22 days in Russia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Russia trip planner
Start: Sydney
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Irkutsk
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St. Petersburg
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Moscow
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Nizhny Novgorod
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Kazan
— 2 nights
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Sochi
— 2 nights
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Irkutsk — 3 nights
Paris of Siberia
The most popular stop on the Trans-Siberian railway, Irkutsk gained fame as the cultural center of Decembrist exiles.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Irkutsk: Listvyanka (Memorable Sign A.V. Vampilov & Baikal Museum). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Baikal, get to know the resident critters at Irkutsk Zoo, get a taste of the local shopping with Gallery of V. Bronshteyn, and see the interesting displays at Museum of Medicinal Herbs and Minerals.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Irkutsk trip itinerary planning app.
Sydney, Australia to Irkutsk is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Irkutsk Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Sydney in February, expect Irkutsk to be much colder, temps between -9°C and -25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg — 6 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, see the interesting displays at The Anna Akhmatova Museum, make a trip to Grottoes of the Grand Cascade, and browse the exhibits of Saint Isaac's Cathedral.
To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the St. Petersburg trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Irkutsk to St. Petersburg takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Irkutsk to St. Petersburg is minus 5 hours. Traveling from Irkutsk in February, you will find days in St. Petersburg are somewhat warmer (-1°C), and nights are warmer (-6°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Moscow.
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Moscow — 4 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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Moscow: Muzey tekhniki Vadima Zadorozhnogo (in Arkhangelskoye) and Ski Stadium Zorkiy (in Krasnogorsk). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Red Square, stroll the grounds of Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre, browse the exhibits of Moscow Kremlin, and brush up on your military savvy at Armoury Chamber.
To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Moscow trip builder site.
Traveling by flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around -2°C in February, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can fly to Nizhny Novgorod.
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Nizhny Novgorod — 3 nights
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Russia's Pocket
Founded eight centuries ago at the confluence of the Volga and the Oka rivers, Nizhny Novgorod boasts over 600 historical, cultural, and architectural monuments.Nizhny Novgorod is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God, see the interesting displays at Museum-house of the writer Maxim Gorky, explore the galleries of Galileo Park, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Fedorovsky Embankment.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Nizhny Novgorod trip planning app.
You can fly from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In February, daytime highs in Nizhny Novgorod are -2°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Kazan.
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Kazan — 2 nights
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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.Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): examine the collection at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Annunciation Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Kazan Kremlin, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kul Sharif Mosque, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Gallery-Workshop of Zaitsev. On the 23rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Museum of Soviet Life, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul, then look for gifts at Aida. Unique souvenirs, then admire the local landmark of Fountain Pigeons, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum "Tatarskaya Sloboda".
To see maps and other tourist information, read Kazan driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Kazan when traveling from Nizhny Novgorod in February, with lows around -14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to fly to Sochi.
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Sochi — 2 nights
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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.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): head outdoors with Rosa Khutor Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sat): see the interesting displays at House-Museum of Yuriy Novikov, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Preobrazheniya Gospodnya Church.
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Traveling by flight from Kazan to Sochi takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Kazan in February, expect Sochi to be much warmer, temps between 13°C and 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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.
