Murmansk Northern Lights, St. Petersburg & Moscow Tour with Ajet, 5 Nights

Day 1: Istanbul - St. Petersburg

Meet in front of the Ajet Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 21:00 (Tuesday evening). After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for St. Petersburg at 00:45 with our flight numbered VF293. With our VF293 scheduled flight, we arrive in St. Petersburg, the Venice of the North, at 04:40. With our private vehicle waiting for us, we begin our panoramic city tour. We continue along the famous Nevsky Prospekt, lined with palaces and historic buildings, see the magnificent Kazan Cathedral reminiscent of Rome's San Pietro and Nikolai Square, and greet the city for the first time with the fairytale view of the frozen Neva River. After our tour, we settle into our hotel. Guests who wish may join the Hermitage Museum Tour, which will be arranged as an extra. At the Hermitage, one of the world's largest and richest museums, founded with Empress Catherine's collection and home to more than four million works, we embark on a unique art journey through the magnificent halls of the Winter Palace. Guests who wish may join our Russian Night program, which will be arranged as an extra. At our dinner accompanied by flavors from traditional Russian cuisine, we experience an unforgettable night with a lively folk show performed by dancers in colorful costumes accompanied by live music. Overnight at our hotel.

St Petersburg City Tour Included!

Extra Tour: Hermitage Museum Per Person 70€

We step into the heart of Tsarist Russia, home to one of the world's largest and richest art collections. As we walk with our expert guide through the magnificent Winter Palace, the official residence of the tsars, we examine priceless works ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Rembrandt and trace history through the splendid reception halls. In this vast underground and palace complex where hundreds of thousands of rare pieces are displayed, we carry out an unforgettable culture tour full of art. 

Extra Tour: Russian Night with Dinner (Show) Per Person 110€

We head to a special evening event where we will experience traditional Russian hospitality and entertainment culture in all its colors. While enjoying our dinner made up of the finest delicacies of rich Russian cuisine, we experience lively moments with energetic folk dances, Cossack shows and live accordion performances by professional teams on stage. With local treats and music served throughout the meal, we put an unforgettable finish to St. Petersburg’s enchanting nightlife.

Day 2: St. Petersburg - Murmansk

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and depart with our flight to Murmansk, the world’s largest Arctic city located beyond the Arctic Circle. Upon arrival around noon, our city tour begins: the imposing Alyosha Monument, the massive Lenin ship, the world’s first nuclear icebreaker, saluting the city from above; Murmansk Port, the gateway of the North; and the lighthouse. At night, the most magical moment of this journey awaits us: our Aurora Chase program (4 hours) in pursuit of the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. Overnight at our hotel.

Murmansk City Tour Included!

Aurora (Northern Lights) Tour Included!

Day 3: Murmansk

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the Saami Village Tour, which will be arranged as an extra. We visit the colorful world of the Saami, the ancient people of the North. Games with cute husky dogs and plenty of photo breaks, reindeer sled fun on the snow, an entertaining banana ride, and free time at the camp await us. We listen to our guide about the secrets of the lives and culture of the Northern peoples, capture unforgettable photos with reindeer, and drink our warm local soup at the camp in traditional clothing. Guests who wish may join our Snowmobile Safari, which will be arranged as an extra before or after the village visit. Guests who wish may also join our Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours), which will be arranged as an extra at night. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Saami Village Tour Per Person 120€

We set off into the heart of the tundra to discover the mysterious world of the Sami, the indigenous people of the Arctic. Welcomed in authentic tents (Chum), we listen to Sami culture and legends and meet the local people in their traditional clothing. While having the opportunity to feed friendly reindeer by hand and take photos with them, we see Arctic foxes and take a warm lunch break where we will taste local flavors.

Extra Tour: Snowmobile Safari 110€

We set off on an exciting adventure over the untouched snow-white blanket of Arctic nature. After putting on our safety equipment and receiving instructions from our expert guides, we pass through frozen lakes and snow-covered pine forests with our powerful snowmobiles. While feeling the adrenaline and speeding amid enchanting polar landscapes, we warm up with hot tea along the way and experience the wild nature of the North in the most dynamic way.

Extra Tour: Northern Lights Hunt 60€

We leave our hotel under the cover of night to chase Aurora Borealis, nature’s most captivating visual show. As we move toward our special routes away from city lights and where the sky can be observed most clearly, our professional hunt guides track the intensity of light in the atmosphere in real time. When we catch that magical moment when green and purple colors seem to dance across the sky, we sip hot drinks, photograph this unique natural phenomenon, and create memories we will never forget.

