ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW - THY - 2026
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – ST. PETERSBURG
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul Airport at 05:30. After passport, ticket, and baggage procedures, departure to St. Petersburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK401 at 09:10. Arrival in St. Petersburg at 13:00 local time, followed by passport procedures and meeting our guide. Then, we drive by private vehicle for a Panoramic City Tour of St. Petersburg. During our panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see the streets displaying the works of the world’s most famous architects and artists, as well as the city’s historical and touristic points. Notable places to see include Nevsky Prospect, Old Port Lighthouses, the Mint, the Clock Tower, the bronze statue of Peter the Great, the Winter Palace, Palace Square, the Admiralty Building, and the Aurora Cruiser. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel. Free time and accommodation at our hotel in St. Petersburg.
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul Airport at 05:30. After passport, ticket, and baggage procedures, departure to St. Petersburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK401 at 09:10. Arrival in St. Petersburg at 13:00 local time, followed by passport procedures and meeting our guide. Then, we drive by private vehicle for a Panoramic City Tour of St. Petersburg. During our panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see the streets displaying the works of the world’s most famous architects and artists, as well as the city’s historical and touristic points. Notable places to see include Nevsky Prospect, Old Port Lighthouses, the Mint, the Clock Tower, the bronze statue of Peter the Great, the Winter Palace, Palace Square, the Admiralty Building, and the Aurora Cruiser. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel. Free time and accommodation at our hotel in St. Petersburg.
At the end of the tour, guests who wish can participate in the Russian Night Tour, which will be organized by our guide for an extra cost. We recommend not to miss the chance to watch magnificent dance shows while dining at one of the most beautiful restaurants in St. Petersburg, the Troika Restaurant. After the tour, we return to our hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, there is an opportunity to participate in extra organized tours to the Hermitage, Peterhof, and Canal Tours. The Hermitage Museum, located on the banks of the Neva River, is one of the largest museums in the world and Russia, housing approximately 4 million works from the Tsarist period. It has entered the Guinness Book of Records due to its extensive painting collection. After the tour, guests may join the Peterhof Palace Tour, a grand palace complex located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, designed by Peter himself and constructed by Italian architect Rastrelli. This palace, compared to the Palace of Versailles in Paris, is adorned with 150 monumental fountains and 4 waterfalls. We then continue our program with a Canal Tour. We enjoy a delightful excursion to see St. Petersburg from the canals up to the Neva River with our guide. At the end of the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, there is an opportunity to participate in extra organized tours to the Hermitage, Peterhof, and Canal Tours. The Hermitage Museum, located on the banks of the Neva River, is one of the largest museums in the world and Russia, housing approximately 4 million works from the Tsarist period. It has entered the Guinness Book of Records due to its extensive painting collection. After the tour, guests may join the Peterhof Palace Tour, a grand palace complex located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, designed by Peter himself and constructed by Italian architect Rastrelli. This palace, compared to the Palace of Versailles in Paris, is adorned with 150 monumental fountains and 4 waterfalls. We then continue our program with a Canal Tour. We enjoy a delightful excursion to see St. Petersburg from the canals up to the Neva River with our guide. At the end of the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03 ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, there is the opportunity to participate in extra organized tours to Pushkin (Tsar's Village) and Peter & Paul Tours. This area, known as Tsar's Village and built by Empress Catherine in the 18th century, covers an area of approximately 600 hectares. The main structure of the complex is the Catherine Palace. The Amber Room located in the palace may sometimes be closed to visitors due to high season volume. This area also features the school where the famous Russian poet Pushkin studied. Subsequently, guests may join the Peter & Paul Fortress Tour. Built in the 1700s by Peter in St. Petersburg, this fortress is the first structure in the city, located on the Neva River. The cathedral inside the fortress contains the graves of the Romanov dynasty. The angel figure on top of the cathedral, the tallest structure in the city, is one of St. Petersburg’s symbols. At the end of the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04 MOSCOW – ST. PETERSBURG (TRAIN JOURNEY)
