8 days in Moscow, St. Petersburg & Kazan Itinerary

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.

Moscow is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Red Square, admire the striking features of Lenin's Mausoleum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre, and admire the masterpieces at State Tretyakov Gallery.

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Muscat, Oman to Moscow is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Muscat to Moscow due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Muscat in March, expect Moscow to be much colder, temps between 2°C and -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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: explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Soldiers of Special Divisions of Russian Federation, admire the landmark architecture of Peter and Paul Fortress, and examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Moscow to St. Petersburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In March, daytime highs in St. Petersburg are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Gallery-Workshop of Zaitsev, then explore the galleries of Kazan Kremlin, then pause for some serene contemplation at Annunciation Cathedral, and finally steep yourself in history at Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul.

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Traveling by flight from St. Petersburg to Kazan takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from St. Petersburg in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Kazan, with lows of -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.