Day 4: Murmansk

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the Teriberka Tour, which will be arranged as an extra. Departing early in the morning, we travel through snow-white tundra toward the legendary Teriberka Village, one of the farthest corners of the world. At this point known as the "End of the World," we meet the vast Arctic Ocean. We visit the nostalgic Ship Graveyard, the giant whale skeleton, and the natural wonder Dragon Eggs Beach, and capture fairytale photos at the famous King’s Throne photo spot on the ocean coast. After free time on the beach and our lunch, guests who wish may join the Ice Floating experience, which will be arranged as an extra. Return to Murmansk in the evening. Guests who wish may also join our Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours), which will be arranged as an extra at night. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Teriberka Village 120€

We organize a full-day trip to the historic Teriberka Village, known literally as "the end of the world" on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Moving along snowy fjords and enchanting ocean views, we see Dragon Eggs Beach, where the huge Breakwater Stones are located, and the frozen waterfall. After visiting the iconic Ship Graveyard left by sunken ships, we take photos on the giant swing by the ocean coast and have our lunch facing the Northern Sea.

Extra Tour: Ice Floating Experience 100€

You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you will glide without sinking on the icy waters of the Arctic in freezing subzero cold. Wearing our specially designed, waterproof, high-tech thermal suits that fully preserve body heat, we safely let ourselves into the icy lake. While floating effortlessly on the water’s surface, we enjoy the silence and the sky, immortalizing these crazy moments with professional photographs.

Day 5: Murmansk – Moscow

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and depart with our flight to Moscow, the heart of Russia. Upon arrival, we settle into our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel. Guests who wish may join our Metro and Arbat Tour, which will be arranged as an extra. We tour the world-famous Moscow Metro stations, each resembling an underground palace with their chandeliers and mosaics, and then take a pleasant walk on the historic Arbat Street, home to painters and street artists. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Moscow Metro and Arbat Street 50€

We set out to discover the historic Moscow Metro stations that resemble underground museums and palaces. After touring iconic stations such as Mayakovskaya and Komsomolskaya, famous for their marble columns, giant stained glass, and magnificent chandeliers, with our guide, we come back to the surface. We walk along the pedestrian Arbat Street, known as the heart of the city, famous for its souvenir shops, street artists, and historic buildings, and enjoy our free time.

Day 6: Moscow 

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we begin our Moscow city tour. In the world-famous Red Square, we see Spasskaya Tower, the fairytale-like St. Basil’s Cathedral, GUM Shopping Center, and Lenin’s Mausoleum; we complete our panoramic tour with the Eternal Flame in Alexander Garden, the legendary Bolshoi Theatre, and Tverskaya Street. Guests who wish may join our Kremlin Tour, which will be arranged as an extra. Behind the centuries-old walls of the Kremlin, Russia’s symbol, we see the golden-domed cathedrals, the legendary Tsar Bell, the largest in the world, and the giant Tsar Cannon that has never been fired, and embark on a journey through history from Tsarist Russia to the present day. After our tour, free time. Around 21:30 in the evening we transfer to the airport.

Moscow City Tour Included!

Extra Tour: Kremlin Palace 60€

We embark on a deep journey through the historic Kremlin Palace complex, the main center and symbol of power from which Russia has been ruled for centuries. Passing behind the magnificent red walls, we closely see the splendid cathedrals where the tsars were crowned, the Tsar Bell, the largest bell in the world, and the giant Tsar Cannon. On this tour, where we will witness centuries-old state secrets and the magnificent tsarist history, we discover Moscow’s most important symbol with our expert guide.

Day 7: Moscow - Istanbul

After our ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul with our flight numbered VF276 at 01:45. After our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 06:00, end of tour…

Full Package:

Hermitage Museum 70€

Russian Night Dinner Show 110€

Sami Village Experience 120€

Snowmobile Safari 110€

Northern Lights Hunt 60€

Teriberka Village 120€

Ice Floating Experience 100€

Moscow Metro and Arbat Street 50€

Kremlin Palace 60€

Total of all tours: 800€

In group purchase 700€ 

Important Notes:

• Participation is not suitable for infants due to regional weather conditions and seasonal difficulty level. Recommended minimum age for participation is 12 years. 

• Appropriate clothing for weather conditions is required.

• Extra tours take place with a participation of 10 people or more.