New Year Viva Russia Tour With Ajet VKO-LED 26228

30 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 | 4 Nights, 5 Days
Tour details
                      NEW YEAR VIVA RUSSIA TOUR
                         With AJet Airlines
                                Moscow & St. Petersburg City Tours Included !!!
                            Accommodation in 4* Hotels
 
Tour Departure Dates
30 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)
Day 2 Moscow
AJet Airlines’s scheduled flight departs for Moscow. 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, Moscow, closely, you will have the opportunity to discover both its historical and modern faces. Throughout the tour, Moscow’s most important squares, monuments, historical buildings, and viewpoints will be visited. The historic center of Red Square, which has been the scene of political and social turmoil, the colorful onion-domed St. Basil Cathedral located here, the Kremlin Palace, the Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Gorky Park, Luzhniki Stadium, Sparrow Hills, and finally Moscow State University are among the places to be seen panoramically. 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 the Cathedral of Christ the Savior 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 ’s and Arbat Street Tour organized additionally.(90 EUR)The Kremlin; with its architecture, splendor, 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 gardens of the Kremlin, the Grand Kremlin Palace Complex, the Concert Hall, and the area around the Presidential Building house some of the most important building blocks of Russian history. The “Space Tree,” erected after Yuri Gagarin’s space journey and sparkling with lights falling over the Moscow River, is one of the interesting details of our tour. The impressive story of the massive cannon and bell tower cast by Tsar Ivan turns into both informative and enjoyable moments through our guide’s narration. Afterwards, we visit the Moscow Metro, accepted as the metro with the most aesthetic decoration in the world; its huge chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics, and stations resembling art galleries captivate guests. Then we move to the Novodevichy Cemetery, where the grave of Nazim Hikmet is also located. Founded in 1524, this monastery is like an open-air museum housing giant names of Russian culture and political history such as Chekhov, Gogol, Mayakovsky, Bulgakov, Eisenstein, Khrushchev, Shostakovich, and Yeltsin. “Novodevichy” meaning “Young Girls,” poignantly accompanies the tragic stories of tsarina candidates. Our tour’s final stop, Arbat Street, 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 here.
Later, guests who wish can optionally join the optional 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 a distinguished work from the season program with the unique performance of professional dancers, you will experience an unforgettable cultural night. After our tour, we proceed 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 depart for St. Petersburg, accepted as the art and culture capital of Russia. Upon our arrival 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 structures, wide streets, and impressive history at first glance. During 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 avenue is the heartbeat of St. Petersburg. Architectural masterpieces appearing along the avenue showcase the city’s historical richness. First, we see the Admiralty Building, which stands out with its golden dome, and then we admire 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 the Beloselski-Belozersky Palace, the elegance of the Stroganov Palace, and the impressive structure of Gostiny Dvor, one of the city’s most important trade points with approximately 250 years of history, which has now transformed into a modern shopping mall. One of the most eye-catching structures of St. Petersburg’s art-filled atmosphere, the Russian National Library, the Singer Building, which attracts interest with its founding story, the Eliseyev Building, dazzling with its magnificent stained glass windows and bronze details, and the Aurora Cinema, often mentioned in writer Nabokov’s memoirs, add visual richness to our tour. Additionally, 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 this fast and impressive time travel from the past to the present in St. Petersburg, we perform transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can join the optional 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. Guests who wish can join the optional “Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral and Canal Tours” organized additionally.(90 EUR) The Hermitage Museum; is a worldwide treasure housing more than four million works, ranging from the “Golden Man” to the oldest carpets in the world, 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 the 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 once held here gives the fortress a separate historical meaning. Afterwards, we continue with the Neva River Canal Tour. During our tour, accompanied by our guide, we will see St. Petersburg from the canals as well, extending up to the Neva River. 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 6 St Petersburg
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, room checkout and free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Pushkin Tsar Village Tour and Peterhof Palace Tour organized additionally.(150 EUR) This region, located on the UNESCO World Heritage List, almost lives a Russian fairy tale for its visitors with its palaces, gardens, and elegant Rococo architecture. 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 region. Afterwards, we will visit Petergof; it is one of the most visited points of St. Petersburg with its magnificent gardens, legendary fountains, Baltic Sea views, and huge fountains. Thanks to the canal opening to the Baltic Sea in the palace garden, you will see unique water architecture. Additionally, the Peter and Paul Cathedral captivates its visitors with its architecture and historical texture. 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 with AJet Airlines’s scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul. We hope to see you on your next trip ...

 
VF277
30.12.2026
00:15/04:50
VF292
04.01.2027
03:45/07:40
What's included
* Ajet Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets Istanbul – Moscow, St Petersburg – Istanbul
* High-speed train ticket between Moscow and St Petersburg
* Local transportation services
* Professional Turkish guide service
* 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at 4-star hotels in Moscow
* 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at 4-star 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
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Mandatory local guide services 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

 
Need to Know
- It is sufficient to have USD/EUR to make purchases and expenses 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.
- In our tours, seat rotation (seat changing) is applied daily in the seating plan; no fixed seats or front seat guarantee is provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum 3-day stay requirement to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including spirits with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- In the tour program, guides may make changes to the flow of the program with the condition that every place specified in the program is shown, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have a free cancellation right up to 30 days before the tour date. If it is less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if it is 20 days or less, a 100% penalty is applied. Documents such as hospital reports issued from authorities in Turkey, work permission letters, etc., submitted together with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of hotels and services to be received outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In the tour program, when only category information is given without specifying names and/or options are provided for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Viyatravel 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 km.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and called coach beds, participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding and bed types in the rooms. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanying 2 adults within the eligible age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited and are generally presented as a limited menu known as continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities and conducted panoramically from the vehicle with guide commentary; they do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if, due to the day and time coinciding with other tours specified in the program, local authorities do not allow visiting or entering, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where vehicles are not allowed or roads are closed.
- Waiting times at customs gates crossed by road during travel may exceed standard limits; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences arising from such waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, tours cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open or closed, and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in air tours are personal processes and must be completed by the guest at the airport counters of the relevant airline before the flight or online via the airline's website.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for guests failing to board their flights because they were not present at the specified airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for tour participation, failed to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or completed them on time but did not board the plane. All costs incurred for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area required for passengers who miss their flight to join the tour are borne by themselves.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or times before the current tour and flight may change. Viyatravel is obligated to notify such changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the tour accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 years do not pay airport tax or airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of persons as follows. Depending on the number of people in each tour, the vehicle types listed below are determined.
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 persons) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the items specified above.