# New Year's Viva Russia Tour Ajet with VKO-LED 26228 - URL: https://tueswaytravel.com/en/yilbasi-viva-rusya-turu-ajet-ile-vko-led-26228-t125007 - Category: Eid al-Adha Tours - Duration: 4 Nights, 5 Days - Next available date: 30 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 - Starting Price: 799 € / Per Person - Getting Around: Flight - Departure Point: İstanbul, Türkiye ## Tour Detail NEW YEAR VIVA RUSSIA TOUR With AJet Airlines Moscow & St. Petersburg City Tours Included !!! Accommodation in 4* Hotels Tour Departure Dates 30 December Day 1 Istanbul – Moscow Meeting at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal from 21:30 onwards. (One calendar day before the departure flight date) Day 2 Moscow AJet Airlines’s scheduled flight departs for Moscow. After a comfortable flight, upon our arrival in Moscow, we proceed to the panoramic Moscow tour. In this panoramic city tour where you will get to know Russia’s capital, Moscow, closely, you will have the opportunity to discover both its historical and modern faces. Throughout the tour, Moscow’s most important squares, monuments, historical buildings, and viewpoints will be visited. The historic center of Red Square, which has witnessed political and social turmoil, the colorful onion-domed St. Basil Cathedral located here, the Kremlin Palace, the Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Luzhniki Stadium, Sparrow Hills, and finally Moscow State University are among the places to be seen panoramically. Afterwards, guests who wish can join the optional Moscow River Boat Tour organized additionally.(40 EUR) On our boat tour that allows you to explore the city from the water, we will see iconic structures such as the Kremlin Palace, St. Basil Cathedral, and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior from a different angle. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in, and free time. Overnight at our hotel Breakfast: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Accommodation: Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar Day 3 Moscow After our morning breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional Kremlin & Novodevichy Cemetery and Moscow Metro & Arbat Street Tour organized additionally.(90 EUR)The Kremlin; with its architecture, grandeur, and critical role throughout history, is considered not only the heart of Moscow but of all Russia. This unique structure, which has witnessed political intrigues, dynastic struggles, and cultural transformations, makes you feel the magic of the past at every step. The gardens of the Kremlin, the Grand Kremlin Palace Complex, the Concert Hall, and the area around the Presidential Building contain some of the most important building blocks of Russian history. The "Tree of Space," erected after Yuri Gagarin’s space journey, sparkling with lights falling over the Moscow River, is one of the interesting details of our tour. The impressive story of the massive cannon and bell tower cast by Tsar Ivan turns into both informative and enjoyable moments with the narration of our guide. Afterwards, the Moscow Metro, accepted as having the most aesthetic decoration in the world; with its huge chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics, and stations resembling art galleries, captivates guests. Then we move to the Novodevichy Cemetery, which also contains the grave of Nazim Hikmet. Founded in 1524, this monastery is like an open-air museum housing giant names of Russian culture and political history such as Chekhov, Gogol, Mayakovsky, Bulgakov, Eisenstein, Khrushchev, Shostakovich, and Yeltsin. "Novodevichy," meaning "Young Girls," poetically accompanies the tragic stories of tsarina candidates. Our tour’s final stop, Arbat Street, is Moscow’s most popular art and culture center. Our walk among street artists, musicians, colorful shops, and buildings smelling of history creates a feeling of traveling through time. The famous building where Pushkin and his wife Goncharova lived will also welcome you there. Later, guests who wish can optionally join the optional Russian Ballet Night organized additionally.(120 EUR) Experience the world-famous Russian ballet tradition in the enchanting atmosphere of a historic theater. While watching Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, or a distinguished work from the season program with the unique performance of professional dancers, you will experience an unforgettable cultural night. After our tour, we proceed to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Accommodation: Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar Day 4 Moscow – St Petersburg After waking up in the morning and having breakfast at our hotel, we travel by our private bus to the train station. Then, with our comfortable train, we depart for St. Petersburg, accepted as the art and culture capital of Russia. Upon our arrival in the city, we begin to explore this unique city that enchants with its elegance, architecture, and history, starting with the panoramic St. Petersburg tour. Founded by Russian Tsar Peter I in 1703, St. Petersburg is a city that enchants its guests with its magnificent buildings, wide streets, and impressive history at first glance. In our panoramic tour, we proceed along Nevsky Avenue, the city’s most important boulevard, which reflects the soul of the city with its full 4.5 kilometers length. Named after Alexander Nevsky, one of the most famous heroes of Russian history, this boulevard is the heartbeat of St. Petersburg. Architectural masterpieces appearing along the boulevard showcase the city’s historical richness. First, we see the Admiralty Building, which stands out with its golden dome, and then we admire the elegant structure of the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, built as a small replica of the famous San Pietro Cathedral in Rome. Throughout our tour, we have the opportunity to see the striking architecture of the Beloselski-Belozersky Palace, the elegance of the Stroganov Palace, and the impressive structure of Gostiny Dvor, which was one of the most important trade points of the city with its approximately 250-year history and has now transformed into a modern shopping mall. One of the most eye-catching structures of St. Petersburg’s art-filled atmosphere, the National Library of Russia, the Singer House, which attracts attention with its founding story, the Eliseyev Building, dazzling with its magnificent stained glass and bronze details, and the Aurora Cinema, often mentioned in writer Nabokov’s memories, add visual richness to our tour. Also, the famous Anichkov Bridge, which has become an important part of Russian literature and carries traces of the Leningrad Siege, offers us glimpses from different periods of history throughout the tour. After this fast and impressive time travel from the past to the present in St. Petersburg, we perform transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can join the optional Dinner Russian Night Tour organized additionally by our guide.(90 EUR) Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Accommodation: Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St Petersburg 4* or similar Day 5 St Petersburg After morning breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, they can join the optional “Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral and Canal Tours” organized additionally.(90 EUR) The Hermitage Museum; is a world-class treasure housing more than four million works, ranging from the “Golden Man” to the oldest carpets in the world, from the gates of the Kaaba to unique examples of modern art. The palace, converted into a museum with the Bolshevik Revolution, was skillfully protected from Nazi invasions targeting art pieces during World War II. In this tour where the historical summer and winter palaces will be visited, you will enjoy listening to your guide about the formation process of one of the world’s most impressive museums and its importance in Russian cultural history. After our tour, our next stop is the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built by Tsar Peter I, who founded the city, this fortress has great strategic importance militarily. The fact that important names such as Dostoevsky, Trotsky, and Aleksander (Lenin’s brother) were once held here gives the fortress a separate historical meaning. Afterwards, we continue with the Neva River Canal Tour. During our tour, accompanied by our guide, we will see St. Petersburg from the canals as well, extending up to the Neva River. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Accommodation: Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St Petersburg 4* or similar Day 6 St Petersburg After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, room checkout and free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Pushkin Tsar Village Tour and Peterhof Palace Tour organized additionally.(150 EUR) This region, located on the UNESCO World Heritage List, almost lives a Russian fairy tale for its visitors with its palaces, gardens, and elegant Rococo architecture. The captivating Amber Room of Catherine Palace is one of the world’s most famous decorative art examples with five tons of pure amber craftsmanship. The town’s landscape was carefully designed by Dutch and English gardeners and carries traces of different cultures from around the world, from Turkish baths to Chinese bridges. Important monuments such as the Chesma Column and Kagul Obelisk also contribute to the historical richness of the region. Afterwards, the Petergof we will visit; with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, Baltic Sea views, and huge fountains, is one of the most visited spots of St. Petersburg. Thanks to the canal opening to the Baltic Sea in the palace gardens, you will see unique water architecture. Also, the Peter and Paul Cathedral; with its architecture and historical texture, captivates its visitors. After the tour, free time and airport transfer at the time determined by our guide. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide. Day 7 St Petersburg – Istanbul After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on AJet Airlines’s scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul. Hope to see you on your next trip ... VF277 30.12.2026 00:15/04:50 VF292 04.01.2027 03:45/07:40 ## What's Included * Ajet Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets Istanbul – Moscow, St Petersburg – Istanbul * High-speed train ticket between Moscow – St Petersburg * Local transportation services * Professional Turkish guiding service * 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at 4* hotels in Moscow * 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at 4* hotels in St Petersburg * Customs taxes * Panoramic city tours as specified in the program * Airport taxes and transfer fees * Moscow City Tour * St Petersburg City Tour * All highway checkpoint and parking fees * Mandatory local guiding services in some cities ## Not Included * Museum and historical site entrance fees. * Russian Visa * Extra tours * Hotel accommodation and tourist city taxes (40 EUR per person) * Lunch and dinner meals * All sightseeing and tours not specified in the program. * Optional tips for driver and guide * Exit fee from Turkey and travel health insurance ## General Information - It is sufficient to have USD/EUR to make shopping and expenses in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange. - Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening. - In our tours, seat rotation is applied daily in the seating plan, and there is no guarantee of fixed seats or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide. - When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to bring items (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.). - Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons; Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne); Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including spirits with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne); Perfume: 600 ml; Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items; Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg; Coffee: 1 kg; Tea: 1 kg - Guides may make changes to the program flow in the tour program, with the condition of showing every place specified in the program, depending on weather and road conditions. - Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. If it is less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. Documents such as hospital reports obtained from Turkish authorities, work permission letters, etc., submitted with the participant's cancellation request, are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of accommodations and services they will receive outside Turkey. - Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by tueswaytravel. - In the tour program, if only category information is provided without specifying names and/or options exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by tueswaytravel 2 days before the tour departure. - During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km. - Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability. In these rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and called coach beds, tour participants are considered to have acknowledged any crowding and bed types that may occur in triple room reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanying 2 adults within the appropriate age group. - Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a continental breakfast consisting of limited menu items like butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group. - Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, will not be carried out if local authorities do not allow visiting or entering them on the scheduled day and time, or if roads are closed due to any event, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. tueswaytravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot where possible, depending on road closures or points where vehicle entry is not permitted. - Waiting times at border crossings made by road during travel may exceed standard limits, and tueswaytravel cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences arising from these waiting times. - Extra tours are organized by the local tueswaytravel we use with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, tours cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, tour dates and times may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open/closed and weather conditions. - Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are considered to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed. - Check-in and boarding procedures required for individuals participating in air tours are personal matters and must be completed by the guest at airline counters in airports before the flight or online via the airline companies' websites. - tueswaytravel is not responsible if guests fail to board the flight because they were not present at the specified airport at the times announced by tueswaytravel for tour participation, failed to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or completed these procedures on time but did not board the plane. All costs incurred for round-trip new flight tickets and transfers in the destination area necessary for passengers who miss their flight to join the tour are their own responsibility. - tueswaytravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. tueswaytravel is obligated to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax or airport service fees. - Vehicle types used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. Based on the number of people in each of our tours, the following vehicle types are determined. Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter - All guests are considered to have accepted the above terms and completed the tour sale. --- tueswaytravel · 5449759607 · info@tueswaytravel.com