15 days in Russia & Cairo Itinerary
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Sochi, Russia
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Cairo, Egypt
— 5 nights
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Moscow, Russia
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St. Petersburg, Russia
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Kazan, Russia
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End: Ufa, Russia
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Sochi, Russia — 1 night
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Russia's Summer Capital
Called the "Summer Capital of Russia," the busy resort town of Sochi is best known as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): hit the slopes at Rosa Khutor Ski Resort. On your second day here, admire the natural beauty at Arboretum Park, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Preobrazheniya Gospodnya Church.
To find photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sochi online trip planner.
Ufa to Sochi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Ufa to Sochi is minus 2 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Ufa in January: high temperatures in Sochi hover around 11°C and lows are around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Cairo.
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Cairo, Egypt — 5 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.Explore Cairo's surroundings by going to Giza (Bent Pyramid, Great Sphinx, &more) and Saqqara (Memphis and Sakkara & Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids). The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, walk around Al-Azhar Park, admire the landmark architecture of Aisha Fahmi Palace, and stop by Royal Perfumes And Oils.
To find ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Cairo online holiday builder.
Getting from Sochi to Cairo by flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sochi to Cairo. Traveling from Sochi in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Cairo: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Moscow.
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Moscow, Russia — 3 nights
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Third Rome
Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.Moscow is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Red Square, walk around Patriarch's Pond, examine the collection at Bulgakov's House Museum-Theater, and admire the landmark architecture of Lenin's Mausoleum.
For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Moscow online holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Cairo to Moscow takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Cairo to Moscow, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Cairo in February: high temperatures in Moscow hover around -2°C and lows are around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg, Russia — 4 nights
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Venice of the North
Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum, get engrossed in the history at Kazan Cathedral, admire the striking features of Peter and Paul Fortress, and get a taste of the local shopping with Nevsky Prospekt.
To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our St. Petersburg day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Moscow to St. Petersburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Kazan.
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Kazan, Russia — 1 night
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Sports Capital of Russia
The heart of Tatar culture, Kazan carries the epithet of the "Third Capital of Russia" because of its rich history and thriving economy.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Kazan Kremlin, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kul Sharif Mosque, then examine the collection at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul.
To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Kazan travel itinerary planner.
Fly from St. Petersburg to Kazan in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from St. Petersburg in February: high temperatures in Kazan hover around -5°C and lows are around -14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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Mother Russia
Feared and revered not long ago as the land "behind the Iron Curtain" and before that as "the land of the Tsars," Russia is a land of many contrasts. Spreading over two continents, it is also the largest country in the world and one of the most powerful. Founded by a group of East Slavs in the 10th century, it is home to over 160 different ethnic groups and indigenous peoples. They have all left their mark on the land, but the Slavic and Byzantine traditions hold a special place in Russia's rich historical and cultural legacy. The diverse natural beauty includes vast swathes of plains intersected with thousands of rivers, lakes, and dramatic mountain ranges along the southern borders. Arctic tundra, taiga, mixed forests, steppe, and desert-like areas successively carpet the land from the north to the south. Perfectly preserved ancient towns surrounded by mighty kremlins with colorful onion-domed churches attract tourists just as much as the nation's biggest metropolises, Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
