Russia Moscow – St. Petersburg White Nights Tour
Tour Detail
In this special program covering two important cities of Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg, a rich exploration route awaits you, stretching from Red Square to the Kremlin Palace, and from the Hermitage Museum to the Catherine Palace.
Highlights of the program include Peterhof Palace Parks, Pushkin Town, Moscow Grand Mosque, St. Petersburg Mosque, Husky and Reindeer Park, and the Neva River Boat Tour. With Turkish Airlines flights, accommodation in distinguished hotels, evening meals, and Niltur guide services, discover Russia's history, art, and architecture up close.
Tour Program
We meet with our Niltur representative at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:00, complete our check-in procedures, and depart for Moscow on Turkish Airlines flight TK413 at 07:15. After arrival at 10:00 local time, we begin our panoramic city tour with our private vehicle. Among the sites to be visited on our tour are Russia's heart, Red Square; St. Basil's Cathedral, famous for its colorful domes; Tverskaya Street; Pashkov House; the FSB Building; the Moscow Metro; and many other important structures.
Next, we visit one of the capital's most impressive religious buildings, the Moscow Grand Mosque. After dinner following the end of the tour, we transfer to and spend the night at our hotel in Moscow.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will tour the Moscow Kremlin. The Kremlin has historically hosted Russian tsars and Soviet leaders. It is also the working office of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin, which holds great historical value, serves not only as the center of state administration but also as a cultural and religious hub. The Uspenski (Dormition) Cathedral, where the coronation ceremonies of the tsars were held, and the Archangel Michael Church are located here. The world's largest bell and the world's largest cannon are also in the Kremlin. With all these features, its walls, gardens, and buildings, the Kremlin is a true museum.
Following our Kremlin tour, we will visit St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, GUM Shopping Center, Tverskaya Street, the Bolshoi Theatre, Lubyanka Square, and the KGB Headquarters.
After our tour, we will head to the train station. We will depart for St. Petersburg by high-speed train at 15:40 (3 hours 55 minutes). Our arrival time is 19:35. After dinner, we will check into our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the gardens of Peterhof Palace, inspired by Versailles in France and built by Russian Tsar Peter I on the shores of the Baltic Sea. This elegant complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, resembles an open-air museum with its golden statues, magnificent fountains, walking paths, and ponds. With its 300-year history, Peterhof Parks offers visitors an unforgettable atmosphere through its summer pavilions and decorations. After the visit, we proceed to the Husky (Siberian Wolf) and Reindeer Park, where we have the opportunity to take photos with adorable animals and enjoy pleasant moments. Later in the day, we return to the city center for a boat tour on the Neva River, allowing us to admire St. Petersburg’s bridges and elegant architecture from the water. After dinner at a local restaurant, we return to the hotel and are given free time to rest.
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off with our guests for the Hermitage Palace and Canal Tour. The Hermitage Museum, which houses approximately 4 million artifacts and has survived from the Tsarist era to the present day, possesses one of the world's largest art collections and is listed in the Guinness World Records for this distinction. At this magnificent palace on the banks of the Neva River, we will experience a captivating harmony of art, history, and architecture. After our visit, we proceed to the St. Petersburg Mosque, one of the city's most striking structures with its blue domes and elegant architecture. Next, we turn our route toward the fairy-tale atmosphere of Pushkin Town and the Catherine Palace within it. Known as "Tsarskoye Selo" (meaning "Tsar's Village"), this area began to be called Pushkin during the Soviet era in honor of the famous writer. Built in the 18th century by Catherine I, wife of Peter the Great, as a summer residence, the palace was heavily damaged during World War II but has since been restored to its original state. Its most special sections include halls adorned with real gold leaf, the grand Throne Hall, the elegant Ballroom, and the legendary Amber Room, covered with 6 tons of amber. In the evening, we return to the city center, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, and begin our journey back.
Note: Due to flight schedules, there is no overnight accommodation tonight.
We are transferring to St. Petersburg Airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 01:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK404. Following a flight of approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 05:20. We hope to meet again under another Niltur organization…
We are transferring to St. Petersburg Airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 01:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK404. Following the approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 05:20. We hope to meet again in another Niltur organization...
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class air tickets with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul / Moscow – St. Petersburg / Istanbul and all airport taxes
- One-way flight or high-speed train ticket between Moscow – St. Petersburg and associated taxes
- 3 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels
- 4 breakfasts
- Entrance fees for the Moscow Metro, Husky & Reindeer Park, Peterhof Palace Gardens, Catherine Palace, and the Hermitage Museum
- Boat tour on the Neva River
- Guide–headphone listening system during visits to Catherine Palace and the Hermitage Museum
- All private vehicle transfers specified in the program
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide services
- Travel health insurance
- All international local taxes and Turkish VAT
- Niltur Travel Agency Assurance and Guarantee
Not Included
- Russian visa and service fee: 75 €
- (Guests holding a green passport are not required to obtain a visa.)