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and transfer to the train station. After our train journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, we arrive in Moscow and are welcomed. We then begin our Panoramic City Tour of Moscow by private vehicle. During the tour, we will see places such as Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theater, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Novodevichy Convent, Luzhniki Stadium, Lenin Hills, and Moscow University. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can participate in the extra organized Russian Folk Dance Show Tour. In this performance, staged by one of Russia's most prominent groups, we will have the opportunity to get to know Russian culture through classical and modern dances. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and transfer to the train station. After our train journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, we arrive in Moscow and are welcomed. We then begin our Panoramic City Tour of Moscow by private vehicle. During the tour, we will see places such as Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theater, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Novodevichy Convent, Luzhniki Stadium, Lenin Hills, and Moscow University. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can participate in the extra organized Russian Folk Dance Show Tour. In this performance, staged by one of Russia's most prominent groups, we will have the opportunity to get to know Russian culture through classical and modern dances. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05 MOSCOW
After breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, there is the opportunity to join the Kremlin Palace, Moscow Metro, Arbat Street, and Nazım Hikmet’s Grave Tour. During our tour, we will see the Kremlin Palace, which is also the working office of the President of Russia, as well as the Cathedral of the Ascension of the Virgin and the world's largest bell. Afterwards, we’ll access the architecturally famous Moscow Metro. Afterwards, we will have free time on Arbat Street, one of Moscow's most famous streets, where you can shop or spend time in cafes. Our tour will continue with a visit to Novodevichy Convent and the grave of Nazım Hikmet. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, there is the opportunity to join the Kremlin Palace, Moscow Metro, Arbat Street, and Nazım Hikmet’s Grave Tour. During our tour, we will see the Kremlin Palace, which is also the working office of the President of Russia, as well as the Cathedral of the Ascension of the Virgin and the world's largest bell. Afterwards, we’ll access the architecturally famous Moscow Metro. Afterwards, we will have free time on Arbat Street, one of Moscow's most famous streets, where you can shop or spend time in cafes. Our tour will continue with a visit to Novodevichy Convent and the grave of Nazım Hikmet. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 06 MOSCOW – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast, free time. At the time determined by our guide, transfer to the airport. After passport and check-in procedures, departure to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK416 at 20:10. Arrival in Istanbul at 00:20 local time. End of our tour.
After breakfast, free time. At the time determined by our guide, transfer to the airport. After passport and check-in procedures, departure to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK416 at 20:10. Arrival in Istanbul at 00:20 local time. End of our tour.
- Prices are calculated per person in a double room.
- In reservations made, cancellations made 90 days prior to travel dates will incur a penalty fee for the St. Petersburg – Moscow train ticket. This fee ranges from 80 to 120 Euros.
- In case of operational disruptions during the train journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, alternative travel will be arranged by air.
- Check-in times for hotels are between 16:00 and 17:00, and check-out times are between 10:00 and 12:00.
- If multiple hotel alternatives are offered in the same destination and/or only hotel category is specified, the booked hotels will be notified to you 48 hours before the travel date.
- Due to demand, changes to hotels may occur; however, the hotel category will not change.
- Some hotels may offer twin beds. Any request for a change in room type during the hotel stay is at the hotel's discretion.
- We kindly request checking the prices before the purchase transaction.
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – St. Petersburg and Moscow – Istanbul Airport.
- 3 nights accommodation in St. Petersburg in 4* hotels, including breakfast.
- 2 nights accommodation in Moscow in 4* hotels, including breakfast.
- All transfers included in the program.
- Train ticket between St. Petersburg and Moscow.
- Panoramic city tours in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel taxes.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour guide service
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
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All personal expenses and hotel extras.
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Departure tax for abroad (Can be paid at relevant banks or at the tax office at the airport).
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All optional extra tours specified in the program.
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Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
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Lunch and dinner.
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City taxes.
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Domestic flight connections.
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Visa fee for Russia:
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For guests with a red passport, the visa must be obtained electronically from https://evisa.kdmid.ru/. The application must be made at least 20 working days before the start date of the tour. The visa fee varies due to exchange rates, but is approximately 50–60 USD per person.
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Guests with a green passport do not need a visa. They must obtain a QR code through the application.
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Travel insurance package (includes cancellation coverage).
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Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years (25 EUR).
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