5* M/S ALEXANDRA WHITE NIGHTS ON THE MAGNIFICENT VOLGA RIVER - (8 NIGHTS - 9 DAYS) - 2026

Per Person 2,500 €
Tour detail
1. DAY ISTANBUL - MOSCOW
Meet at Istanbul New Airport, International Departures Terminal, Turkish Airlines counter at 06:00. After check-in and passport procedures, departure to Moscow with Turkish Airlines flight TK417 at 09:10. Upon arrival in Moscow at 13:00 local time, we will take a panoramic city tour. During the city tour; Leningrad Street, Tverskaya Street, Parliament Building, Bolshoi Theater, Lubyanka Square, KGB Headquarters, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, GUM Shopping Center, Savior Christ the Redeemer Church, and Parliament Building are among the sights seen panoramically. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel and dinner. Overnight at our hotel.
 
2. DAY - MOSCOW
After breakfast at our hotel, those interested can join optional tours to NOVODEVICHY Cemetery, where many statesmen and artists who influenced Russian history, including Nazım Hikmet, are buried, and Metro + Arbat tour. After the tour, we return to our hotel and have dinner. After dinner, those interested can join an optional "Lights of Moscow" tour. Overnight at our hotel.
 
3. DAY - MOSCOW
After breakfast, those interested can join an optional Kremlin tour. After the tour, we will head to the port where our cruise ship awaits us. After check-in and stateroom allocation, our ship departs. During the briefing at the designated time, information will be provided about the ports visited, waterways traveled, and pool system operations. In the evening, join the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
 
4. DAY - UGLIČ
After breakfast, participate in onboard activities or enjoy the views of the Volga River from the upper deck. After lunch, our ship arrives in Ugliç. This charming town located on the Volga coast can be explored on our free walking tour, which includes the Transfiguration Cathedral at Old Kremlin Square and the Church of Dmitry, son of Ivan the Terrible, where he died at age 9. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
 
5. DAY - GORITSY
After breakfast, you can participate in various onboard activities or enjoy the scenery along the Volga River from the deck. After lunch, the ship docks at Goritsy. Known as a picturesque and peaceful Russian village on the riverbank, Goritsy has a small port and offers an insight into medieval atmosphere. The area is also an important early Christian hub in Russia, reflecting monastic and spiritual life. Upon arrival, we will travel by bus 10 km to Kirilov (Kide) village. After visiting the monastery there, we return to the village. Free time to explore and shop. Return to the ship at the specified time, and set sail. During the cruise, relax with coffee while enjoying the scenic views of the riverbanks that look like pictures. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
 
6. DAY - KİJİ
After breakfast, you can participate in onboard activities or enjoy the beauty of Lake Onega from the deck. After lunch, we arrive at Kiji at 17:00. Located on an island in Lake Onega above the 60th parallel, this island is an open-air museum listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the free walking tour, see the 22-domed Fairy Tale-like wooden Tecteli Church built without nails and the historic wooden Russian village houses, and learn about the past village and island life. Free time on the island follows. Return to the ship, which departs at 20:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
 
7. DAY - MANDROGI
After breakfast on the ship, arrive in Mandrogi. This colorful Russian wooden houses village is a lush green area with free time. You can walk among the greenery outdoors, visit a small zoo, explore gift shops in beautiful wooden buildings, and participate in craft workshops. There is also a small vodka museum here. At the end of this tour, the ship departs. While sailing through the northern forests of Russia, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
 
8. DAY - ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast, arrive in St. Petersburg. After disembarkation and baggage check, start our city tour. During the tour, visit Alexandr Nevsky Monastery, Nevsky Prospect Street, Count Strogonov Palace, Palace Square, Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Monastery, Anna Akhmatova’s Palace and Bridge, and the Church of St. Alexander Nevsky. Optional visits include the Hermitage Museum and canal tour, which can be arranged additionally. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
 
9. DAY - St. PETERSBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, disembarkation procedures followed by transfer to the airport. Return flight and end of the tour.
 
