7 days in Moscow & St. Petersburg Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): look for gifts at Russian Watches and then trek along Ski Stadium Zorkiy. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Red Square, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Basil's Cathedral, view the masterpieces at Zurab Tseretelli's Art Gallery, then view the masterpieces at Exhibition Halls of Russian Art Academy, and finally view the masterpieces at Gallery Na Shabolovke.

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Kuwait City, Kuwait to Moscow is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Kuwait City in February; daily highs in Moscow reach -2°C and lows reach -7°C. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to St. Petersburg.

Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Magazin Kuptsov Yeliseyevykh, examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, and then explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum.

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Fly from Moscow to St. Petersburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Moscow.

On the 9th (Thu), explore the wide array of goods at GUM, then take in the exciting artwork at The Engineering Building, then admire the masterpieces at State Tretyakov Gallery, and finally take in the exciting artwork at ARTSTORY gallery.

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You can fly from St. Petersburg to Moscow in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. On the 10th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.