Murmansk Northern Lights, St. Petersburg & Moscow Tour with Ajet, 5 Nights
Tour Detail
Day 1: Istanbul - St. Petersburg
Be at 21:00 on Tuesday evening in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for St. Petersburg at 00:45 on our flight numbered VF293. With our VF293 flight, we arrive in St. Petersburg, the Venice of the North, at 04:40. With our private vehicle waiting for us, we begin our panoramic city tour. We proceed along the famous Nevsky Boulevard, adorned with palaces and historic buildings, see the magnificent Kazan Cathedral reminiscent of Rome's San Pietro and Nikolaivsky Square, and greet the city for the first time with the fairy-tale view of the frozen Neva River. After the tour, we check in to our hotel. Guests who wish may join our extra Hermitage Museum Tour. In the Hermitage, one of the world's largest and richest museums, founded with the collection of Empress Catherine and home to more than four million works, we embark on a unique art journey through the magnificent halls of the Winter Palace. Guests who wish may join our extra Russian Night program. At our dinner accompanied by delicacies from traditional Russian cuisine, we enjoy an unforgettable night with a lively folklore show performed by dancers in colorful costumes to live music. Overnight at our hotel.
St Petersburg City Tour Included!
Extra Tour: Hermitage Museum Per Person 70€
We step into the heart of Tsarist Russia, home to one of the world's largest and richest art collections. While walking through the magnificent Winter Palace, the official residence of the tsars, with our expert guide, we examine priceless works ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Rembrandt and follow the traces of history in the splendid reception halls. In this enormous underground and palace complex, where hundreds of thousands of rare pieces are displayed, we enjoy an unforgettable culture tour full of art.
Extra Tour: Russian Night with Dinner (Show Included) Per Person 110€
We are heading to a special evening event where we will experience traditional Russian hospitality and entertainment culture in all its colors. While having our dinner made up of the finest tastes of rich Russian cuisine, we enjoy lively moments with energetic folk dances, Cossack shows, and live accordion performances by professional teams on stage. With the local treats and music offered throughout the meal, we leave an unforgettable mark on St. Petersburg's enchanting nightlife.
Day 2: St. Petersburg - Murmansk
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and depart for Murmansk, the world's largest Arctic city located beyond the Arctic Circle, with our flight. Upon arrival in the afternoon, our city tour begins: the imposing Alyosha Monument greeting the city from above, the legendary Lenin ship, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, Murmansk Port, the gate of the North, and the lighthouse. At night, the most magical moment of this journey awaits us: our Aurora Chase program (4 hours) in search of the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. Overnight at our hotel.
Murmansk City Tour Included!
Aurora (Northern Lights) Tour Included!
Day 3: Murmansk
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Saami Village Tour. We visit the colorful world of the Saami, the ancient people of the North. Games with cute husky dogs and plenty of photo breaks, reindeer sledding on the snow, fun banana ride, and free time in the camp await us. We listen to our guide about the secrets of life and culture of the northern peoples, take unforgettable photos with reindeer, and drink our warm local soup in the camp wearing traditional clothes. Guests who wish may join our extra Snowmobile Safari before or after the village visit. Guests who wish may also join our Aurora (Northern Lights) Chase program (4 hours) at night. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Saami Village Tour Per Person 120€
We head to the heart of the tundra to discover the mysterious world of the Saami, the indigenous people of the Arctic. Hosted in authentic tents (Chum), we listen to Saami culture and legends and meet local people in traditional clothing. While having the opportunity to feed the friendly reindeer by hand and take photos with them, we see Arctic foxes and take a warm lunch break where we will taste local delicacies.
Extra Tour: Snowmobile Safari 110€
We set off on an exciting adventure over the untouched snowy white cover of Arctic nature. After putting on our safety equipment and receiving instructions from our expert guides, we pass between frozen lakes and snow-covered pine forests on our powerful snowmobiles. While speeding amid enchanting polar landscapes and feeling the adrenaline, we warm up with hot tea on the way and experience the wild nature of the North in the most dynamic way.
Extra Tour: Northern Lights Chase 60€
We leave our hotel at night in the dark to pursue Aurora Borealis, nature's most mesmerizing visual show. As we move toward our special routes away from city lights and where the sky can be observed most clearly, our professional chase guides monitor the light intensity in the air in real time. When we capture that magical moment when green and purple colors seem to dance across the sky, we sip our hot drinks, photograph this unique natural event, and collect memories we will never forget.
