Murmansk Northern Lights, St. Petersburg & Moscow Tour with Ajet, 5 Nights
Day 1: Istanbul - St. Petersburg
Meet at the Ajet Airlines counter in front of the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 21:00 (Tuesday evening). After our 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 with our flight number VF293, we begin our panoramic city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. We proceed along the famous Nevsky Prospect, adorned with palaces and historical structures, viewing the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, reminiscent of Rome's San Pietro, and Nikolai Square, bidding our first hello to the city alongside the fairy-tale view of the frozen Neva River. After the tour, we settle into our hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Hermitage Museum Tour arranged separately. 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 a unique art journey among the grand halls of the Winter Palace. Guests who wish may also join the optional Russian Night program arranged separately. During our dinner accompanied by flavors from traditional Russian cuisine, we experience an unforgettable night with an enthusiastic folkloric performance by dancers in colorful costumes accompanied by live music. Overnight at our hotel.
St. Petersburg City Tour Included!
Optional Tour: Hermitage Museum Per Person 70€
We step into the heart of Imperial Russia, home to one of the world's largest and richest art collections. Walking through the magnificent Winter Palace, the official residence of the Tsars, with our expert guide, we examine priceless masterpieces ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Rembrandt, tracing the footsteps of history in the grand reception halls. In this vast underground and palace complex displaying hundreds of thousands of rare pieces, we undertake a culture-filled, unforgettable art tour.
Optional Tour: Dinner-Included Russian Night (Show) Per Person 110€
We are heading to a special evening event where we will experience traditional Russian hospitality and entertainment culture in all its colors. While enjoying our dinner consisting of the finest delicacies of rich Russian cuisine, we share exciting moments with professional teams performing lively folk dances, Cossack shows, and live accordion performances on stage. 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 in the morning, we transfer to the airport and move towards Murmansk, the world's largest Arctic city located beyond the Arctic Circle, via our flight. Upon our arrival around noon, our city tour begins: the majestic Alyosha Monument overlooking the city from above, the legendary Lenin ship, 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 in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Saami Village Tour arranged separately. We are guests in the colorful world of the ancient people of the North, the Saami. Games with cute husky dogs and plenty of photo breaks, 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 inside the camp wearing local costumes. Guests who wish may join the optional Snowmobile Safari arranged separately before or after the village visit. Guests who wish may also join the optional Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours) arranged separately at night. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Saami Village Tour Per Person 120€
We set off towards the heart of the tundra to explore the mysterious world of the indigenous people of the North Pole, the Saami. Welcomed in authentic tents (Chum), we listen to Saami culture and legends and meet the local people in traditional costumes. While having the opportunity to feed friendly reindeer with our hands and take photos with them, we see 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 our 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 hot tea served along the way.
Optional Tour: Northern Lights Hunt 60€
We leave our hotel at night to chase the most enchanting visual show of nature, Aurora Borealis. Moving towards our special routes where the sky is observed most clearly, far from city lights, 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 for a lifetime.
Day 4: Murmansk
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Teriberka Tour arranged separately. Setting off early in the morning, we head to the legendary Teriberka Village, one of the most remote corners of the world, through white snowy tundras. 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's Throne photo spot by the ocean. After free time on the beach and our lunch, guests who wish may join the optional Ice Floating (swimming in icy water) experience arranged separately. Return to Murmansk in the evening. Guests who wish may also join the optional Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours) arranged separately 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 Dragon Eggs (Ejderha Yumurtaları) Beach where the massive Wave Breaker 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 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 on the icy waters of the North Pole in freezing temperatures below zero. 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 on the water surface without exerting any effort, we enjoy the silence and the sky, immortalizing these crazy moments with professional photos.
Day 5: Murmansk – Moscow
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and move towards the heart of Russia, Moscow, via our flight. After our arrival, we settle into our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Metro and Arbat Tour arranged separately. We tour the 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 venue 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 historic 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, with our guide, we emerge to the surface. We walk on Arbat Street, considered the heart of the city, famous for souvenir shops, street artists, and historical buildings, and enjoy our free time.
Day 6: Moscow
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, 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 who wish may join the optional Kremlin Tour arranged separately. 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 in the evening, 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 see the grand cathedrals where tsars were crowned, the Tsar Bell, the world's largest bell, and the massive Tsar Cannon up close. On this tour where we will witness century-old state secrets and glorious imperial history, we discover Moscow's most important symbol by listening to our expert guide.
Day 7: Moscow - Istanbul
After our ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 01:45 on flight VF276. Upon our 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€
In bulk purchase: 700€
Important Notes:
• Due to regional weather conditions and seasonal difficulty levels, 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 air tickets with Ajet Airlines between Sabiha Gökçen Airport, St. Petersburg, and Moscow
• Domestic flight tickets between St. Petersburg, Murmansk, and Moscow with local airlines
• Airport taxes
• St. Petersburg City Tour
• Murmansk City Tour
• 1 Night Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunting
• Moscow City Tour
• Airport Hotel Airport Transfers
• Accommodation in specified category with breakfast: 1 night in St. Petersburg, 3 nights in Murmansk, 1 night in St. Petersburg
• Turkish Guiding Service
Not Included
Services Not Included:
• Exit fee from abroad
• Russia visa
• Travel health insurance
• Personal expenses
• Extra tours
• Local service fees (mandatory per-person payment of 150 Euro covering checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service costs; this amount will be collected in cash by the guide prior to the tour departure)