Noel Viva Russia Tour With Ajet VKO-LED 26228
CHRISTMAS TIME VIVA RUSSIA TOUR
With AJet Airlines
Moscow & St. Petersburg City Tours and Christmas Markets Included !!!
Accommodation in 4* Hotels
Accommodation in 4* Hotels
Tour Departure Dates
5 December
5 December
Day 1 Istanbul – Moscow
Meeting at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal from 21:30 onwards. (One calendar day before the departure flight date)
Meeting at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal from 21:30 onwards. (One calendar day before the departure flight date)
Day 2 Moscow
We depart for Moscow on AJet Airlines' scheduled flight. After a comfortable flight, upon our arrival in Moscow, we proceed to the panoramic Moscow tour. In this panoramic city tour where you will get to know Russia's capital closely, you will have the opportunity to discover both 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 of Kizil Square, which has been the scene of political and social turmoil, the interesting onion-shaped multi-colored dome of St. Basil Cathedral located here, the Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Luzhniki Stadium, Sparrow Hills, and finally Moscow State University are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our tour, we visit the Moscow Christmas Market. Afterwards, guests who wish can join the optional Moscow River Boat Tour organized additionally. (40 EUR) On our boat tour that allows you to explore the city from the water, we will see iconic structures such as the Kremlin Palace, St. Basil Cathedral, and Christ the Savior Cathedral from a different angle. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in, and free time. Overnight at our hotel
Breakfast; Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar
We depart for Moscow on AJet Airlines' scheduled flight. After a comfortable flight, upon our arrival in Moscow, we proceed to the panoramic Moscow tour. In this panoramic city tour where you will get to know Russia's capital closely, you will have the opportunity to discover both 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 of Kizil Square, which has been the scene of political and social turmoil, the interesting onion-shaped multi-colored dome of St. Basil Cathedral located here, the Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Luzhniki Stadium, Sparrow Hills, and finally Moscow State University are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our tour, we visit the Moscow Christmas Market. Afterwards, guests who wish can join the optional Moscow River Boat Tour organized additionally. (40 EUR) On our boat tour that allows you to explore the city from the water, we will see iconic structures such as the Kremlin Palace, St. Basil Cathedral, and Christ the Savior Cathedral from a different angle. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in, and free time. Overnight at our hotel
Breakfast; Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar
Day 3 Moscow
After our morning breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional Kremlin & Novodevichy Cemetery and Moscow Metro and Arbat Street Tour organized additionally. (90 EUR) The Kremlin; with its architecture, grandeur, and critical role throughout history, is considered not only the heart 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, Concert Hall, and Presidential Residence surroundings contain some of the most important building blocks of Russian history. One of the intriguing details of our tour is the "Space Tree," erected after Yuri Gagarin's space journey, sparkling with lights falling over the Moscow River. The impressive story of the massive cannon and bell tower cast by Tsar Ivan turns into both informative and enjoyable moments with our guide's narration. Afterwards, the Moscow Metro, accepted as the metro with the most aesthetic decoration in the world; with its colossal chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics, and stations resembling art galleries, captivates guests. Then we move to Novodevichy Cemetery, where the grave of Nazim Hikmet is also located. Founded in 1524, this monastery is like an open-air museum containing giant names of Russian culture and politics history such as Chekhov, Gogol, Mayakovsky, Bulgakov, Eisenstein, Khrushchev, Shostakovich, and Yeltsin. "Novodevichy," meaning "Young Girls," poetically accompanies the tragic stories of tsarina candidates. Arbat Street, the final stop of our tour, is Moscow's most popular art and culture center. Our walk among street artists, musicians, colorful shops, and buildings smelling of history creates a feeling of traveling through time. The famous building where Pushkin and his wife Goncharova lived will also welcome you there.
