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