Russia Tour 6 Nights Including Extra Tours Eid al-Adha Special VKO-LED
Tour details
Day 1: Istanbul – Moscow 23 May 2026
Meeting with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport, at the International Departures Terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter, 4 hours before departure, at 21:00. After ticket, baggage and boarding procedures, depart for Moscow on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK419 at 01:00. After arrival at 05:00, city tour. Among the places we will see on the Moscow city tour are the historic center Red Square, which has witnessed political and social unrest; St. Basil's Cathedral, built by the Tsar known as Ivan the Terrible in the sixteenth century, with each dome corresponding to a Russian victory; the monumental statue in front of the cathedral depicting two famous Russian princes, Minin and Pozharsky, one of the city's symbols; the GUM Shopping Center just beyond it; its neighbor the Kremlin Palace; the magnificent Lenin Mausoleum, which contains Lenin's mummy, a symbol of communist ideology throughout the world; the Karl Marx statue and directly opposite it the famous Bolshoi Theatre building, in operation since the eighteenth century; a little further on, the famous Duma Parliament Building, where Russia's first elected parliament began work in 1906; Voskresenski, built in the sixteenth century and once considered the gate to Red Square, which was bombed in 1931 to allow tanks to enter Red Square; and the Russian Historical Museum. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Moscow City Tour included!
Day 2: Moscow 24 May 2026
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel for the Kremlin Palace and Novodevichy Nazim Hikmet's Grave tour. Our first stop on the tour is Novodevichy Cemetery. First, we will see the Novodevichy Convent panoramically; it was founded in 1524. Over time, it became the place where many candidates for empress also saw their fortunes fade. Although it was intended to be destroyed by Napoleon's order in 1812, the nuns managed to prevent this decision. Completely evacuated in 1922 and left to its fate, the convent reopened after restoration in 1994. In addition to the Novodevichy Convent within the complex, the cemetery of Nazim 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. Meaning “fortress,” the Kremlin is a complex of buildings that has become the symbol not only of Moscow but also of Russia. Although the oldest walls of the complex, which mark the eastern boundary of Red Square with its eastern walls, were built at the end of the fifteenth century, the original wooden walls date back to the twelfth century. Today, in the gardens of the area containing the Kremlin museums, the Grand Kremlin Palace Complex, the Concert Hall, the Presidential Building and administrative buildings, as well as two cathedrals, there is also a “Space Tree.” The tree, planted by Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, two days after completing his mission and returning to Earth, can also be seen from the Moscow River. The story of the bell tower built by Tsar Ivan and the cannon he had cast is both amusing and informative, told with the tour guide's pleasant narration. The famous Empress Catherine's crown, made of 5000 diamond stones, awaits those who want to see it in the museum. After our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Kremlin Palace and Novodevichy Cemetery Tour included!
Day 3: Moscow 25 May 2026
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel for the Moscow Metro and Arbat Street tour. Our tour begins with a visit to the Moscow Metro, considered by almost the entire world to be the most beautifully decorated metro. This artistic marvel, used by millions of people every day, began construction in 1931 and continues to this day. Afterwards, we move on to Arbat Street, Moscow's busiest avenue. Today, we will experience the history of Moscow and Russia's most famous street, whose history dates back to 1493, by strolling along Arbat Street, which takes its name, according to one version, from the word “Gorbat,” meaning “hill” in Slavic languages, and according to another, from the Arabic Rabad, meaning “surroundings of the city,” “suburb,” and we will watch the artistic works of unnamed painters at every step along the street. After our tour, return to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.
Moscow Metro and Arbat Street Tour included!
Day 4 Moscow – St Petersburg (by high-speed train) 26 May 2026
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and transfer to the train station. After a pleasant journey by high-speed train, we begin our panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg with our private vehicle. St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city after Moscow, 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 history page in almost every field of life. Founded by Russian Tsar Peter I in 1703, the city's panoramic tour will include the Admiralty Building, which appears on Nevsky Boulevard, named after Alexander Nevsky, the most famous hero in Russian history and considered almost the city's main artery; Kazan Cathedral, a small replica of the famous St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome; the Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace; the Stroganov Palace; Gostiny Dvor, which, while not as large and established as Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, was founded as a marketplace 250 years ago and is now used as a shopping center; the Russian National Library, one of the world's largest libraries; the Singer Building, which caused quite a stir in its time with its history of construction; the Eliseyev Building with its magnificent stained glass and bronze interior; the Aurora Cinema, also known as Piccadilly Cinema, frequently mentioned in writer Nabokov's memoirs; the famous Anichkov Bridge, which bears the traces of the Siege of Leningrad and has a special place in Russian literature; and many more structures among the places to see.
