Russia's Two Capitals Moscow & St. Petersburg with Ajet, 5 Nights, Visa Included, VKO-LED

Day 1: Istanbul – Moscow 

Meet with our valued guests in front of the Ajet counter at the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:45 before the flight. After ticketing, baggage, and boarding procedures, depart for Moscow at 20:45 on Ajet Airlines’ scheduled flight VF275. 

Day 2: Moscow 

Arrival at Moscow Airport at 00:50 local time. After our baggage procedures, we transfer to our hotel. We rest until the meeting time. After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart by private vehicle for our “Moscow Panoramic City Tour.” Among the places we will see on the panoramic Moscow city tour are a panoramic walking tour around Red Square and its surroundings — Kremlin Walls, Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil’s Cathedral, GUM Shopping Mall, Lenin Mausoleum, Alexander Garden and the Eternal Flame, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Leninka Library, Pashkov House, and the Grand Vladimir Statue. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 3: Moscow 

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join our optional Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet’s Cemetery tour. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Optional Tour: Kremlin Palace & Moscow Metro & Arbat Street & Nazım Hikmet’s Cemetery 100 €

We begin by exploring the fascinating history of Moscow, starting with the historic Novodevichy Convent, founded in 1524 and which determined the fate of many tsarinas. Within this complex are the eternal resting places of literary giants Anton Chekhov and Gogol, as well as our famous poet Nazım Hikmet and his wife Vera (Veronica). From here we move on to the magnificent Kremlin Palace, the heart and symbol of Russia; with its history dating back to the twelfth century, this fortress is among the places we will see with its cathedral square, open areas, and monumental symbols.

In the continuation of our tour, we explore the Moscow Metro, which has been under construction since 1931 and welcomes millions of people every day, and is considered one of the world’s most beautifully decorated architectural marvels. Then, we proceed to Arbat Street, Moscow’s most famous and lively street, whose history goes back to 1493, and experience the historical spirit on the spot accompanied by the enchanting works of street painters, ending our day at our hotel.

Day 4: Moscow – St Petersburg (By high-speed train) 

After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and transfer to the train station. After a pleasant journey by high-speed train, upon arrival we depart by private vehicle for our “St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour.” On the panoramic city tour to be carried out, we will have the opportunity to see the avenues where the finest examples by the world’s most famous architects and artists are displayed, as well as the historical and tourist sites of the city. The famous Nevsky Prospect, featured in the books of well-known authors, Old Port Lighthouses, the Mint, the Clock Tower, the Statue of Peter the Great, the Winter Palace, Palace Square, the Admiralty Building, the Aurora Cruiser, Kazan Cathedral, and St. Isaac’s Cathedral are among the places to be seen. After our city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish may join the St. Petersburg Golden Canals Boat Tour. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Optional Tour: St. Petersburg Golden Canals White Nights and Bridges Opening Boat Tour Per Person 75€

We proceed to the port for the Rivers & Canals Boat Tour, which has earned St. Petersburg the title “Venice of the North.” As we move among the elegant bends 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 more historical structures panoramically from the water. As the city 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.

Day 5 St Petersburg 

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Tour. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

Optional Tour: Hermitage Museum & Peter Paul Tour Per Person 100€

The Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine II, possesses a unique collection and is considered one of the world’s largest and most established art museums today. Originally created as Catherine’s private art collection, the museum gradually grew through purchases and donations made during the tsarist period and opened to the public in 1852. The museum consists of a total of six historical buildings, most notably the Winter Palace, dazzling with its baroque architecture. These structures host not only artworks but also the glorious 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. 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 just a museum, but a cultural temple where art and history are intertwined. It offers every visitor the splendor of the past and humanity’s artistic heritage. After the tour, it will continue with Peter and Paul Fortress. Built by Peter in the 1700s in St. Petersburg, this fortress, the first structure erected, is located on the Neva River. 

Day 6: St Petersburg 

After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and free time. Guests who wish may join our optional Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace tour. After our tour, free time until the time determined by our guide.

Optional Tour: Pushkin Tsar Village & Peterhof & Catherine Palace Tour Per Person 170 €

On this tour, we will begin in the enchanting atmosphere of Catherine Palace, dazzling with its magnificent baroque architecture and the world-famous Amber Room; then we will witness a magnificent visual feast in the Lower Garden of Peterhof, known as the “Russian Versailles,” famous for its engineering marvel fountains that operate solely with natural water pressure without electric pumps, and we will crown our tour with pleasant free time in Pushkin Village, which fascinates with its historical texture and bears the traces of the famous poet Alexander Pushkin.

Day 7: St Petersburg - Istanbul

Then we complete our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures. Afterwards, depart for Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Ajet Airlines flight VF292 at 02:20. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival in Istanbul at 06:10 and the end of our tour..

We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip …

                                                 FULL EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE/Valid if purchased from our offices

Tours Included in the Package:

• Moscow Metro & Arbat Street 

• Kremlin Palace & Novodevichy - Nazım Hikmet Grave 

• St. Petersburg Golden Canals White Nights and Bridges Opening Boat Tour 

• Hermitage Museum & Peter Paul

• Pushkin Tsar Village & Catherine Palace & Peterhof (Garden) Tour

Total Value: 445 €

Package Price: Per Person 380 €

(An approximate 15% discount advantage is offered when purchased.)