Later, guests who wish can optionally join the Russian Ballet Night organized additionally. (120 EUR) Experience the world-famous Russian ballet tradition in the enchanting atmosphere of a historic theater. While watching Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, or one of the distinguished works in the season program with the unique performance of professional dancers, you will spend an unforgettable cultural night. After our tour, we go to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar
After our morning breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional Kremlin & Novodevichy Cemetery and Moscow Metro and Arbat Street Tour organized additionally. (90 EUR) The Kremlin; with its architecture, grandeur, and critical role throughout history, is considered not only the heart 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, Concert Hall, and Presidential Residence surroundings contain some of the most important building blocks of Russian history. One of the intriguing details of our tour is the "Space Tree," erected after Yuri Gagarin's space journey, sparkling with lights falling over the Moscow River. The impressive story of the massive cannon and bell tower cast by Tsar Ivan turns into both informative and enjoyable moments with our guide's narration. Afterwards, the Moscow Metro, accepted as the metro with the most aesthetic decoration in the world; with its colossal chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics, and stations resembling art galleries, captivates guests. Then we move to Novodevichy Cemetery, where the grave of Nazim Hikmet is also located. Founded in 1524, this monastery is like an open-air museum containing giant names of Russian culture and politics history such as Chekhov, Gogol, Mayakovsky, Bulgakov, Eisenstein, Khrushchev, Shostakovich, and Yeltsin. "Novodevichy," meaning "Young Girls," poetically accompanies the tragic stories of tsarina candidates. Arbat Street, the final stop of our tour, is Moscow's most popular art and culture center. Our walk among street artists, musicians, colorful shops, and buildings smelling of history creates a feeling of traveling through time. The famous building where Pushkin and his wife Goncharova lived will also welcome you there.
Later, guests who wish can optionally join the Russian Ballet Night organized additionally. (120 EUR) Experience the world-famous Russian ballet tradition in the enchanting atmosphere of a historic theater. While watching Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, or one of the distinguished works in the season program with the unique performance of professional dancers, you will spend an unforgettable cultural night. After our tour, we go to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Edge by Seligerskaya Moscow 4* or similar
Day 4 Moscow – St. Petersburg
After waking up in the morning and having breakfast at our hotel, we travel by our private bus to the train station. Then, with our comfortable train, we head to St. Petersburg, accepted as the capital of art and culture of Russia. After arriving in the city, we begin to explore this unique city that enchants with its elegance, architecture, and history, starting with the panoramic St. Petersburg tour. Founded by Russian Tsar Peter I in 1703, St. Petersburg is a city that enchants its guests with its magnificent buildings, wide streets, and impressive history at first glance. In our panoramic tour, we proceed along Nevsky Avenue, the city's most important boulevard, which reflects the soul of the city with its full 4.5 kilometers length. Named after Alexander Nevsky, one of the most famous heroes of Russian history, this boulevard is the point where the heart of St. Petersburg beats. Architectural masterpieces appearing along the boulevard reveal the city's historical richness to the eyes. First, we see the Admiralty Building, which stands out with its golden dome, and then we watch the elegant structure of the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, built as a small replica of the famous San Pietro Cathedral in Rome. Throughout our tour, we have the opportunity to see the striking architecture of Beloselski-Belozersky Palace, the elegance of Stroganov Palace, and the impressive structure of Gostiny Dvor, which is one of the most important commercial points of the city with its approximately 250-year history and has now transformed into a modern shopping mall. The Russian National Library, one of the most eye-catching structures of St. Petersburg's art-filled atmosphere, the Singer Building, which attracts attention 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 memories, add visual richness to our tour. Also, the famous Anichkov Bridge, which has become an important part of Russian literature and carries traces of the Leningrad Siege, offers us glimpses from different periods of history throughout the tour. After our tour, we visit the St. Petersburg Christmas Market. After this fast and impressive time travel from the past to the present of St. Petersburg, we perform the transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can join the Dinner Russian Night Tour organized additionally by our guide. (90 EUR) Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St. Petersburg 4* or similar
