Russia Dostoevsky and St. Petersburg Tour 3N/4D
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St. Petersburg

🏰 Discover the historical beauties of Saint Petersburg! Follow in Dostoevsky's footsteps through the streets as we visit iconic sites such as the Smolny Monastery, the Hermitage Museum, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. This tour offers a unique cultural experience with the assurance of TÜRSAB-certified Salam Booking, promising a safe and comfortable journey.

*For detailed information and reservations, please contact us via WhatsApp or at +90 0212 909 39 00.

*All conservative tours are conducted with the assurance of Salam Booking - TÜRSAB #15093

📅 Tour Dates:

  • January 19, 2025 - January 23, 2025  

📌Accommodation: 3 nights in 4-star hotels

📌Guided in Turkish

✈️ Flight Information:

Outbound: Istanbul Airport - St. Petersburg Airport - THY - TK401 - 09:00-12:50

Return: St. Petersburg Airport - Istanbul Airport - THY - TK404 - 01:05 - 05:05

🌠Short Itinerary:

Day 1: Nevsky Prospect, Stroganov Palace, Palace Square, Winter Palace, Kazan Cathedral, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Monastery, Anichkov Palace, Anichkov Bridge, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood 

Day 2: Visit Dostoevsky's apartment in Saint Petersburg, Raskolnikov's residence from the novel *Crime and Punishment*, as well as streets and canals that inspired the author, ending our tour with a visit to Dostoevsky's grave. After dinner, we’ll return to the hotel.

Day 3: Catherine Palace, Pushkin Town, Tsar’s Village, Amber Room, St. Petersburg Mosque, Hermitage Museum

Day 4: Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, Neva River, Peter and Paul Fortress

Important: Due to flight timing, there is no hotel stay this night.

Day 5: Check-in and passport procedures at St. Petersburg Airport, followed by our THY TK404 flight to Istanbul at 01:05.

📌Adult Prices:

Single Room: €1,700

Per Person in Double Room: €1,500

Per Person in Triple Room: €1,500

📌Child Prices:

Ages 0-2: €250

Ages 2-6: €1,450

Ages 6-12: €1,450

*We are here with our highest-quality, affordable, comprehensive tour programs. No extra costs required! We look forward to welcoming you on our next journey.
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St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG

Day 1: ST. PETERSBURG

We meet at 06:00 at the "THY - Peaceful Travel" desk in the International Departures Hall of Istanbul New Airport. After security, check-in, and passport procedures, we depart for St. Petersburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK401 at 09:00 (flight duration: 3 hours 50 minutes). Arrival time is 12:50. On our city tour, we will see Nevsky Prospekt Avenue, Stroganov Palace, Palace Square, Winter Palace, Kazan Cathedral, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Smolny Monastery, Anichkov Palace, Anichkov Bridge, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. After dinner, we proceed to our hotel for accommodation at either the 4* Cosmos Nevsky Prospect Hotel, 4* Radisson Sonya Hotel, or 4* Novotel City Center Hotel.

Day 2: ST. PETERSBURG

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the apartment of Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the most renowned writers in Russian literature, who, despite being born in Moscow, spent most of his life in Russia's Northern Capital, Saint Petersburg. During this visit, we will learn in detail about Dostoevsky’s life and times. In his works, he portrayed Saint Petersburg not only as a city of grand palaces but also as one of dark streets, narrow canals, and mysterious characters. We will explore the locations that inspired the famous author, including places connected to characters from his novels, such as Raskolnikov's home from "Crime and Punishment." The final stop on today’s tour will be Dostoevsky's grave. After dinner, we will return to our hotel for overnight accommodation.

Day 3: ST. PETERSBURG

Following breakfast at the hotel, we set out to explore Catherine Palace, Pushkin Town, and the surrounding area. Our first stop is Tsarskoe Selo, which translates to "Tsar's Village" and was renamed after the famous writer Pushkin during the Soviet era. Built in the early 18th century as a summer residence for Empress Catherine I, Catherine Palace suffered significant damage during Nazi attacks in World War II, requiring almost complete reconstruction. The palace’s interior decoration was initially redesigned by Catherine's daughter Elizabeth and later revamped entirely by Catherine the Great. The highlights of the palace include the Throne Hall, Dining Hall, Ballroom, and the famous Amber Room, adorned with six tons of amber. Following our tour of Catherine Palace, we will visit the St. Petersburg Mosque and then proceed to the Hermitage Museum. Built as a winter palace by Empress Catherine the Great in the 18th century, the Hermitage now boasts 1,057 rooms, housing priceless works of art from around the world. After our Hermitage tour, we will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: ST. PETERSBURG

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Saint Isaac's Cathedral, renowned for its striking stained-glass windows, wall paintings, and intricate details, reflecting the cathedral's majestic exterior inside as well. Then, we will explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, built along the Neva River to protect the city against Swedish attacks. After our tour, we will have dinner and then head to St. Petersburg Airport.