- 4 dinners
- (Guests may choose to pay for their meals directly at halal restaurants if they wish.)
- Domestic connecting flight from other cities to Istanbul
- Lunches and closed beverages consumed during meals
- Foreign departure tax
- Extra tours outside the program
- Personal expenses, hotel extras (room service, minibar, telephone, etc.), and tips
- All services not explicitly stated in the program
Cancellation Policy
To enable our tours, there is a minimum participation requirement of 15 people.
- If the required number of participants is not reached; international trips and Umra tours may be cancelled at least 15 days before the departure date, while domestic trips may be cancelled at least 7 days before the departure date.
- In case of cancellation by our company, all payments made by participants will be refunded without any deductions.
Applications made via our website, phone, or WhatsApp are considered pre-registrations. To confirm the registration, at least 30% of the tour fee must be paid.
The following conditions apply to cancellations initiated by the participant:
- For cancellations made 30 days or more before the start of the trip, the full amount paid will be refunded.
- For cancellations made 15–29 days before the start of the trip, a deduction of 30% of the tour fee will be applied.
- For cancellations made 10–14 days before the start of the trip, a deduction of 50% of the tour fee will be applied.
- For cancellations made less than 10 days before the start of the trip, no refund will be issued.
Cases of force majeure such as serious illness, accidents, death, or contagious diseases that prevent travel must be proven with documents obtained from authorized official institutions. In such cases; after deducting amounts already paid in advance to service providers (such as airline tickets, visas, accommodation, etc.) that cannot be recovered, the remaining balance will be refunded to the participant.
General Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NILTUR TOURS
At Niltur, we value informing our guests clearly and accurately about all details prior to their travel. When reviewing our tour programs, we kindly ask you to take the following points into consideration:
HOTEL INFORMATION
The hotels listed in the tour programs are tentative accommodations. Depending on availability in the region and operational conditions, different hotels of the same or similar standards may be selected. Definitive hotel information can be obtained from Niltur 48 hours before the tour departure.
ALCOHOL SERVICE IN HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Niltur strives to prefer alcohol-free hotels and restaurants as much as possible, respecting the sensitivities of our guests. However, especially in European countries, alcoholic beverages may be served in the hotels and restaurants where services are provided. This situation falls within the general service policy of the respective establishments and is outside the direct scope of intervention for Niltur.
TRIPLE ROOMS
Triple rooms are allocated based on hotel availability. In these rooms, an extra bed may be used for the third person. The extra bed may be smaller than standard beds or foldable. Guests who choose to stay in a triple room are deemed to have accepted these conditions.
CHILD DISCOUNTS
Child discounts apply only to children staying in the same room with two adults. Discount rates may vary depending on the child's age, the tour content, and the policies of the hotel and transportation company.
VISA PROCESS AND TOUR REGISTRATION
Guests participating in tours requiring a visa are strongly advised to review Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions before registering. It is recommended to register for European tours at least two months in advance and complete visa procedures at least one month before the tour departure. In cases where the visa is not obtained, results are delayed, or the visa is rejected, Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions apply.
VISA CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Niltur provides consultancy and intermediary services regarding the preparation, organization, and submission of necessary documents for visa applications to the relevant application center. The evaluation and finalization of visa applications are entirely at the discretion of the consulate or competent authorities of the relevant country. If the visa is rejected or not finalized in time, the visa service fee will not be refunded. For transactions related to the tour fee, Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions apply.
PRAYER SENSITIVITY
As Niltur, we strive to plan our tour programs considering the faith and worship sensitivities of our guests. However, due to the conditions of the destination region and the flow of the program, there may not always be access to a mosque or prayer room at every prayer time. Our guide will provide necessary guidance regarding suitable places and times. We strongly request that our guests bring their own prayer rugs and slippers.
PROGRAM CHANGES
Our guide may make changes to the order of the program with the knowledge and approval of Niltur due to weather conditions, transportation arrangements, local circumstances, force majeure events, or operational necessities. In necessary cases, some visit points may be removed from the program or replaced with suitable alternatives. Guests participating in the tour are deemed to have accepted these adjustments.
REFUNDS
In case of tour cancellations by the consumer or Niltur, refunds are made based on the currency and payment method used by the guest. Payments made in Turkish Lira via credit card are refunded in Turkish Lira to the relevant card; payments made in foreign currency are refunded in the currency collected.
SEQUENTIAL USE OF FLIGHTS
According to airline regulations, flights included on the same ticket must be used in the specified order. If a guest does not use or misses any flight segment, subsequent flights covered by the same ticket may be cancelled by the airline. In such a case, cancellation, refund, or change procedures are subject to the airline's ticket rules.
CONNECTED DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
We strongly advise our guests not to purchase domestic flights connected to the tour separately due to potential changes and delays in international flight schedules. Domestic and international flights organized by Niltur as connected flights are planned together. In case of delays or flight changes, available procedures will be carried out in accordance with the transport and ticket rules of the relevant airline.