After waking up in the morning and having breakfast at our hotel, we travel by our private bus to the train station. Then, with our comfortable train, we head to St. Petersburg, accepted as the capital of art and culture of Russia. After arriving in the city, we begin to explore this unique city that enchants with its elegance, architecture, and history, starting with the panoramic St. Petersburg tour. Founded by Russian Tsar Peter I in 1703, St. Petersburg is a city that enchants its guests with its magnificent buildings, wide streets, and impressive history at first glance. In our panoramic tour, we proceed along Nevsky Avenue, the city's most important boulevard, which reflects the soul of the city with its full 4.5 kilometers length. Named after Alexander Nevsky, one of the most famous heroes of Russian history, this boulevard is the point where the heart of St. Petersburg beats. Architectural masterpieces appearing along the boulevard reveal the city's historical richness to the eyes. First, we see the Admiralty Building, which stands out with its golden dome, and then we watch the elegant structure of the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, built as a small replica of the famous San Pietro Cathedral in Rome. Throughout our tour, we have the opportunity to see the striking architecture of Beloselski-Belozersky Palace, the elegance of Stroganov Palace, and the impressive structure of Gostiny Dvor, which is one of the most important commercial points of the city with its approximately 250-year history and has now transformed into a modern shopping mall. The Russian National Library, one of the most eye-catching structures of St. Petersburg's art-filled atmosphere, the Singer Building, which attracts attention 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 memories, add visual richness to our tour. Also, the famous Anichkov Bridge, which has become an important part of Russian literature and carries traces of the Leningrad Siege, offers us glimpses from different periods of history throughout the tour. After our tour, we visit the St. Petersburg Christmas Market. After this fast and impressive time travel from the past to the present of St. Petersburg, we perform the transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can join the Dinner Russian Night Tour organized additionally by our guide. (90 EUR) Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St. Petersburg 4* or similar
Day 5 St. Petersburg
After morning breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, they can join the "Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral and Canal Tours" organized additionally. (90 EUR) The Hermitage Museum; is a world-class treasure housing more than four million works, ranging from the "Golden-Clad Man" to the world's oldest carpets, from the gates of the Kaaba to unique examples of modern art. The palace, converted into a museum with the Bolshevik Revolution, was skillfully protected from Nazi invasions targeting art pieces during World War II. In this tour where the historical summer and winter palaces will be visited, you will enjoy listening to your 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. Built by Tsar Peter I, the founder of the city, this fortress has great strategic importance militarily. The fact that important names such as Dostoevsky, Trotsky, and Lenin's brother Alexander were detained here for a period gives the fortress a separate historical meaning. Afterwards, we continue with the Neva River Canal Tour. During our tour, accompanied by a guide, we will see St. Petersburg from the canals as well, extending to the Neva River. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St. Petersburg 4* or similar
After morning breakfast, free time. For guests who wish, they can join the "Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral and Canal Tours" organized additionally. (90 EUR) The Hermitage Museum; is a world-class treasure housing more than four million works, ranging from the "Golden-Clad Man" to the world's oldest carpets, from the gates of the Kaaba to unique examples of modern art. The palace, converted into a museum with the Bolshevik Revolution, was skillfully protected from Nazi invasions targeting art pieces during World War II. In this tour where the historical summer and winter palaces will be visited, you will enjoy listening to your 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. Built by Tsar Peter I, the founder of the city, this fortress has great strategic importance militarily. The fact that important names such as Dostoevsky, Trotsky, and Lenin's brother Alexander were detained here for a period gives the fortress a separate historical meaning. Afterwards, we continue with the Neva River Canal Tour. During our tour, accompanied by a guide, we will see St. Petersburg from the canals as well, extending to the Neva River. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Cosmos Pulkovskaya St. Petersburg 4* or similar
Day 6 St. Petersburg
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, emptying the rooms and free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Pushkin Tsar Village Tour and Peterhof Palace Tour organized additionally. (150 EUR) This area, located on the UNESCO World Heritage List; enchants visitors with its palaces, gardens, and elegant Rococo architecture, almost making them live a Russian fairy tale. The eye-catching Amber Room of Catherine Palace is one of the world's most famous decorative art examples with five tons of pure amber craftsmanship. The town's landscape was carefully designed by Dutch and English gardeners and carries traces from different cultures of the world, from Turkish baths to Chinese bridges. Important monuments such as Chesma Column and Kagul Obelisk also contribute to the historical richness of the area. Afterwards, the Petergof we will visit; with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, Baltic Sea view, and colossal fountains, is one of the most visited points of St. Petersburg. Thanks to the canal opening to the Baltic Sea in the palace's garden, you will see unique water architecture. Also, the Peter and Paul Cathedral; with its architecture and historical texture, captivates its visitors. After the tour, free time and airport transfer at the time determined by our guide.