour. The town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and where the school of Pushkin, the great poet and writer of Russian literature, is also located, receives praise for its palaces, parks, and various structural complexes. Built for the tsar's family in the 18th century, this area invites its guests into a Russian fairy tale. After our tour, free time until our airport transfer time, and at the end, our airport transfer takes place.

Day 7: St. Petersburg -Istanbul May 29

Then we complete our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures. Then departure to Istanbul Airport at 01:40 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 404. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival in Istanbul at 05:30 and the end of our tour...

We hope to see you again on your next trip …

                                                 FULL EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE

Tours Included in the Package:

Moscow Icons Tour – 25 €

Izmailovo Kremlin & Tsarina's Palace Tour – 60€

Moscow Metro & Arbat Street – 30 €

Kremlin Palace & Novodevichy & Nazım Hikmet's Tomb – 50 €

St. Petersburg Icons – 25 €

St. Petersburg Golden Canals Boat Tour – 40 €

Hermitage Museum – 30 €

Peterhof Palace & Pushkin Tsar Town – 140 €;

Total Value: 400 €

Package Price: Per Person 315 €

(When purchased, an approximate 15% discount advantage is offered.)

Hotels to be accommodated

Moscow 4* Edge by Seligerskaya or similar

St Petersburg 4* Park Inn Pulkovskaya or similar


What's included

Included Services:

• Flight tickets for the Turkish Airlines scheduled flight on the IST-Moscow / St. Petersburg-IST route

• 3 Nights accommodation in 4* hotels in Moscow and 2 Nights in St. Petersburg with Bed and Breakfast

• Panoramic Tour of Moscow and Panoramic Tour of St. Petersburg

• Economy class ticket for the High-Speed Train between Moscow and St. Petersburg

• Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers

• Turkish-speaking Guiding Service

Not included

Services Not Included:

• International Exit Tax Stamp

• Visa Fee (Electronic)

• Travel Insurance (Up to 65 Years Old)

• Travel Insurance (Ages 66-75)

• All hotel extras and personal expenses

• Extra Tours

• Hotel taxes (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entry fees, and operational service costs totaling 100 Euros per person, which is a mandatory payment to be collected in cash by the guide before the tour begins)