What's included
Thy flight between Istanbul Airport – Moscow / St. Petersburg – Istanbul Airport in economy class All-inclusive cabin accommodation on the 5* Alexander ship (full board service begins with dinner on the embarkation day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day) 2 nights stay in Moscow at a 4* hotel with half board 1 night stay in St. Petersburg at a 4* hotel with half board Panoramic city tour of Moscow (half day) Panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg (half day) Tours at ports along the river route Airport transfers as specified in the program Professional Turkish-speaking guide service Luggage handling service on the ship Welcome cocktail and captain's gala dinner on the ship Tea and coffee service at all meals on the ship Concerts, shows, cultural lessons, and activities on the ship (Russian language lesson, Russian songs lesson, Russian dances lesson, Russian cuisine, Russian folk arts, costumes, and information about the history and-making of wooden souvenirs)
Not included
  • The crew service fee (Per person: 80 EURO) is collected at the airport.
  • Tips for local guides and drivers (Per person: 70 Euro) are collected at the airport.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and bottled water on the ship.
  • Tours not specified in the program.
  • Travel health and cancellation insurance (We recommend all passengers to get travel health insurance to avoid any inconvenience in case of health-related cancellations.)
  • Visa Fee: Russia applies a visa for ordinary (public) passports. To participate in the Volga Tour, an ONLINE ELECTRONIC VISA must be obtained. The visa fee is 100 EURO per person. No visa is required for green passports. Regardless of passport type, a passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the tour and without any damage or tearing is required for entry into Russia.
  • Overseas exit fee.
Need to Know
- Our company is not responsible for schedule and date changes made by the ship, airline, and train companies. - The ship, airline, and train companies reserve the right to make these changes. - The working days and hours of museums and archaeological sites specified in the program may change. - Travel documents and flight tickets are sent to guests 48 hours before the trip. Participants are responsible for reading and verifying these tickets and the information included. - Due to river water levels, port conditions, weather, and unforeseen circumstances, the ship company has the right to make changes to the program. Accordingly, the ports to be visited, as well as the arrival and departure times, may vary depending on river traffic. - The agency is not responsible for guests who do not arrive at the airport or port designated by us at the specified time, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or are unable to board the plane or ship after doing so. All costs for new tickets, transportation to the ship, and regional transfers needed for those who miss their flight or ship are theirs. - Ship departure times are announced via announcements or information boards inside the ship. Guests are responsible for following this information. Any costs incurred due to missing the ship's departure by failing to do so, including boarding from a different port, are borne by the passenger. No refunds are made for partial trips due to such situations. - For international trips, a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining beyond the end date of the trip is mandatory. The passport must be undamaged, unbattered, and have blank visa pages. Passengers are obliged to fulfill all legal requirements for entry into the destination countries. Failure to comply may result in the passenger being denied boarding at the airport, and any resulting damages are their responsibility. - Personal belongings, bags, and suitcases of participating passengers are their own responsibility. Our agency is not responsible for forgotten, lost, or stolen items. Any costs related to delivering found items to the country or individual are borne by the owner. - Accommodation on the ship begins with dinner on the first evening and ends with breakfast on the last day. - In Russia, museums, archaeological sites, and city squares may be closed without prior notice by the government. In such cases, changes or cancellations of planned tours (city tours, extra tours) are at the discretion of the ship management and guides. This situation is unpredictable in advance. - Extra bus tours are only for guests who have participated in the extra tour; those who do not participate cannot benefit from these buses. - The program and dates of tours and extra tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg may vary depending on museums and archaeological sites. Some tours may be conducted as combined tours. - Cancellation Policies: - Cancellable without penalty up to 90 days before the departure date (this applies only to the ship component; flight ticket cancellations will be charged separately). - 89–60 days before travel: 50% penalty. - 59–45 days before travel: 80% penalty. - Between 44 days and the day of the trip: 100% penalty.