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WHITE NIGHTS ON THE VOLGA RIVER WITH MS ALEXANDRA INCLUDING RIVER CRUISES - ST. PETERSBURG - MOSCOW - TURKISH AIRLINES (25.06.2027)

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.
St. Petersburg (2 Nights), Valaam, Mandrogi, Kizhi, Goritsy, Uglich, Moscow (1 Night)

Day 1

DAY 01 ISTANBUL – ST. PETERSBURG
Meet at Istanbul Airport, International Departures Terminal, at the Turkish Airlines counter at 05:00. After baggage and passport procedures, depart for St. Petersburg at 08:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK401. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg at 11:55 local time, during our complimentary panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg, sights to see will include Moskovsky Prospekt, Nevsky Prospekt, Count Stroganov Palace, Palace Square, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Anichkov Palace and Bridge, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (2nd Alexander). After the tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in, and room assignment. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
 
DAY 02 ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our full-day optional tour with our guests who wish to join. Today we will visit two important towns near St. Petersburg. First, we head to Pushkin, formerly known as Tsarskoye 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. Following our tour 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 particularly draws attention with its fountains, statues, and monuments placed within the park. After the tour of the Peterhof gardens, return to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our St. Petersburg hotel.
 
DAY 03 ST. PETERSBURG (EMBARKATION)
After breakfast and check-out procedures at the hotel, we depart for the optional Hermitage Museum tour with our guests who wish to join. The Hermitage, one of the world's most important art museums, consists of five buildings. Along with the Winter Palace, which was once the residence of Russian tsars and empresses, this building complex housing the magnificent art collection founded by Empress Catherine and developed over the years is ranked among the world's premier museums. After the museum tour, you can enjoy free time in the city center and spend time in the cafes on Nevsky Prospekt. After meeting at the specified time, we transfer to our ship. Following the captain's welcome cocktail, our ship departs. Dinner and overnight stay on our ship.
 
 
DAY 04 VALAAM
After breakfast on board, we arrive in Valaam. Located in the north of Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, the Valaam archipelago possesses extraordinary beauty with its nature and historical monasteries. In Valaam, the largest of the archipelago, during our walking tour we will discover 14th-century historical structures and the island's magnificent natural beauties. Valaam holds a very significant place in Orthodox Christianity. We will gather information about the history of the island and the region, which has witnessed many historical events, as well as the monastery and religious centers located here. After the tour, return to the ship and departure of the ship.
 
 
DAY 05 MANDROGI
Breakfast on board and arrival in Mandrogi at 10:30. Free time in Mandrogi, a lush green village featuring colorful Russian wooden houses. Here you can take a walk in the open air amidst the greenery, visit the mini zoo, souvenir shops located in beautiful wooden buildings, and souvenir workshops. There is also a small vodka museum here (admission is subject to a fee). After lunch, departure of the ship. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery as our ship sails among the northern forests of Russia. Tonight you will be hosted with the Captain's Gala Dinner. Overnight stay on our ship.
 
DAY 06 KIZHI
After breakfast, you can participate in onboard activities and admire the beauty of Lake Onega. After lunch, arrival in Kizhi at 17:00. Located inside Lake Onega above the 60th parallel, this island is an open-air museum and is on UNESCO's World Heritage list. During our complimentary Kizhi walking tour, we will see the Church of the Transfiguration, a fairy-tale-like structure with 22 domes built without using a single nail, and old Russian village houses made entirely of wood, and we will receive information about past village and island life. After the tour, free time on the island. Afterwards, return to the ship and departure of the ship at 20:30. Dinner and overnight stay on our ship.
 
 
DAY 07 GORITSY / KIRILLOV
After breakfast, you can participate in various activities on board and watch the beauties of the Volga River from the deck. After lunch, arrival in Goritsi. Known as a picturesque and quiet village in Russia, Goritsi has a small port on the river bank. Immersing yourself in the simplicity of this small and charming village, you will discover a medieval atmosphere. 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 located on the river bank, we set off by bus to the town of Kirilov, located 10 km away. After our visit to 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 sip your coffee on the upper deck of the ship and watch the postcard-like scenery along the river bank. Dinner and overnight stay on our ship.
 
 
DAY 08 UGLICH
After breakfast, you can participate in onboard activities and admire the beauties of the Volga River from the upper deck. After lunch, our ship arrives in Uglich. During our complimentary Uglich walking tour in this charming city located on the banks of the Volga, sights to see will include the Transfiguration Cathedral in the Old Kremlin Square and the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, built at the spot where Ivan the Terrible's 9-year-old son Dmitry was killed. Departure of the ship at 18:00. This evening you will be hosted with the captain's farewell dinner. Overnight stay on our ship.