St Petersburg City Tour included!
Day 5 St Petersburg 27 May 2026
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel for the Hermitage Museum. The Hermitage Museum has a unique collection founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine II and is today considered one of the largest and most established art museums in the world. Originally created as Catherine's private art collection, the museum gradually grew with purchases and donations made during the tsarist period and opened to the public in 1852. The museum consists of six historical buildings in total, headed by the Winter Palace, which dazzles with its baroque architecture. These buildings house not only works of art but also the magnificent past of the Russian Empire. In particular, the capture of the Winter Palace during the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution was 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. Archaeological artifacts from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations also attract great interest. With more than 3 million works, the Hermitage is not just a museum, but a cultural temple where art and history intertwine. It offers every visitor the splendor of the past and humanity's artistic heritage.
After our tour, return to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.
Hermitage Museum Tour included!
Day 6: St Petersburg 28 May 2026
After breakfast. On this special tour, which best reflects St. Petersburg's elegant silhouette and magnificent architecture, we visit Peter & Paul Fortress, one of the city's first established points. Peter & Paul Cathedral, located within the fortress walls, is of great architectural and historical importance as the burial place of the Romanov Dynasty. Its tall, gold-covered bell tower is one of the most impressive examples of Russian Baroque architecture. As you tour this magnificent cathedral accompanied by our guide, you can listen to stories from the Russian Tsarist period and see the traces of the dynasty up close. After our visit to the fortress, we head to the harbor for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour, which has made St. Petersburg known as the “Venice of the North.” As we glide through the graceful 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 river surface, you will discover the romantic atmosphere of St. Petersburg from a different perspective. After our tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Peter & Paul Cathedral and Boat Tour included!
Day 7 St Petersburg-Istanbul 29 May 2026
After breakfast, we vacate the rooms and, after leaving our luggage in the left-luggage room at reception, depart from our hotel for the Peterhof Palace, its 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 Italian architect Rastrelli built after drawing up the plans for the metro himself. A rival to Versailles in Paris, it is a magnificent palace complex adorned with 150 monumental fountains and gardens decorated with 4 waterfalls. Although it suffered great damage during World War II, it was restored in full splendor, preserving its original architecture. After our Peterhof tour, we begin our Pushkin Tsar Town tour. The town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and also home to the school of the great poet and writer Pushkin of Russian literature, receives praise for its palaces, parks, and various building complexes. Built in the eighteenth century for the tsar's family, this area invites its guests into a Russian fairy tale. After our tour, we transfer to the airport. Then we complete our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures.
Peterhof Palace Tour included!
Day 8 St Petersburg-Istanbul 30 May 2026
Depart for Istanbul at 01:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK406. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrive in Istanbul at 05:55 and the end of our tour. We bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you again on your next trip.
Hotels to be accommodated;
Moscow 4* Edge by Seligerskaya etc.
St Petersburg 4* Park Inn Pulkovskaya etc.
What's included
Included Services:
• Flight tickets on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul-Moscow / St Petersburg-Istanbul route
• 3 Nights in Moscow, 3 Nights in St. Petersburg with Bed and Breakfast accommodation in 4* Hotels
• Moscow City Tour, Kremlin Palace and Novodevichy Cemetery Tour, Moscow Metro and Arbat Street Tour,
• St Petersburg City Tour, Hermitage Museum Tour, Peter & Paul Cathedral and Boat Tour, Peterhof Palace Tour
• Economy class ticket on the Sapsan Express Train between Moscow and St Petersburg
• Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers
• Turkish-speaking Guide Service
Not included
Services Not Included:
• International Departure Tax Stamp
• Electronic Visa Fee
• Travel Insurance (Up to Age 65)
• Travel insurance (ages 66-75)
• All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
• Optional Tours
• Hotel taxes (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entrance fees, and operational service expenses, including a mandatory payment of 50 Euros per person, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departs)
Need to Know
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1- General Conditions are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered separately from the tour program.
2- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip; the Agency may cancel the tour up to 21 days before the departure date. In such a case, the cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The full tour price will be refunded to the guest. For the refund of additional services purchased outside the tour; the domestic connecting flight purchased from the Agency will also be refunded to the guest, but visa services and travel health insurance cannot be refunded if a visa application has been made on behalf of the guest using these services, as they will have been used. If no visa application has been made, the visa and travel health insurance will also be canceled and the fee refunded. If the guest purchased the domestic connecting flight from a different product provider independently of the Agency, they cannot request any refund from the Agency if the trip is canceled by the Agency. The guest accepts in advance any material or moral losses that may arise due to the cancellation of the tour when purchasing the tour, and the Agency cannot be held responsible.
3- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the Agency has the right, in good faith, not to cancel the tour. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually for the guest, the guide service included in the package will only cover the overseas round-trip airport transfer.
Cancellation and Changes
4- On our tours, tickets for transportation are issued at the time of reservation. For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the cost of these non-refundable flight tickets, which are not eligible for cancellation, change, or refund, will be charged as a penalty.
5- Our guests have the right to cancel without penalty, provided that they notify the Agency in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, excluding airline tickets that have been paid for and/or committed to by the Agency. If there are fewer than 31 days left until the trip start date, they may cancel by paying a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour fee after the flight ticket cost; if there are 15 days or less left until the trip start date, they may cancel by paying the full tour fee as a penalty. In the event of a cancellation request, information should be obtained in advance regarding the refund status of additional services such as domestic connections, visa services, and travel health insurance, as the cancellation/refund conditions may vary depending on the cancellation request period. The Agency cannot make any commitment regarding the cancellation/refund of additional services.
Guiding Services and Optional Tours
6- The days and times of the tours specified in the program may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours.
7- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted panoramically with guide commentary from inside the vehicle, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or historical site entrances. If panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out because local authorities do not permit visits or entry on the day and at the time of the tour, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible, the agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours in question. Some tours may, where possible, be conducted by public transportation or on foot at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.
8- Our guide may make changes to the city tour and/or additional tour days depending on the content of our tours, the number of participants, and whether museums and historical sites are closed. This also applies in the event of any changes in flight times.
9- Things to keep in mind on our tours conducted by Speed Boats: do not eat a heavy meal immediately before boarding the boat and do not drink excessive amounts of water. Guests with stomach, back, or neck complaints, as well as pregnant guests, must inform their guide of their condition.
10- If a tour or meal service included in the services listed in the prices is not participated in, there is no refund.
About Flights
11- The Agency is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in possible disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention, shall apply.
12- Delays or flight time changes may occur on scheduled and special flights. The Agency is obliged to notify such changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of flight time changes/cancellations.
13- Children aged 0-2 pay only the airport tax.
14- According to airline rules; if the outbound flight of round-trip tickets is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline.
15- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in tours with flights are personal procedures, and it is mandatory for the guest to complete these procedures before the flight at the airport, from the relevant airline counters, or online on the airlines’ websites.
16- Last-minute delays and gate changes that may occur on flights are announced aloud at airports and displayed on information boards in the area. This information must be followed personally by the guests.
17- The Agency is not responsible for guests who do not arrive at the specified airport at the times announced in accordance with airline rules for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding on time but do not board the plane, if they are unable to take the flight. All expenses related to obtaining new round-trip flight tickets required for missed flights to join the tour and transfers in the destination area, etc., are the responsibility of the guests.
18- The general baggage weight limit for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the country of destination. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, the baggage weight on those domestic flights may be reduced to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of the Agency.
19- For guests who wish to upgrade their flight tickets with miles (to business or first class); upgrade procedures may be carried out after the tickets are issued, depending on the airline’s availability (check the airline of which you are a member). No mileage guarantee is given for each flight. Please check whether the program’s tickets are in an upgradeable class.
