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Lapland Northern Lights Murmansk & St. Petersburg & Moscow Tour by Ajet, 5 Nights, Visa Included
Day 1: Istanbul - St. Petersburg
Meet at the Ajet Airlines counter in front of the Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal at 21:00 (Tuesday evening). After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for St. Petersburg on flight VF293 at 00:45. Arriving in St. Petersburg, the "Venice of the North," at 04:40, we begin our panoramic city tour with a private vehicle waiting for us. We proceed along the famous Nevsky Prospect, lined with palaces and historic buildings, viewing the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, reminiscent of Rome's San Pietro, and Nikolai Square, bidding our first hello to the city against the magical backdrop of the frozen Neva River. After the tour, we check into our hotel. Guests wishing may join an optional Hermitage Museum Tour. In the Hermitage, one of the world's largest and richest museums founded by Empress Catherine's collection and housing over four million works, we embark on an unparalleled art journey through the grand halls of the Winter Palace. Guests wishing may also join an optional Russian Night program. During our dinner featuring flavors from traditional Russian cuisine, we experience an unforgettable night with lively folkloric performances by dancers in colorful costumes accompanied by live music. Overnight at our hotel.
St. Petersburg City Tour Included!
Optional Tour: Hermitage Museum €70 per person
We step into the heart of Imperial Russia, home to one of the world's greatest and richest art collections. Walking through the magnificent Winter Palace, the official residence of the Tsars, guided by our expert guide, we examine priceless masterpieces ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Rembrandt, tracing history in the grand reception halls. In this vast underground and palace complex displaying hundreds of thousands of rare pieces, we undertake an unforgettable cultural tour filled with art.
Optional Tour: Dinner & Show Russian Night €110 per person
We attend a special evening event where we will fully experience traditional Russian hospitality and entertainment culture in all its colors. While enjoying our dinner composed of the finest delicacies of rich Russian cuisine, we share exciting moments with professional teams performing dynamic folk dances, Cossack shows, and live accordion performances. With local refreshments and music served throughout the meal, we put an unforgettable mark on St. Petersburg's enchanting nightlife.
Day 2: St. Petersburg - Murmansk
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the airport and fly to Murmansk, the world's largest Arctic city located beyond the Arctic Circle. Upon arrival around noon, our city tour begins: the majestic Alyosha Monument overlooking the city, the legendary Lenin icebreaker, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, the Northern Gateway Murmansk Port, and the lighthouse. At night, the most magical moment of this journey awaits us: our Aurora Hunt program (4 hours) chasing 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, free time. Guests wishing may join an optional Saami Village Tour. We are guests in the colorful world of the ancient Saami people of the North. Games with cute husky dogs and plenty of photo stops, reindeer sledding on snow, fun banana rides, and free time within the camp await us. We listen to our guide about the life secrets and culture of the northern peoples, capture unforgettable moments with reindeer, and drink our warm local soup in the camp wearing traditional costumes. Guests wishing may join an optional Snowmobile Safari before or after the village visit. Guests wishing may also join an optional Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours) at night. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Saami Village Tour €120 per person
We set off towards the heart of the tundra to discover the mysterious world of the indigenous Saami people of the North Pole. Welcomed in authentic tents (Chum), we listen to Saami culture and legends and meet the local people in their traditional costumes. While having the opportunity to feed friendly reindeer with our hands and take photos with them, we spot arctic foxes and stop for a warm lunch tasting local delicacies.
Optional Tour: Snowmobile Safari €110
We embark on an exciting adventure on the untouched white snow cover of the Arctic nature. After putting on safety equipment and receiving instructions from our expert guides, we pass through frozen lakes and pine forests covered in snow with our powerful snowmobiles. Enjoying breathtaking polar landscapes while speeding up and feeling the adrenaline, we experience the wild nature of the North in the most dynamic way, warming up with a hot tea break along the way.
Optional Tour: Northern Lights Hunt €60
We leave our hotel at night to chase the most mesmerizing visual show of nature, Aurora Borealis. Moving away from city lights towards special routes where the sky is observed most clearly, our professional hunting guides track the light intensity in the air in real-time. When we capture that magical moment when green and purple colors seem to dance in the sky, sipping our hot drinks, we photograph this unique natural phenomenon and collect memories we will never forget.