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, emptying the rooms and free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Pushkin Tsar Village Tour and Peterhof Palace Tour organized additionally. (150 EUR) This area, located on the UNESCO World Heritage List; enchants visitors with its palaces, gardens, and elegant Rococo architecture, almost making them live a Russian fairy tale. The eye-catching Amber Room of Catherine Palace is one of the world's most famous decorative art examples with five tons of pure amber craftsmanship. The town's landscape was carefully designed by Dutch and English gardeners and carries traces from different cultures of the world, from Turkish baths to Chinese bridges. Important monuments such as Chesma Column and Kagul Obelisk also contribute to the historical richness of the area. Afterwards, the Petergof we will visit; with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, Baltic Sea view, and colossal fountains, is one of the most visited points of St. Petersburg. Thanks to the canal opening to the Baltic Sea in the palace's garden, you will see unique water architecture. Also, the Peter and Paul Cathedral; with its architecture and historical texture, captivates its visitors. After the tour, free time and airport transfer at the time determined by our guide.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Day 7 St. Petersburg – Istanbul
After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on AJet Airlines' scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul. We hope to see you on your next trip ...
After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on AJet Airlines' scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul. We hope to see you on your next trip ...
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- It is sufficient for us to have USD/EUR to enable shopping and spending in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the tour. For the evening, it is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing item.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied daily regarding seat planning, so fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to bring items (alcohol, tobacco, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drinks (excluding spirits containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including spirits 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
- In the tour program, guides may make changes to the schedule while ensuring all specified locations are shown, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the trip. If cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty is charged. Documents such as hospital reports or work permission letters obtained from Turkish authorities submitted with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of accommodations and services booked outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by JoyWorldTur.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specific names in the tour program and/or options exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by JoyWorldTur 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability and may feature beds smaller than standard ones for the third person. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since additional beds are foldable or referred to as coach beds, tour participants registering the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed. Child discounts apply only to one child per two adults, within the specified age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are approximately 2-3 hour sightseeing tours conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary for general city introduction; they do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. JoyWorldTur is not responsible for the inability to conduct these panoramic tours (or other scheduled tours) if local authorities prohibit entry/access on the scheduled day/time due to events, closed roads, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot where vehicle access is restricted, depending on available options.
- At border crossings by road during travel, waiting times may exceed standard limits; JoyWorldTur cannot be held liable for any negative consequences arising from such delays.
- Extra tours are organized by the local JoyWorldTur branch with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If this number is not met, excursions may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on participant numbers. Additionally, tour dates and times may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who choose not to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest stop before the extra tour begins and picked up from that location after the main tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for passengers joining air tours are personal responsibilities and must be completed by the guest prior to the flight at airline counters in airports or online via the airline companies' websites.
- JoyWorldTur is not responsible for flights not being realized by guests who fail to arrive at the designated airport at the times specified by JoyWorldTur, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete them on time but fail to board the aircraft. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets required for passengers missing their flight to join the tour, as well as all transfer expenses in the destination area, are borne by the individuals themselves.
