60 days in Russia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Russia itinerary planner
Start: New York City
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Moscow
— 6 nights
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Tula
— 5 nights
Train to Kurskaya, Fly to Volgograd
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Volgograd
— 6 nights
Fly
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Samara
— 5 nights
Drive
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Kazan
— 6 nights
Fly
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Vladimir
— 2 nights
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Murom
— 1 night
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Nizhny Novgorod
— 6 nights
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Yaroslavl
— 5 nights
Fly
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St. Petersburg
— 8 nights
Drive
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Veliky Novgorod
— 4 nights
Bus to Pulkovo, Fly to Kaliningrad
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Kaliningrad
— 5 nights
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End: New York City
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Moscow — 6 nights
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Third Rome
Moscow is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Red Square, explore the world behind art at State Tretyakov Gallery, stroll around Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Moscow Zoo.
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New York City, USA to Moscow is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Moscow, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, Moscow is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tula.
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New York City, USA to Moscow is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Moscow, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, Moscow is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tula.
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Tula — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Museum of Samovars and Bouillottes (in Grumant), Kaluga (The Church of the Transfiguration, St. George's Cathedral, &more) and Yasnaya Polyana (in Yasnaya Polyana). There's lots more to do: stroll around P. Belousov Central Park of Culture and Recreation, learn about all things military at Kulikovo field, don't miss a visit to Temple Demetrios, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Ascension Church.
To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Tula trip app.
You can drive from Moscow to Tula in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to Volgograd.
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To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Tula trip app.
You can drive from Moscow to Tula in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to Volgograd.
Side Trips
Kaluga, Museum of Samovars and Bouillottes, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, Kulikovo field, Church of the Assumption
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Volgograd — 6 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Volgograd: Lotus lake (in Krasny Buksir) and Volzhsky (Temple Seraphim of Sarov, The Temple in Honor of the Nativity, &more). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to The Eternal Flame, steep yourself in history at The Ruins of the Mill Named after Grudinin// Gergardt, learn about all things military at State Historical and Memorial Preserve The Battle of Stalingrad, and pause for some photo ops at Mamayev Kurgan.
To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Volgograd day trip planning site.
Traveling by combination of train and flight from Tula to Volgograd takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Volgograd can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Samara.
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To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Volgograd day trip planning site.
Traveling by combination of train and flight from Tula to Volgograd takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Volgograd can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Samara.
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Samara — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Samara: Zhiguli State Natural Biosphere Reserve (in Bakhilova Polyana), Zhigulevsk (The Church of St. Ioann of Kronstadt & A. Shiryayevets's House Museum) and Tolyatti (Church of Saint Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow, Chapel in Honor of the Birth of Christ, &more). There's much more to do: take some stellar pictures from Samara Embankment, make a trip to Holy Resurrection Men's Monastery, admire the local landmark of Fountain Sail, and examine the collection at Zoological Museum.
To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Samara trip itinerary builder app.
You can fly from Volgograd to Samara in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Samara Standard Time (SAMT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Volgograd, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Samara, ranging from highs of 78°F to lows of 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Kazan.
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To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Samara trip itinerary builder app.
You can fly from Volgograd to Samara in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Samara Standard Time (SAMT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Volgograd, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Samara, ranging from highs of 78°F to lows of 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Kazan.
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Kazan — 6 nights
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Sports Capital of Russia
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kazan: Raifa (Cathedral of the Georgian Icon of Our Lady, Raifa Monastery, &more), Sviyazhsk (Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh, Ioanno-Predtechenskiy Monastyr, &more) and Zelenodolsk (City Lake & Zelenodolsk Railway Bridge). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Kazan Kremlin, see the interesting displays at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Annunciation Cathedral, and ponder the design of Fountains Cascade.
To find photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Kazan online travel route planner.
You can drive from Samara to Kazan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Samara Standard Time (SAMT) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Vladimir.
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To find photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Kazan online travel route planner.
You can drive from Samara to Kazan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Samara Standard Time (SAMT) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Vladimir.
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Vladimir — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): make a trip to Venerable bell tower, see the interesting displays at Museum of Wooden Architecture, then admire the striking features of Museum Complex Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Basil's Monastery (Vasilevsky monastyr). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Chambers Cultural and Educational Center, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, admire the masterpieces at Gzhel', Chastnyy Muzey Im. Velikogo Glada Valakesa, then examine the collection at Spoon Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Filer & Shalopai, and finally examine the collection at Borodins' Blacksmith Shop.
For photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Vladimir vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Kazan to Vladimir takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Murom.
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For photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Vladimir vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Kazan to Vladimir takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Murom.
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Murom — 1 night
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On the 2nd (Sun), see the interesting displays at Khlebnaya Gornitsa, make a trip to Resurrection Monastery, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Convent, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nicholas Church on the Embankment (Nikolo-Naberezhnaya), then pause for some serene contemplation at Transfiguration monastery, and finally make a trip to Kosmodemyanskaya Church.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Murom online holiday planner.
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 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Nizhny Novgorod.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Murom online holiday planner.
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 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Nizhny Novgorod.
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Nizhny Novgorod — 6 nights
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Russia's Pocket
Get out of town with these interesting Nizhny Novgorod side-trips: Vysotskiy Fountain (in Gorokhovets) and Holy Assumption Florischeva Pustyn (in Frolishchi). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God, get curious at Museum of Old Equipment and Tools, admire the striking features of State Bank, and explore the historical opulence of The Kremlin.
For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Nizhny Novgorod trip planner.
Drive from Murom to Nizhny Novgorod in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in July, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Yaroslavl.
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For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Nizhny Novgorod trip planner.
Drive from Murom to Nizhny Novgorod in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in July, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Yaroslavl.
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Yaroslavl — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yaroslavl: Sumarokovskaya Elk Farm (in Sumarokovo), Boris and Gleb Monastery (in Borisoglebsky) and Kostroma (The Resurrection Church on the Debra, Dom Gorodskogo Golovy Botnikova Museum, &more). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Yaroslavl Embankment, explore the different monuments and memorials at Leontievskoye Cemetery, don't miss a visit to Vvedenskiy Tolga Convent, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. John the Baptist Church.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Yaroslavl trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Yaroslavl are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to St. Petersburg.
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To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Yaroslavl trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Nizhny Novgorod to Yaroslavl takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Yaroslavl are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg — 8 nights
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Venice of the North
St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, examine the collection at Russian Museum, take an in-depth tour of Yusupov Palace, and contemplate the long history of Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens.
To find ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read St. Petersburg travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Yaroslavl to St. Petersburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July in St. Petersburg, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Veliky Novgorod.
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To find ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read St. Petersburg travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Yaroslavl to St. Petersburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July in St. Petersburg, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Veliky Novgorod.
Find places to stay Jul 13 — 21:
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Veliky Novgorod — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Veliky Novgorod: Valday (Museum Bell Centre & Iver Svyatoozersky Monastery), Staraya Russa (Victory Park & Transfiguration Monastery) and Krestetskiy District Local History Museum (in Kresttsy). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), examine the collection at Novgorodskiy Muzey-Zapovednik, appreciate the history behind Millennium of Russia, and admire the landmark architecture of Granovitaya Palata.
To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Veliky Novgorod trip planner.
You can drive from St. Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Kaliningrad.
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To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Veliky Novgorod trip planner.
You can drive from St. Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Kaliningrad.
Side Trips
Valday, Staraya Russa, Church of St. Varlaam, Krestetskiy District Local History Museum, Perynskiy Skete
Find places to stay Jul 21 — 25:
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Kaliningrad — 5 nights
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Amber City
Explore Kaliningrad's surroundings by going to Zelenogradsk (Fringilla, Tortilin Pond, &more), Baltiysk (Coastal Air Defence Battery Lemberg, German Memorial Cemetery, &more) and Kirch Neuhausen (in Gurevsk). Spend the 26th (Wed) exploring nature at Kurshskaya Kosa. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Fort XI Donhoff, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Konigsberg Cathedral, explore the activities along Verkhneye Lake, and take an unorthodox tour of The Stone of Lies.
To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Kaliningrad day trip tool.
Getting from Veliky Novgorod to Kaliningrad by combination of bus and flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Veliky Novgorod to Kaliningrad is minus 1 hour. In July in Kaliningrad, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Kaliningrad day trip tool.
Getting from Veliky Novgorod to Kaliningrad by combination of bus and flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Veliky Novgorod to Kaliningrad is minus 1 hour. In July in Kaliningrad, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for 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.