Day 4: Murmansk
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Teriberka Tour. Departing early in the morning, we travel through snow-white tundras to the legendary Teriberka Village, one of the farthest corners of the world. At this point known as the "End of the World," we meet the endless Northern Ice Sea. We visit the nostalgic Ship Cemetery, the giant whale skeleton, and the natural wonder Dragon Eggs Beach, and capture fairy-tale shots at the famous King’s Throne photo spot on the ocean shore. After free time on the beach and our lunch, guests who wish may join the extra Ice Floating experience. Return to Murmansk in the evening. Guests who wish may join our extra Aurora (Northern Lights) Chase program at night (4 hours). Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Teriberka Village 120€
On the shores of the Polar Ocean, we organize a full-day excursion to the historic Teriberka Village, known literally as "the end of the world." Moving along snowy fjords and enchanting ocean views, we see Dragon Eggs Beach with its massive breakwater stones and the frozen waterfall. After visiting the iconic Ship Cemetery left behind by sunken ships, we take photos on the giant swing on the ocean shore and have our lunch facing the Northern Sea.
Extra Tour: Ice Floating Experience 100€
You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience where, in freezing subzero temperatures, you will glide without sinking on the icy waters of the Arctic. Wearing our specially designed, waterproof, and fully body-heat-preserving high-tech thermal suits, we safely enter the icy lake. While floating effortlessly on the water's surface, we enjoy the silence and the sky, immortalizing these wild moments with professional photographs.
Day 5: Murmansk – Moscow
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and depart for Moscow, the heart of Russia, with our flight. Upon arrival, check-in to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel. Guests who wish may join our extra Metro and Arbat Tour. We visit the world-famous Moscow Metro stations, each resembling an underground palace with chandeliers and mosaics, and then take a pleasant walk along historic Arbat Street, home to painters and street artists. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Moscow Metro and Arbat Street 50€
We set out to discover the historic Moscow Metro stations that resemble underground museums and palaces. After touring iconic stations such as Mayakovskaya and Komsomolskaya, famous for their marble columns, huge stained-glass windows, and magnificent chandeliers, we emerge to the surface. We walk along the pedestrian Arbat Street, considered the heart of the city, famous for its souvenir shops, street artists, and historic buildings, and enjoy our free time.
Day 6: Moscow
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we start our Moscow city tour. In the world-famous Red Square, we see the Spasskaya Tower, the fairy-tale-like St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Shopping Center, and Lenin's Mausoleum; and we complete our panoramic tour with the Eternal Flame in Alexander Garden, the legendary Bolshoi Theatre, and Tverskaya Street. Guests who wish may join our extra Kremlin Tour. Behind the centuries-old walls of the Kremlin, Russia's symbol, we see the golden-domed cathedrals, the legendary Tsar Bell, the largest in the world, and the giant Tsar Cannon, which has never been fired, and embark on a journey through history from Tsarist Russia to the present day. After our tour, free time. Around 21:30 in the evening, we transfer to the airport.
Moscow City Tour Included!
Extra Tour: Kremlin Palace 60€
We embark on a deep journey inside the historic Kremlin Palace complex, the main center and symbol of power where Russia has been governed for centuries. Passing behind the enormous red walls, we see up close the magnificent cathedrals where the tsars were crowned, the Tsar Bell, the largest bell in the world, and the giant Tsar Cannon. In this tour, where we will witness centuries-old state secrets and the glorious tsarist history, we discover Moscow's most important symbol from our expert guide.
Day 7: Moscow - Istanbul
After ticketing and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 01:45 with our flight numbered VF276. After our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 06:00, the end of our tour…
Full Package:
Hermitage Museum 70€
Russian Night Dinner Show 110€
Saami Village Experience 120€
Snowmobile Safari 110€
Northern Lights Chase 60€
Teriberka Village120€
Ice Floating Experience100€
Moscow Metro and Arbat Street 50€
Kremlin Palace 60€
Total of all tours: 800€
700€ in package purchase
Important Notes:
• It is not suitable for infant participation due to regional weather conditions and the difficulty level of the season. Recommended min. age for participation is 12 years.
• Clothing suitable for weather conditions is required.
• Extra tours are operated with a participation of 10 people or more.
What's Included
Included Services:
• Economy class round-trip flight tickets with Ajet Airlines from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to St. Petersburg-Moscow-Sabiha Gökçen Airport
• Domestic flight tickets between St. Petersburg-Murmansk-Moscow with local airlines
• Airport taxes
• St. Petersburg City Tour
• Murmansk City Tour
• 1 Night Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt
• Moscow City Tour
• Airport Hotel Airport Transfers
• 1 Night in St. Petersburg, 3 Nights in Murmansk, 1 Night in St. Petersburg, bed and breakfast accommodation in the specified category
• Turkish Guide Service
Not Included
Services Not Included:
• Exit tax for leaving the country
• Russia visa
• Travel health insurance
• Personal expenses
• Extra Tours
• Local Service Fees (mandatory payment of 150 Euro per person, which includes check point fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entrance fees and operational service expenses; it will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departs)