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RIVER CRUISES INCLUDED - WHITE NIGHTS ON THE VOLGA RIVER WITH MS LAVRINENKOV - MOSCOW - ST. PETERSBURG - THY (05.07.2027)

Tour facts

RouteVolga Nehri & Beyaz Geceler
Duration9 Nights 10 Days
TransportCruise
VisaVisa required
Guide languageTurkish, English
Up to 9 instalments by credit cardInstalments are available with partner banks’ credit cards. For international tours the number of instalments may vary by bank; see the payment step for current options.
Moscow (2 Nights), Uglich, Goritsy, Kizhi, Mandrogi, Valaam, St. Petersburg (2 Nights)

Day 1

DAY 01 ISTANBUL – MOSCOW
Meet at Istanbul Airport, International Departures Terminal, Turkish Airlines counter at 06:00. After baggage and passport control procedures, depart for Moscow with Turkish Airlines flight TK417 at 09:40. Following our arrival in Moscow at 13:35 local time, we will conduct our panoramic city tour. During the city tour; Leningrad Avenue, Tverskaya Street, the Parliament Building, the Bolshoi Theatre, Lubyanka Square, the KGB Headquarters, St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, the GUM Department Store, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and the Council Building are among the places to be seen panoramically. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel and dinner. Overnight at our hotel.
 
DAY 02 MOSCOW
After breakfast at our hotel, we will organize an optional tour for our guests who wish to join: NOVODEVICHY Convent, where the graves of NAZIM HIKMET and many statesmen and artists who shaped Russian history are located, combined with the METRO + ARBAT tours. Following the tour, transfer to our hotel and dinner. After dinner, departure for an optional MOSCOW BY NIGHT tour for our guests who wish to join. Overnight at our hotel.
 
DAY 03 MOSCOW
After morning breakfast, we will take our optional "KREMLIN" tour. Following our tour, we will head towards our cruise ship waiting for us at the port. After embarkation procedures and cabin settlement, our ship departs. During the briefing meeting to be held at the specified time; information will be given about the ports to be visited, the waterways to be crossed, and the operating system of the lock gates. Towards the evening, we will be at the captain's welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight on board our ship.
 
DAY 04 UGLICH
After breakfast, you can participate in onboard activities or watch the beauties of the Volga River from the upper deck. After lunch, our ship arrives in Uglich. In this charming town located on the banks of the Volga, the places to see during our complimentary Uglich walking tour include the Transfiguration Cathedral in the Old Kremlin Square and the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, built at the place where Ivan the Terrible's 9-year-old son Dmitry was killed. Departure of the ship at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board our ship.
 
DAY 05 GORITSY / KIRILLOV
After breakfast, you can participate in various activities on board and watch the beauties of the Volga River from the deck. Arrival in Goritsy after lunch. Known as a picturesque and quiet village of Russia, Goritsy has a small port on the riverbank. You will discover the medieval atmosphere by immersing yourself in the simplicity of this small and charming village. This region is also one of the important centers of early Christianity in Russia, and therefore it reflects the spiritual life of many monasteries and monks. Upon arrival at this beautiful village positioned on the riverbank, we depart by bus for the Town of Kirilov, located 10 km away. After visiting the monastery in the town, we return to the village. We will have free time to explore the village and shop. Return to our ship at the specified time and departure of the ship. You can watch the picturesque landscapes along the riverbank while sipping your coffees on the upper deck of the ship. Dinner and overnight on board our ship.
 
DAY 06 KIZHI
After breakfast, you can participate in onboard activities and watch the beauty of Lake Onega. Arrival in Kizhi at 17:00 after lunch. Located inside Lake Onega above the 60th parallel, this island is an open-air museum and is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. During our complimentary Kizhi walking tour, we will see the Church of the Transfiguration, which looks like a fairy tale with its 22 domes and was built without using a single nail, as well as all-wooden old Russian village houses, and receive information about past village and island life. Free time on the island after the tour. Then return to our ship and departure of the ship at 20:30. Dinner and overnight on board our ship.
 