Need to Know
GENERAL TERMS 1- General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program. 2- If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, the Agency can cancel the tour up to 21 days prior to the travel date. In such case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The full amount of the tour fee will be refunded to the guest. For additional services purchased outside the tour; domestic flight tickets purchased from the Agency will also be refunded to the guest in the event of cancellation by the Agency. However, if a visa service has been utilized for a visa application in the guest's name, it cannot be refunded as these services are considered used. If a visa application has not been made, the visa and travel health insurance will also be canceled, and a fee refund will be made. If the guest has purchased a domestic flight separately from a different service provider, in the case of tour cancellation by the Agency, they cannot claim any refund from the Agency. The guest accepts in advance the material and moral losses that may occur due to the cancellation of the tour when they purchase the tour, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3- In the event that sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, the Agency has the right to show goodwill by not canceling the tour. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually for the guest, the included guiding service will only cover the transfers to and from the international departure. Cancellation and Changes 4- In our tours, the tickets for transportation are issued at the time of reservation. For cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the tour departure date, the flight ticket costs that do not have the right of cancellation & change and refund will be charged as a penalty. 5- Guests have the right to cancel without penalty by notifying the Agency in writing until 30 days before the tour departure date, except for tickets for which payment has been made to the airline and/or commitments have been made. In cases where there are less than 31 days remaining until the start of the trip, the guest can cancel by paying a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour fee from the airfare, and in cases where there are 15 days or less remaining until the start of the trip, they can cancel by paying the full amount of the tour fee as a penalty. In the case of a cancellation request, the refund conditions for additional services like domestic flights, visa service, travel health insurance, etc., may vary according to the time of cancellation, so it is necessary to inquire in advance about the refund of these services. The Agency cannot guarantee any commitment for the cancellation refund of additional services. Guiding Services and Additional Tours 6- The days and times of the tours mentioned in the program may be changed by the guide due to the status of museums and archaeological sites being open/closed and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours. 7- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with guide narration from inside the vehicle, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, and do not include museum or archaeological site entries. Panoramic tours cannot be conducted if local authorities do not permit visits due to closures or if they are made impossible due to weather conditions, along with other tours mentioned in the program; the Agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out on public transport or on foot in locations where vehicle access is prevented due to closed roads. 8- Our guide may change the days of city tours and/or additional tours according to the number of participants and the closure status of the museum and archaeological site, as well as in the case of possible flight schedule changes. 9- Important considerations for tours conducted with speedboats include avoiding heavy meals and consuming excessive amounts of water just before boarding. Guests with stomach, back, or neck complaints, as well as pregnant guests, are required to inform their guides. 10- There are no refunds for services included in the price if guests do not participate in the indicated tour or meal services. About Flights 11- The Agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and passengers; in potential disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention will apply. 12- Delays or changes in flight times may occur on scheduled and charter flights. The Agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has accepted the risk of flight time changes/cancellations by purchasing the trip. 13- Children aged 0-2 only pay the airport tax fee. 14- According to airline rules, if the outbound flight of a purchased round-trip ticket is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline. 15- The check-in and boarding processes to be completed by those participating in flights are personal responsibilities and must be done by the guests at the relevant airline counters or online through the airline's websites prior to the flight. 16- Last-minute delays and gate changes in flights are announced by sound at the airports and displayed on information boards in the area. This information must be followed by the guests themselves. 17- The Agency is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated by the airline rules for participation in the tour, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete these procedures on time but do not board the plane. Guests who miss the flight are responsible for the costs of acquiring new round-trip flight tickets and any necessary transfers in the destination area. 18- The general baggage allowance for outbound flights from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary according to the airline and the country of destination. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, the baggage allowance for those flights may drop to 15 kg. The excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of the Agency. 19- Guests who wish to upgrade their tickets with miles (to business or first class) after the purchase should note that upgrades can only be made depending on the availability of the airline (please check with your airline membership). No guarantee of mileage upgrade for each flight. Please check if the program's tickets are from an upgradeable class. 20- On some airlines, food and drink and online check-in services may be subject to additional fees. Other Matters 21- The Agency will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly by the guest with the hotel. In this case, the Agency's cancellation conditions will apply. 22- In situations where the hotels are provided with only category information and/or options are presented for the same destination without mentioning hotel names, the Agency will inform the guest 48 hours before the trip. 23- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, and sports tournaments, hotels may be used farther away than the indicated locations or kilometers. In such cases, the Agency will provide information 15 days in advance of the departure date. 24- When registering for the purchased tour; the guest must accurately enter/declare the name as it appears in the passport, date of birth, and passport number into the system. The flight tickets will be issued according to this information. Any penalties incurred from incorrect information resulting in flight ticket cancellations or changes will be charged to the guests. 25- To use your mobile phone abroad, check with your phone provider before leaving Turkey to ensure your phone is enabled for international use. 26- The hotel check-in time is 15:00, and the check-out time is 12:00. 27- Requests related to the room (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) are communicated to the hotel by the Agency. Efforts will be made to accommodate booked rooms according to the guest's preferences depending on the hotel's availability. The fulfillment of these requests depends on the availability at the time of check-in and cannot be guaranteed by the Agency. 28- The breakfast provided at hotels may differ from the rich breakfast commonly found in Turkish cuisine. It is usually served as a continental breakfast comprising limited choices of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups. 29- In some cases, a double room may contain a twin bed instead. Most European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be joined when necessary. 30- The policies for extra beds and cribs vary by hotel and room type. 31- All additional beds and infant cribs are provided upon request and are subject to the hotel's availability and must be approved by the hotel. 32- The capacity for an additional bed or infant crib in the room is 1 (maximum). 33- In triple rooms, there is an additional bed application. In these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Additional beds are made up of beds referred to as pull-out beds or coach beds. Our guests acknowledge that they accept the potential crowding and types of beds due to additional beds that may be added to the standard room in their reservations for triple rooms and/or reservations with children. 34- If guests misrepresent the number of children staying with adults and the ages of the children in hotel reservations, the relevant hotels may charge additional fees. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. The hotel may request identification to determine the ages of the children. 35- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed for the child. Child prices are only valid if the child is staying with two adults. Child discounts apply only to "single child" who meets the age group while staying with two adults. 36- The currency exchange during the day reflects in TL prices. The rates at the time of payment are valid. Additional requests, and any extra services obtained at the hotel (minibar, ironing, etc.) may be subject to extra charges by the hotel and are not included in the payment at the time of purchase, and must be paid directly to the hotel during your stay. 37- Some countries may have different applications regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. Any taxes related to cities, tourism, or other taxes currently applied will be collected by the hotel from the guest during entry or exit. 38- The distances given in the programs are based on maps. Travel times may extend due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the visited country, road works, and conditions. 39- The Agency may change the order of cities in the program and the main airline to be used without altering the content of the program in case of necessity or as deemed appropriate. 40- The personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/identities of the participants of the tour are under their own responsibility, and the Agency is not responsible for lost/forgotten/stolen items. If forgotten items are found, the costs incurred during delivery to the country and/or person are the responsibility of the item owner. 41- Participants in the tour are required to keep their travel health insurance policy and any medication/notes related to health issues with them. 42- For potential extra expenses, upon check-in at the hotel, identity/photo ID and credit card or cash deposit may be requested by official institutions. The return of deposit requested upon checkout is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and the Agency will not intervene. Visa and Passport 1- Guests must ensure their passports are valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel. 2- At customs crossings/border gates, to have an entry-exit stamp on your passport, there must be at least 2 blank pages available in the passport. 3- Being exempt from a visa and having obtained a visa for the countries in this tour does not mean that you are guaranteed entry/exit from the country, as the passport police have the authority to deny you entry/existence, and the Agency shall not be liable, the responsibility lies with the passenger. 4- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or have dual citizenship and will participate in the tour using a passport from another country must personally consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedure imposed by the country they will be traveling to; otherwise, the Agency will not be responsible for any resulting consequences. 5- Passports that are torn, worn, wet, and/or damaged may cause issues at the country border with customs officials, so they need to be renewed to avoid problems. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger. 6- Guests under the age of 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked by the police to show a document of mutual consent from both parents when entering and exiting the country; hence, it is advisable for guests under 18 and their parents to be attentive to this matter.