46 days in Russia Itinerary

A city of science and philosophy, cosmopolitan Kaliningrad once served as a cultural hub of Germany, Poland, and Lithuania.

Spend the 15th (Sun) exploring nature at Kurshskaya Kosa. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at B-413 Submarine Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Konigsberg Cathedral, step aboard Research vessel "Vityaz", and get curious at Museum of the World Ocean.

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Paris, France to Kaliningrad is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Kaliningrad is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Paris in January; daily highs in Kaliningrad reach 0°C and lows reach -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Veliky Novgorod.

An ancient city thriving as a modern tourist destination, Veliky Novgorod rightly bills itself as the birthplace of Russia.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): admire the striking features of Vazhnya, then admire the striking features of Church of the Savior's Transfiguration on Ilin Street, then examine the collection at Center of Musical Antiquities, and finally admire the landmark architecture of St. Sophia Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Millennium of Russia, admire the striking features of Granovitaya Palata, then get to know the fascinating history of Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), then examine the collection at Novgorodskiy Muzey-Zapovednik, and finally appreciate the history behind Sculpture Electrician and Cat.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Veliky Novgorod tour builder tool.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Kaliningrad to Veliky Novgorod in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Kaliningrad to Veliky Novgorod is 1 hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car to St. Petersburg.

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: admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum, steep yourself in history at Palace Square, pause for some serene contemplation at Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and see the interesting displays at Russian Museum.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the St. Petersburg itinerary planner.

You can drive from Veliky Novgorod to St. Petersburg in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in St. Petersburg can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kostroma.

As part of Russia's Golden Ring of historical towns, the city of Kostroma is something of an open-air museum with ties to the Romanov dynasty.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kostroma: Yaroslavl (Yaroslavl Embankment, Vvedenskiy Tolga Convent, &more), Ples (Mountain Levitan, Provincial ARTgallery-M, &more) and Sumarokovskaya Elk Farm (in Sumarokovo). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Dom Gorodskogo Golovy Botnikova Museum, admire the striking features of Fire Tower, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Resurrection Church on the Debra.

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Fly from St. Petersburg to Kostroma in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from St. Petersburg in January, things will get slightly colder in Kostroma: highs are around -9°C and lows about -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Vladimir.

The most visited destination in the Golden Ring circuit, the city of Vladimir is known for its remarkably preserved white-stone monuments, which have World Heritage status.

Change things up with a short trip to Tsar Constantine Church in Suzdal (about 40 minutes away). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Borodins' Blacksmith Shop, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, take an in-depth tour of Vodonapornaya Bashnya, and get curious at Museum of Illusions and Sciences Da Vinci.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Vladimir trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Kostroma to Vladimir takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car to Murom.

Murom is a historical city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, which sprawls along the left bank of the Oka River. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Monument to Peter and Fevronia, Murom saints, pause for some serene contemplation at Transfiguration monastery, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Church on the Embankment (Nikolo-Naberezhnaya), and finally examine the collection at Khlebnaya Gornitsa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu): snap pictures at Cable-braced bridge, make a trip to Resurrection Monastery, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Convent, and finally see the interesting displays at Theatre Museum of Ilya Muromets.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Murom trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Vladimir to Murom takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Nizhny Novgorod.

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: explore the historical opulence of The Kremlin, make a trip to Bolshaia Pokrovskaia Street, get curious at Museum of Old Equipment and Tools, and pause for some serene contemplation at Voznesenskiy Pechyorskiy muzhskoy monastyr'.

Before you visit Nizhny Novgorod, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Murom to Nizhny Novgorod in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. February in Nizhny Novgorod sees daily highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Kazan.

The heart of Tatar culture, Kazan carries the epithet of the "Third Capital of Russia" because of its rich history and thriving economy.

Venture out of the city with trips to Raifa (Trinity Cathedral, Raifa Monastery, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Kazan Kremlin, examine the collection at Musa Dzhalil's Apartment Museum, steep yourself in history at Suyumbike Tower, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kul Sharif Mosque.

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Fly from Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nizhny Novgorod in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Kazan, with lows of -14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Sochi.

Called the "Summer Capital of Russia," the busy resort town of Sochi is best known as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Gazprom Mountain-Tourist Centre, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, pause for some serene contemplation at Preobrazheniya Gospodnya Church, and hit the slopes at "Laura" Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Sochi day trip site.

Fly from Kazan to Sochi in 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Krasnodar.

Founded as one of Catherine the Great's southern border outposts, Krasnodar is now a modern urban center, known locally as "Little Paris" because of its elegant European appearance.

Krasnodar is known for sightseeing, parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the history behind Monument to Kuban Cossacks, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Catherine's Cathedral, and make a trip to Krasnaya ulitsa.

For traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Krasnodar trip maker app.

Fly from Sochi to Krasnodar in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Sochi in February; daily highs in Krasnodar reach 7°C and lows reach -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly to Moscow.

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: Muzey tekhniki Vadima Zadorozhnogo (in Arkhangelskoye), Ski Stadium Zorkiy (in Krasnogorsk) and Khimki Art Gallery (in Khimki). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Red Square, admire the landmark architecture of Lenin's Mausoleum, explore the galleries of Moscow Kremlin, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Basil's Cathedral.

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Fly from Krasnodar to Moscow in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Krasnodar in February, things will get a bit cooler in Moscow: highs are around -2°C and lows about -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Tula.

Though Tula is best known for Leo Tolstoy's country estate, the city has plenty of additional cultural and historical intrigue.

Step out of Tula to go to Grumant and see Museum of Samovars and Bouillottes, which is approximately 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Tula State Museum of Weapons, see the interesting displays at Yasnaya Polyana, appreciate the history behind Memorial Complex to Defenders of Motherland Sky, and admire the masterpieces at IllyuziON.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Tula trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Moscow to Tula in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Smolensk.

Smolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River, 360km west-southwest of Moscow. On the 27th (Mon), explore the world behind art at S. Konenkov's Sculpture Museum, examine the collection at Smolensk Beauty Museum of Ethnography and Local Lore, then examine the collection at Gnyozdovo Historical Archeological and Natural Museum Reserve, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor). Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at Art Gallery at the Smolensk State Museum Reserve, examine the collection at Smolensk State Museum Reserve, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Tula to Smolensk takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. On the 28th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.