07.GÜN MANDROGI
Morning breakfast on board and arrival in Mandrogi at 10:30. Free time in Mandrogi, a verdant village featuring colorful Russian wooden houses. Here, you can take a walk in the open air amidst greenery, visit the mini zoo, souvenir shops located in beautiful wooden buildings, and souvenir workshops. There is also a small vodka museum here. (Entrance is paid) Departure of the ship after lunch. As our ship sails among the northern forests of Russia, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Tonight you will be hosted with the Captain's Gala Dinner. Overnight on board our ship.
 
DAY 08 VALAAM
After morning breakfast on board, we arrive in Valaam. Located in the north of Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, the Valaam archipelago has an extraordinary beauty with its nature and historical monasteries. On our walking tour in Valaam, the largest of the archipelago, we will discover the historical structures dating back to the 14th century and the magnificent natural beauties of the island. Valaam has a very important place in terms of Orthodox Christianity. We will gain information about the history of the Island and the region, which has witnessed many historical events, and the Monastery and religious centers here. Return to the ship after the tour and departure of the ship to St. Petersburg. Tonight you will be hosted with the Captain's Gala dinner. Overnight on board our ship.
 
DAY 09 ST. PETERSBURG
Arrival in St. Petersburg at 09:00 after breakfast. After disembarkation procedures, on our complimentary St. Petersburg panoramic city tour with our private vehicle, places to be seen include: Alexander Nevsky Monastery, Nevsky Prospekt, Count Stroganov Palace, Palace Square, Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Smolny Convent, Anichkov Palace and Bridge, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The "Hermitage Museum" tour, which will be held as an optional tour for our guests who wish to participate, and the "Canal Tour", which will also be held as an optional tour for our guests who wish to participate, will be organized. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel and room check-in. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
 
 
DAY 10 ST. PETERSBURG
Free time after breakfast and check-out at the hotel until the airport transfer time. Our guests who wish can participate in the all-day optional "Peterhof Park, Town of Pushkin and Catherine Palace" tours. On this tour, we will visit two important towns close to St. Petersburg. First, we go to Pushkin, formerly known as Tsarskoe Selo. Here we will visit the Catherine Palace. Famous for its Amber Room, this palace is considered one of the finest summer palaces of the tsarist era. After our trip here, we set off towards Peterhof, located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. In Peterhof, the marvelous garden of the summer palace built during the reign of Tsar Peter the Great attracts intense interest from visitors. This park and garden complex draws attention especially with its fountains, statues, and monuments placed inside the park. After our tour, return to the center of St. Petersburg, free time, meeting at the designated time, and departure for the airport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices are per person in €. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.

Per-person prices by departure date and room type
DateDoubleSingleTripleChildInfantStatus
05 Jul 2027€2,650€1,650———Last 4 seats

Included in the price

  • Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Moscow / St. Petersburg – Istanbul Airport.
  • FULL BOARD cabin accommodation on board the LAVRINENKOV ship (Full board service starts with dinner on the day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on the day of disembarkation).
  • 2 nights half-board accommodation in a 4* hotel in Moscow.
  • 1 night half-board accommodation in a 4* hotel in St. Petersburg.
  • Moscow Panoramic City Tour (Half day).
  • St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour (Half day).
  • Tours in the ports visited along the river route.
  • Airport transfers specified in the program.
  • Professional Turkish guiding service.
  • Luggage handling service on the ship.
  • Welcome cocktail and Captain's Gala Dinner on the ship.
  • Tea and coffee service with all meals on the ship.
  • Concerts, shows, cultural lectures, and activities on the ship (Russian language lesson, Russian songs lesson, Russian dances lesson, Russian cuisine, Russian folk arts, costumes, and information on the history and creation of wooden souvenirs).

Not included

  • Ship crew service fee (Per person: 80 Euros) collected at the airport.
  • Tips to be given to local guides and drivers (Per person: 70 Euros) collected at the airport.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and bottled water on the ship.
  • Tours not specified in the program.
  • Travel Health and Cancellation Insurance (We recommend all our passengers to take out travel health insurance so as not to be aggrieved in case of health-related cancellations).
  • Visa Fee: Russia requires visas for ordinary (standard) passports. An ONLINE ELECTRONIC VISA must be obtained to participate in the Volga Tour. Visa fee per person is (100 Euros). Green passports do not require a visa. Regardless of passport type, entry to Russia requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the tour, undamaged in any way, and with no unstitched seams.
  • International departure tax.

This tour requires a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after return. The visa document list is emailed after booking.