20- Food, beverage, and online check-in services may be subject to an extra charge on some airlines.
Other Matters
21- The Agency will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made by the guest by contacting the hotel directly. In this case, the Agency’s cancellation conditions will apply.
22- In cases where only category information is provided for the hotel(s) in the tour program without specifying the name, and/or where options are offered for the same destination, the guest will be informed by the Agency 48 hours before departure.
23- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a greater distance than the specified locations or kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by the Agency 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
24- During registration for the purchased tour; the guest must accurately enter/declare the name as shown in the passport, date of birth, and passport number into the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. Penalties arising from cancellations or changes to flight tickets due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
25- To use your mobile phones abroad, before leaving Turkey, check whether your phone is enabled for international use by contacting the company to which your line belongs.
26- For accommodation, hotel check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00.
27- The Agency informs the hotel of room-related requests (high floor, near common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type). The reserved rooms are arranged according to the guest’s preferences, subject to the hotel’s availability. Fulfilling these requests depends on availability at check-in and cannot be guaranteed by the Agency.
28- Breakfast served in hotels differs from the rich breakfast commonly known in Turkish cuisine. It is generally served as a continental breakfast with limited options such as butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and for groups it may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
29- In some cases, there may be a double bed instead of twin beds. Most European hotels offer rooms with 2 beds that can be joined if necessary.
30- The child and extra bed policy may vary according to each hotel and room type.
31- Any extra bed and baby cot are provided upon request and subject to the hotel’s availability, and must be approved by the hotel.
32- The capacity for an extra bed or baby cot in the room is 1 (maximum).
33- In 3-person rooms, an extra bed is used; in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds are foldable beds and coach beds. Our guests are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type due to the extra beds added to the standard room in 3-person and/or child-inclusive reservations.
34- If the number of children staying with adults and the ages of the children specified in hotel reservations are incorrectly declared by our guests, the relevant hotels may charge an additional fee. In such a case, responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. The hotel may request identification for age verification of children.
35- In reservations with 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed for the child. Child prices are valid only if the child stays with two adults. Child discounts are valid for the “single child” matching the age group staying with 2 adults.
36- Exchange rate fluctuations during the day are reflected in TL prices. The exchange rates valid at the time of payment apply. Your additional requests and some extra services you receive at the hotel (minibar, ironing, etc.) are subject to an extra charge by the hotel. These expenses are not included in the price at the time of purchase and are paid directly to the hotel during your stay.
37- Some countries have different practices regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. Any such city, tourism, or other taxes applied in this way are collected by the hotel from the guest upon entry or exit.
38- The road distances given in the programs are map-based. Travel times may be extended due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the destination country, roadworks, and road conditions.
39- In mandatory situations or when deemed necessary, the Agency may change the order of the cities in the program and the main airline to be flown, without altering the content of the program.
40- The personal belongings, bags, suitcases, and passports/IDs of the people participating in the tour are under their own responsibility, and the Agency is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. In cases where forgotten items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person are the responsibility of the owner of the item.
41- It is mandatory for persons participating in the tour to have their travel health insurance policies and, if they have any health issues, the relevant medications and medical reports with them.
42- For possible extra expenses, the hotel may request a photo ID/passport issued by official authorities and a credit card or cash deposit at check-in. The refund of the deposit requested at check-out is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and the Agency has no involvement.
Visa and Passport
1- Our guests’ passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
2- For customs crossings/border gates, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages so that entry/exit stamps can be placed in it.
3- Being exempt from a visa for entry into the countries in this tour and having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into or exit from the country is guaranteed; the passport police have the authority to refuse entry/exit, and the Agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the passenger.
4- Our guests who are not Turkish citizens or who hold dual citizenship and will join the tour using the passport of the other country must personally consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedure applied by the country to be visited to the passport they will use; otherwise, the Agency will not be responsible for any consequences that arise.
5- In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border gate of the country to be visited due to passports that are torn, worn, wet, and/or subjected to similar damage(s); passports must be renewed. Otherwise, responsibility lies with the passenger.
6- Since there is a possibility that passengers under 18 may be asked by the police officer at country entry-exit points to present a document showing the mutual consent of the parents when traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents pay special attention to this matter.