Magic of the North: Moscow, St. Petersburg & Murmansk Northern Lights Tour

After arriving at Moscow Airport, we are welcomed by our local team and head to the city center in our private vehicle.

On our city tour, through which we will get to know Russia’s capital Moscow closely, we explore the city’s historic fabric and its most important landmark structures.

Main sights to be seen during our tour:

• Red Square
• The Kremlin Palace and Kremlin Complex
• Kremlin entrance ticket
• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Lenin’s Mausoleum – will be viewed from the outside
• GUM Shopping Center
• The world-famous Moscow Metro

We will have the chance to see remarkable architectural details and works of art in the historic stations of the Moscow Metro.

Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and rest.

After breakfast, we meet our guide and continue exploring the main sights of Moscow.

On today's tour, we visit both structures bearing traces of the Soviet era and areas where we can enjoy panoramic views of Moscow.

The main stops on our program:

• Sparrow Hills / Vorobyovy Gory
• Moscow State University
• Famous structures from the Stalin era: Seven Sisters / Seven Sisters
• White House
• Victory Park
• Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
• Bolshoi Theatre
• Moscow's important squares and central avenues

After the city tour, the rest of the day can be spent at leisure, and then we can return to our hotel.

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and leave the hotel.

At the scheduled time, we transfer to the train station and travel to St. Petersburg by Sapsan, Russia's high-speed train system.

After a train journey of approximately 4 hours, we arrive in St. Petersburg.

At the station, we are met by our local representative and transfer to our hotel by private vehicle.

After checking in to the hotel, we have free time for the rest of the day.

Guests who wish may explore the area around Nevsky Prospekt, one of the most vibrant districts of St. Petersburg, on their own.

After breakfast, we begin our St. Petersburg city tour accompanied by our English-speaking guide.

We explore the historical and cultural highlights of St. Petersburg, which once served as the capital of the Russian Empire.

Sights we will see during the tour:

• The world-famous Hermitage Museum
• Palace Square
• Kazan Cathedral – photo stop
• Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
• St. Isaac's Cathedral
• Bronze Horseman / Bronze Horseman
• Aurora Cruiser

At the Hermitage Museum, one of the most important stops on our tour, we have the opportunity to experience the magnificent atmosphere of the former Winter Palace and its collections of world-renowned works of art.

Transfer to our hotel at the end of the tour.

After breakfast, we head to the Catherine Palace, one of the most impressive historical structures in the St. Petersburg area.

Catherine Palace

We visit the palace, which reflects the splendor of the Russian Empire period.

One of the most striking sections inside the palace, the world-famous:

Amber Room / Amber Room

will be seen.

With its magnificent halls, gold details and décor reflecting the architecture of the period, the Catherine Palace will be one of the highlights of our tour.

Then we return to the city center and visit one of St. Petersburg's historical landmarks:

Peter and Paul Fortress

We visit the fortress.

The Peter and Paul Fortress, closely associated with the founding of the city, is among the important structures in the history of St. Petersburg.

After our tour, return to our hotel.

After having breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport.

We depart from St. Petersburg to Murmansk on our domestic flight.

Upon arrival in Murmansk, we are met by our local team and begin our city tour.

During our Murmansk tour:

• Murmansk city center
• The city's important squares
• Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker
• Historical and panoramic points

will be visited.

Following our city tour, we check in to our hotel.

Evening – 1. Northern Lights Hunt

In the evening, we head out of the city for our first Northern Lights experience.

Our local professional team will monitor the weather conditions, cloud movements and aurora activity to determine the most suitable viewing spot for that night.

Important Note: As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, their visibility depends on weather and atmospheric conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Return to our hotel at the end of the night.

After breakfast, we devote our day to Teriberka, one of the most impressive spots in the Arctic region.

Located on the coast of the Barents Sea, in Teriberka we explore the natural beauty of the region as far as weather and road conditions allow.

Highlights that may be seen during the program:

• Teriberka Village
• Barents Sea coasts
• Arctic beaches
• Shipwreck Graveyard
• Dragon Eggs / Dragon Eggs Stone Beach
• Tundra landscapes
• Waterfall area
• Views of the Arctic Ocean

Due to winter conditions, access to some points may vary depending on the weather and road conditions during the day.

After our Teriberka excursion, we return to Murmansk.

Evening – 2nd Northern Lights Hunt

In the evening, we head out of the city again for our second aurora observation.

This time in a different area, we try to observe the Northern Lights by following locations where aurora activity is more favorable.

After the program, return to our hotel.

After breakfast, we join the Sami Village & Arctic Experience program, where we will closely get to know the traditional way of life of the region and Sami culture.

Sami Village

We learn about the local culture, traditions and daily life of the region.

Husky Experience

We get to see the Siberian Husky dogs up close and, if snow conditions are suitable, we have the opportunity to experience a husky sled ride.

Reindeer Experience

We meet reindeer, one of the iconic animals of the Arctic region, and as part of the program we experience a reindeer sled ride.

Sledding Activities

Depending on snow levels and weather conditions, various winter activities are offered.

Snowmobile – Optional

If weather and snow conditions are suitable, guests who wish to may take part in the snowmobile activity.

Snowmobile fee: 4,000 RUB per person

One snowmobile is operated by 2 people.

Approximate activity duration: 30 minutes

After the program is completed, we transfer to Murmansk Airport in accordance with our flight time.

Murmansk → Moscow or St. Petersburg domestic flight

According to the flight schedule, we make our connection to Istanbul and complete our tour.