Viva Russia Tour by Ajet from VKO to LED 26228

Tour details
                                   VIVA RUSSIA TOUR
                                                            With Ajet Airlines
                                 Moscow & St. Petersburg City Tours Included !!!
                                                
Accommodation in 4* Hotels
 
Tour Departure Dates
5 September / 19 September / 3 October / 17 October / 14 November / 28 November

 
Day 1 Istanbul – Moscow
Meeting at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal at 21:30. (1 calendar day before the departure flight date)
Day 2 Moscow
We are departing to Moscow on AJet Airlines' scheduled flight. After a comfortable flight, upon our arrival in Moscow, we start our panoramic Moscow tour. On this panoramic city tour, where you will get to know Moscow, the capital of Russia, up close, you will have the opportunity to discover the historical and modern faces of the city together. Throughout the tour, Moscow's most important squares, monuments, historical buildings and viewpoints will be visited. The historic center Red Square, which has witnessed political and social turmoil, the interesting St. Basil's Cathedral with its colorful onion-shaped dome, Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Luzhniki Stadium, Sparrow Hill and finally Moscow University are among the places to be seen panoramically. Then our guests who wish may join the Moscow River Boat Tour, which will be organized as an extra.(40 EUR) On our boat tour, which allows you to discover the city from the water, we will see iconic structures such as the Kremlin Palace, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour from a different angle.At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in and free time. Overnight at our hotel
Breakfast; It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:
Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar

 
Day 3 Moscow
After our breakfast, our guests who wish can join the Kremlin & Novodevichy Cemetery and Moscow Metro and Arbat Street Tour, which will be organized as an extra.(90 EUR) The Kremlin is a magnificent structure that, with its architecture, grandeur and critical role throughout history, is considered the heart not only 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 Kremlin's gardens, the Grand Kremlin Palace Complex, the Concert Hall and the area around the Presidential Building house the most important building blocks of Russian history. The "Space Tree", erected after Yuri Gagarin's space journey and shimmering with the lights falling on the Moscow River, is one of the interesting details of our tour. The giant cannon and the bell tower cast by Tsar Ivan turn into both informative and enjoyable moments with our guide's narration. Afterwards, the Moscow Metro, considered the most aesthetically decorated metro in the world, fascinates guests with its giant chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics and stations resembling an art gallery. Then we go to Novodevichy Cemetery, where Nazım Hikmet's grave is also located. Founded in 1524, this monastery is like an open-air museum housing giant names from Russian cultural and political history such as Chekhov, Gogol, Mayakovsky, Bulgakov, Eisenstein, Khrushchev, Shostakovich and Yeltsin. Novodevichy, meaning "Young Girls", accompanies the tragic stories of tsarist candidates with a poetic sadness. The last stop of our tour, Arbat Street, is Moscow's most popular art and culture center. The walk we will take among street painters, musicians, colorful shops and history-scented buildings creates a feeling of traveling through time. The famous building where Pushkin and his wife Goncharova lived will also welcome you here.
Then our guests who wish may join the optional Russian Ballet Night Tour, which will be organized as an extra.(120 EUR) Experience the world-famous Russian ballet tradition in the enchanting atmosphere of a historic theater. You will have an unforgettable cultural night while watching Swan Lake, The Nutcracker or one of the distinguished works in the season program with the unique performance of professional dancers.After our tour, we go to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:
Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar
Day 4 Moscow – St Petersburg
After the wake-up call and breakfast at our hotel, we travel with our private bus to the train station. Then with our comfortable train, we head to St. Petersburg, considered Russia's art and culture capital. Upon arrival in the city, we begin our panoramic St. Petersburg tour, where we will start discovering this unique city that captivates with its elegance, architecture and history. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter I of Russia, St. Petersburg is a city that enchants its guests at first glance with its magnificent buildings, wide avenues and impressive history. On our panoramic tour, we proceed along Nevsky Avenue, the city's most important boulevard, which is 4.5 kilometers long and almost reflects the soul of the city. Named after Alexander Nevsky, one of the most famous heroes of Russian history, this boulevard is the heart of St. Petersburg. The architectural masterpieces we encounter along the boulevard reveal the city's historical richness. First, we see the Admiralty Building, which attracts attention with its golden dome, and then we admire the elegant structure of the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, built as a small replica of the famous St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome. Throughout our tour, we have the opportunity to see the striking architecture of the Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace, the elegance of the Stroganov Palace, and the impressive structure of Gostiny Dvor, one of the city's most important trading points with its approximately 250-year history, which has now been transformed into a modern shopping center. The Russian National Library, one of the most remarkable structures in St. Petersburg's art-filled atmosphere, the Singer Building, interesting with its founding story, the Eliseyev Building dazzling with its magnificent stained glass and bronze details, and Aurora Cinema, often mentioned in writer Nabokov's memoirs, add to the visual richness of our tour. In addition, the famous Anichkov Bridge, which has become an important part of Russian literature and bears traces of the Siege of Leningrad, presents us with sections 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 transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. At the end of the tour, our guests who wish can join the Dinner Russian Night Tour organized as an extra by our guide.(90 EUR) Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:
Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St Petersburg 4* or similar
Day 5 St Petersburg
After breakfast, free time. Our guests who wish can join the extra tours of “Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral and Canal Tours”.(90 EUR) The Hermitage Museum is a world-class treasure hosting more than four million works, ranging from the “Golden Man” to the world's oldest carpets, from the Kaaba door to unique examples of modern art. The palace, converted into a museum with the Bolshevik Revolution, was skillfully protected during the Second World War from Nazi invasions targeting works of art. On this tour, where you will visit the historical summer and winter palaces, you will enjoy hearing from our 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 Peter and Paul Fortress. This fortress, first built by Tsar Peter I, who founded the city, has great strategic military importance. The fact that important figures such as Dostoevsky, Trotsky and Alexander, Lenin's brother, were held here for a period gives the fortress a special historical significance. Then we continue with the Neva River Canal Tour. On our tour, guided by our guide, we will see St. Petersburg from the canals as well and reach the Neva River. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:
Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St Petersburg 4* or similar
Day 6 St Petersburg
After breakfast at our hotel, room check-out and free time. Our guests who wish can join the Pushkin Tsar Town Tour and Peterhof Palace Tour, which will be organized as an extra.(150 EUR) This region, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, offers visitors a true Russian fairy tale with its palaces, gardens and elegant Rococo architecture. The dazzling Amber Room of Catherine Palace is one of the world's most famous decorative art pieces with its five tons of pure amber craftsmanship. The town's landscape was carefully designed by Dutch and English gardeners and bears traces of different cultures of the world, from Turkish baths to Chinese bridges. Important monuments such as the Chesma Column and the Kagul Obelisk also contribute to the region's historical richness. Then we will visit Peterhof; with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, views of the Baltic Sea and giant water jets, it is one of the most visited points in St. Petersburg. Thanks to the canal opening to the Baltic Sea in the palace garden, you will see a unique water architecture. In addition, Peter and Paul Cathedral captivates visitors with its architecture and historical texture. After the tour, free time and airport transfer at the time determined by our guide.
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be taken as an extra during free time at the place determined by the guide.