 

DAY 09 MOSCOW
After breakfast, we will have time to prepare before disembarking the ship. Towards noon, our ship arrives in Moscow. During the panoramic city tour of Moscow to be conducted after leaving the ship, sights to see will include Leningrad Avenue, Triumph Palace (one of Europe's tallest buildings), Tverskaya Street, the Parliament Building, the Bolshoi Theatre, Lubyanka Square, the KGB Headquarters, St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, GUM Department Store, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and the Government House. Following the city tour, guests who wish may join the optional Kremlin + 2 Cathedrals tour. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 
DAY 10 MOSCOW
After breakfast at the hotel, we complete check-out procedures, take our luggage, and leave the hotel. Those who wish can participate in the optional Novodevichy, Metro + Arbat tour. Following our tours, we meet at the specified time and transfer to Moscow Airport by our bus.

 

 

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

Per-person prices by departure date and room type
DateDoubleSingleTripleChildInfantStatus
25 Jun 2027€2,650€1,650———Available

Included in the price

  • Economy class return flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Moscow / St. Petersburg – Istanbul Airport.
  • FULL BOARD cabin accommodation on the MS ALEXANDRA 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 St. Petersburg.
  • 1 night half-board accommodation in a 4* hotel in Moscow.
  • Moscow Panoramic City Tour (Half day).
  • St. Petersburg Panoramic City Tour (Half day).
  • Tours at ports of call along the river route.
  • Airport transfers specified in the program.
  • Professional Turkish-speaking 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 board (Russian language lessons, Russian songs lessons, Russian dance lessons, 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 for 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 suffer any grievance in case of health-related cancellations).
  • Visa Fee: Russia requires a visa for ordinary (normal) passport holders. An ONLINE ELECTRONIC VISA must be obtained to participate in the Volga Tour. Visa fee is per person (100 Euros). Green (service) passport holders 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, with no damage or torn stitches whatsoever.
  • 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)
 
Hermitage Tour
The Hermitage, one of the world's leading museums, was once the official residence of Russian Tsars and Tsarinesses. Founded with the collections that Catherine the Great began to gather, the museum today houses some of 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, and world-class works of art of the palace complex, which is a magnificent example of Baroque architecture. 80 EUR
Canal Tour (With Refreshments)
St. Petersburg, often called the Venice of the North, is built on nearly 50 large and small islands. On the boat tour through the canals and rivers 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 many beautiful towns and villages around St. Petersburg. Among these, the most famous are undoubtedly Pushkin and Peterhof. Pushkin Town was where the Tsar and his family spent their summers during the Tsarist era. Its former name, Tsarskoye Selo, means Tsar's Village. The Catherine Palace, the summer residence of the royal family located here, is worth seeing for its legendary Amber Room in addition to its interior decoration and beauty. Used as headquarters by the Nazis during World War II, the palace was destroyed 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 open to visitors thanks to great efforts.
Shuvalovka is a small settlement located on the Peterhof road. 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 leaves visitors in awe with its unique gardens, beauty, and splendor, featuring over 150 gold-plated fountains and water jets. At the end of the park tour, you can watch the Gulf of Finland and the silhouette of St. Petersburg. 160 EUR
Moscow Night Tour Under Lights
Moscow takes on a completely different identity in the evenings. Especially in the summer months, the sky that does not fully darken adds a special beauty and flavor to Moscow evenings. In the evening hours, with the lights reflected on the magnificent 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 first structures, hosted Russian tsars and leaders of the Soviet Union throughout history. Today, the working office of the President of Russia is located here. The Kremlin, one of the country's most important centers where the world's largest bell and cannon are exhibited, is also one of the most important symbols of Russia. On this tour, we will enter the once-forbidden zone behind the walls to see the world's largest cannon and bell, and visit the Cathedral Square, considered the religious center of the Russian Orthodox world, and the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, which houses the main cathedral and the tombs of the Tsarevich Dmitry and the Ruriks, heroes of the story where a dynasty came to an end. 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. The grave of Nazım Hikmet is also located in Novodevichy, situated on the shore of a beautiful lake.
The famous Moscow Metro, which looks like a museum with its paintings, sculptures, and various decorations showcasing the splendor of Soviet Russia, 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 display their various works here. You can visit stalls and shops selling souvenirs and relax in cozy 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

 

 

CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
 
The right of cancellation without penalty up to 90 days before the tour departure date applies only to the ship portion. Flight ticket deductions will be reflected separately.
CANCELLATION TIME DEDUCTION
Cancellation without penalty up to 90 days before the tour departure date
89 days – 60 days 50%
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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