Note: Due to our flight, there will be no hotel accommodation tonight.

Day 5: ST. PETERSBURG

After completing check-in and passport procedures at St. Petersburg Airport, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK404 at 01:05 (flight duration: 3 hours 35 minutes). Arrival: 05:05.
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ST. PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG

Day 2: ST. PETERSBURG

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the apartment of Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the most renowned writers in Russian literature, who, despite being born in Moscow, spent most of his life in Russia's Northern Capital, Saint Petersburg. During this visit, we will learn in detail about Dostoevsky’s life and times. In his works, he portrayed Saint Petersburg not only as a city of grand palaces but also as one of dark streets, narrow canals, and mysterious characters. We will explore the locations that inspired the famous author, including places connected to characters from his novels, such as Raskolnikov's home from "Crime and Punishment." The final stop on today’s tour will be Dostoevsky's grave. After dinner, we will return to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
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ST. PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG

Day 3: ST. PETERSBURG

Following breakfast at the hotel, we set out to explore Catherine Palace, Pushkin Town, and the surrounding area. Our first stop is Tsarskoe Selo, which translates to "Tsar's Village" and was renamed after the famous writer Pushkin during the Soviet era. Built in the early 18th century as a summer residence for Empress Catherine I, Catherine Palace suffered significant damage during Nazi attacks in World War II, requiring almost complete reconstruction. The palace’s interior decoration was initially redesigned by Catherine's daughter Elizabeth and later revamped entirely by Catherine the Great. The highlights of the palace include the Throne Hall, Dining Hall, Ballroom, and the famous Amber Room, adorned with six tons of amber. Following our tour of Catherine Palace, we will visit the St. Petersburg Mosque and then proceed to the Hermitage Museum. Built as a winter palace by Empress Catherine the Great in the 18th century, the Hermitage now boasts 1,057 rooms, housing priceless works of art from around the world. After our Hermitage tour, we will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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ST. PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG

Day 4: ST. PETERSBURG

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Saint Isaac's Cathedral, renowned for its striking stained-glass windows, wall paintings, and intricate details, reflecting the cathedral's majestic exterior inside as well. Then, we will explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, built along the Neva River to protect the city against Swedish attacks. After our tour, we will have dinner and then head to St. Petersburg Airport.

Note: Due to our flight, there will be no hotel accommodation tonight.
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ST. PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG

Day 5: ST. PETERSBURG

After completing check-in and passport procedures at St. Petersburg Airport, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK404 at 01:05 (flight duration: 3 hours 35 minutes). Arrival: 05:05.
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Guide languages

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Meeting point

Istanbul Airport
Day 1: St. Petersburg
Day 2: St. Petersburg
Day 3: St. Petersburg
Day 4: St. Petersburg
Day 5: St. Petersburg
  • Round-trip economy class airfare from Istanbul to St. Petersburg with THY, including taxes  
  • 3 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels  
  • 3 breakfasts  
  • Entrance fees to Dostoevsky House Museum, Catherine Palace, and the Hermitage Museum  
  • Guide-audio headset system at Catherine Palace and the Hermitage Museum  
  • All transfers mentioned in the itinerary  
  • Turkish-speaking guide services  
  • Travel insurance  
  • All local foreign taxes and Turkey VAT
  • Russia visa and service fee €75 (No visa required for green passport holders)  
  • The Russian Federation grants easy visas to Turkish citizens. Your e-visa application will be processed by us. To date, none of our guests have had a visa rejection.  
  • 4 dinners (Guests may pay on-site and choose to dine at halal restaurants of their choice.)  
  • Domestic flight connection fee to Istanbul from other cities  
  • Lunches and bottled water and drinks with meals  
  • International departure fee  
  • Tours requested outside of the program  
  • Personal expenses, hotel extras (room service, phone calls, etc.), tips  
  • Any service not explicitly included in the program

Important Informations

Thank you for choosing Salam Booking. We are eagerly anticipating your arrival for an unforgettable and enjoyable journey. 