 
Day 7 St Petersburg – Istanbul
After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul with Ajet Airlines' scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul. Hope to see you on your next trip ...

 
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What's included
* Economy Class Flight Tickets with Ajet Airlines from Istanbul – Moscow, St Petersburg – Istanbul
* High-speed train ticket between Moscow – St Petersburg
* Local transportation services
* Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service
* 2 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels in Moscow including breakfast
* 2 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels in St Petersburg including breakfast
* Customs duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service charges
* Moscow City Tour
* St Petersburg City Tour
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Mandatory local guiding services taken in some cities
Not included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. 
* Russia Visa 
* Extra tours
* Hotel accommodation and tourist city taxes (40 EUR per person)
* Lunches and dinners
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional driver and guide tips

* Exit tax and travel health insurance
Need to Know
INFORMATION
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have USD/EUR with us so that shopping and spending can be done in all countries included in the program. In regions where local currency is used, the Guide will assist with currency exchange.
- During the trip, comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred. It is advisable to bring a cardigan, etc. for the night.
- On our tours, seat rotation (seat changing) is applied on a daily basis in the seating arrangement, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.

- In order to bring goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad, a minimum stay of 3 days is required.
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 pieces , Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg 
- Guides in the tour program may change the flow of the program depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places specified in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. If there are less than 30 days until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if there are 20 days or less, a 100% penalty applies. Unfortunately, hospital reports obtained from authorities in Turkey, workplace leave documents, etc. submitted together with the participant's cancellation request are not accepted for the cancellation of hotel accommodations and services to be received outside Turkey.
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Our Tour Program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the latest cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.

-When only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying names and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before the departure of the trip.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are beds referred to as foldable and coach beds, the tour participant is deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child in the relevant age group staying with 2 adults.

-Breakfasts included in the tour program services and taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country in question and generally with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
-Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with guide commentary from inside the vehicle, excluding museum and archaeological site entrance fees. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to carry out these tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they do not take place on the day and time of the tour due to closed roads because of any event, or if local authorities do not allow visits or entry, or if it becomes impossible to hold the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle access is not permitted.
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During travel, waiting times at border gates crossed by road may exceed the standard, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel service provider we work with, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the extra tour prices, content, and vehicle used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in tours by plane, the required check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airlines' websites.

- Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability of those who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding on time but do not board the plane, to take the flight. The cost of new round-trip plane tickets required for people who miss the plane to join the tour and all expenses for their transfers in the destination region are their own responsibility.
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Viyatravel is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay in scheduled and special flights, or the times before the current trip and flight may change. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people on each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people)  *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo   *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna 
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega 
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter

-All guests are deemed to have sold the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.