7 days in Krasnodar & Gelendzhik Itinerary

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: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Safari Park, pause for some photo ops at Monument Shurik and Lidochka, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and don't miss a visit to Krasnaya ulitsa.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Krasnodar trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Krasnodar is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Moscow Standard Time is 2 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Krasnodar can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to Gelendzhik.

Situated along a Black Sea bay, the town of Gelendzhik is one of Russia's most popular summer destinations.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): stroll around Cultural Center The Stariy Park, then see the interesting displays at Cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov Museum, and then view the masterpieces at Gallery Belaya Loshad. On the 21st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the pleasant sights at Gelendzhik Embankment and then get in on the family fun at Safari Park.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Gelendzhik online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Krasnodar to Gelendzhik takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to fly back home.