18 days in Moscow Itinerary

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Moscow: Sergiyev Posad (Cathedral of the Assumption, The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, &more), Church of The Holy Virgin (in Dubrovitsy) and Temple of the Martyr Sergius Podolskiy (in Klimovsk). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at State Tretyakov Gallery, walk around Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Basil's Cathedral, and steep yourself in history at Lenin's Mausoleum.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Moscow online holiday planner.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are Sheremetyevo International Airport, Domodedovo International Airport, Vnukovo International Airport, Zhukovsky International Airport and Ostafyevo International Airport. In November in Moscow, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -3°C at night.