60 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 18th (Wed) exploring nature at Kurshskaya Kosa. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at B-413 Submarine Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Christ the Savior, appreciate the history behind Monument to Alexander Vasilevskiy, and engage your brain at Museum of the World Ocean.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Kaliningrad trip itinerary planner.

Malmo, Sweden to Kaliningrad is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Malmo to Kaliningrad due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Malmo in January: high temperatures in Kaliningrad hover around 0°C and lows are around -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can catch the flight 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: pause for some photo ops at Monument to Kuban Cossacks, don't miss a visit to Krasnaya ulitsa, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Nativity, and stroll around Galitskogo Park.

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Fly from Kaliningrad to Krasnodar in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Kaliningrad to Krasnodar, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Kaliningrad in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Krasnodar, with highs around 4°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can 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.

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To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Sochi trip site.

You can fly from Krasnodar to Sochi in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Krasnodar in January, with highs in Sochi at 11°C and lows at 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Explore Kazan's surroundings by going to Raifa (Trinity Cathedral, Raifa Monastery, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the galleries of Kazan Kremlin, see the interesting displays at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum, wander the streets of Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat), and engage your brain at Laboratorium.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Kazan vacation planner.

Fly from Sochi to Kazan in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sochi in January, things will get cooler in Kazan: highs are around -10°C and lows about -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) 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: Sumarokovskaya Elk Farm (in Sumarokovo), Provincial ARTgallery-M (in Ples) and Rostov (Church of the Saviour on Anteroom, Museum of Church Antiquities, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Dom Gorodskogo Golovy Botnikova Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Monastery of st Ipaty, pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Dog, and admire the landmark architecture of The Resurrection Church on the Debra.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Kostroma visit planner.

Getting from Kazan to Kostroma by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Kazan in February; daily highs in Kostroma reach -1°C and lows reach -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Vladimir is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Borodins' Blacksmith Shop, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Assumption Cathedral, pause for some photo ops at Fireman, and get to know the fascinating history of Bolshaya Moskovskaya Street.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Vladimir day trip planning site.

You can drive from Kostroma to Vladimir in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Murom.

Murom is a historical city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, which sprawls along the left bank of the Oka River. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Monument to Peter and Fevronia, Murom saints, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Transfiguration monastery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nicholas Church on the Embankment (Nikolo-Naberezhnaya), and finally see the interesting displays at Khlebnaya Gornitsa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Cable-braced bridge, make a trip to Resurrection Monastery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Convent, and finally see the interesting displays at Theatre Museum of Ilya Muromets.

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You can drive from Vladimir to Murom in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time 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, appreciate the history behind Chkalov Monument, try out the rides at Galileo Park, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Voznesenskiy Pechyorskiy muzhskoy monastyr'.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Nizhny Novgorod road trip planner.

You can drive from Murom to Nizhny Novgorod in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to -2°C, and evening lows to -10°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) and Ski Stadium Zorkiy (in Krasnogorsk). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Red Square, admire the landmark architecture of Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre, don't miss a visit to Lenin's Mausoleum, and see the interesting displays at Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Moscow travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. February in Moscow sees daily highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive 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. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Tula State Museum of Weapons, appreciate the history behind Memorial Complex to Defenders of Motherland Sky, enjoy some diversion at IllyuziON, and explore the world behind art at Tula Museum of Fine Arts.

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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 28th (Tue) 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. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor), see the interesting displays at The Youth Center Museum of The Admiral Nakhimov, then take an in-depth tour of Gnyozdovo Historical Archeological and Natural Museum Reserve, and finally see the interesting displays at Smolensk Beauty Museum of Ethnography and Local Lore. On the 2nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Smolensk Fortress, explore the world behind art at S. Konenkov's Sculpture Museum, then examine the collection at Smolensk State Museum Reserve, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Art Gallery at the Smolensk State Museum Reserve.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Smolensk trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Tula to Smolensk in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Pskov.

Pskov is a city and the administrative center of Pskov Oblast, Russia, located about 20km east from the Estonian border, on the Velikaya River. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pskov: Izborsk (Izborsk Fortress, Slovenskiye Springs, &more) and Pechory (Museum of the History of Pechora & The Holy Dormition Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, pause for some photo ops at Monument Pskov paratroopers (Dome), and don't miss a visit to Monument In Memory of the Ledovoye Battle.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Pskov online travel planner.

You can drive from Smolensk to Pskov in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Pskov can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Veliky Novgorod.

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

Veliky Novgorod is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Granovitaya Palata, examine the collection at Center of Musical Antiquities, get to know the fascinating history of Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), and appreciate the history behind Millennium of Russia.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Veliky Novgorod trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Pskov to Veliky Novgorod takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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, see the interesting displays at Russian Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and get engrossed in the history at Peter and Paul Fortress.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the St. Petersburg trip planner.

Traveling by car from Veliky Novgorod to St. Petersburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in St. Petersburg are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel back home.