- JoyWorldTur acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. JoyWorldTur is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the tour, the passenger accepts the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 years are exempt from airport taxes and airport service charges.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of passengers as follows. The appropriate vehicle type is assigned for each tour based on the number of participants:
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the above terms upon completing the tour sale.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the tour. For the evening, it is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing item.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied daily regarding seat planning, so fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to bring items (alcohol, tobacco, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drinks (excluding spirits containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including spirits 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
- In the tour program, guides may make changes to the schedule while ensuring all specified locations are shown, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the trip. If cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty is charged. Documents such as hospital reports or work permission letters obtained from Turkish authorities submitted with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of accommodations and services booked outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by JoyWorldTur.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specific names in the tour program and/or options exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by JoyWorldTur 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability and may feature beds smaller than standard ones for the third person. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since additional beds are foldable or referred to as coach beds, tour participants registering the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed. Child discounts apply only to one child per two adults, within the specified age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are approximately 2-3 hour sightseeing tours conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary for general city introduction; they do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. JoyWorldTur is not responsible for the inability to conduct these panoramic tours (or other scheduled tours) if local authorities prohibit entry/access on the scheduled day/time due to events, closed roads, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot where vehicle access is restricted, depending on available options.
- At border crossings by road during travel, waiting times may exceed standard limits; JoyWorldTur cannot be held liable for any negative consequences arising from such delays.
- Extra tours are organized by the local JoyWorldTur branch with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If this number is not met, excursions may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on participant numbers. Additionally, tour dates and times may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who choose not to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest stop before the extra tour begins and picked up from that location after the main tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for passengers joining air tours are personal responsibilities and must be completed by the guest prior to the flight at airline counters in airports or online via the airline companies' websites.
- JoyWorldTur is not responsible for flights not being realized by guests who fail to arrive at the designated airport at the times specified by JoyWorldTur, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete them on time but fail to board the aircraft. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets required for passengers missing their flight to join the tour, as well as all transfer expenses in the destination area, are borne by the individuals themselves.
- JoyWorldTur acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. JoyWorldTur is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the tour, the passenger accepts the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 years are exempt from airport taxes and airport service charges.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of passengers as follows. The appropriate vehicle type is assigned for each tour based on the number of participants:
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the above terms upon completing the tour sale.
What's Included
* Ajet Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets Istanbul – Moscow , St Petersburg – Istanbul
* High-speed train ticket between Moscow – St Petersburg
* Local Transportation Services
* Professional Turkish guiding service
* 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast at 4* hotels in Moscow
* 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast at 4* hotels in St Petersburg
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours as specified in the program
* Airport taxes and transfer fees
* Moscow City Tour
* St Petersburg City Tour
* Moscow Christmas Market
* St Petersburg Christmas Market
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Mandatory local guiding services taken in some cities
* High-speed train ticket between Moscow – St Petersburg
* Local Transportation Services
* Professional Turkish guiding service
* 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast at 4* hotels in Moscow
* 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast at 4* hotels in St Petersburg
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours as specified in the program
* Airport taxes and transfer fees
* Moscow City Tour
* St Petersburg City Tour
* Moscow Christmas Market
* St Petersburg Christmas Market
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Mandatory local guiding services taken in some cities
Not Included
* Museum and historical site entrance fees.
* Russian Visa
* Extra tours
* Hotel accommodation and tourist city taxes (40 EUR per person)
* Lunch and dinner meals
* All sightseeing and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional tips for driver and guide
* Exit fee from Turkey and travel health insurance
* Russian Visa
* Extra tours
* Hotel accommodation and tourist city taxes (40 EUR per person)
* Lunch and dinner meals
* All sightseeing and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional tips for driver and guide
* Exit fee from Turkey and travel health insurance