Prayer Times: Please remember to bring slippers and prayer rugs for each tour. Depending on the region's conditions, our guide will direct you to suitable prayer locations. 

Tickets: Your tickets are Electronic Tickets, and upon providing your name to the airline officer at the counter, your boarding pass will be issued. For international flights, you must be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure, and for domestic flights, please arrive 2 hours prior. 

Your Passport and Other Documents: Participants who haven't received their passports will be handed them by our officers at the Airport. Those who haven't sent their passports to our company must bring their IDs and passports, checking the passport expiration date. 

Cancellation and Refund Conditions:  

The full service fee is due at the time of registration. 

If the customer cancels 30 days in advance, they are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, etc. 100% of the amount paid will be refunded, excluding legal obligations. 

If the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the service, 50% of the price paid will be refunded, excluding legal obligations. 

Cancellations within 15 days will not be refunded. Return fees, if any, will be refunded in the same method as the initial payment. 

In the event of unfair termination by the agency, all payments made by the customer will be refunded within 14 days. 

Health: Bring necessary medications and prescriptions, as some medicines may not be readily available in Turkey. Review http://www.seyahatsagligi.gov.tr/ for more information. 

During the Journey: To streamline your journey, please adhere to your group leader's departure time instructions. Safeguard your valuables and money in hotel safes. In case of loss or damage to personal belongings, inform your group leader promptly. All flights are non-smoking, check luggage tags after every flight, and have the hotel's business card handy. 

Solo Female Travelers: You are more than welcome! We have solo female travelers on each tour to ensure you feel like you're traveling with friends. 

Unavailable Dates: If the dates aren't available but you want to experience the tour, fill out the reservation form, and with at least 4 people, we can arrange a similar experience on suitable dates. 

Budget:Tours, and main meals are covered. Bring money for souvenirs, additional meals, and tips. 

Important Notes: 

Thank you for choosing Salam Booking for your travels. We can't wait to provide you with unforgettable memories throughout your lifetime. 

  • In any case of a problem during your travel, please directly contact with operators mentioned in the voucher. 
  • Salam Booking is a platform for Muslim-friendly travelers that allows them to search and book tours, hotels, or activities in multiple destinations in line with their faith.  
  • Salam Booking does not act as a tour/ transfer or hotel operator. The operators manage all tours/transfers/ facilities on our website. 
  • 100% halal hotels or activities are not standard in non-Muslim countries. Therefore you may face some problems during your travels. On our website, we try to offer as many Muslim-friendly options as. 
  • Prices for all of our package programs are based on a minimum of 10 people, and prices may vary depending on the group size. 
  • The price list and program are valid until a new price list is issued. 
  • Our guide will direct you to a place where you can pray. 
  • If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation, we will notify you 20 days before the departure date. 
  • If the consumer or agency cancels the tour, the refund will be made in the currency and channel used for payment. 
  • Our agency acts as an intermediary for those participating in the tour and third parties/corporate entities. The parties acknowledge that our agency is not directly responsible as the primary agent. 
  • If the issuance date of a passport is more than 10 years for regular passports or more than 5 years for other passports, even if a visa is obtained, the holder cannot leave the country or apply for a visa. 
  • For all passport types, our agency has no compensation obligation if the passport holder cannot participate in the tour due to a passport that is valid for less than 6 months from the date the tour ends. 
  • If the passport officer does not allow the passenger to enter the country despite having a visa, the responsibility lies with the passenger. 
  • Our company's cancellation and refund policies apply in case of possible issues with visas. 
  • We only provide document consultancy services for visas obtained through our company. If the visa is not issued, there will be no refund for the visa fee. Our cancellation and refund policies apply to refunds for the tour fee. 
  • Flight confirmations must be made by the passenger 48 hours before the tour departure time. 
  • For all international departures, guests must be present at the relevant port 3 hours before the tour departure time. 
  • Any connecting domestic flights arranged by our company are included in the next international flight. 
  • We strongly recommend that our guests do not book domestic flights themselves. 
  • If the guest is unable to attend the tour due to being late, the responsibility lies with the passenger. Our agency has no compensation obligation. 
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