Day 4: Murmansk
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests wishing may join an optional Teriberka Tour. Setting off early in the morning, we travel through white snowy tundras to the legendary Teriberka Village, one of the most remote corners of the world. At this point known as the "End of the World," we meet the endless Arctic Ocean. We visit the nostalgic Ship Graveyard, the massive whale skeleton, and the nature wonder Dragon Eggs Beach, capturing fairy-tale moments at the famous King Throne photo spot by the ocean. After free time on the beach and lunch, guests wishing may join an optional Ice Floating (swimming in icy water) experience. Return to Murmansk in the evening. Guests wishing may also join an optional Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours) at night. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Teriberka Village €120
We organize a full-day trip to the historic Teriberka Village, literally known as "the place where the world ends" on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Progressing amidst snowy fjords and breathtaking ocean views, we see the massive Wave Breaker Stones at Dragon Eggs Beach and the frozen waterfall. After visiting the iconic Ship Graveyard left by sunken ships, we take photos on the giant swing by the ocean and have our lunch facing the Northern Sea.
Optional Tour: Ice Floating Experience €100
You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you will float without sinking in the icy waters of the North Pole in sub-zero freezing cold. Wearing our specially designed, waterproof, high-tech thermal suits that completely retain body heat, we safely let ourselves go into the icy lake. While floating effortlessly on the water surface, we enjoy the silence and the sky, immortalizing these crazy moments with professional photos.
Day 5: Murmansk – Moscow
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the airport and fly to Moscow, the heart of Russia. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel. Guests wishing may join an optional Metro and Arbat Tour. We visit Moscow Metro stations, each resembling an underground palace, famous worldwide for their chandeliers and mosaics, then enjoy a pleasant walk on the historic Arbat Street, the haunt of painters and street artists. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Moscow Metro and Arbat Street €50
We set off to explore the historical Moscow Metro stations, which resemble underground museums and palaces. After touring iconic stations like Mayakovskaya and Komsomolskaya, famous for their marble columns, huge stained glass windows, and grand chandeliers, guided by our guide, we emerge above ground. We walk on Arbat Street, considered the heart of the city, famous for souvenir shops, street artists, and historic buildings, closed to traffic, and enjoy our free time.
Day 6: Moscow
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our Moscow city tour. We view the Spasskaya Tower, the fairytale-like Saint Basil's Cathedral, the GUM Shopping Center, and Lenin's Mausoleum at the world-famous Red Square; we complete our panoramic tour with the Eternal Flame in Alexander Garden, the legendary Bolshoi Theatre, and Tverskaya Street. Guests wishing may join an optional Kremlin Tour. Behind the centuries-old walls of the Kremlin, the symbol of Russia, we see golden-domed cathedrals, the legendary Tsar Bell, the world's largest bell, and the massive Tsar Cannon, which has never been fired, embarking on a historical journey from Imperial Russia to the present day. After the tour, free time. Around 21:30, we transfer to the airport.
Moscow City Tour Included!
Optional Tour: Kremlin Palace €60
We embark on a deep journey within the historical Kremlin Palace complex, the main center and symbol of power where Russia has been governed for centuries. Passing behind the magnificent red walls, we closely see the grand cathedrals where tsars were crowned, the Tsar Bell, the world's largest bell, and the massive Tsar Cannon. On this tour where we will witness century-old state secrets and magnificent imperial history, we discover Moscow's most important symbol by listening to our expert guide.
Day 7: Moscow - Istanbul
After ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul on flight VF276 at 01:45. Upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 06:00, the end of our tour...
Full Package:
Hermitage Museum €70
Russian Night Dinner & Show €110
Saami 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 for all tours: 800€
Group purchase price: 700€
Important Notes:
• Due to regional weather conditions and seasonal difficulty level, participation is not suitable for infants. The recommended minimum age for participation is 12 years.
• Appropriate clothing for weather conditions is required.
• Optional tours take place with 10 participants or more.
What's Included
Included Services:
• round-trip economy class airline tickets with Ajet Airlines from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to St. Petersburg-Moscow-Sabiha Gökçen Airport
• Domestic flight tickets between St. Petersburg-Murmansk-Moscow with local airlines
• Airport taxes
• St. Petersburg City Tour
• Murmansk City Tour
• 1 Night Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt
• Moscow City Tour
• Airport Hotel Airport Transfers
• 1 Night St. Petersburg, 3 Nights Murmansk, 1 Night St Petersburg accommodation with breakfast in the specified category
• Turkish Guide Service
• Russia visa
Not Included
Excluded Services:
• Departure tax
• Travel health insurance
• Personal expenses
• Extra Tours
• Local Service Fees (the mandatory payment of 150 Euros per person, covering checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entrance fees, and operational service expenses, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departs)