Cancellation and refund terms vary by tour operator and are provided in writing before booking.

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OPTIONAL TOURS (PER PERSON)
 
Moscow by Night Tour
Moscow takes on a completely different identity in the evenings. Especially in the summer months, the sky that does not completely darken adds a special beauty and flavor to Moscow evenings. In the evening hours, with the lights reflecting on majestic buildings, the city turns into a fairy tale town. 70 EUR
Kremlin Tour
The Kremlin, founded at the point where Moscow was established and one of the city's earliest structures, has hosted Russian tsars and leaders of the Soviet Union throughout history. Today, the working office of the President of Russia is located here. Exhibiting the world's largest bell and largest cannon, the Kremlin is one of the country's most important centers as well as one of Russia's primary symbols. On this tour, we will enter the once-forbidden zone behind the walls, see the world's largest cannon and bell, and visit Cathedral Square, considered the religious center of the Russian Orthodox world, including the Main Cathedral and the Archangel Michael Cathedral, which houses the tombs of Tsarevich Dmitry, the hero of the story where a dynasty ended, and the Rurikids. 80 EUR
Novodevichy (Nazım Hikmet) and Metro + Arbat Tours
Novodevichy is one of the most important cemeteries where prominent figures, artists, scientists, and statesmen in Russian history are buried. Located on the shore of a beautiful lake, Novodevichy is also home to the grave of Nazım Hikmet.
Resembling a museum with paintings, sculptures, and various decorations to showcase the grandeur of Soviet Russia, the famous Moscow Metro is described as the most beautiful metro in the world.
Arbat Street, which is closed to traffic, is one of the top places where Muscovites visit and relax in their spare time. Artists exhibit their various works here. You can visit the souvenir stalls and shops, and relax in charming cafes. The house where Alexander Pushkin, considered the Father of Russian literature, and his wife Natalya once lived is also on Arbat Street. 80 EUR
Hermitage Tour
The Hermitage, one of the world's leading museums, was once the official residence of Russian tsars and empresses. Founded upon collections started to be gathered by Catherine the Great, the museum today houses the world's most dazzling works of art. On our Hermitage tour, we will take a journey through history and have the opportunity to see the most important buildings, rooms of the palace complex which is a marvelous example of Baroque Architecture, and some of the world's finest works of art. 80 EUR
Canal Tour (with Refreshments)
St. Petersburg, often called the Venice of the North, is built on nearly 50 small and large islands. During the boat tour on the canals and rivers located among these islands, you will enjoy discovering another face of this beautiful city while sipping your champagne and vodkas. 80 EUR
Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) + Catherine Palace + Shuvalovka Village + Peterhof Park and Gardens - With Lunch at a Farm Restaurant in Shuvalovka
There are beautiful towns and villages around St. Petersburg. Among these, Pushkin and Peterhof are undoubtedly the most famous. Pushkin Town was where the tsar and his family spent their summers during the tsarist period. Its old name, Tsarskoye Selo, means Tsar's Village. The Catherine Palace, the summer residence of the tsarist family located here, is worth seeing for its interior decoration and beauty, as well as its legendary Amber Room. Used as headquarters by the Nazis during World War II, the palace was damaged at the end of the war, and the amber in the Amber Room was dismantled and taken away. Restored after the war, the famous Amber Room is now open to visitors thanks to great efforts.
Shuvalovka is a small settlement located on the way to Peterhof. We will have our lunch at a farm located here. Located 30 km from the city on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Peterhof's summer palace built by Tsar Peter I mesmerizes visitors with its unique gardens, beauty, grandeur, and over 150 gold-plated fountains and jets. At the end of the park tour, you can watch the Gulf of Finland and the skyline of St. Petersburg. 160 EUR

 

CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
 
The right of cancellation without penalty up to 90 days before the tour departure date applies only to the cruise portion. Flight ticket deductions will be reflected separately.
CANCELLATION TIME DEDUCTION
Cancellation without penalty up to 90 days before the tour departure date
Between 89 days – 60 days 50%
Between 59 days – 45 days 80%
Between 44 days and the tour departure day 100%

 

The deposit depends on the tour and is shown during booking.

Yes, with a single room supplement.

Payments are converted to TRY at the rate on the payment date. Paid amounts are not affected by later changes.

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